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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1952
Page
4
The reader questions how Senator Taft garners many votes in key labor areas if the Taft Hartley law is as unpopular with rank and file workers as leaders claim. The note invites explanation of the apparent contradiction between discontent with the law and continued labor support.
The writer questions whether any safeguards would constrain a seizure law if Congress yields to the President. They compare to Taft-Hartley, asking if the President would honor safeguards any more than he has with existing law.
The AP delegate totals show Taft and Eisenhower nearly even in delegates, but Taft’s forces appear to dominate the remaining election machinery and key convention spots.
The plan promotes a 25 million dollar bond issue to finance safer highways in Alabama, with the Highway Department reporting over 46 million dollars in federal aid primary road projects. Civil cooperation from county governments and citizens is urged to secure rights of way for US 31 improvements to reduce accidents and modernize the state road system.
Readers are told Sweden and Denmark will shoot at Russian planes if their airspace is violated. The piece argues Russia will not seek war with small states and warns against underestimating Western resolve led by the United States and allies.
Secretary of Interior Oscar Chapman flew to Springfield Illinois for an off the record talk with Governor Adlai Stevenson about Stevenson not wanting to run. Chapman sought to clarify Stevenson's reasons including concerns about too much bossism in the Democratic National Committee.
In retirement Harold Knutson of Minnesota remained powerful, persuading the Air Force to relocate a jet gunnery school away from Venice to Punta Gorda to avoid disturbing his sleep. Acheson harshly rebuked leaks from European offices and defended US willingness to meet Russia only with clear aims. The Farmers Union won a $25,000 judgment against Utah Farm Bureau after evidence showed ex-writer Robert C. McManus drafted Senator Bridges’ defense of the claim.
Discussion notes that libel suits often reflect tensions between critics and media, with debate over how to balance free press rights against reputational harm. Analysts cite notable cases and the role of defamation law in shaping journalism.
A 1950s guidance column lists six to eight tests for male maturity in marriage. It emphasizes avoiding public criticism, remembering anniversaries and birthdays, respecting in laws, appreciating a wife’s cooking and efforts, admitting when wrong, not demanding constant attention when sick, sharing heavy duties, and avoiding constant grousing.
Senator Warren Magnuson of Washington visits Butte for a Montana Democratic convention but finds Republican banners at the Placer hotel. A clerk explains Montana law requires both party conventions in the same town on the same day and hour, making it a lively, unusual political scene.
The piece notes Maine Senator Brewster’s loss causing chills among Wisconsin Republicans as McCarthy wields strong machine support but faces slipping public confidence. It cites Judge Dennan and the 9th Circuit urging the Justice Department to end boss selection of federal judges due to delays in filling vacancies linked to Democratic influence. It also mentions Taft’s survey showing Ike’s popularity ahead of Taft five to four among Wall Street.
Secretary Sawyer trims the $50,000 steel program to about $5,000 while keeping the mills operating at a daily cost of roughly $90.90 by avoiding new hires and delegating duties to existing staff as the government ends its 55 day control. Senate staffers fear White House moves, preferring current jobs and surroundings. The Civil Aeronautics Board weighs reporting rules requiring owners to report accidents with $100 or more damage, expanding beyond injury-only cases.
The passage notes Taft and Ike together captured about 90 percent of Wall Street votes while Democrats fared poorly. GOP Sen. Dirksen of Illinois, speaking for The Chicago Tribune, killed a proposed new primary law in the District of Columbia.
Taft backers hire the Miami Vagabonds for a ten day stand at the Chicago convention paying ten thousand dollars. The group said for ten thousand you can get a bigger Hollywood name, but the response was Eisenhower is pursuing movie stars while they aim at television names.
Texas oilman H L Hunt flies to rally MacArthur delegates as Sid Richardson backs Eisenhower. The feud pits oil titans against each other in a high stakes GOP contest. Also, the Joint Chiefs condemn Gen Mark Clark for a three day walkout in Tokyo amid delicate truce talks.
The Air Force is developing a system that uses a flying hook to connect a helicopter to a transport plane. The plane would tow the helicopter to a new location where it could be released and flown again.
Berlin reports that East German Communists call for protest strikes and mass demonstrations to oppose General Ridgway during his West Germany visit. Demonstrations in Paris and Rome by the NATO commander previously failed. Ridgway to tour the British, French, and U.S. zones on consecutive days.
Paris says American businessmen in Morocco face French import rules and currency use while the United States cites a 1836 treaty granting special privileges. Lisbon notes Italian Royalists foresee a constitutional monarchy restoration by 1954 with Achille Lauro meeting exiled King Umberto II amid neo fascist gains.
Charles Hutsonpiller of Des Moines aged 97 is recognized as holder of the oldest life insurance policy in force in the United States. The handwritten Northwestern Mutual policy issued when he was 14 carried a clause allowing travel to California.
A note says the newly formed Exchange Club is joining the Decatur civic life and aims to grow strong membership. Meetings are at 7 P.M. Tuesdays in Why Not Cafe. Contact Bob Brigham at 3685 or another official to join. Elks announce a July barbecue with date and place to be announced later and with W. G. Smith chairing. The Elks meet 8 P.M. Thursday at the Elks Home to discuss plans.
Attorney Ben L. Britnell will address the Civitans on legal matters at the Lyons Hotel Wednesday noon. Rev. W. W. Glass Kiwanis lieutenant governor will speak to Kiwanians Thursday noon at the Lyons. Bob McWhorter leads the attendance program and will award perfect attendance tabs with committee members Philip Shanks Johnny Caddell and Frank Holle.
Lions plan a Tuesday noon Lyons Hotel meeting as a kickoff for their annual horse show set for July 24 and 25. Proceeds fund sight conservation work with Sam Wheat acting as general chairman and organizing ad solicitation.
Local Legionnaires will elect new officers at 8 P.M. Monday in the American Legion Home. Twenty five nominees vie for the 10 posts. Commander Ed White will present plaques to J. D. Collins and R. C. Davidson for enlisting the most new members in the recent drive.
Pilots from England France Japan Mexico Bermuda the United States and Canada will meet July 25 on Mackinac Island Michigan. Pilot International comprises over 8500 members in 318 clubs with 32 clubs in Alabama and 40 women forming a Macon Georgia Pilot Club in 1921. The campaign focus is rehabilitation of Vimoutiers France bombed by the U S Air Force in 1944.
Rotary club gathers at noon Monday in the Lyons hotel. Loyal Order of Moose meets at 8 PM Tuesday in the Moose Home at 114 East Moulton Street.
Local drivers fear roads after a week of fatal accidents. Social items include Mrs. Mac Adams hosting the Friday Bridge club, Mrs. George Gray entertaining the Thursday bridge group, and Nadine Brewer of Florence being honored ahead of her wedding to Charles Leopard III. Church and community events list BWC installation, programs by several organizers, Coca-Cola party at Mrs. L. D. Glaze’s home, and multiple dinner gatherings at various hosts.
June 29 marks the start of motorcycle racing at Lime Stone County fairgrounds with B M Magnusson in charge. Events aim to attract top drivers from across the country, offering $900 in prize money and drawing over 200 entries. Time trials begin at 1 00 p m and the race follows, with an Athens High School band parade and J L Cowart reading. Potential entrants include Buck Brigance from Charlotte Milton Simmons Woody Simmons Arthur Goodwyn of Atlanta and Elbert Carr of Tuscaloosa.
Marvin Higgins of the Trinity Congregational Church in Athens attended the Kings Mountain Summer Conference in North Carolina. The event drew attendees from across the Southeast and Ohio. Higgins was accompanied by his wife and Rev. Charles A. Hunter and his wife.
Limestone received 4299 dollars from the states ABC fund though the area is dry. Ardmore got 246 dollars Athens 3812 Elkmont 180 and Mooresville 61 dollars.
DuQuoin councilmen arrived half an hour late for a regular session after all members donated blood to a Red Cross Bloodmobile visiting the city.
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