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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
2
Radar near the capital detected intermittent unidentified objects for six hours at Washington National Airport and Andrews Base. A pilot reported four lights about 10 miles away and above but the craft vanished before interception.
Eddy Melson reported sighting a shiny object rising straight up in the distance from his Somerville porch at 3 30 PM on Saturday. He said it resembled a mirror and was not a weather balloon, airplane, or balloon, remaining in sight about 15 seconds before veering off at high speed. His wife saw only a glimpse as it disappeared.
A pilot described a steady white light five miles away that vanished in a minute, marking possibly the first jet pursuit of sky ghosts. The Air Force may add the sighting to its saucer reports as radar detected 4 to 12 unidentified objects at 8 08 p m Saturday night on ATC radar screens.
Nixon said Stevenson would be a tough candidate to defeat yet warned the Democratic nominee faced weak odds because he was the candidate of the big city machines.
Dr J A Campbell 64 of Dothan Alabama died unexpectedly today while attending a pediatric seminar at Spartanburg Baby Hospital in Saluda The body is being sent to Dothan where funeral services will be held He is survived by his wife who accompanied him to Saluda
Listings show Princess at 1:25 3:25 5:25 7:25 9:25 with Peters Hunter Smith Constance. Nelsons headline ROXY at 1:00 2:45 4:30 6:15 8:00 9:40. Sunset screens The Golden Horde at 8:20 10:15. Hatfield Athens shows Starlift with Day McRae Roman at 7:15 9:15. Strand Hartselle runs Angels in the Outfield at 7:00 9:00. Mars Falkville offers Meet Me After the Show at 7:00.
The Pardon-Parole Board released ten convicts this week including Clarence Barnes who was sent to the Veterans Administration hospital in Tuskegee with an incurable disease. Seventeen parole applications were denied and seven previously granted paroles were revoked. no pardons were granted. Other paroles included William Amonds, Willie Lee Beans, Otis Clark, Robbie Davis, Leon Glover, Daniel Kent, Charlie Maddox, Jimmy L Moore, and R H Robinson with offenses ranging from grand larceny to murder and forgery.
MOBILE Two modern Huckleberry Finns Arch ie Phillips and Clifford Barr both 17 Birmingham residents are due a welcome today after canoeing 408 miles down the Warrior and Tom Bigbee rivers from Birmingham. They left two weeks ago planning to arrive Aug 1 and were aided by locals along the banks.
Besides Sparkman and McKinney, Governor Dever of Massachusetts Averell Harriman Senator Kerr and Mrs India Edwards joined Stevenson visitors. Dever said Democrats can win Massachusetts Rhode Island and possibly Connecticut with Stevenson. Harriman and Kerr pledged support. Sparkman said he will go to Washington then Huntsville for a vacation before the fall campaign. Illinois Democrats may name a new governor candidate within a week with Barrett Dixon and Lucas as leading possibilities.
General Ridgway of SHAPE is ill with intestinal grippe after an inspection tour in Greece. He is recovering and will remain in his quarters for several days according to SHAPE officers.
A measured inch of rainfall yields about 27 000 gallons of water per acre of ground. The figure quantifies rainfall runoff and potential soil absorption for agricultural planning.
Sheriff offices in Cullman Lawrence and Limestone counties reported a quiet weekend with a total of 28 arrests. Cullman county saw 19 arrests mainly for public drunkenness DUI reckless driving and related charges led by Sheriff W C Waldrop. Lawrence county recorded five arrests under Sheriff Frank Smith including public drunkenness assault and battery and a prohibition violation. Limestone county had four arrests including two for violation of the prohibition law and one each for public drunkenness and reckless driving under Sheriff John Sandlin.
Mrs Pauline Howell 78 died at her home in Hartselle at 5 30 this morning after long illness bedridden for about ten years. Survived by two daughters Mrs Edith Parker and Miss Evelyn Howell four sons Eric Sim L Arthur G and Elliotte Howell 11 grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral at 430 tomorrow afternoon at residence with Rev Bunyan Smith and Rev Carl Allen officiating burial in Hart selle city cemetery Peck of Hart selle directing pallbearers listed.
Funeral services for W. S. Beams 72 were scheduled at 3 p m at his home 612 Fifth Avenue SW with Rev W M Treadaway officiating Interment in Roselawn cemetery with Mutual Service officiating Beams a retired Decatur blacksmith died Sunday morning after a long illness Surviving his wife daughter Mrs R M G Decatur two brothers W C Beams L C Beams of Oklahoma and one grandchild Pallbearers Oscar Parker Leonard Carl Oscar Napps Baker Sheats Carl Patterson and Onnie Maner
A B 25 Air Force bomber crashed in the Arthur Nebraska sandhills with its starboard engine on fire. Seven or eight aboard, only the pilot survived after parachuting to safety.
The 82nd Congress closed its session earlier this month after producing 28 million words in the Congressional Record. The two year edition comprises 280 ordinary sized books of speeches reports and special articles.
Welch Dinsmore, a popular merchant, has recovered from several days of illness. Mose Namie’s condition worsened today at Kennedy General Hospital in Memphis, with Namie a Memphis resident who has many relatives in Decatur. The Tennessee River stages at 7 A.M. today show changes through midnight with readings for Guntersville Whitesburg Decatur Wilson and Florence.
Decatur reports a noon temperature of 100 at the TVA substation marking another day above the century mark. Yesterday’s high reached 102 at 3 PM and 7 AM today registered 82. The Weather Bureau notes a continuing heat streak and the city records a fifth consecutive day without a serious traffic collision.
The Giornale d Italia reports Italy exploded its first hydrogen bomb. Scientist Ubaldo Loschi, pupil of Enrico Fermi, is named as builder. The eight column front page shows Loschi, equipment checks, and explosion photos with a red flare and green crown.
John O. Smith, 67, died of a heart attack at his home 801 Fourth Avenue SE last night. Survived by wife ter, a son Leon Smith of Decatur, two sisters Mrs James McAnally of Pulaski and Mrs Elymas Riley of Decatur, a brother Asa Smith of Somerville, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at 3 pm tomorrow at Valdermosa Springs church with Rev. J A Glenn. burial in adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
The report lists Mrs. Ella Mattison aged 47 and Woodrow Snow aged 32 of Sumiton as fatally injured in a three car collision near Prison Saturday night. Mrs. John J. Williams of Mobile died Sunday from injuries in a collision on the Bay Bridge causeway July 20.
Maj. Gen. Stephen Newton Shopsmith, veteran British Army liaison officer, will become deputy chief of staff under General Mark Clark in Korea, as announced to Parliament by Defense Minister Lord Alexander.
Bangkok reports Queen Sirikit and King Phumiphon Adal were blessed with a son today who becomes the heir to the Thai throne. The royal couple already has a daughter born in Switzerland 15 months ago, and the succession remains male only.
Judge Saul S Streit condemned state and Veterans Administration mental experts for releasing dangerous maniacs, as Bayard Peakes faced a first degree murder indictment in the Columbia University slaying of 18 year old stenographer Eileen Fahey. Peakes, an ex Air Force mental detachment, pleaded insanity.
American official Vincent Farrell was mobbed and struck after Uruguay and France finished a tense 68-66 game in Helsinki. He suffered a groin kick and a cheekbone blow, was carried off by police, and doctors advised rest. Willard Grein said no immediate action would be taken. Farrell, from Newark, said he may still be able to run if cleared.
Auburn Alabama farm leaders heard Joe Betts of the American Farm Bureau Federation urge policies that serve the public and agriculture. He said good public relations depend on policies that are understood and in the public interest. Many recommendations fail to gain adoption because the public does not understand the position in advance.
African natives report giraffes reach heights of about 19 feet. Researchers note long necks and tall bodies help browse trees.
Middling cotton at 40.00 cents and strict low 38.50 cents. No 2 wheat new crop priced at 1.95 dollars. No 2 oats new crop 80 cents. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83 dollars. Hoes' price paid in Decatur 21.75 cents.
In Atlanta, USDA North Georgia live poultry market shows prices 42 to 1 cent lower with light weight broilers ample for fair demand while heavy weights run short. Current morning quotes list broilers or fryers under 3 percent and 29 to 30 percent unspecified weights.
Cattle 2 000 head mixed classes with steers 27.00 30.00, stockers 21.00 25.00, calves 25.00 28.00, hogs 190 230 lb 21.50 22.50, sows 17.50 18.00, sheep lambs 26.00 28.00.
The market showed firm cotton futures as broad buying supported prices. Late session quotes rose by 1.35 to 2.40 per bale with Oct at 37.35, Dec at 37.18, and Mar at 37.10.
Cincinnati manager Luke Sewell resigns after leading the Reds since October 23 1949. General manager Gabe Paul says Sewell asked to continue briefly while a suitable replacement is sought within 24 hours.
In Helsinki the United States basketball team led by Bob Kurland defeated Russia 86 to 58 in the Olympic semi final. It was America's fourth straight win and Russia's first defeat, as the U S team extended its unblemished Olympic record.
PAYROLLS UP WASHINGTON The hiring of 28,600 new workers during June mostly for temporary vacation relief jobs brought the total federal civilian employees to 2,603,300 on July 1.
Birmingham Detective Captain Huey faces suspension and possible charges after a 22 mile pursuit from Leeds to Birmingham that ended with a Highway Patrol car colliding with another vehicle, killing Mrs Ella Mattison, a 47 year old schoolteacher. Leeds authorities consider charges.
The Wafdists transfer the cabinet from Alexandria to Cairo while King Farouk and his infant son Fuad II depart aboard the royal yacht Mahroussa toward Italy. General Naguib warns against demonstrations and foreign interference as a regency council is prepared. The departure marks a pivotal shift after the army coup that dethroned the king and installed Maher Pasha and an anti corruption government.
Fourteen people were admitted while the intruders stood by with withdrawn weapons. Men were tied to chairs while women were allowed to move and even prepare lunch. Children remained in the house. The abductors fled when overwhelmed by fear of a search, and officers soon caught their trail at a roadblock.
Elbert B. Simrell of Burbank California visits his parents in Decatur with wife and three daughters after twenty years away. He runs two retail stores in Burbank and notes California may favor Eisenhower and Nixon if Stevenson Sparkman campaign efforts lag. He recalls boy scout activity and once served as a carrier for The Decatur Daily.
The Yalu River winds along and forms the western three-fifths of the boundary separating Korea from Manchuria, shaping the frontier line between the two regions.
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