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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1951
Page
4
The state democratic executive committee faces a heated fight over imposing a pledge that primary candidates support Harry Truman or any Democratic National Convention nominee. The dispute signals a potential major battle in next year’s primary.
The Anniston Star notes that dairying is a growing income source for Alabama farm families. The Decatur Dairy reports 1950 milk production at 1,408,000,000 pounds with a gross value of $70,467,000. It cites strong demand locally and profitable markets elsewhere, urging farmers to adopt scientific dairy programs to improve finances.
The North Alabama poultry drive by American business is deemed sound for farmer investors. The Farm Industries blaze damages the operation but the community pushes to rebuild and expand poultry as a major cash crop in the region, with Decatur noted for its long market support.
Ex governor M. E. Thompson of Georgia told the Decatur Kiwanis he is right on one point his citizens will go home or to business and forget speeches about the federal government. He notes 30 000 000 receive government money and cites OPs stabilizing office as part of the critique.
Rep Victor Anfuso earns praise for anti crime work while Rep Clemente pushes a death penalty bill for drug sales or inducement to minors. He argues narcotic use among high schoolers is nation wide with 40 000 to 50 000 teens using narcotics. He plans to urge Mayor Impellitteri to back state action to prompt federal reform.
Dr. Robert R. Ellison, 72, retires after half a century of varied church service and two decades as Huntingdon College vice president. He led a major drive to clear the college’s debt of about a quarter of a million dollars despite repeated discouragement, driven by a vision to strengthen youth education.
A teen after a party begins using heroin, a nine month pattern noted. The account cites peer influence and the lure of a quick high as factors in escalating drug use.
Mrs Truman struggles to watch TV amid Blair House layout with sets near the President's bedroom and near Mrs Wallace. She is busy early in the evening and predicts a new set may be placed in the basement to ease viewing.
California lecturer Bob Gros met General MacArthur at the Waldorf Astoria and spoke with 25 Eastern leaders in a week. He earned praise from Sumner Welles and others, met President Truman, Hoover, Marshall, Taft, and more, ending with dinner beside Shirley Temple.
The Kefauver presidential push draws backing from diverse figures, with Binghamton Sun praising his courage to confront crime and corruption. The piece notes hopes Republicans and Democrats alike recognize Kefauver as a great American and senator, despite Tennessee’s political leanings.
W Stan Symington new RFC head moves to reshuffle staff with some resignations likely and others reassigned to less senior roles. He fired a branch office manager and casually accepted another resignation, while several officials named in a Senate probe remain on duty during the transition. Reporters note the overhaul aims to trim the workforce without mass layoffs.
The 85 per cent earnings rule from Economic Stabilizer Johnston remains future policy. Manufacturers will proceed under current orders to set new price ceilings. If later requests for price increases arise, the Office of Price Stabilization will apply the Johnston standard to determine ceilings.
The passage suggests that if President Truman withdraws from the race next spring a Kefauver boom could emerge as the political landscape shifts and other candidates gain momentum. The text implies contest dynamics centered on Kefauver's potential surge.
Capus Waynick, longtime Greensboro Record and High Point Enterprise editor, named ambassador to Bolivia after smoothing relations in Nicaragua under Dictator Somoza. President Pat Estenssoro, an anti American pro communist, has won the Bolivian election and Waynick is regarded for handling difficult Latin American diplomacy.
White House insiders favor a limited fall speaking tour for President Truman aligned with Boyle ideas. He has signaled eagerness to campaign but aims to avoid a full blowout swing this year, choosing targeted appearances to hit Republican weak points and save talking points for 1952.
Washington officials say the Veterans Administration and Federal Housing Administration are not planning to increase the interest rates for guaranteed or insured mortgages. Some private-sector observers privately suggest rates could rise by about a half percentage point in the coming months to spur private lenders to fund government-backed mortgages.
Cairo reports a Ramadan pause and heat to ease pressure on British control of the Suez canal base. Egypt had warned to end the 1936 Anglo Egyptian treaty if Britain did not withdraw, but the move to Alexandria and political quiet boost hopes evac and unity calls will pause until autumn.
Administrator Charles F. Horne of the Civil Aeronautics Administration assures industry that civil aviation should operate without restriction until war and that wartime limits on any flying should be kept to an absolute minimum to render valuable services.
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe is planned to be built in the Forest of Marly near the Versailles palace, in the vicinity of where the World War I peace treaty was signed.
After a slow release last week the civic front remains tight lipped about team formations and season start. Red Freeman will lead the Lions aggregation while Toady Parks heads the Civitans and Doss Cleveland plans Kiwanian work. Vic Bubbett to lead new swings this week with veterans group officer elections upcoming.
Two community clubs announce new officers taking over leadership roles this month. The changes bring fresh committees and anticipated activity for upcoming events and programs.
Reverend Funderburke filled the pulpit at Valley Grove for both Sunday services. The column lists residents visiting relatives, trips to Decatur, Florence State Teachers College students, and local illnesses, including William Smith ill at his daughter’s home.
The trillium has been designated the official flower of Ontario, Canada, recognizing its prominence in the province’s natural and cultural landscape. The designation marks a ceremonial acknowledgment of the plant as a symbol associated with Ontario’s identity.
Decatur VFW and auxiliary plan to host a district encampment Sunday afternoon. VFW members and wives from Boaz Huntsville Hartselle Athens and Cullman are expected to attend.
The B P Ws switch to a summer schedule with one meeting monthly. June date to be announced. Kiwanis will feature a negro high school singing group arranged by Bruce Spencer. Red Freeman’s attendance committee organizes Lions program Tuesday. Rotary will have James Rankin and the magazine committee run the program and Al Shelton discuss the Atlantic City Rotary International convention.
The Rotarians will present an award to Sandra Davis, the high school valedictorian, during their meeting this week.
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