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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
4
P D Miller of Atlanta minister at Druid Hills Presbyterian notes that Russell’s bid for the presidency may help in some regions but not in the South, reflecting regional appeal concerns in 1952 religious feature.
The Lions club, leading the South in one night of horse shows, enlarges the program this year with a two night stand. The group seeks full local support to provide entertainment and raise funds for a worthwhile cause.
The Kingsport Times reports that beer and whiskey are out in the city and bay rum and fuzz pills become the focus for officials. Prisoners released must have bay rum returned to them, provoking concern amid enforcement gaps. The piece reflects on congressional investigations, noting talk over action and the need for true verdicts after weighing evidence.
Charles Wesley Johnson drew no kidnapping conviction after a Miami incident in which he claimed a jeweler’s son was snatched. The boy’s abduction proved false as merchandise and cash disappeared from a bus station lockbox. Prosecutors weigh extortion charges while defense cites double jeopardy to halt further action.
Ike faces a tough push to unite Republican factions while Democrats edge toward a fractured convention. Taft supporters quarrel with Dewey allies and Dirksen, Truman's position margins are debated as FEPC foes loom. A bitter floor fight appears likely before the party tries to cohere around a single ticket.
Washington column notes Vice President Barkley weighs a presidential run as the Democratic nominating field stays wide open. It recalls Barkley’s long career, family opinions, and rivals like Eisenhower and Harr ison, highlighting his push to push administration bills and past court and cabinet promotions.
A major leadership battle pits Southern conservatives against New Deal backers as Senator Dieterich switches from Harrison to Barkley with FDR's pressure. Barkley’s election as majority leader follows a tense campaign through Kentucky with Governor Kelly and Attorney General Chandler in the mix.
A Chicago column quotes a Republican leader predicting the GOP’s decline toward socialism and laments New Deal era laws. The piece criticizes Taft Hartley and ADA style programs, calls for repeal, and argues courts have betrayed constitutional rights and civic standards in labor and civil rights policy.
A bitter speech by Alben Barkley attacking FDR after the veto of the 1944 tax bill shifted political dynamics during World War II. The clash cooled relations between Barkley and Roosevelt, possibly preventing Barkley from becoming Vice President and contributing to Harry S. Truman’s ascent.
Arlie B. Davidson surveys marital friction noting men's complaints about wives and vice versa. Wives are described as easily hurt, nagging, and poor housekeepers while husbands are accused of being avoidant, blunt, and overly focused on work. both sides share themes of poor communication and jealousy.
The article recalls Alben Barkley’s sharp tongue in earlier Senate days and his enduring humor. It notes personal sorrow from his invalid wife’s illness, covered by lecture tours to pay medical bills, yet highlights he remains unbroken and humorous in later years. It ends with a toast to Mrs. Edward T. Stotesbury.
The piece notes weak spots in Barkley's political armor including his son’s past association with the Garssons and a linked defense scandal. It also mentions his son in law Max Truitt’s connections to authoritarian rulers and jokes about age with Churchill, while a fortuneteller claim adds a lighter aside.
HAL BOYLE offers wry reflections on social cues and modern manners. A brief humorous vignette contrasts a 9 year old girl with a 10 year old boyfriend as an example of naive behavior and the era’s casual attitudes.
A collage of observations including Elmer Wheeler on living well learned from a Steed College janitor, jokes about politics and romance, quotes about speed in aviation, and a note about Jupiter's distance. Moments highlight practical life lessons, humor, and scientific trivia from various voices.
Iron ore occupation taxes to be collected in Minnesota total 26,275,375 this year, up 40 percent from last year’s 18,822,662. Forty companies operating 107 mines pay the levy, with Oliver Iron Mining Co. bearing nearly 39 percent of the total. Assessments rely on a net marketable ore tonnage of 77,165,584.
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