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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1952

Page

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Cicaturs Diare Glimpses About Your

A compact note presents vague statements about CICATURS DIARE with brief, unclear remarks attributed to Drdmale. No coherent facts or context are provided.

Drdmale

Community births and admissions roll through Decatur area

Local hospital notices report several births at Decatur General and admissions including Mrs. William Totten and Mrs. E M Chunn. A singing school begins tonight at Bethel Baptist Hartselle led by Richard Wallace. Public notices list a four room house at 1904 Eighth Street SE costing $4500 and several court cases in recorder's court.

Decatur General Hospital William E. Totten Athens E. M. Chunn Somerville Bethel Baptist Church Hartselle Richard Wallace Eighth Street William Chenault

Dr Paty Sworn In As TVA Board Member

Dr Raymond R Paty of Atlanta was sworn in today as a Tennessee Valley Authority director. The simple ceremony at TVA headquarters included Mrs Paty and TVA officials Gordon R Clapp Harry A Curtis John Oliver and Joseph C Swidler. Patrick fills a nine year term after James P Pope’s retirement.

Knoxville Raymond R. Paty Atlanta Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors TVA Paty Gordon R. Clapp Harry A. Curtis John Oliver Joseph C. Swidler Truman James P. Pope Idaho University of Alabama Georgia University System

United Nations air strike pounds Communist front lines in Korea

U N war planes and allied squadrons attacked red positions from Yonchon to the east coast in one of the heaviest air offensives in weeks. Sabre jets damaged and possibly destroyed MiG-15s in MIG Alley while air and marine units blasted bunkers gun positions mortars and vehicles behind the front. A strategic eastern hill was seized after a three day fight and repulsed counterattack. See RED on Page 2.

Seoul United Nations U. S Air Force Yonchon Pyongyang Kumsong Punchbowl Republic of Korea

Government lifts controls on canned and frozen fruits and vegetables

Washington reports the government ends price controls on nearly all canned and frozen fruits and vegetables. Price Stabilizer Ellis Arnall cautions prices may rise for many items. The exemption, under an amendment added by Rep. Harrison, covers fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. OPS says about 90 percent of processed produce are now exempt from price control.

Washington Ellis Arnall Arnall Office of Price Stabilization Congress Rep Harrison D-Va OPS

States Rights Urged to Nominate Eisenhower Man

Hattiesburg American editorial urges States Rights Democrats to nominate Gen Dwight D Eisenhower for president. Eisenhower won the Republican nomination at Chicago. The paper calls for a States Rights convention and notes past Mississippi support for the 1948 States Rights ticket carrying Mississippi and other Deep South states.

Hattiesburg, Miss Hattiesburg General Eisenhower Eisenhower Mississippi Louisiana South Carolina Alabama

Damage Suits Arise Over 1951 Wolverine Tube Strike

In Morgan County circuit court 30 former Wolverine Tube Division employees sue for 50000 each. Plaintiffs accuse defendants including unions clear from CIO AFL and their locals of establishing a picket line July 18 to August 22 1951 to bar entry to the plant.

Morgan County Wolverine ‘Tube Division International Union United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America C.1 Congress of Industrial Organizations United Textile Workers of America A.F.L American Federation of Labor Michael Volk Tommy Wilson Howard Hovis Felton Dyer Ralph Webster

Civilian Eyes And Ears Plug Gaps In Nation's Radar Screen

Washington reports civilians join a 24 hour sky watch to guard the United States from air attack. More than 150000 volunteers serve at 6000 stations across 27 states while the Air Force seeks an additional 350000 civilians to boost alert capabilities. President Truman backs the drive as a common sense precaution for defense against long range bombers and atomic weapons.

Washington America United States Air Force Truman

Tito Expected New U.S. Aid for Yugoslavia

A U S military mission praised Tito's forces and called for stepped up aid including jet aircraft tanks and heavy artillery. Four generals urged expanded assistance after inspecting Yugoslav units and their use of existing supplies at the summer palace dinner for the American team led by Robert Lovett.

Bled Yugoslavia U. S Marshal Tito Tito C. Nash Fal Teeters Robert Lovett U.S George Elmsted Clyde D. Eddelman George J. Richards Paris John W. Harmony

Six Die In Alabama Weekend Accidents Across State

AP reports a deadly Alabama weekend with six deaths. Fort Deposit crossing crash claimed four lives. Austin Josey 18 of Red Level was struck by two cars as he lay in the road. J W Burkett 25 of Georgiana admitted striking Josey and left the scene before officers. An additional head on collision near Greenville killed Pat Patterson and four others were hospitalized. Walt Perdue 61 and his three relatives died when their car was wrecked by a train near Fort Deposit.

Associated Press Alabama Fort Deposit Austin Josey Red Level Cliff Meredith Highway Patrol Meredith J. W. Burkett Georgiana Josey Burkett Pat Patterson Greenville Honoraville Walt Perdue Perdue Louisville and Nashville Coleman Perdue Melvin Perdue Danny Ryals

Death Toll Is Cut In State Accidents

Yester day s accidents investigated by the Highway Patrol show 24 crashes with 23 injuries and one delayed fatality, totaling $9 850 in property damage. A year ago 19 accidents caused 5 injuries and 3 deaths with $24 540 property damage.

Montgomery Highway Patrol

Demos Enter Home Stretch As Field Bunches Up

The Democratic presidential race tightens as nominees vie for momentum. Gov. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois denies a bid but leaves the door open while Illinois delegates are urged not to nominate him. The convention opens next Monday amid debate over Stevenson’s possible draft.

Chicago Dwight D. Eisenhower GOP Adlai Stevenson Illinois Stevenson Camp Riley Minn

Johnson backs Russell as Barkley tops, convention pace heats up

In Chicago on July 14 Senator Edwin C. Johnson of Colorado says Alben Barkley is the man to beat for the Democratic presidential nomination. Johnson endorses Senator Richard Russell of Georgia whose supporters arrive in Chicago a week before the convention to push his candidacy.

Chicago Edwin C. Johnson Colorado Alben Barkley Johnson Richard Russell Georgia Russell

Democrats Urged To Back Preferential Primary Plan For Nominees

Fifty three Democratic congressmen urged a nationwide presidential preferential primary plank in the party platform. Sen Kefauver and campaign managers for Barkley Russell Harriman backed the idea, arguing it would curb back room bargaining and fix flaws in the nominating system.

John Chadwick Washington House Congress Sen Estes Kefauver Tennessee Alben W. Barkley Richard B. Russell Averell Harriman Platform Committee Douglas D-Ill Sen. Smathers D-Fla Tep. Bennett Bennett Smathers Douglas-Bennett Democratic Party Kefauver Clements Barkley Edwin C. Johnson Cole Russell

Eisenhower campaign plan outlined for Alabama by Vardaman

Alabama Republicans expect a vigorous bid for the presidency with a speech by General Eisenhower. State GOP Chairman Claude Vardaman, returning from Chicago, said the campaign will surpass previous efforts in Alabama including the 1928 election. He spoke to about 100 supporters at his home. See IKE On Page 2.

Birmingham Claude Vardaman Alabama Eisenhower Vardaman Chicago Herbert Hoover Hoover Ike

Stevenson seen as Democrats' potential nominee in 1952 race

President Truman reportedly favors Stevenson for the Democratic ticket while Nixon cautions Stevenson could beat Kefauver. Kefauver aide Sullivan argues a draft would signal party bankruptcy. Russell leads GOP with Eisenhower boosting his nomination odds. Sparkman notes Russell’s prospects rise. See DEMOS On Page 2.

Ence Stevenson Truman Richard M. Nixon Washington Gael Sullivan Estes Kefauver Tennessee Chicago Russell Richard Russell Georgia John Sparkman Alabama Eisenhower

Truce Talks In Recess As Secret Sessions Continue

Muted pace marked talks at Panmunjom as the Korean armistice truce delegates recessed for two days on Communist request. The move followed two letters from Reds to the UN command protesting a POW incident and seeking an accounting of 4,391 Reds listed by the Red Cross but not on the UN list. The exchange remains unresolved and awaits further sessions.

Munsan Red Panmunjom U. N Reds South Korea International Committee For the Red Cross

Youth Held On Charge Of Reported Incident

Murphey Brindley a 17 year old Cullman county youth is in Cullman county jail after his father delivered him to Sheriff Waldrop late Saturday night. He faces a reported incident charge stemming from an investigation of screams near Jones Chapel on June 22 in which a 16 year old girlfriend alleged he threw her to the ground and raped her after another couple left.

Murphey Brindley Cullman County Cullman W. C. Waldrop Waldrop Brindley Jones Chapel

City Police Hire Two New Officers

Police Chief J B Whitmire seeks two men to join the local force. Applicants must be 21 to 35, of good character, and preferably with no prior experience. Chosen officers will begin duties immediately after selection and complete a brief training period.

J.B Whitmire

Officers Seek Persons Who Have It In For Mr Helms

Morgan City resident A G Helms bought the former Blue Moon cafe and turned it into his home. Sheriff John McCutcheon reports a pattern of vandalism including three shootings at the residence two glass windows struck by rocks and paint splattered inside after windows were broken. Police continue to seek the culprits with arrests made so far.

Mr. Helms A. G. Helms Morgan City Helms Morgan County John McCutcheon McCutcheon

Industry Offer Fails to Satisfy CIO United Steelworkers Leaders

Pittsburgh report says BSW leaders view the industry's peace proposal as inadequate. A 43 day walkout looms if the union rejects the plan. Phillip Murray weighs a wage policy committee decision while industry seeks a watered down union shop and a price rise. Officials report no formal response yet.

Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers BSW Ana “Company Phillip Murshay Steel Capital Philip Murray Steelworkers Union

Calhoun Reports Two New Polio Cases In County

Anniston reports two new polio cases in Calhoun County bringing four week total to eight. Both children under two years old were not admitted to the hospital. Farley Galbraith 18 months is child of Wilfred Galbraith associate editor of the Anniston Star. Joseph Coker 8 months is brother of Virgil Coker Jr. 5, earlier victim.

Anniston Calhoun County G. A. O'Connell Farley Galbraith Wilfred Galbraith The Anniston Star Joseph Coker Virgil Coker Jr

Call Extended to Nashville Pastor by Westminster Church

Westminster Presbyterian church extended a call to Rev. Thompson Hubbard of East Westminster Presbyterian Church Nashville after a congregational meeting yesterday. The church announced the action today.

Nashville Westminster Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Thompson Hubbard Hubbard Eastminster Presbyterian Church

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