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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1952
Page
1
North Korean prisoners at Koje Island Compound 604 defied orders by removing clothing from a barbed wire enclosure. Guards responded with crippling shotgun blasts driving prisoners back. Two taken to camp hospital and two given first aid. Casualties rose to one dead and seven wounded in 24 hours.
Partly cloudy weather outlook for today to Wednesday with gentle variable coastal winds. Community items include Dianne Linderman's tonsillectomy, two building permits issued for homes on West Vine Street and Beach Street, plus local court docket and club announcements. Mary Carol Pearson recovering after tonsil surgery at Hamil Clinic. Moose lodge and Jaycee Auxiliary events scheduled. residents traveling to Kalamazoo and to Mobile Pensacola. Religious vacation school opens tomorrow at St Ann's Catholic church through June 20 from 9 to 12 daily. births and hospital admissions noted. See diary on page 2.
Bonham Alabama county officials report George C. Johnson led Annie Lola Price seven to one in the first Wilcox County box for the state Court of Appeals. The tally was announced after all ballots were cast.
William Hubert Terrell a 21 year old resident of Lacey's Spring disappeared Friday night when the outboard craft he rode with two others took on water. His body was recovered Monday morning about 50 yards from the last sighting on the Tennessee river near Whites Town Morgan County. Edgemond swam to safety at Hobbs Island as mussel fishermen and others aided the search concluding the accident occurred on the Morgan county side.
Decatur Iron and Steel wins a $1,357,357 contract to manufacture and install all prison equipment for a new cell block at the Washington state reformatory in Monroe. The project follows recent DISCO erections at Oregon State Penitentiary and a Seattle public safety building installation. A DISCO supervisor will oversee site erection with shipments to begin in December.
A runoff primary in Alabama could give Georgia's Dick Russell a one delegate lead over Senator Estes Kefauver for Alabama votes at the Democratic National Convention. A 7-7 split appears possible with Russell pledged delegates, while Ira Armstrong of Talladega backs Kefauver.
Five star general Dwight D. Eisenhower resigns from the Army after 37 years at his request and without pay. He completes talks in Washington and heads to Kansas as primaries in South Dakota and California select presidential nominating delegates in a backdrop of a forthcoming party convention.
Ten Republican governors allied with Eisenhower accused Taft backers of trying to seize party control. The statement, issued by Rep. Norris Cotton, targets a wing overruling majority wishes in Texas Louisiana and Georgia to influence the GOP convention and jeopardize a November victory.
In the Alabama primary and Maryland convention delegates were chosen for next month’s national conventions. South Dakota’s 14 Republican and eight Democratic delegates seemed minor, yet the contest between Eisenhower and Taft centers on the psychological prize of momentum and influence toward the Republican nomination.
Election officials in Morgan county are asked to telephone The Daily as soon as the count is complete in today's run-off primary. The ballot is very short and totals should be ready early.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower declares strong U S air power essential and predicts air dominance in future wars He criticizes delays in air force buildup by Truman and engages in remarks about Taft while addressing reporters at the Pentagon before retiring as five star general He vows continued support for air power amid Republican presidential race coverage continues on page 2
City Council holds a special session to discuss extension of the Lee Street drainage start date. Holt-Thome contractors of Montgomery request more time. Last night’s paving hearing covered Buena Vista Circle, Eighth Avenue East, Walnut Street, and a Sixth Avenue West sidewalk. Bills approved for payment. May police arrests exceed April by 22 with 298 cases tried for prohibition law.
The day-old steel strike cut output from over 300000 tons to a minor fraction as 26000 coal miners were laid off and thousands of railroad workers faced furloughs. U S Steel plants largely idle, Kaiser and Weirton operated under earlier pacts, while industry officials warn shortages may hit in two weeks. Talks stalled with no immediate plans for bargaining.
More than 100 Decatur graduates received diplomas as Dr. F E Lund urged that commencement marks new responsibilities. City Superintendent Walter M Jackson presented diplomas after Frank Chenault declined to present, honoring Jackson’s daughter. The 8 PM ceremony opened with America and prayers led by Rev. Lee Franklin. Rotary prize of 100 dollars and D A R awards were announced with prizes and awards portion.
A Decatur Iron and Steel spokesman said the Disco plant would continue normal operation for the present. He noted the Disco union is AF of L affiliated and not involved in the steel strike, so the only potential effect would be a material shortage if a strike reduces supply.
Senate House conferees reached agreement on a billion dollar appropriation bill to provide quick pay for about 400000 postal workers whose pay was delayed. The measure funds deficiency needs for various agencies through June 30 and aims to ease a legislative logjam ahead of July conventions.
Detroit trades George Kell Hoot Evers Dizzy Trout and Johnny Lipon to Boston in a nine player swap. Boston gains Walter Dropo Johnny Pesky Fred Hatfield Don Lenhardt and Bill Wight. Kell, 29, led the league in 1949. Evers, 31, hit .323 in 1950 as a pennant bid spark.
An industry source said an industry union meeting to settle a steel strike may occur within 48 hours. The plans reportedly exclude government participation and details will likely be released in a joint statement by management and the United Steelworkers.
The bitter all-out steel strike halts production affecting defense. President Truman faces three options including invoking the Taft Hartley act or seeking special legislation as talks stall. Both sides hint at renewed negotiations but no date is set, raising pressure from the White House.
A family reunion near Cullman was marred by the death of 13 year old Jackie Wigley of Oneonta when his 1950 Chevrolet pickup left Eva road and rolled several times at about 70 mph. A companion was injured. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Moss Funeral Home.
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