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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1951
Page
5
A world wide firm faced a labor relations oddity as workers accused a colleague of witchcraft. The personnel chief fired the man after an internal inquiry concluded he admitted being a witch. The episode ends with a note on child mischief and a boy mastering a new crude skill.
A mother limits a boy who keeps showing his spit to her, insisting he stop. The boy asks why and defends himself with it being his spit, while readers are invited to enjoy old fashioned sayings and their down to earth flavor.
Custodial workers at state prisons gain raises of 10 to 25 percent and a reduced 60 hour work week from 72 hours. State Prison Director J M McCullough Jr also says a new prisoner classification system is being aided by Dr Morris G Caldwell of the University of Alabama.
Montgomery reports a strong governor as state lawmakers back Gov. Gordon Persons on a 3 percent sales tax and face a likely Senate fight. The drive for a $25 million road bond plan awaits a Tuesday vote with county officials pushing a larger package, while the governor’s leverage centers on bond issuance and federal matching funds. Harmony is promised though some say the trading has been limited.
Friends learn that Cpl Russell Hart formerly of Decatur has returned to the United States under the Marine rotation plan after serving in Korea since September 1950 with the First Marine Division. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Hart of Lewisburg Tennessee and grandson of Mrs Edna Hart and the late C B Hart. He is visiting his grandmother at 2607 Twelfth Avenue East.
McCullough announced a temporary reorganization with Dr Caldwell stationed at Kilby prison for three months. Former Classification Officer Bruce Airey is transferred and will be attached to the director at the state capital.
The article describes Fort Benning in Georgia being nicknamed the Infantryman's West Point, highlighting its training role and prestigious reputation for soldiers. It notes the camp's history and influence on military education and discipline.
Private William B. Slater of Lacey's Spring received the Combat Infantryman badge for exemplary duty in ground combat. His regiment was the only American unit to reach the Yalu river. The Buffaloes were commended for valor in the Yanggu area by Major General Claude B. Fer enbaugh. Slater has seven months in the Army and attended Cotaco High School.
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