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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
1
Local readers share brief snapshots of community life highlighting everyday events and small acts of neighborly spirit. The column captures unsigned voices and microfeatures from streets, schools, and shops that sketch a living town texture.
Partly cloudy and mild this afternoon with scattered showers. Northwest tonight and Saturday bringing colder conditions. South winds on the coast. Mrs. Ruby Brown admitted to Baugh-Wiley clinic. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malone and daughter Ann of Montgomery to visit for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Turney of Augusta to arrive for holidays. Lt Layton S. Bass leaves Korea, hopes to be home for Christmas. wife Opal and baby in Mobile. Docket lists seven cases: prohibition law violations, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, DWI, license violations, sidewalk parking, and traffic law violations. Dismissals from Baugh-Wiley and from Decatur General hospital noted. Births at Baugh-Wiley and Decatur General reported. See Diary on Page 2.
President Truman defended his seven years in the White House outlining gains against Soviet expansion and warning of future perils. He admitted mistakes in international relations but argued the overall balance favors U S leadership, citing Korea and UN strength as proof of effective action.
Police report the Co-Op Office here was entered last night and five dollars in bills and change were taken from the cash drawer. Entry may have been gained by prying the night latch with a blade. A screwdriver remained in the drawer when detectives arrived. The burglary occurred between 5 P M and 6 30 A M. Detectives Pack Self and Charles Smith continue the investigation.
Wet cold weather spread across the country with rain and snow from Texas to Nebraska and southern Illinois. Sleet and freezing rain affected parts of the precipitation belt while thunderstorms lashed north central Texas to Oklahoma. Fort Worth saw strong winds up to 49 mph as the northern Great Lakes and Rockies stayed cold and snowy. Weather remained frigid from the Rockies to the Atlantic with readings near 10 degrees in the northern tier.
Incoming congressmen nationwide back Bricker plan to amend the Constitution barring the United States from entering binding international agreements in areas like human freedoms and social and economic rights. Supporters say a ban protects American rights, while opponents warn it would delay and hamstring cooperation and foreign affairs.
Alabama traffic deaths fell 14 percent in the first year of Governor Gordon Persons highway speed limit. Lt. George Bennett notes 662 killed from Nov 15, 1951 to Nov 15 this year, versus 774 prior year, while accidents rose 23 percent and injuries 10 percent.
Decatur Lions club members will ring Christmas bells Saturday on downtown streets to raise funds for the Salvation Army. The gifts will aid 125 families across Morgan Limestone and Madison counties with food clothing toys and a substantial Christmas dinner. Most families supported live in Morgan county.
The United Nations General Assembly moves toward recess with votes likely on Austria independence treaty and Morocco self rule negotiations. The Soviet Union boycotts Austria debate. France does not participate in Morocco talks, while a full assembly session will consider urging continued negotiations for Morocco.
Allied air forces swept the western Korean front with hundreds of fighter bombers in clearing skies. U S Sabre jets damaged a Red MiG-15 while Fifth Air Force pounded a major troop concentration at Paegyang and Marine aircraft hit supply areas north of the front. Ground action remained light with significant casualties reported by U S artillery and front line units.
The Catholic Weekly reports approval by Bishop Thomas J. Toolen for a new $300,000 hospital with 50 beds at St. Jude Montgomery to serve spas tics in Birmingham.
Washington reports Sen Mundt says Southern Democrats may be given a strong say in the new Republican Senate. A plan would create in key committees the post of vice chairman held by cooperative Southern Democrats. The idea aims to foster cooperation mainly in armed services and finance among others while Sen George and Sen Millikin are cited as having worked in harmony. Democratic South supported Stevenson but lost Texas Virginia and other Deep South states.
President elect Eisenhower announced civilian leaders for the armed services to serve under secretary of defense designate Charles E. Wilson. The appointees include Roger M. Kyes as deputy secretary. Robert Ten Broeck Stevens as Army secretary. Robert Bernard Anderson as Navy secretary. and Harold L. Talbott as Air Force secretary. All must win Senate approval. An inflation fight looms as Congress nears new control.
Hollywood reports Marilyn Monroe would sue if a plastics maker markets bar trays using her nude calendar photo from a period of financial distress. The maker says consent was given and plans to sell trays for about 15 dollars and also use the image on bar glasses. The Marilyn Monroe studio plans legal action against unauthorized commercial use.
The cost of living edged up two tenths to 191.1 percent of the 1935 39 base as of Nov 15 driven by higher home rents. The rise did not stop rail workers from a one cent hourly wage cut though unions tie pay to the index. About 1.5 million railroad workers saw a two cent rise previously and a one cent cut now.
FBI nabbed Joseph J. O Keefe 44 in Boston as a suspect in the $1 219 000 Brink s heist at the Boston HQ on January 17 1950. Affidavits allege he helped in the robbery and link $60 000 loots found at his sister Mary Hooley s home and later transferred to his wife Mary O Keefe s dwelling. Both face contempt charges for not answering a grand jury. Hooley is jailed on a 1 year sentence but released on bail pending appeal.
W. S. Crawford acting postmaster released the Saturday and Sunday hours for the Bank Street and Johnston Street offices. Both locations will be open all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon from three to five o'clock for postal deliveries and service.
Secretary of State Acheson returns from Paris to decide whether to fire John Carter Vincent after the Loyalty Review Board found reasonable doubt about his loyalty. The action follows his recall from Tangier Morocco and a secret hearing. President Truman would confer with Acheson after his North Atlantic Council meeting.
Senate leaders consider changing rules to curb filibusters at the January opening to advance civil rights measures. Senator Humphrey plans a Dec 30 conference with allies to pursue a fast rule change and bypass Rule 22, which requires 64 votes to halt a filibuster.
Owen Lattimore shouted not guilty as he answered a seven count perjury indictment alleging he lied about Communist sympathies. Judge James R. Kirkland set trial for early March and allowed motions by Feb. 16. Bond was set at 2000 dollars in treasury notes.
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