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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1952
Page
2
Hundreds of Allied warplanes bombed Sunchon, a North Korean rail junction, in a day-long saturation attack. The Fifth Air Force spokesman warned of a major revision of Red rail schedules to night as four fighter bomber wings joined the strike.
In Munsan Korea Armis tice delegates held a 15 minute session with ten Allied and Communist generals and admirals. They met secretly since April 28 and plan to reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The atmosphere remained cool and no agreement was reached.
Sabre jets guarded the area as fighter bombers attacked the Pyongyang area rail line 25 miles north. The assault followed nonstop raids on the Sunchon rail link to the Manchurian border, with new tactics aimed at slowing Communist repair efforts./Navy pilots from carriers Valley Forge and Princeton destroyed rebuilt rail lines, leaving 118 new gaps for enemy repair gangs. Allied troops briefly withdrew northwest of Yonchon after a renewed attack, then retook the outpost with artillery.
An unidentified patrolman warned newsmen they would be jailed for more pictures at the voting booth in Phenix City. Gov. Persons will study Jenkins’ claim of the threat while Public Safety Director L B Sullivan prepares a direct report and comment is pending.
Rhumba king Xavier Cugat and vocalist Abbe Lane were married in a five minute ceremony. The couple flew to the Dominican Republic for a three day honeymoon. Cugat, 52, Lane, 20, mark his third marriage and her first. Lane will continue singing with Cugat s orchestra.
Room available at 1016 Wadsworth Street on a bus line. Large bedroom with or without meals. Preference for two female occupants.
Princess With a Song In My Heart stars Susan Hayward Rory Calhoun and David Wayne plays at AMUSEMENTS TODAY with showtimes 1 00 3 05 5 15 7 20 9 30 Proxy Cobra Woman features Maria Montez Jon Hall and Sabu with screenings 1 00 2 35 4 25 6 10 7 55 9 35 Sunset The Mickey Rooney Sally Forrest Capitol Best of the Badmen stars Robert Ryan Claire Trevor Hatfield Athens Dallas Gary Cooper Ruth Roman Strand Hartselle Highway 301 Steve Cochran Virginia Grey
Market report from Decatur shows cotton middling 38 cents and strict low 36.50. No 2 wheat 2.40 dollars. No 2 oats 90 cents. No 2 mile 3.16 dollars. No 2 white ear corn 1.91. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.80. Hogs bring 19.50 cents in Decatur trading.
Atlanta reports weaker demand at the North Georgia live-poultry market as heavy supplies move to dressing plants at about 22 cents. Prices paid FOB farm Monday and today: broilers and fryers all weights 22 cents. Nashville cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep prices listed with ranges and weights.
New York cotton futures fell on liquidation and hedging pressures with May leading the drop. Late afternoon quotes showed May at 38.57, July 38.05, and Oct. 36.07, down 30 cents to 1.35 a bale from the prior close.
Scrap drive planned by the street department during Cleanup Week May 5 to 10. Residents may place bulky rubbish in containers at street or alley for pickup. small amounts go with regular garbage. Scrap metal rubber and dry rags saved for curb pickup May 10. Jaycees handle. Call 626 May 10 between 8 AM and 12 AM.
Hereford Farms of Pulaski Tennessee will host a judged beef show and auction with Col Bob Keller as auctioneer and P C Rocquemore overseeing judging. The sale begins at 10 A M Wednesday with animals viewable beforehand for prospective buyers.
In 1947 geologists reported Cerro Bolivar in Brazil has a mountain top composed of high grade iron ore. The discovery highlighted valuable ore reserves and potential for mining development in the region.
Dr. Herman L Turner former Decatur resident and Covenant Presbyterian Church Atlanta pastor addressed Rotarians and guests praising family life. He is a former Rotary district governor active in Boy Scouts and a World War Chaplain honored as Atlanta’s outstanding citizen in 1934. Out of town and local guests attended.
The city council authorized Riverside Park and Recreation board to operate the park under a five year contract with exclusive school use during school hours. A public hearing on paving for Eighth Avenue and Holly Street was set, and street renaming discussions favored Hillcrest Drive for Eleventh Avenue residents. Bond sales for public improvements totaling 290000 were approved for May 16.
A report calling for ending racial discrimination in the Methodist Church won swift approval at the General Conference. A proposal to abolish the Central Jurisdiction, an administrative unit of negro churches, was soundly defeated. The report urges a continuing commission to study world wide church practices to eliminate discrimination and demands full participation for all racial groups in church activities.
Draft boards across the state set numbers for Cullman five, Lawrence five, Limestone none, and Morgan eight. U. S. Judge Seybourn Lynne of Birmingham visited today. Admitted to Decatur General Hospital last night were Mrs. Leonard Gossett of Athens and Mrs. Joe Hint of 1111 Fifth Avenue South. Charlie Johnson of Birmingham was a Decatur visitor today.
Judge James P. McGranery told the Senate Judiciary Committee that the President may act to preserve life liberty and property in emergencies. He said the President is bound by the Constitution and laws. Senators pressed his view on authority for actions not based on specific law and whether to use Taft Hartley in essential industry.
Funeral services for Miss Evaline Taylor 84 who died at her sister Miss Salena Taylor Greenbrier will be held tomorrow afternoon at Parker Methodist church Rev J H Upton will officiate and interment will follow in Madison cemetery Laughlin directing Survivors include one sister Miss Salena Taylor Greenbrier and a number of nieces and nephews Pallbearers are Billy Hicks J C Sanderson Buford Sanderson Willie Pack Robert Taylor and James Hicks
A chartered Norwegian transport plane carrying 25 sailors home from an Antarctic whaling expedition crashed and burned before dawn in Telemark district 150 miles southwest of Oslo. Police reported 11 dead with nine more injured.
William G. Hamm nineteen a freshman from Panama City Florida drowned while attempting to swim Prathers Lake near Auburn. He was crossing the lake with John B Stone of Montgomery when Hamm went under as Stone grew exhausted and was rescued by lifeguard William Helms. Hamm's body was recovered about three hours later.
In Washington the House judiciary committee took no action on a resolution for impeachment of President Truman. Chairman Celler sent several resolutions to a subcommittee amid probes into Truman’s steel seizure. A separate measure by Rep Hale urged a formal impeachment investigation.
The musk ox meat is described as indistinguishable in flavor and texture from logrom beef produced by regular cattle, according to sources promoting the animal's meat.
A charter flight from Amsterdam to Jarlsberg airport near Oslo crashed killing two crew members and several passengers. The ship carried 29 people with 10 injured, some seriously, as it went down near Oslo.
The Parole Board issued fourteen paroles and denied twenty applications while revoking three grants. Recipients include William A. Abbot from Mobile County for robbery, Erskine Bailey for burglary, Bennie Robinson for second degree murder, and John Hubert Smith for forgery among others from Limestone, Lauderdale, Jefferson, and other counties.
Alabama lawmakers and party figures weigh pledged support at the Chicago convention with Kefauver predicting a large Alabama share while Russell peers for an edge. Delegates at large hold half votes. district contenders face scattered contests as polls open 8 a.m. CST and close 5 p.m. in rural areas and 6 p.m. in cities.
The cities unveiled new multi million dollar piers last year enhancing harbor access. Officials cited expanded capacity and improved safety as key benefits for maritime commerce and tourism.
Sen. Estes Kefauver wins Maryland popular vote with write ins uncounted and is expected to secure all 18 convention votes on the first ballot. Across the nation Alabama Indiana and New Mexico held primaries as Ohio and Indiana GOP battles shape delegate slates with Taft and Eisenhower factions vying for influence. Authorities report Russell and Kefauver debate in Miami highlighted FEPC and party unity tensions.
A dog owned by Floyd Terry killed on Trinity mountain between Trinity and Caddo was found to be rabid after it had bitten ten pets in the area including several cats. Authorities warned residents to watch for signs of rabies and to seek medical advice if exposed.
Joe Allen Price of Decatur school won the grand prize at the 1952 Hobby Fair sponsored by the Decatur Rotary Club held at Gordon Bible school. Over 1,000 attendees viewed entrants from Morgan county schools.
Senate and House banking panels received the legislation yesterday as they study extending the Defense Production Act base controls set to expire June 30. The $6.9 billion foreign aid bill action paused 10 days by the armed services committee. Rep Keating says testimony shows Newbold Morris was chosen to run the cleanup drive to shield the probe from gaining ground. Peyton Ford and James McInerney testified that McGrath knew Morris’ tanker deal links were under review during Morris’ 1960s appointment. Both Morris and McGrath deny the charges now in government service.
Miss Hilda A. David of Talladega Alabama was named yesterday as one of 59 members of the YWCA national board. The appointment highlights continued leadership roles for Alabama residents in national women’s organizations.
A poinsettia can be kept until the next season by placing it in a basement or other dry place. Ensure it remains dry and cool to prolong its life for reblooming.
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