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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
3
Washington notes a new Wage Stabilization Board enters existence without personnel. It inherits an 18 member structure and requires Senate confirmation for all members. Regulations must pass Economic Stabilization Agency review. AFL signals return, CIO silent, Archibald Cox eyed for chair.
The new board will take weeks to reach full strength with Nathan P. Feinsinger departing for Madison after 11 months as chairman of the outgoing board. Feinsinger, a target in steel dispute settlements, leaves the labor law post at the University of Wisconsin with unclear plans. The first major task for the new board may be a productivity based regulation permitting raises where output per hour has risen, following the old board’s push for a swift productivity policy.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer won a constitutional court ruling that delayed Socialist challenges to the peace contract and European Army pacts until they are enacted by parliament. The ruling boosts ratification chances as Bundestag reconvenes in September for final votes on the treaties demanding 500000 troops.
Regu lar preacher Rev Fred Gifford filled his appointment at Oleander. Baby Sherrell Wayne born July 21 to Rev and Mrs A B Tucker. Families from Decatur Arab and Huntsville visited local residents. Several attended Liberty Church of God revival. Sherman well and social visits noted among neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Harold Bell visited Mrs Bell s sister Mrs Gaines McNutt and family Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Alton Wallace and baby spent Sunday with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Wallace and family. Miss Kathryn Edwards teaches Bible School at Hopewell this week. Mrs C B Cathcart and boys spent Sunday with Mrs Ferrell Lenz and children near Neel. Lola Mae and Wilma Sparkman spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs C C Sparkman and family. Mr and Mrs Byrd West spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hermat West and family. Miss Betty Stephenson spent the past week with Miss Dorothy West. Roy Self and Euel James returned from Ohio. Mrs Lucian Wallace spent a few days last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Pat Brown Lawrence county.
Charles Burton created the first baby carriage in 1848, provoking protests as pedestrians were often bumped by new wheeled contraptions. He later moved to England and established a factory producing carriages.
Rev. L C Radford of Fairfax Alabama will lead a Danville Baptist revival starting with a Homecoming Service. Pastor B R Rogox announces morning and evening services daily with noon dinner in the basement. Former members and the public are invited. topics include Does It Matter What You Think of Jesus and How To Become A Christian.
Shelba Jean McAbee of Falkville return ed home after a visit with her uncle Hubert Lee and family in Augusta Georgia. She was guest of honor at a party at Mr and Mrs Lee home with pictures refreshments and a May Park outing for local children including Jackie Reddy Carol Redding Glenda McDade Carolyn Phillips Pat Patsy Sanders Sherwin and Shirley Lee. Many gifts were received.
The Sabbath is strictly kept on the Isle of Skye and the Hebrides. Residents may attend two church services in succession, first in English then in Gaelic.
Alabama Hall of Fame board will announce first selections in October 1953. Dead at least five years rule approved after advisory groups study nominees. State Archives building will house the hall. nine district representatives on the board include Dr Hallie Farmer chair and Laura Croom Hancock vice chair.
Pvt Arn Clyde Howard, son of Mr and Mrs Noah Howard of Moulton Alabama, is stationed in Linz Austria after joining the Army on November 7 1951 and going overseas in May 1952. He previously worked for Clancy Lumber Company Grayson Alabama.
Recently graduated from the naval torpedoman's mate school at Netport Riots Dames Sood ard, torpedoman's mate seaman apprentice, USN, son of Mr and Mrs James A Woodard of Moulton 3. During a 16 week course graduates learned operation and upkeep of the latest torpedo types and are qualified to repair operate and maintain these weapons on submarines and surface ships.
Maj. Gen. Robert W. Grow was found guilty by a court martial of jotting military secrets in his diary and failing to safeguard classified data. He received a six month suspension from command and a reprimand counting against future promotion, with a maximum five year penalty possible.
C E Bounds head of Alabama journalism department will serve a one year educational advisor and editorial director role for the Air Forces ROTC curriculum. He will take a university approved leave of absence and be stationed in Montgomery starting next week.
The advertisement extols Buick features with claims that power steering keeps front wheels on course after turns and eases handling on dirt roads. It highlights a smooth ride, engine performance, roomy interior, and luxury fabrics, urging readers to arrange a trial and noting a favorable price.
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