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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1952
Page
4
Report notes a Montgomery glamor film shoot with a prior Decatur project shown worldwide. A national magazine lists Tennessee river trip to Sheffield among vacation bets, while a Baldwin County produce dealer paid ceiling prices for potatoes and bought a rooster for 750 dollars from the same seller.
Drew Pearson describes General Eisenhower's skill at avoiding tough political questions. He recounts Harold Stassen's Paris visit and SHAPE dine with the Eisenhowers where Ike gave a NATO talk over dinner. A 15 minute conference followed, but it was non political and left Stassen uninformed on political matters.
Farmers in the four-county Decatur area report improvement as timely rains promise a harvest of generous proportions. After a two week downturn, optimism rises that the crop outlook is the best in three years and a normal harvest could bring millions to farm and business with a favorable factor outlook through October.
An editorial urges Morgan county voters to participate on Tuesday stressing that individual votes shape government and noting local races in adjacent counties and a statewide Court of Appeals decision. It emphasizes that every vote carries government influence.
The Moulton Business Men's Association leads plans for a 100 by 200 foot factory building to employ about 200 workers with a $6,000 weekly payroll. Local professionals praise the move as part of a broader push to add industry to Lawrence County, following agricultural gains.
Counties and cities along U.S. 31 plan to send representatives to Birmingham to drive a comprehensive modernization effort. Backed by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, the group urges state and local cooperation to secure rights of way and reconstruction plans to restore the highway as Alabama’s principal route and tourist feeder.
The article recounts Gen. Ridgway's delayed promotion to full general due to Gen. MacArthur's rejection years ago and notes Pentagon calls for a five star General of the Army to avoid being outranked by Field Marshal Montgomery. Gen. Joe Collins opposes the idea, noting five stars are rare alongside MacArthur Eisenhower Marshall and Bradley.
A movement proposes first Sunday in June as Shut-In Day to honor people restricted by age illness or accidents. Readers are urged to visit write letters or call someone bedbound or housebound in their community or nation. One well known shut-in shares years in bed and numerous operations yet maintains a spirit of helpfulness through thousands of letters to others.
In a private talk with Brooklyn Congressman Victor Anfuso Truman dismissed fears of a party draft. He stated he will not reconsider his decision not to run and expressed pride in his long public service. He urged Anfuso to stay in Congress and "give ’em hell."
Conscientious Congressman Chelf of Kentucky pledges fair treatment to Attorney General nominee McGranery while pressing for continued scrutiny of the Justice Department. Chelf credits Rodino of New Jersey for backing a thorough probe and notes that a real cleanup hinges on whether key DOJ aides are removed. Senator Seaton of Nebraska aims to return from Europe to vote on the tidelands oil veto after adopting two displaced children in Germany. General Dorn faces a complaint after boasting West Point cadets prefer Army over Air Force, prompting inquiries from Finletter to Pace.
The Air Force received a report stating Russia plans to produce fighter aircraft capable of flying in all weather conditions by the end of 1953. The claim highlights anticipated advances in Soviet aviation and potential impact on air defenses.
Washington readers learn of higher grocery prices starting tomorrow as ceilings rise on cereals vinegar and other items. OPS projects a small weekly budget increase for a four person family and notes more ceilings may come after Congress rules on price controls. The political calendar outlines upcoming delegate and primary events through June.
Washington reports four congressional committees study curb measures as unions possibly fall under anti trust laws. Despite talk of tighter control since Truman’s steel seizure, leaders expect no concrete steps this year due to the election cycle.
U.S. and Russian air power race reported in Washington. Air Force experts say the Soviets are building a superior jet to the Mig fighters in Korea and have a low altitude radar. In response the United States is producing a jet claimed to outmaneuver the new Russian design.
The Civil Aeronautics Board sped approval in four months for Braniff Midcontinent merger. Attention now turns to Colonial Air as the next likely merger candidate in the aviation industry.
The text notes new fighter aircraft could upend plans to strike Russia at night or in bad weather, altering wartime strategies. It credits South Korea with training to defend the front with ten divisions versus four for the U S. It also mentions a Chinese plan to annex Hong Kong and a China railroad project to bypass naval blockades.
Publisher Buford Boone of the Tuscaloosa News announces Ben A. Green resigns as editor and Norman Bassett rises to executive editor. Green will represent E. E. Keister Co. on Support the Churches pages while continuing in Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee. Bassett joins as executive editor. Don Worrell also joins the editorial staff.
A rail expert notes that while a mile of welded railroad rail could change length by 4 or 5 feet from summer to winter in theory, practical measurements show no such dramatic expansion.
Civitan members will install officers at their meeting this week and present a trophy to Decatur High School. Rev John Troxler will address Ro tarians on the same subject to another civic club, described as an extra special talk.
Guntersville District Governor Joe Starnes will attend the Civitan meeting this week for installation of officers led by president Paul Sprayberry and vice presidents Dr Kermit Pitt and John Smither. Eight new directors will also be installed.
The Lions club meeting this week is guided by Leo Wright and the publicity committee with Howard Belser and Ed Rogers assisting. Dr. Frank Soday will address archaeology as the guest speaker and recently spoke at prior events.
The High School VFW Post 4190 will present a giant three and a half foot trophy at graduation at Decatur High School. Each year the outstanding athlete will be named and inscribed on the trophy. A smaller companion trophy will be given to the chosen athlete with inscription. Commander Bill Freeman will likely make the presentation.
The Business and Professional Women’s club sponsored a stage auction at the Princess theater last week. It netted $100 to benefit the Riverside Park fund.
Rev John A Troxley will speak to the Rotary club at its upcoming meeting this week. The program is arranged by the public information committee chaired by Jack McLaughlin with Harold Smith R W Orr Sonny Jones and Ainslie Wyle on the committee.
New York columnist notes that even high earners like entertainment star Dorothy Shay face tight budgets. Dorothy, earning $5,000 a week at peak, estimated 1951 costs at $65,625 against $81,000 income, leaving only $330 for living after taxes and expenses. She warns the 1952 target income should be at least $100,000 to save.
The red color of California's redwoods is caused by chemicals not believed to exist in that combination anywhere else in nature.
Morgan county Baptists totaling more than 11 000 people plan a big Fourth of July gathering at the Pennington place four miles east of Falkville. Rev D F Hickman says all 48 churches will join for a day of picnics games and other activities with ball diamonds and picnic spots prepared. Members urged to make plans to attend.
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