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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1952
Page
4
The piece notes long standing criticisms of the electoral college and its resilience for 150 years. It cites smaller states like Harlem and Alabama to show uneven ballot counts and recalls the Founding Fathers seeking indirect presidential selection through Congress and state electors.
The Decatur editorial urges support for the school bond issue and warns against abandoning the sales tax funding for schools. It argues city finances have improved services and warns that removing sales tax funds would harm city operations and future needs. It emphasizes trust in current administrators and urges voting Tuesday.
Senator Bob Taft of Ohio braces for a clash as Eisenhower advisers plan a more conciliatory labor bill. The plan aims to sidestep Taft Hartley while enacting the measure through Congressman Sam McConnell, a Pennsylvania Republican known for fairness to labor.
President Truman says he inherited crooked Internal Revenue collectors from prior administrations and refused to appoint them. He defended his anti communism prosecutions and warned critics against blaming him for staff shortcomings while pledging silence after leaving office.
President elect Eisenhower encounters trouble from the McCarthy faction as they challenge his government reorganization adviser selection and push for their own agenda within the party.
A guidance column advises parents to raise children with broad principles rather than many rules. It urges clear commands when needed, affirming the child’s value and right to respect, while fostering confidence without arrogance and treating the child as an equal friend and helper in growing up.
Madame Pandit urged General Eisenhower to keep Chester Bowles as ambassador to India noting he is the most popular envoy there and would be missed if recalled. Senator Nixon entertained by Mexico real estate magnate Melchor Perusquia at Acapulco. Louis Crow criticizes the Shimon whitewash report on police wiretapping. Reporter magazine exposes the wiretap racket.
Intelligence notes a growing rift between Moscow and Communist China over the Indian truce plan to end Korea fighting. Mao is wary and cooling toward Moscow, with possible future shifts if U S efforts succeed.
In Syracuse New York despite sub freezing weather a peony plant in Mrs Lena Colemans back yard blooms with white pink and yellow petals showing resilience against winter.
Allied forces report three day clash along the Eighth Army front with at least 1100 Reds dead wounded or captured. Air and artillery pound Red positions while South Korean troops fight on amid napalm and shell fire, as activity elsewhere remains light.
Just nine shopping days remain until Christmas and many groups plan events. Business and Professional Women host a 6 30 p m party at Lyons hotel while Elks hold an members only gathering at 8 p m Friday at the Elks home.
Five people rode in a pickup when it crossed in front of a freight train on a crossing near the Cuba district. The truck and train collided, killing one occupant and injuring others. A high school basketball player died later from injuries in a separate crash near Columbiana.
The Moose Christmas basket fund will benefit from Dr Franz Polgar hypnotist and mind reader appearance at 8 30 p m in the high school auditorium. Polgar billed as Americas greatest one man show by the Saturday Evening Post. Regular Moose meeting is 8 p m Tuesday at the Moose home. Rotarians hear a musical program by Holmes Turner at noon Monday in the Lyons hotel. Disabled American Veterans present pins to past commanders of the Decatur chapter at 7 30 p m Thursday in the DAV home.
Civitan Kiwanis and Exchange clubs host talks this week. John H. Sutherlin of the Fish and Wildlife service will discuss hunting prospects under the topic Good Hunting at the Civitan noon meeting on Wednesday. Leo Martin the new federal game warden may attend. Kiwanis will hear C E Horrocks of Goodyear speak Thursday noon about agriculture and public relations. Exchange finance chairman John Fisher reports on finances for 1952 and outlook at the 6 30 P M meeting Tuesday at Pitts motel.
Lions will hold a general membership meeting at noon Tuesday in the Lyons hotel and a board of directors meeting at 7 30 P M Thursday in the City Electric Department auditorium. Colin Andrews is in charge of the Tuesday program.
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