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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1951
Page
10
The article highlights electrical housewares as top bride and groom gifts for 1951. Featured items include electric coffee makers, toasters, mixers, fryers, roasters, waffle irons, juicers, and more with chrome finishes. Electrical blankets and clocks offer stylish practicality in a wide price range.
Detroit reports two women charged with obstructing justice in Haywood Patterson’s second murder trial were released on $800 bonds. Judge Murphy adjourned to Friday for a habeas hearing. Patterson’s sister May Sell Patterson faced witness threats, while Caroline Infante was accused of seeking jury influence. The first trial also ended in mistrial.
In Indochina near the Day river Vietminh losses were 1,600 killed 2,700 wounded and 300 prisoners according to the French general staff. French losses stood at 150 killed 200 wounded and 60 missing with six officers killed and six wounded. French planes likely inflicted about 2,000 more casualties. French forces advancing from Ninh Binh crossed the Day river at dawn supported by air and naval power. The operation was described as developing favorably.
Reverend Dewey Crow filled his appointment here Saturday and Sunday and was the Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Johnson. Reverend Wilburn Smallwood will conduct services here on the third Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arlin Blackwood on June 1, a son Byram Dale. Miss Eloise Tanner to attend the state F F A convention at Montevallo this week. Several from this community attended the singing at Eva Sunday. Mrs. Elzin Childers and children Clifton and Pamela of Lacey's Spring spent Sunday afternoon with her sister Mrs. Cleo Blackwood. Reverend William Tanner of Bessemer spent Saturday night with his parents. A large crowd attended the funeral here of little Harvey Mack Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Olen Hamilton, Thursday. Miss Lorene Lewis spent Friday night with Miss Sada Couch near Cotaco.
A jeep challenged an Army tank outside a Cairo garage where an Illinois National Guard unit stores it. The jeep lost the contest and the driver was fined $100 for reckless driving by Magistrate Max Bellvill.
The piece notes falling tuberculosis death rates in the United States from 1946 to 1947 and a shift in deaths toward adults over 45. It highlights low older adult participation in Georgia mass X-ray surveys, the role of undiagnosed TB in spread, and urges targeted campaigns to include seniors to curb transmission.
The Supreme Court upheld the 1940 Smith Act and the convictions of 11 top Communist Party leaders for conspiring to overthrow the U.S. government. Chief Justice Vinson wrote the 6-2 ruling finding the acts a clear and present danger. Jail terms up to five years and fines of 10 thousand dollars were affirmed. Attorney General McGrath called it a good day for loyal citizens and a bad day for conspirators.
Montogmery Alabama June 5 The trial of Sam Edward Green a young white grocer charged with raping a Black girl who worked as a maid in his home was slated to begin today Green pleaded innocent after indictment by a Montgomery County grand jury following Flossie Mae Hardman's statement of the February 11 assault Detected by city detectives Feb 13 Green faced an additional carnal knowledge charge which the grand jury returned as a reported incident indictment If convicted on that charge he could face a significant句 sentence
Mercy Aldridge backed his auto and trailer to launch a motor boat at Lake Claremore. The brake slipped and the boat, trailer, and car rolled into about 12 feet of water.
Daily crossword with across clues on House Sp to Australian inhabitant and downs including water flow and tools. Cryptoquote reveals a Longfellow quotation and a Shakespeare misspelling, with puzzle instructions and distribution note.
In Vernon Alabama on June 5 three Tennessee alcohol tax agents and a Mississippi boot legger face Lamar County circuit court trial on illegal liquor transport. Indictments name Harry A Lauderdale Charles Ford and William Argo and W R Scott of Columbus Mississippi. Lauderdale pled guilty to speeding and reckless driving and was fined 25 dollars.
About 200 Cochin Jews migrate to Israel and seek long term residence on the land near Tel Aviv. They speak Malayalam and English, learning Hebrew, with a shift from town life in Cochin to agricultural settlement in the new homeland, some already landowners.
Mrs Chappell Cory aged 89 died in Tuscaloosa Alabama. A charter member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy she served as state president 1911 to 1914. She helped found the Alabama Writers Conclave and pushed for state industrial schools for boys and girls. The family will hold private funeral services.
It is estimated that there are about 1,000 miles of toll roads in the United States, and many hundreds of miles more have been authorized.
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