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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1952
Page
1
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Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Tuesday with scattered thundershowers and moderate southerly winds along the coast. Mrs. R D McElrath spent Sunday in Cullman for homecoming day services at First Christian Church. Several admissions and births at Decatur General and Ellis Meyer hospitals include Mrs W H Jones Danville W T Venable Hartselle and Mrs Lonnie Downs 1304 First Street West. a daughter born to J P Roberts 615 Wells Street. Ralph Weinman of Diamond Jewelry Co awarded Registered Jeweler by the American Gem Society. various hospital dismissals and admissions. building permits issued for two dwellings at 605 Eighth Avenue West and 402 Seventh Avenue West. births announced for W C Johnson 1210 Fifth Avenue South and Jake Byford Decatur 2. Mrs Olen Mason and Mrs Calvin Blizzard noted. See DIARY on Page 2.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear two appeals from Negro parents arguing segregation in Topeka Kansas and Clarendon County South Carolina violates the equal protection clause. Arguments set for the new term beginning October 6 with a possible decision late 1952 or early 1953. state officials warn of broader effects on public schools if segregation ends.
John William Landi of Michigan City was fined 53 dollars in recorder's court for issuing a bad check. Special costs were added as money owed to City Park Flower Shop on Second Avenue. Landi was arrested Saturday at Houser's Florist on Bank Street after admitting cashing a $35 no good check at City Park and attempting another at American Beauty Flower Shop on West Moulton Street.
The United Nations calls South Korea to pause political fighting for 10 days to reduce chaos risk. It advises President Syngman Rhee to lift martial law in the temporary capital and free 11 assemblymen jailed on conspiracy charges as Korea’s crisis deepens.
Jim Mack of 702 Canal Street reported spotting a prowler near the rear of his home about 9 30 P M. Mack fired at the fleeing man but missed. Chief J B Whitmire responded and aided in the search of the area.
A special Decatur Chamber of Commerce meeting called by president J F Scroggins will review the work of six committee chairs and assess progress at the halfway point of the year's program. Fifteen committees comprise the Chamber with chairmen invited to report ten minutes each on completed work and future plans to align with the overall program.
The city Board of Education elected six teachers. Marvin Howell and Mrs. Marvin Howell won sixth grade posts. both hold M A degrees from Peabody. Edith Murphree, with an M A from Peabody, will teach first grade after a San Diego stint and Decatur experience. Fay Camp will teach first grade, with a B S from Jacksonville State Teachers College. Montez Jones was elected to a second grade post. SIX on Page 2.
Senator Connally called the compromise 6.45 billion dollar foreign aid measure vital to saving the civilization of the United States and the free world. He urged support as essential to building a rampart against totalitarian invasion of Western Europe under the Mutual Security Act.
Foreign Office dismisses a Hong Kong message claiming Moscow would repatriate 182000 Japanese prisoners if a separate peace with Russia is reached. The note, signed by Japanese MP Mrs Tomi Kora in Peiping, is labeled Soviet propaganda and the pact as worthless.
In Chicago supporters of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower challenge Taft backers plans to name Gen. Douglas MacArthur as Republican national convention keynoter. New York committeeman J. Russel Sprague says Eisenhower forces oppose MacArthur due to his public Taft support.
Opening of a two day GOP arrangements session in Chicago shows strong support for General Douglas MacArthur as keynote. With four weeks to go delegates in play include 130 committed and 211 undecided or uncommitted, as Taft and Eisenhower press for votes.
Border patrols reinforced by Soviet soldiers checked the flight of East Germans to the West while West Berlin waited under pressure. Allied patrols were barred from Berlin's lifeline highway and rumors swirled of further border closings. Road and rail traffic from West Germany to Berlin remained normal despite tense weekend fears.
In Tuscumbia Alabama Julian Olive 18 saved 17 year old Jimmy Moore from drowning. Moore unable to swim drifted on a tire tube as it slipped Olive dived from the bank performed artificial respiration. Police said Olive learned life saving methods from movies but had no formal training.
Gen James A Van Fleet announced the U S Eighth Army is ready alert and fit in Korea. He said UN morale is high almost to the point of wishing an attack and noted the army’s supplies are sufficient for any contingency.
A multi page letter signed by North Korean Gen Kim Il Sung and Chinese Gen Peng Teh Huai was sent to Gen Mark Clark through liaison officers at Panmunjom during a three day recess in the Korean armistice negotiations. Col James Murray received the envelope at Panmunjom as talks paused under Maj Gen William Harrison.
Ground and air action increased slightly on the western front. U N defenders repelled a Chinese attempt Monday to retake a hill position lost west of Lee Korean on Page 2.
Sherman Lancaster, leader of a Town Creek religious group, filed for a new trial citing new evidence. A hearing is set for tomorrow at 10 A M in Moulton before Judge Isaac Johnson. Lancaster was convicted weeks ago on adultery and assault and battery charges stemming from his teachings and actions.
U S News and World Report quotes Senator Richard Russell of Georgia outlining his presidential outlook. He opposes compulsory FEPC and favors voluntary action, supports a modified Truman foreign policy with more UN burden sharing, and asserts he can balance the budget without major tax increases. He calls for honesty in officials and criticizes presidential power over industry.
Washington reports a near compromise in the steel strike. CIO Steelworkers Union and industry negotiators discussed a wage and benefit boost worth about 22 cents an hour per man. A White House source said today’s midafternoon meeting was crucial to the peace talks.
President Truman told the Senate there is a reasonable hope the steel dispute can be settled by direct negotiation and asked no Senate action. He warned action could disrupt negotiations and weaken the parties. Several legislative proposals related to steel wage and price controls are pending as amendments.
The three man negotiating teams aim for a yes or no decision on a union shop led by Philip Murray with John R. Steelman calling negotiations earnest. A two year contract could stabilize steel production and extend industry peace, continuing the trend toward long term labor management pacts.
President Truman urged the Senate to avoid action in the steel dispute while promising a possible settlement. Senate leaders moved toward a compromise foreign aid bill to extend military and economic help to friendly nations for the next year starting July 1. Senator Connally called the measure vital to civilization and said a veto may be up for vote this week.
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