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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
4
The speaker rejects debates over FEPC and asks whether government can dictate whom a private employer may hire. The point raised targets constitutional limits on government power to control hiring decisions and enforce fair employment practices.
The Decatur street department will spray garbage cans with a DDT mixture. The effort, supported by city administration and the Junior Chamber of Commerce, aims to curb flies mosquitoes and other pests for public health and comfort.
Speaker argues no major airline will use Pryor Field until completion. He says state and federal governments should bear principal costs to build or else facilities remain unavailable to the general public. He notes a one-runway field deters major airlines.
The piece argues the United States faces a growing four party dynamic as Democratic and Republican factions fracture within states like Texas and Alabama. It notes rival Democratic and Republican delegations, intraparty splits over Trumanism and Taftism, and hints at broader realignments reshaping the two party system.
In Detroit on June 14, Arthur Summerfield faces pressure from Chrysler and Ford as he negotiates support for Taft versus Eisenhower. Summerfield, a General Motors man and Michigan GOP leader, balances demands from Hutchinson and Ford while arranging a major Eisenhower aligned address amid campaign tensions.
Officials who met with the United Steelworkers in Philadelphia fear a Supreme Court decision against the government would trigger an immediate showdown with the steel industry. Steel workers allegedly feel emboldened and may push beyond Phil Murray's patience, signaling deep bitterness and possible shutdowns.
A column urges humane treatment of domestic animals as a measure of kindness to people. It describes a man beating a dog after it fails to respond and a woman attacking a dog with a bottle, illustrating the need for compassion toward animals and the consequences of cruelty.
President invokes the Taft Hartley act setting an 80 day cooling off period. The union vows not to observe it, claiming they have already postponed the strike beyond 80 days. Union militants appear eager for a showdown with U S Steel, saying the conflict has long been building.
Observers note U S Steel, the world’s largest producer, has grown tougher with labor amid a policy shift away from earlier cooperative stance. Once guided by Myron Taylor and Edward Stettinius with Roosevelt ties, the firm now follows Enders Voorhees at Morgan in steering finance, signaling a potential major labor confrontation pending Supreme Court ruling.
The joint chiefs accused General Clark of padding Korea battle reports by adding 60 000 troops to enemy totals. He allegedly counted labor battalions and civilian units as opposing forces to justify more reinforcements. The issue echoes prior maneuvers by MacArthur in 1950.
The land north and east of the Great Lakes is slowly rising after being depressed by ice during the ice ages, according to the National Geographic Society.
Pegler reports in San Diego on Congressman Tom Werdell challenging Earl Warren for Republican leadership, outlining FEPC opposition and the broader feud. He recalls Warren’s past political shifts, Nixon’s rise, and Roosevelt era policies amid civil rights tensions and intra party strategy.
New York column notes the Korean War enters its third year with stalemate at the 38th parallel and renewed cease fire talks. Both sides are stronger, with Allied and enemy forces expanding significantly. Americans endure growing casualties and widening civilian toll as war persists without a quick resolution.
Excerpt from White House Diary describes Mrs. Roosevelt replacing the Hoovers era mixed staff with an all colored kitchen crew. Nesbitt notes the president’s wife believed a staff colored in one group yields smoother operation and better understanding.
Joe P. Stacey appointed branch manager of the Universal C L T Credit Corporation office in the State National Bank building Decatur announced by H C Riddle Birmingham. A former Navy veteran, Stacey is noted in the automobile field and is an Athens College alumnus.
Critics argue for massing troops to push to the Yalu River but warn of high casualties and possible broader war. The stalemate questions whether Korea will secure future peace or trigger a wider conflict involving Soviet forces and Europe, with Russia guarding Siberian frontiers.
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