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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1952
Page
10
The governor, traveling through the Opelika district, sustained scalp and body injuries in a crash near the patrol area. He said he will personally inspect Alabama highways, taking a traffic violation case into his own hands as the incident unfolds.
Montgomery June 14 Governor Gordon Persons notes Alabama uses 50 mph by night and 60 mph by day for speed limits while at least 13 other states impose slower limits. He cites examples including Florida Kentucky Minnesota Alaska New Mexico South Dakota Utah Massachusetts Maine and others with daytime restrictions often 60 mph or less and varying night limits.
Billie Beck of Bessemer and Shirley Faye Hardin of Selma were chosen as Alabama delegates to Girls Nation meeting in Washington in August after being elected at the 10th annual Girls State. Alternates named were Mary Ann Norton and Becky Win. others honored included Lt Gov Frankie Davis, Betty Sue Shields, and Rita Whigham as silver citizenship recipients. Governor Gordon Persons urged the delegates to curb road deaths by promoting safe driving and warned about dating speeds.
Anniston Police Chief J. L. Peek was suspended without pay for 30 days after a city commission vote. Peek apologized, saying the incident occurred last week at an establishment outside the city limits while he was off duty and drinking. Police Commissioner W. S. Weathery assumed chief duties during the suspension.
The passage notes continents as lightweight floating islands atop heavier layers. It states Australia is the smallest of six inhabited continents, followed by Europe in size.
The governor notes 37 states have set limits, with daytime limits of 50 to 65 mph and night reductions. Alabama allows 60 mph by day and caps at 55 mph at night. Oklahoma and Wisconsin permit 65 mph by day and 55 mph at night. Virginia, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and other states follow ranges with specific urban and highway distinctions.
Markets show Middling cotton at 38.50 cents and strict low at 37.00. No 2 mile priced at 3.10 dollars, No 2 wheat new crop at 2.10, No 2 oats new crop at 80 cents, No 2 yellow ear corn at 1.83 dollars. Hogs bring 20.00 cents in Decatur.
The market closed at 105.30 on the AP 60-stock average, near a 22 year high, as talks collapse on steel production deferring a defense driven rally. Treasury Secretary Snyder predicted continued good business this and next year, while Fed Chairman Martin suggested inflation has peaked. Top active stocks included American Telephone, Pennsylvania Railroad, New York Central, Benguet Mining, and Delaware, Lackawanna & Western.
The piece weighs strategic moves by the Kremlin and reflects on potential shifts in Korea and the Far East. It notes the ambassador Panyushkin’s move to Peiping, hints at a possible early Korea truce, and discusses Western defense cohesion. Also covered are soft commodity and stock movements with grain and energy quotes from Chicago and London markets.
Senate appropriations subcommittee cut funds for two Alabama river projects while approving planning outlays for three others including New Lock 8 on Warrior River and Flint River project. Construction figures for Demopolis Lock Dam and Jim Woodruff Dam were adjusted but not delayed, per Army engineers.
Brig. Gen. Vincent, former chief of the ordnance corps training program, will take command of Redstone Arsenal, North Alabama. He comes from Aberdeen Proving Ground where he led the Ordnance Training Command and served as deputy commander, with earlier tours including Driesheim depot in Germany and production manager at Springfield Armory.
Vice President Alben Barkley told Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars in Birmingham that U S foreign policy and domestic affairs are closely linked and affect every home. He spoke at his second non political appearance in Alabama that week and declined to answer questions about a possible presidential bid.
Col Vincent served in the Office of the Chief of Ordnance in Washington first as deputy chief of the Production Service Division and then as chief of the Redistribution and Salvage Branch. During WWII he commanded the Erie Proving Ground at Lake Erie, Ohio.
At a press conference the vice president said President Truman was sincere about not running again. A beauty contest occurred during tonight’s state VFW meeting.
Two former Alabama National Guardsmen will receive Army decorations for Korea service. Quinton L. Sublett of Huntsville earns the Bronze Star. David Z. Reece of Fort Payne receives a Commendation Ribbon with pendant. Awards are scheduled Monday at Fort Payne and Huntsville armory.
The text notes that wolves, similar to dogs, wag their tails to express pleasure and tuck their tails between their legs when frightened. It highlights behavioral cues linking canid body language across species.
Officers will be elected and installed tomorrow per the lodge schedule. The event confirms leadership changes and community roles within the organization.
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