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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1952

Page

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Plane Strikes Two Houses in Foggy Los Angeles Crash

A light plane taking off in heavy fog plunged into two El Segundo Boulevard homes, killing four aboard. No injuries to house occupants. Sam Caldwell and neighbors away on vacation. victims identified as Dale E. Baker of Portland and Florence Joyce Jones. A Navy jet crash nearby yesterday also killed its pilot.

Los Angeles Sam Caldwell el Segundo Boulevard Caldwell J. W. Corley Mena Ark Dale E. Baker Portland Ore Florence Joyce Jones Santa Ana Wit

Southern Bell workers awarded wage increases

The Wage Stabilization Board approved retroactive wage hikes totaling about 13 million dollars annually for fifty thousand Southern Bell telephone workers in the South. Georgia employees number about eight thousand, with a local share near 1.9 million, as manager Lane Hubbard states rates will be adjusted to cover higher labor costs.

Atlanta Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph South Southern Bell Georgia Lane Hubbard Hubbard

Education benefits for veterans with service days counted

The program provides 142 education days per service day up to 36 months. World War II era trainees who served after the Korean War may reach 47 months. Payments for full time students range from 110 dollars monthly with no dependents to 135 with one dependent and 160 with two or more dependents.

Rev Glass To Lead Revival In Gadsden

Dr W W Glass pastor of First Presbyterian will conduct evangelistic services Monday to Friday at Rainbow Presbyterian in Gadsden. William Hoyt is new Rainbow pastor and will be ordained by the North Alabama Presbytery on Sunday. Don Esty will lead midweek service here next Wednesday in Glass absence.

W. W. Glass First Presbyterian Church Rainbow Presbyterian Church Gadsden New Church William Hoyt Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur Georgia Hoyt North Alabama

Princess Diplomatic Courier and other cinema listings

Movie listings include Nas Princess Diplomatic Courier with Tyrone Power and Patricia Neal, ROXY The Wild North with Stewart Granger and Cyd Charisse, SUNSET Steel Town with Ann Sheridan and John Lund, STRAND Man in the Saddle with Randolph Scott, MARS Silver City with Edmund OBrien and Yvonne De Carlo, HATFIELD Raton Pass with Dennis Morgan and Patricia Neal, plus Bebop session Bie livin in Bebop by Dizzie Gillespie and His Orchestra.

Bie — Livin Dizzie Gillespie

Congregations unite for Sunday worship at First Presbyterian

Sunday evening service at the First Presbyterian Church unites First Methodist and First Presbyterian congregations with Dr. P D Wilson of First Methodist delivering the message on Fear A Friend or Foe Dr Roy Hewlett preaches at 10 55 AM at Central Methodist and Dr T J Chitwood speaks Sunday night Dismissals from Decatur General Hospital list several local patients and relatives Temperatures and Tennessee river levels reported by TVA and U S Weather Bureau with readings for 7 AM and noon and river stage changes through Friday

First Methodist First Presbyterian Churches First Presbyterian Church P. D. Wilson Roy Hewlett Central Methodist Church T. J. Chitwood Tennessee’ River U. S. Weather Bureau Knoxville Guntersville Whitesburgh Decatur Florence

Civil rights debated as Democrats seek broader platform

Civil rights advocates push for strong commitments in the Democratic platform with FEPC support and lynching, poll tax, and segregation bans. Walter White Roy Reuther and Stanley Gewirtz urge Senate rule changes to end filibusters on civil rights. Southern members aim to soften language to ease Dixie resistance.

Vention States Rights Party Dixie Federal Fair Employment Practices Commission FEPC Walter White National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Roy L. Reuther Cio’s Auto Workers Union Stanley Gewirtz Reuther Gewirtz Sen John Sparkman Alabama Brooks Hays Arkansas Hays

He's Never Been Outsmarted Yet at Scottsboro

The Saturday Evening Post feature by John McCormick from Huntsville profiles Lee Burrus a famed hound dog trader in Scottsboro. It highlights Cool Dog Day held the first Monday of each month and notes a two page color spread captured in and around Scottsboro.

Saturday Evening Post John McCormick Huntsville The Post McCormick Lee Burrus Scottsboro

Accident tally compares Montgomery patrol results

Yesterday the Highway Patrol investigated 22 accidents with 23 injuries one death and six thousand seven hundred forty dollars in property damage. A year earlier there were 11 accidents with two injuries one death and five thousand four hundred fifty dollars in property damage.

Montgomery Highway Patrol

Federal funds set aside for Georgia and Alabama school building projects

The Federal Security Agency announced 67 million dollars allocated for school construction in defense areas has reserved 4,568,705 for Georgia and 3,709,884 for Alabama. Projects include Bibb and Cobb counties in Georgia and Huntsville, Mobile, and Talladega counties in Alabama. Grants await engineering surveys and final approval, with hundreds more applications under review.

Washington Georgia Alabama Federal Security Agency Office of Education Georgia—Board of Public Education & Orphanage Bibb County Douglas Moultrie Clayton County Marietta Long County Hogansville Cobb County Peach County Houston County Muscogee County Upson County Glynn County Huntsville Anniston Macon County Calhoun County Enterprise Talladega County Mobile County Talladega City Jacksonville Sheffield FSA

Decatur Streets Targeted for Wide Paving in East South District

City leaders note a broad paving push as residents petition for more road work. They outline new routes through Fairview Morningside and East Acres, detailing streets to be resurfaced or connected, with plans extending into Northwest and West Decatur projects.

Fairview Magnolia Street Somerville Road Fourth Street College Street Loring Street First Street College First Second Street Morningside 111Th Street 15Th Avenue Fifteenth Seventh Street Fourteenth Avenue Beach Eighth Street Cypress Street 14Th 16Th Street Eighteenth Avenue Nineteenth Avenue Grant Ninth Street East Acres Beach Street 19Th Avenue Chestnut Street 16Th 19Th Street Tower Street Church Street Sixth Avenue Moulton Street New Old Decatur Tenth Avenue Gordon Drive Seventh 11Th Street Buena Vista Circle Ninth Avenue Eighth Avenue Seventh Avenue Sixth Street Stadium Fifth Street Fourth Decatur McCartney Church Streets Cashin Acres Washington Street Vine Street Cherry Street Washington Talcott Street Cherry West Kearns Eleventh Avenue Second Twelfth Avenue Third Street Ninth 11Th Avenue Patterson Street Kearns Street Third Fifth Avenue North Alabama Street Cain Street Ferry Street Holly Street Laurel Street Sixth Lafayette Street Well Skillington Thomas Elliott

Edson Urges Broad Platform for Press at Conventions

A Chicago columnist envisions a political platform protecting newspaper staff at conventions. He notes Democrats’ resolutions focus on civil rights and housing while a California farmer journalist pushes for water distribution. a humorous exchange references voting for Cleveland in 1892 and a Texas convention split on Taft and Eisenhower.

Democrats Resolutions Committee F. W. Greer Brawley Calif Greer Cleveland Grover Cleveland John J. ‘Spark Nan Alabama Sparkman Beaumont Tex Taft Eisenhower

Skyrocket speeds and glide to home at Muroc Dry Lake

Ex Navy bomber pilot Bridgeman notes high speed is noticed only in mistakes as the Skyrocket reaches apex and rockets out. The plane’s level flight speed is measured by instruments and radar. landing without power at 160 mph after a 16 minute flight from release to touchdown at Muroc Dry Lake.

Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Bridgeman Muroc Dry Lake

Dozing Driver Blamed For Alabama 24 Collision

Patrolman states George W. Sykes during an 8:30 p m Tuesday crash near Landersville dozed at the wheel and rear ended Neal McGhee’s parked 1948 Chevrolet causing $700 damage to two cars. Sykes is 47 and from Bell Green while McGhee is 41 and from Mt Hope.

Landersville Highway Patrol Wilburn Craft George W. Sykes Alabama Craft Sykes Neal McGhee Mt. Hope 1

Mine Safety Bill Signed Into Law

President Truman signed a bill allowing government closure of unsafe coal mines and called it a first step toward ending the appalling toll of miner deaths and injuries. He warned Congress must pass stronger laws later to prevent disaster.

Washington Truman Congress

Registration of Motors Higher in Alabama This Year

Alabama motor vehicle registrations for the current fiscal year total 712,852 from Oct 1, 1951 to June 30, surpassing the entire 1950-51 year by 22,341. Revenue Commissioner Joe M. Edwards notes another 25,000 registrations are expected before Sept 30, the end of the fiscal year.

Montgomery Alabama Joe M. Edwards H. S. Phifer The Revenue Department

Democratic contenders clash over New Deal faith and filibuster rules

Georgia delegates denounce betrayal of the New Deal and Fair Deal while Russell opposes a compulsory Fair Employment Practices Commission. Kefauver urges liberal progressivism and Truman vows no retreat from Democratic gains. Barkley touts party gains for farmers labor and the aged.

Egates Russell Americans For Democratic Action Senate Georgia Truman Estes Kefauver Tennessee Dwight D. Fisenhower Kefauver Democratic Party Eisenhower Alben W. Barkley Barkley

Weather Blots Out Aerial War in Korean Skies

In Korea, poor weather hindered air combat as American pilots claim one MiG-15, with Capt. Arthur H. McCarthy downing a fighter. U S Navy officials announce upcoming carrier jets on par with MiGs, while a major air strike last Friday reportedly damaged or destroyed about 1,000 Communist targets in Pyongyang Sariwon and Hwangju. Photos show a direct hit on Pyongyang headquarters with much of the structure damaged.

Seoul North Korea Arthur H. McCarthy Dearborn Mich U. S U. S. Far East

Studebaker Collision Damages Left Fender In Church Street Crash

Joseph B. Epping 24 of Florence owned and drove a 1952 Studebaker damaged $50 when it collided with a 1950 Dodge truck on East Church Street at 7 02 last night. Grady Hanks of Pitts apartments East Vine Street drove the truck owned by Nesbitt Bottling Co. The truck failed to yield turning right into the bottling company lot as the Studebaker tried to pass on the right. Skid marks showed 33 feet of sliding before impact.

Studebaker East Church Street Joseph B. Epping Florence Grady Hanks Pitts Apartments East Vine Street Nesbitt Bottling Company Lonnie J. Pettey Louis L. Landers

Horned Toad Gives Birth to Live Young in Desert

The horned toad, a lizard native to the American desert, does not lay eggs but bears live young. This indicates a reproductive adaptation distinct from many lizards in arid regions.

American Desert

Decatur Jaycees Report on Dallas Convention

Local Jaycees detailed their trip to the national Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Dallas June 24 27 during Tuesday’s meeting at the Cornelian Court Hotel. The Decatur delegation listed Harold Watkins Bubba Brantley Daren Easter Meredith Woodall Pete Henderson J B Hewitt Frank Keown Bob Mac Gregor and Bobby Trimble.

Decatur Dallas National Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Cornelian Court Harold Watkins Bubba Brantley Daren Easter Meredith Woodall Pete Henderson J. B. Hewitt Frank Keown Bob MacGregor Bobby Trimble

Marion Davies Files California Divorce Suit

Former actress Marion Davies sues Horace G. Brown Jr in Santa Monica for divorce after eight months of marriage. She cites cruelty in the complaint, her first marriage, Brown’s third, with no alimony and no community property mentioned.

Santa Monica Calif Marion Davies Hollywood Las Vegas Nev Horace G. Brown Jr Miss Davies William Randolph Hearst Brown

One Held After Raid North of Hartselle

Officers raided a house four miles north of Hartselle and arrested Coy Crow aged 23 of Hartselle. Warrants were sworn for two others believed to have fled the scene prior to the raid. A pistol a shotgun two decks of cards two dice cups and a pair of dice were found on the premises.

Hartselle Coy Crow

Fatal two car crash near Camp Hill claims Mrs Welch

Mrs A J Welch of Woodward Oklahoma was killed when her car collided with another near Camp Hill Alabama. Her daughter Miss Lola Welch was injured and treated at an Opelika hospital.

Camp Hill Ala A. J. Welch Woodward Okla Lola Welch Opelika

Market Prices For Decatur Commodities

Decatur markets show cotton middling 40.00 cents and strict low 38.50. No 2 corn, $3.10. No 2 wheat new crop, $195. No 2 oats new crop, 80 cents. No 2 yellow ear corn, $1.83. Hog price in Decatur 20.50 cents.

Decatur

North Georgia live poultry market steady with firm demand

Atlanta reports the USDA market shows steady to firm conditions in North Georgia. Strong demand for weights over 2.4 pounds with limited supply in this range. lighter weights are barely adequate. Today’s prices list broilers or fryers under 4.2 pounds at 30 to 32 cents, mostly 30 to 31.

Atlanta USDA North Georgia

Cattle and hog markets steady with mixed load prices

In Nashville market reports cattle steady with slaughter cattle scarce. Loads of commercial cows and mix heifers around 25.25, heifers 23.50, cows, sows strong to 50 cents higher with choice sows 17.50 to 18.50. Sheep and lambs show steady to weak demand with good to prime lambs 26 to 28.50 and utilities 21 to 25. Calves around 450 active, early higher prices noted.

Nashville

New York Cotton Futures Slip On Hedging Liquidation

Cotton futures in New York fell amid hedging and liquidation pressures with late trading showing declines from the prior close. Prices quoted were Oct 36.54, Dec 36.32, and Mar 36.19 per bale as the market slid 30 to 75 cents.

New York

Russell Stand Explains Opposition to Punitive Legislation

In an interview Russell states he opposes punitive legislation of any kind and says FEPC bills with enforcement powers would be punitive. He asserts that if nominated and elected he would convene labor and management leaders to craft a replacement.

Stand FEPC Russell

Train derails after collision with gas truck near Chandler

The Imperial, a Southern Pacific passenger train, hit an empty gasoline tanker at a crossing 14 miles southeast of Chandler Arizona, derailing a section of the train and injuring nine people. The westbound train with two locomotives sliced the truck in two and continued a half mile before a damaged cowcatcher ripped up 100 feet of track and flipped both engines onto their sides.

Chandler, Ariz Southern Pacific Imperial Here

Arrested Youth Is No Kin Of Senator

O B Hill 26 of Florence remained in Morgan county jail charged with driving while intoxicated after a Highway Patrol arrest between Florence and Decatur. He claimed to be the son of Senator Lister Hill, a statement refuted when his father called to ask authorities to hold him. The elder Hill said O B had borrowed his car and driven off yesterday.

O. B. Hill Florence Morgan County Highway Patrol Hill Lister Hill Young Hill O. B Decatur John McCutcheon

West Tennessee Shaken By Quake

Two minor earthquakes rattled Dyersburg and surrounding West Tennessee late yesterday with about 20 minutes between tremors. Residents reported rattling dishes and creaking houses though no injuries were reported. The area has a history of seismic activity including the 1811 quake that formed Reelfoot Lake nearby.

Dyersburg Tenn West Tennessee Reelfoot Lake

Lawrence Group Returns Home From State 4-H Camp

Six Lawrence county youth returned from the 32nd annual 4-H club state camp at Auburn joined by county delegates in contests and programs. Gan Brackin and Martha Faye Chenault showcased talents while Peggy Jones Geraldine Holland Jackie Burney and Billy Cameron attended with county leaders. The week featured lectures tours and prize awards in talent baking dresses lampmaking and dairy foods plus a candle lighting ceremony and visits to the state capitol Jefferson Davis home and Vulcan.

Lawrence County Auburn Gan Brackin Town Creek Martha Faye Chenault Speake Peggy Jones Wolf Springs Geraldine Holland Chalybeate Jackie Burney Hatton Billy Cameron Lawrence 4-H’ers State Jefferson

Boston packinghouse worker arrested for fatal shooting

Peakes a six foot packinghouse worker was arrested in Boston after confessing to killing Miss Fahey at a university office. Police found a pistol and ammo in his room and traced his trip to Bangor and New York as he sought names of American Physical Society members.

Fahey Peakes Bangor Society Northeastern University Boston Wilson Columbia New York American Physical Socity Olympic Sporting Goods American Physical Society

Decatur Civitan hears city planning update from Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson, technical advisor to the City Planning Commission, spoke at the Decatur Civitan meeting at the Lyons Hotel. He outlined the planning group's duties and activities and discussed future city plans.

Decatur Civitans Lyons Russell Johnson City Planning Commission Johnson Decatur Planning Group

Lost bicycle near Park Circle with reward offered

A boy’s small bicycle is missing around Park Circle after Tuesday night. A phone contact 9039 is provided with a reward for return.

Park Circle

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Rev. Glass Nas Princess Tyrone Power Patricia Neal Hildegerde Neff Roxy Stewart Granger Cyd Charisse Wendell Corey Sunset Steel Town Ann Sheridan John Lund Howard Duff Strand, Hartselle Man In the Saddle Randolph Scott Mars Falkville Silver City Edmond O'Brien Yvonne de Carlo General Hospital Dean Garrett Athens J. T. Luker East Wadsworth Street Otto Piper Decatur -2 Tom Lovett Hillsboro Marion F. Boatwright Jr TVA Hound Dogs U.S Edson Chicago Jupiter California Nashville Livestock N.Y. Cotton Curtis Air Conditioning
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