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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1952

Page

4

Eisenhower plans abroad breaks and cabinet contacts

The piece notes Eisenhower would take frequent rests from office duties, similar to FDR, with NATO talks in Paris guiding Korea policy, cabinet acquainting, and TV speech prep led by C. D. Jackson and Emmett Hughes. It also mentions Taft ally Taft critic Morse joking of a divorce lawyer for Durkin.

Washier Franklin Roosevelt Fdr Roosevelt Eisenhower NATO Paris Korea Truman Douglas McKay Paskie Islands C. D. Jackson Fortune Magazine Emmett Hughes Moscow Taft Gen. Eisenhower Martin Durkin Wayne Morse Oregon Mark Trice GOP Senate Morse Morningside Heights Trice Horatio Alger Dr. Gordon Bowery

Alabama coach Drew inks two year Tide contract

Coach Drew signs a two year contract extension with Alabama Crimson Tide. The report notes possible gains if Tennessee's Bob Neyland takes his planned leave, signaling improved gridiron prospects for the program. A driver in police court was fined 171 dollars after a collision while intoxicated, with no license and leaving the scene.

Drew Crimson Tide Bob Neyland Tennessee Bama

Eisenhower seen as path to peace in Korea

The Anderson Daily Mail argues General Eisenhower, soon to be President, must confront the Kremlin edge and UN limits to end the Korea war. It praises his Korea visit, notes his lack of guaranteed cures, and urges direct action to pressure China and Russia while hoping for divine guidance.

Truman Adlai Stevenson General Eisenhower General MacArthur Eisenhower MacArthur Korea Anderson Kremlin United Nations Russia Manchuria Reclamation Service Veterans Administration Earle C. Reynolds Chamber of Commerce Corlett Retail Merchants Committee Statesman the Statesman The Reclamation Bureau Boise Idaho

Adlai and Harry Feature in Notable Campaign Moments

Adlai Stevenson and Harry S. Truman appear in a string of campaign events recounting speeches, photo opportunities, and party strategy. The piece highlights exchanges with supporters, party leadership, and early voting signals as the 1952 race unfolds.

Values in Education and the Call for Knowledge

Arlie B Davidson argues that rising educational attainment boosts income and living standards. He cites surveys showing college graduates dominate professional roles by age 40 and shape influence, while emphasizes education's intangible benefits like cultural literacy, shared values, and broad world understanding.

United States America William de Witt Hyde Bowdoin College

Southern senators plot to take Democrats from Stevenson

Pegler notes a backstage plan by Southern senators to groom Richard Russell as national leader and push Stevenson as party head. Stevenson aims to rebuild ties with Capitol Hill after Congress reconvenes while Truman stays sidelined in messaging.

Truman Stevenson White House Senate Richard Russell Sen Lyndon Johnson Russell National Committee South Washington Congress Capitol Hill

Public Forum Letters Oppose Sales Tax Bond

A Decatur forum criticizes a December 16, 1952 sales tax bond issue tying school use and potential segregation rulings to funds. Letters urge voting no, citing longer tax terms and rising local costs. A New York columnist jokes girdles as a metaphor for costly success and contrasts gender roles in the workplace.

Decatur Alabama Riverside Supreme Court A. Q. Childers Public Forum United States Supreme Court William H. Clements

Stevenson Aims to Bridge Northern Southern Democrats for 1956 Chair

Stevenson seeks a national chairman who can bridge gaps between Northern and Southern Democrats with Sen. Joe O’ Mahony of Wyoming viewed as the likely choice. Sen. Bill Fulbright has discussed O’Mahony taking the job and appears interested.

O’mahoney Stevenson Sen Joe O'Mahoney Wyoming Bill Fulbright Arkansas Steve Mitchell Mitchell Truman Congress Adlai

License Schedule Slated For Adoption

The City Council planned to adopt a new license schedule at its municipal building meeting Monday night at 7. The council met privately Wednesday afternoon to discuss the matter, and residents may appeal before the schedule is officially adopted.

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