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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1952

Page

3

Lattimore Indicted on Seven Counts of Perjury

Washington report details former Johns Hopkins lecturer and Far East expert Owen Lattimore facing a federal grand jury indictment on seven counts of lying under oath. The charges arise from testimony during McCarran and IP R inquiry years earlier amid anti Communist investigations.

Washington Owen Lattimore State Department Johns Hopkins University Lattimore Sen McCarthy IPA McCarran IPR Louis Budenz Budenz Justice Department

Republicans Formed in 1854 in the United States

The Republican Party began organization in 1854 marking a new political alignment in U.S. history. Key figures and events shaped its early formation during a period of sectional tensions.

Republican Party of the United States

Hartselle Kids Day Promises Big Turnout At Armory

More than 500 children expected for Kids Day at the Hartselle armory. Amer ican Legion Post 52 sponsors with church groups and citizens backing the welfare Christmas program. In past years about 1000 children enjoyed tree, free movies, nuts, fruits, candy, lunches, shoes, clothing, and gifts. This year a miniature locomotive ride debuts. J. B. Womack, Legion chairman, notes rising merchant and club cooperation.

Hartselle Hartselle Armory American Legion Post 52 J. B. Womack Legion

Stockholders Meeting Set for Decatur Coca Cola Bottling

Notice to stockholders of Decatur Coca Cola Bottling Company Alabama states the annual meeting will be held at the company's Decatur office at 10 A M on January 20 1953 to elect a board of directors and conduct other business. The notice is dated December 17 1952 and is signed by President Mrs Ruby A Nash and Secretary Chas H Eyster.

Decatur Coca Cola Bottling Company Decatur Alabama Ruby A. Nash

Exchange Club To Develop Program In Early 1953

John Fisher finance chairman told the Decatur Exchange Club meeting at Pitts Motel that a definite program for the first half of 1953 will be developed in the next two or three weeks. He outlined the club’s financial setup and noted a good turnout for the session.

Decatur Exchange Club John Fisher Pitts Motel

Christmas Cantata Features Combined Church Choirs Tonight

The First Baptist church hosts a 7 15 P M Christmas choir cantata with adult and junior choirs. Director Milton Norris will play organ. Soloists include Inez Goree J O Braswell R H Brigham Shirley Braswell J N Norwood Jack Fite Ira Schnell Milton Norris Bennie McRae Jimmie McMurtrie. Guest violinist Mrs Avery Taylor and pianist Patsy Storey join the program.

First Baptist Church Milton Norris Inez Goree J. O. Braswell R. H. Brigham Shirley Braswell J. N. Norwood Jack Fite Ira Sehnell Bennie McRae Jimmie McMurtrie Avery _ Taylor Patsy Storey H. R. Speake Charles Apperson Melba Long Eloise Long

High School Boy Admits Mail Fraud Attempt

A Tuscaloosa County youth, held in county jail, admitted engaging in a mail swindle scheme started December 1 by posing as a government agent to learn Raymon A Baker's details. He used Baker data to request furniture loans from Des Moines firms and rented a Baker named post office box. the $300 check aimed at buying a car, prompting dealer inquiries to Baker relatives.

Birmingham Tuscaloosa Claude B. Shubert Raymon A. Baker Baker Shubert Des Moines Iowa Bakers

Names Listed for Community Employee Roster

The list names Shirley Anne Disker Mary Louise Wymes Susan Fite Anita Hall Ella Jane Moseley Sandra Wallace Beth Short Jance Bass Susan Shirley Margaret Smith Frances Smith Carolyn Maples Martha Norris.

Youth Confesses Plot In Baker Family Case

A youth confessed to a plot in the Baker family case after Detectives W. A. Dobson and C. L. Stevens questioned him. Mail for the Bakers, including a pay check, was recovered.

Tion Baker W. A., Dobson C. L. Stevens Shubert Bakers

Sun Powers Plant Food Synthesis Across Green Life

Green plants rely on sunlight to drive the conversion of soil water and air into organic matter. This process uses radiant energy to form sugars and other compounds essential for growth.

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