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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
1
Partly cloudy today through Tuesday with scattered thundershowers and no temperature change. Residents and visitors are listed with travel, hospital admissions, and family news including Cpl Rayburn Lamar Burden in Korea, ROTC training at Fort Bliss, and local births and visits.
James A. Sturgis aged 72, a watchman, died after a 20 foot fall when an elevator became stuck between floors at the Alabama Archives and History building in Montgomery. City detectives said he slipped while attempting to climb from the car.
The Senate MacArthur inquiry panel voted to hear four additional witnesses Patrick J Hurley Emmet ODonnell David C Barr and Oscar Badger and to end the probe soon The panel may hear MacArthur again and seeks a rapid wind up by mid next week with no date fixed and Harriman not summoned
Mrs. W. A. Austin resigns as Tutwiler Prison For Women superintendent effective June 30. J. M. McCullough denies a link to a sitdown strike by 203 inmates last Thursday and says the resignation was her decision after more than four years in the post. No successor has been named.
William B. Wallace, a World War II veteran and Decatur resident, is named the "First Father on Fathers Day 1951" after his wife delivered twins, a boy named William Keith and a girl named Cynthia Kay, weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces and 5 pounds 12 ounces respectively. The couple also has a five year old daughter, Patricia Ann.
BIRMINGHAM June 18 Joe S Herndon 27 died in a hospital after an arrest Friday night on a fighting charge Coroner Joe Hilderbrand said William Shore the other man in the fight was treated at Jefferson Hillman hospital and later jailed Shore posted bond and returned to the same area where Herndon died at 1 43.
A mysterious explosion destroyed the Farris home in Nashville on Saturday with no injuries. Mrs. T. M. Jones said the four family members and a maid escaped unharmed. Firemen could not determine the cause beyond combustion. The blast leveled the house in about 15 minutes. Insurance covered the loss. The Farris children were in the yard. the second son John Jr. is noted.
Decatur police raided a large whiskey cache on West Moulton Street. The evidence in recorder's court valued the whiskey at 1060 dollars wholesale and a 100 dollar fine plus court costs was levied for violation of the prohibition laws.
Paris reports a rise of middle-of-the-road parties in France's new national assembly as De Gaulle's RPF claims strongest single bloc while communists lead in popular vote. By mid-tabulation 15 million votes cast the RPF held 107 seats, communists 96, socialists 96, MRP 77, left republicans 85, with independents and peasants about 100 seats. Coalition uncertainty grows as Gaullists gain ground but centrist parties may retain control.
Maj. Edward T. Butler spoke at Flag Day in Newport to a sorrowing mother whose son, a Marine fighter pilot, was killed in Korea. He said soldiers fight from belief in American traditions, not fear, and that morale comes from shared purpose rather than public philosophy.
Washington reports military planners say the U S now holds explosive power greater than all prior man made blasts up to Hiroshima. Officials warn that if war comes, the United States could strike Russian cities and industries with devastating speed, potentially crippling war making capacity.
Circuit court concludes the final week of U. S. 31 right of way condemnation trials with three appeals remaining. Morgan County settles four cases with varied differences from appraisers valuations, while two juries raised and three lowered appraisals in earlier weeks. Overall about $70,000 of the $109,000 awarded awaits final decision.
Bills will be introduced in the state legislature by the Morgan delegation seeking raises for the county solicitor, county judge, county court reporter, and county coroner. The measures call for salaries of 2400 dollars for the solicitor, 4800 for the judge, 1800 for the reporter annually, and 60 dollars per month for the coroner. The public advertisement period will run four weeks before the bills advance.
In Huntsville Alabama on June 18 Governor Gordon voices belief that the United Nations was right to enter Korea but America’s real strength lies in Europe. He labels Russia as the primary foe and warns against exhausting resources against China. The encampment concludes today with a barbecue at Monte Sano State Park.
In Havana the U S Embassy reported the death of a U S Marine guard and a long time janitor from gunfire inside the Horter building on Obispo Street. The bodies were found in an office and the State Department said there were no signs of robbery while Cuban authorities investigate with limited information. Sergeant Robert James Sheldon identified by friends.
United States Sabre jets destroyed six Russian type aircraft and damaged eight others in two major air battles over Korea. A total of 118 planes were involved as Red jets briefly returned, while Allied patrols advanced in the West and center. The Fifth Air Force logged 490 daylight sorties, including jet flights along the Northwestern border.
Central Valley accidents left an 8 year old Huntsville girl dead after a collision involving William Yink Mosley a Decatur postal worker. Mosley faced a reckless driving charge posting 200 dollars bond. A second Decatur collision near the city limits involved Willie Burgess and Luther L Self with no other charges noted.
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