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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1952
Page
1
Weather outlook notes a partly cloudy Sunday with scattered thundershowers and modest temperature change. Local business and civic leaders visit Decatur for meetings and events, including H G Williams filing for Congress and church activities with revival plans. Local arrests, registration for vacation Bible school, and hospital admission are noted as the diary highlights local life and upcoming events.
In Montgomery on May 31 a state official reminded needy elderly residents they must not join any group or pay to receive welfare checks. Welfare Commissioner Bill Dorrough warned against unscrupulous solicitors claiming to keep names on the rolls in exchange for donations. Entitled pensioners will receive aid without paying tribute.
Allied tanks and infantry blasted Communist bunkers on the Central Korean front in a nine hour foray and withdrew to the UN line. Fifth Air Force jets shot down two MiGs over Northwest Korea. General Van Fleet warned of a potential disastrous price for any new Communist offensive but doubted a major drive. He said UN manpower may rival a million and a half Reds, with artillery two to one in favor of the Communists though less effective. Air interdiction has not stopped supply.
Allied truce delegates say North Korean insistence delays armistice as protests wane. UN negotiators report easing tension on Koje Island where stockades are being split into smaller compounds for about 500 inmates each. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols comments reflect improving atmosphere as issues progress.
Taft forces demand Eisenhower repudiates an expenses paid plan for GOP delegates to meet him during the convention. Sen. Young calls it the most unfortunate scheme. Sen. Ives dismisses the attack as desperate. Meetings set in New York Denver and Abilene with airfare paid by supporters or local groups.
A House debate looms over a bill extending education benefits to veterans who joined after June 27 1950 the Korea era. The measure would pay benefits to veterans directly not to colleges with a 110 dollar monthly rate for non dependents and 150 dollars for dependent enrollees.
Paris dispatch reports General Dwight D. Eisenhower ending his second Crusade in Europe and flying home to engage in domestic political battles. He and Mrs. Eisenhower departed at 2 04 p.m. aboard the Columbine, expected to land in Washington at 3 p.m. EST tomorrow after a stopover in Stephenville, Newfoundland.
Abilene Kansas dresses in red white and blue bunting for the homecoming of Gen Dwight D Eisenhower next week. Leaders warn the celebration could influence the Republican nomination fight. Ridgway and other officers bid farewell. Eisenhower to Washington for conferences before returning home.
Somerville to address the class at De Kalb Decatur High School commencement tonight at 8. Dr. Ernest Somerville of Central Park Presbyterian Church Birmingham will deliver the baccalaureate. diplomas will be presented Monday night with music, prayers, and remarks by local officials and school leaders.
In Jasper Alabama a 23 year old Walker County house wife gave birth to triplets, all girls, in seven minutes. Mrs Winfield J Drummond of Jasper 4 reported the arrivals in good condition with weights five pounds four ounces for the first and second at five pounds four ounces, and the third four ounces heavier, born between 7 14 and 7 21 p m yesterday. The couple already has three other children.
Nine boats searched Saturday night for the body of Sonny Terrell a 25 year old Lacey's Spring man believed drowned Friday night near the Whitesburg bridge. Terrell and a companion were returning to their family group when their boat capsized in high waves as they rode down river. Terrell sank after being struck by a wave and could not reach the bank. His companion named Edgeman swam to shore after shutting off the motor and removing his boots.
Police raids across France targeted Communist offices after the rioting linked to Gen Ridgway. In Paris six locations faced heavy cordons as officers seized documents and weapons including jacks and knives. The operation followed the jailing of Jacques Duclos and involved 400 officers at the Communist party headquarters in central Paris.
Maida Eubanks a Decatur high senior recounts attending 13 schools including Braggs Eugene Fields Spencer Hanceville Cullman Falkville Hayneville Barrett Gibson Woodawn Birmingham Trussville Fort Deposit Lanier before earning a diploma Monday night. She notes moving has cost her a stable foundation and laments the constant upheaval.
In Alabama a run off Tuesday will select a Court of Appeals judge and the last national convention delegate. Turnout is expected to be far smaller than the May 6 primary with only one statewide office at stake. Annie Lola Price, a woman lawyer, seeks a six year term on the court. she is unopposed as Republicans did not field a candidate.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce campaign honors the first father of Father's Day with gifts. Elmer Storey was the first father in 1950, receiving congratulations as Sandra Kay and Cynthia Kay were born nearby. The full list of rewards will be in The Decatur Daily.
Berlin dispatch reports the East German Communist authorities tightening their grip on West Berlin while the Red threat to block West Germany’s highway to the city had not materialized by early today. The piece notes the East German people's police action as a possible prelude to greater pressure.
National rural police headquarters reported 130 arrests across Japan for Friday demonstrations marking Martyr's Day. Casualties included three demonstrators killed and at least 38 injured, among them 30 police. Police said 34 of the detainees were Koreans and about 20,000 Japanese and Korean participants were involved with 25,000 officers deployed.
West Berlin and West Germans faced jitters as East German authorities set to enforce new travel passes for Germans in the Russian zone. By Helmstedt checkpoint, border traffic continued freely hours after midnight, raising fear of renewed blockade affecting supplies to West Berlin 110 miles inside the zone.
Lancaster, found guilty of adultery and two counts of assault, awaits a probation decision from Probate Judge Isaac Johnson. The sentencing followed incidents tied to his claimed spiritual teachings. A hearing is set for Monday at 9 a.m. in the Moulton courthouse, as followers gather at the jail.
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