Murray Pledge to Reopen Steel Plants for Defense
President Truman faced stalled steel talks and a sharpened strike that could drag on for weeks. CIO chief Philip Murray pledged to reopen certain steel facilities needed for defense while negotiations continued, underscoring the clash over a union shop demand and industry plans to stabilize production for military needs.
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Norman Walker
Washington
White House
Congress
Truman
Senate
Murray
Philip Murray
CIO
Defense
John R. Steelman
John A. Stephens
U. S. Steel Company
Wange Stabilization Board
WSB
Stephens
Byrd presses for Taft Hartley action in labor dispute
Senate leaders clash over seizure powers as Byrd urges a vote on invoking Taft Hartley amid steel contract talks collapse. Morse and Maybank push amendments to curb strikes in defense plants while other lawmakers call for immediate federal seizure authority. Foreign aid package advances 59 to 11 as Acheson and McCloy seek swift ratification efforts.
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Kefauver
Tennessee
Congress
Sen
Knowland
Calif
Korea
House
Truman
Rep
Arends
R-Ill
Philip Murray
Herbert
D-La
White House
Monroney
D-Okla
Morse
R-Ore
Sen. Mayank
D-Sc
Senate
Maybank
Monroney and
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Acheson
John J. McCloy
U. S
Foreign Relations Committee
Dismissals and visits update Ellis-Meyer hospital
A Mrs Albert Lamon of Decatur 3 was dismissed from Ellis-Meyer hospital this morning. Miss Jeanette Road 1016 Jackson Street rests well after surgery Sunday at Ellis-Meyer hospital. An error in yesterday’s Daily stated Miss Roach was a patient at Baugh-Wiley clinic. One person was arrested yesterday on a public drunkenness charge. Mrs Mike Cancilla of Buffalo NY is reported seriously ill in Buffalo General hospital, formerly Mary Elizabeth Coffey of this city. Mrs Ada Crabtree spends a week’s vacation here with Mr L C Donahoo and Mrs N L Webb. she is widow of the late Jim Crabtree of Pulaski TN.
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Jeanette
Jackson Street
Ellis-Meyer Hospital
Miss Roach
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Mike Cancilla
Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo General Hospital
Mary Elizabeth Coffey
Ada Crabtree
L. C. Donahoo
N. L. Webb
Mrs. Crabtree
Jim Crabtree
Pulaski, Tenn
K. W. Grimley
Alabama Tuberculosis Association
Alabama
Thomas G. Steele
Athens
NATA
Limestone County
R. H. Richardson Jr
Paul Gish Jr
W. A. Owens
Madison County
Carl Morring
Otis Gay
Walter Eigenbrod
Hugh Wasson
Morgan County
Floyd Anderson
W. P. Dozier
Barrett Shelton
Marvin Rankin
Harry Taft
Jack Mason
Erskine Chenault
Avery Taylor
Wm. D. Sims Jr
C. G. Blackwell
J. C. Higdon
Hallie Estes
Mary Grace Bobzin
W. E. Steed
C. B. Lavendar
C. R. Hood
Edward W. Summers
Arline Voight
Marie Holley
Lucille Hawkins
John D. Ryan
Ben Bean
H. M. Betterton
J. Buford
Nell Robinson
Kermit Pitt
Elizabeth Lamon
Olga Puckett
Lancaster Case Hearsay and Adultery Allegations Continue
Testimony in a Town Creek courtroom covers claims of adultery and innocence for Lancaster. Mrs. Owens shifts statements under questioning, saying she was forced to testify and that no evil existed with Lancaster while admitting limited truth in prior testimony.
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Lancaster
Lula
Proctor
Johnson
Lula Owens
Nix
Owens
Town Creek
Mrs. Betty McCulloch Dies at 81 in Decatur
Funeral services for Mrs Betty McCulloch 81 who died at 6 20 am will be held at 2 30 pm tomorrow from the Caddo church with Rev D L Askew and Rev J K Rodgers officiating Burial follows in the adjoining cemetery Mutual Service of Decatur in charge Nephews serve as pallbearers She was a member of Ninth Street Methodist lived at 105 Prospect Drive surviving two sons Ernest and Elbert McCulloch a brother Grant Thrasher six grandchildren and four great grandchildren The body lies in state at the home from 2 30 pm today until services time.
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Betty McCulloch
Torrow
D. L. Askew
J. K. Rodgers
Mutual Service of
Decatur
Ninth Street
McCulloch
Prospect Drive
Oldest Known Public Examinations for Officers Believed China
The article discusses the belief that China developed the earliest public exam system to select officials for public service. It notes historical significance and implications for governance. A secondary line hints at broader interest in how exams drive outcomes.
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China
Movie Playbill Inventory and Wrestling Card
The scan lists film titles with showtimes across venues Tae Princess The Golden Horde ROXY My Favorite Spy NSET Texas Carnival HATFIELD The Lives of a Bengal Lancer Hartselle The Prowler Movlion Quo Vadis and a wrestling entry Docttor Amar with assorted actor names and times.
Danville-born Lanier Mr. Baker Dies in Decatur
Lanier Mr. Baker born Danville September 2 1864 moved to Decatur 1898. He served 60 years as a Methodist church steward and held roles as teacher Sunday school superintendent and lay leader. He also worked in real estate timber cruising and truck gardening. Honorary pallbearers from Lend A Hand Bible class. Body to home at 5 PM today and in state at First Methodist 3:30 PM Wednesday until services.
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Mr. Baker
Danville
Decatur
Methodist Church
Baker
German Scouts Form Early Troop in Kitchener
Six German boys living in Kitchener who recently arrived from Europe attended the meeting to form a new troop. They are in early stages of learning English and could become the nucleus of a larger group as they settle in Canada.
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Kitchener
Canada
Europe
Taft Backers Win Move to Name MacArthur
The selection of MacArthur signals Taft supporters won a key GOP nomination bid amid Eisenhower opposition. In a voice vote, Mylander reported only scattered no votes as nine committee members rose during a closed session to discuss the matter.
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MacArthur
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
GOP
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Mylander
MacArthur Keynote At GOP Convention Sparks Pentagon Rules Debate
Washington reports that Gen. Douglas MacArthur may keynote the Republican national convention, prompting Army lawyers to reexamine regulations on active duty officers engaging in political campaigning. The issue centers on speeches and support for Sen. Robert A. Taft and the need for MacArthur to resign if he accepts.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Pentagon
Pacific
Army
MacArthur
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
MacArthur nomination sparks party jockeying at convention
The report notes G Mason Owlett backing MacArthur and no opposition speeches when National Chairman Guy S Gabrielson called for remarks. Eisenhower forces met in hotel room conferences but could not agree on a keynoter to challenge MacArthur as a Democratic rival assessed the field.
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Pose MacArthur
G. Mason Owlett
Pennsylvania
Mylander
Guy S. Gabrielson
Eisenhower
MacArthur
Alabama Delegates to Republican National Convention
Three Alabama delegates pledged to Eisenhower travel to New York for the Republican national convention accompanied by state Republican committee secretary treasurer Oscar Drake. A fourth delegate, H H Garner, is expected to join on Eisenhower's invitation. Vardaman notes he will cover his own expenses.
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New York
Alabama
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Claude O. Vardaman
Birmingham
Lane Thweatt
Anniston
P. L. Dodd
Nauvoo
Eisenhower
H. H. Garner
Oneonta
Vardaman
Oscar Drake
State Republican Committee
Sen
Robert Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower Faces Mixed Signals in Presidential Contest
New York reports say Eisenhower has not shown the strong support expected. Georgia Senator Richard Russell leads a 19 year run on agriculture funding with a growing advisory committee. Obed Lassen of Arizona declines active role as a federal employee. Taft suggests adopting a 1950 statement of principles supported by Eisenhower.
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Eisenhower
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
New York
Richard Russell
Georgia
Russell
Senate
Obed Lassen
Arizona
Phoenix
Sen
Taft
National Committee
Court schedule shifts as Summerford replaces Maddox
On Monday Maddox fell ill en route to the courthouse and Charlie V. Summerford of Falkville 2, farmer, was drawn to replace Maddox. Summerford replaces Maddox and the court will convene next Monday at 9 AM and daily thereafter at 6 30 AM.
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Maddox
Charlie V. Summerford
Falkville 2
Farmer
Summerford
Mrs. Dollie Tucker Rites Set at Cave Springs Church
Last rites for 73 year old Mrs. Dollie Tucker who died of a heart attack last night will be held at 3 p.m. from Cave Springs church near Moulton with Rev. Dennis Tucker officiating. Interment follows in the adjoining cemetery Mutual Service of Decatur in charge. Pallbearers are grandsons. Surviving are four sons William May Danville J A Tucker Decatur Cleon Tucker Decatur Cleo Tucker Kalamazoo Michigan three daughters Mrs Arthur Randolph Landerville Mrs Hattie Hubbard Birmingham Mrs W P Norris Decatur a brother Fran Howell Danville 31 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
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Dollie Tucker
Cave Springs
Moulton
Dennis Tucker
Mutual Service of
Decatur
Cleon Tucker
Cleo Tucker
Kalamazoo
Mich
Arthur Randolph
Landerville
Hattie Hubbard
Birmingham
W. P. Norris
Fran Howell
Danville
Maple syrup production in Michigan falls to 92 thousand gallons
Lansing reports the 1952 Michigan maple syrup output is estimated at 92 000 gallons, down five percent from the previous year. Producers yielded 6 000 pounds of sugar this year versus 16 000 pounds last year, according to the federal state crop reporting service.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Farm Markets In Decatur Report Prices By Commodity
Markets list Decatur price quotes for cotton middling 38.50 cents strict low 37.00. No 2 mile 3.16. No 2 wheat new crop onion free 2.17. No 2 oats new crop onion free 0.78. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83. Hogs price paid in Decatur 20.00 cents.
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Decatur
Trio Returned to Wetumpka After Jail Escape
Sheriff Smith jailed the three convicts in Moulton then planned to transfer them to Wetumpka today. They were unarmed when captured after allegedly escaping from Wetumpka jail during exercise. One inmate, Lisnby, was identified as a professional car thief with prior prison time.
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Smith
Moulton
Elmore
Wetumpka
Draper
W. B. Little
Little
Lisnby
Florence
Quote from Timmons on stopping a disaster
Timmons says if he can halt the accident he should not be merely a governor but the smartest man in the world. The remark frames a grand expectation for the leader in crisis.
Rites for M. F. Brooks Held at Market Church
Final rites for Matthew Franklin Brooks 76 of Athens were set for 10 A M at the Market Street Church of Christ with Bennie Lee Fudge presiding. Interment followed in Athens City cemetery. Brooks died after a long illness Monday at his residence. Survivors include his wife Lydia Brooks two daughters B C Brackeen Ioie Gardener two sons B B Brooks H P Brooks three brothers Ben Walter Jim Brooks and a sister Mailler Boyd.
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Matthew Franklin Brooks
Athens
Market Street Church
H. P. Brooks
Ben
Walter
Jim Brooks
Mailler Boyd
Tuberculosis Talk Highlights BCG Use in Alabama Hospitals
NATA leaders and guests discuss the BCG vaccine in Jefferson Hillman Hospital and its use for newborns. Dr. Berrey notes immunity lasting 6 to 10 years in controlled U.S. groups as Alabama TB efforts push for funding and board changes.
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Jefferson County
Birmingham
Jefferson-Hillman Hospital
Jefferson- Hillman Hospital
America
Ivan Berrey
Norway
France
DenboPurchases Corner Property and Adjacent Building
Denbo has purchased the corner property at Lafayette and Railroad Streets. He bought the former American Hotel from Louis Angend and an adjoining building on Lafayette Street from Mrs. Abe Powell.
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B. Denbo
Lafayette and
Railroad Streets
Denbo
Louis Angend
LaFayette Stret
Abe Powell
Tryon Family Marks Five Birthdays Each May
In Mansfield Ohio the Tryon family celebrates five birthdays each May. The article notes the annual cluster of celebrations and highlights the unique family tradition.
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Mansfield
Tryon
Truman Presses Congress on Steel Crisis Action
President urges Congress to act to prevent a crippling steel strike and outlines two options government operation of mills or a Taft-Hartley style labor injunction. He warns against wage freezes and emphasizes national security and fair compensation. Networks carried the address as talks stalled. The note closes by stating bird eggshells are mainly carbonate of lime.
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McFarland
Ariz
Congress
Sen
Byrd
Bridges
Russell
Georgia
Truman
Supreme Court
Jmchange
D-Va
White House
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