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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1952
Page
2
President Truman, nearing 68, vows to continue whistle stop campaigning against budget cutters and real estate lobbyists he says threaten national defense. He spoke to housing advocates noting he will persist in public effort for world peace whether in office or as private citizen.
Russell refused to quit the nominating convention over a civil rights platform and a compulsory Fair Employment Practices Commission. Governors from Georgia South Carolina Virginia Arkansas Florida Mississippi and Louisiana officials declined to comment. He said he would stay to fight the FEPC but might leave the party if Alger Hiss was nominated.
In Lowndes County Alabama a probate judge appointed by ex Governor James E. Folsom leads in the maser primary. Hammonds has 717 votes, Moorer 611, Golson 541, with a runoff likely between Hammonds and Sheriff Moorer.
Two sale items listed. One offers 100 New Hampshire Red Bullets three months old at one dollar each with contact Mrs. Eudora Harris via phone 1568-M. The second item advertises a girl's bicycle in good condition with phone 3225-W.
A Tuesday docket at the city police court listed 14 cases including double parking defective brakes public intoxication traffic violations disorderly conduct no license and defective lights. Other items note births hospital discharges and local weather figures for Decatur with river stage readings and recent heat.
Philadelphia lawyer Bride and Federal Judge James P. McGranery faced two days of testimony as the Senate committee considers his nomination for attorney general. Senator Magnuson predicted confirmation, while debates on mine safety enforcement and foreign aid cuts dominated agenda.
LOS ANGELES Franchot Tone and Barbara Payton have reached an out of court property settlement that clears the way for an uncontested divorce. Tone’s amended complaint charging Payton with adultery with Tom Neal was withdrawn from the court calendar after the agreement was announced.
Washington announces total U S battle casualties in Korea at 108 172 with 207 new deaths since last week. The update reflects ongoing combat losses as the war continues.
A brief note states that producing a volume of 25 gallons requires around one thousand full-sized ae. The sentence provides a rough ratio between input units and output volume.
In Montgomery the Kinsmen split outcomes from the Democratic primary. George Andrews led Neil Metcalf for renomination in the Third District while Lawrence Andrews trailed Pelham Merrill for a State Supreme Court seat. Armistead Selden Jr. led Edward deGraffenried in the Sixth District race, and Graham Wright appeared to lose to Kenneth Roberts in the Fourth.
In the First District race Frank Boykin of Mobile held a majority over two opponents. Other incumbents, except de Graffenried, were set for another two-year term in the U S House. Justice John L Goodwyn of Montgomery won the State Supreme Court race by a wide margin 112680 to 65682 with 1802 boxes counted.
Rep Ed DeGraffenreid conceded to Selden in the Sixth District race. Greensboro city attorney Selden led 12,929 to 12,333 as unofficial county tabulations showed the margin after noon. DeGraffenreid had previously defeated Pete Jarman for the office.
In Alabama races, Pers ons and Folsom back opposing Supreme Court contenders while C C Owen leads for Public Service Commission reelection. Pelham Merrill tops Lawrence Andrews in a high court contest. Annie Lola Price leads in a Court of Appeals renomination bid. Party loyalists vie for national committeeman as six of nine congress seats face votes amid scattered returns.
This column guides young adults on selecting clubs that fit their interests and ethics. It lists purposes of clubs, suggests evaluating organizers, and explains steps to start a group with a simple structure, rules, and committee roles.
Ridgway described a six point package including Russian airfield repairs and a swap involving 132000 prisoners for 12000 U N POWs. Allies rejected the plan and the Reds submitted a counter offer. The main dispute centers on voluntary versus involuntary repatriation with about 70000 willing to return and some risking suicide rather than return.
Washington officials described the package as fair and final. The vote from 160 boxes totaled 20,073 in favor and 10,312 against.
Ballot tallies from district delegate races show leading candidates in each district. Notably Russell leads in several contests with strong totals across multiple districts while some races remain undecided and delegates are uncommitted.
Washington Secretary of Commerce Sawyer notes the spring upturn in employment is not as strong as last year. The Census Bureau reports 60,132,000 employed in the week ending April 12, up from March and down from April last year, with unemployment at 1,612,000.
A practical job training program has started at Hastings State Hospital. Suitable patients nearing release visit St. Paul on weekdays for several hours of clerical and stenographic training at the public institutions division offices.
Deputy Secretary of Defense William C. Foster said the armistice proposal has UN allies approval and is final, but not an ultimatum. He left open several alternatives if the Communists reject it, including the possibility of a naval blockade and potential actions against the Chinese mainland, with no final decision yet.
Mrs Susie A Summerford 77 widow of Robert A Summerford died Wednesday morning at her son’s home. Funeral services set for Thursday at two at Falkville Methodist church with Rev Woodfin K Grove and Rev Lester B Davis officiating. Burial at Hopewell Cemetery near Hanceville. Survived by four daughters two sons, one sister and two brothers fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Washington The Labor Department with President Truman backing opposed a bill to block strikes in defense plants by appointing receivers for firms and unions in deadlock. Secretary Lovett had supported outlawing strikes in essential industries during the emergency. Ralph Wright acting Secretary of Labor said the measure violates criteria for labor legislation. The administration signaled support for production needs of steel and oil, with Lovett calling the measure sound as a production tool.
John Matthews won the Montgomery Circuit Clerk election by a wide margin with 8,702 votes to 2,397 for Paul N. Sullivan after 69 of 76 precincts reported. The long time official, a former courthouse employee and Register in Chancery, faced his first opposition in 43 years. Judge Walter B. Jones also won renomination over Ed Branch Jr.
Secretary of State Acheson denounces Russia's charges of US germ warfare in Korea as international crime. He cites Moscow's month after month hate campaign and notes its push for a Big Four peace conference on Germany.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania four teen John Sarver was jailed at the children's detention home after admitting he accidentally shot Kenneth Teache r Jr and disemboweled him with a machete. The DA Huette F. Dowling said the incident involved a 13 year old companion.
Cotton middling 38c and strict low 36.50c. No 2 wheat 2.40 dollars. No 2 vats 90 cents. No 2 mile 3.16 dollars. No 2 white ear corn 1.91 dollars. No 2 yellow ear corn 1.80 dollars. Hogs paid 19.50 cents in Decatur.
Cotton futures opened with early softness then steadied as short covering lifted prices. By late afternoon values were unchanged to 70 cents a bale higher than the prior close with May at 38.68, July 38.08 and October 36.08.
Federal and state cattle traded with canners and cutters at 18.00 to 21.50. Calves 200 pounds good to prime 31.00 to 36.99, utility and commercial 23.00 to 29.00. Hogs 700 head, choice 190 to 240 pounds. sows 16.00 to 16.50. Lambs 30.00 to 31.00 for 80 to 90 pound spring lambs, 28.50 to 30.00 for good to choice.
Rural refuses to quit the Democratic national convention over FEPC and vows to stay to the end. In other races Senator Holland wins re nomination 6 to 1 against William Gaston of Jacksonville who did not campaign. Senator Smathers predicts Russell will win Florida’s first presidential popularity contest in 20 years with support from Smathers Holland and Governor War.
Late returns show Dan McCarty with Brailey Odham nearly tied for the Democratic Florida governor nomination. Adams, over 100,000 votes behind Odham, concedes as West Florida precincts narrow McCarty’s lead and threaten a runoff if the majority threshold isn’t met.
Kefauver campaigned across Florida with his family while Russell led in most counties. Kefauver carried strong pockets in Miami Dade St Petersburg Pinellas Volusia and Monroe, narrowing gaps with Russell overall. No national delegates chosen. 24 delegates to be named May 27 as both candidates plan rematch. Republicans fielded no candidate. 18 GOP delegates selected last February.
In Madison New Jersey a $100000 blaze tore through St. Vincent s church as Rev Stephen Patch and two altar boys kept mass. Another priest Rev James Fallon guided 200 schoolchildren to safety after a heavy chandelier crashed behind fleeing 12 year olds Richard Farrell and Larry Allarco.
Police secured a delay in the Ernest Youngblood trial to allow arrest warrants for two more suspects. Youngblood faces assault charges after an attack at a polling place against anti vice crusaders and three newsmen, while Hugh Bentley and others were beaten. The targeted newsmen include Tom Sellers Ray Jenkins and Phil Krieg.
Oil refining capacity is reduced by a third and military aviation is curtailed. Aviation gasoline supplies for commercial and private flyers drop 30 percent, with Trans-World Airlines halting air freight except for emergencies. Secretary Chap man denies motor gasoline rationing while signaling emergency allocations from suppliers under the Petroleum Administration for Defense.
In the Falkville area third district race M A Hardin won with 752 votes while A H McNally had 383. In the fourth district incumbent Alex Dunn won a clear majority with 561 votes with Roy Bowling 196 James Lynn 122 James Brooks 101 and John M Chunn 69 trailing.
Benjamin F. Fairless assumed full direction as chairman of United States Steel Corp after Irving S. Olds retired from a 211000 dollar yearly post. Fairless will also serve as president of the company.
Amusements list shows Mask of the Avenger starring John Derek Anthony Quinn and Jody Lawrence at the Princess. Roxy features Cobra Woman with Montez Hall Sabu at 1:00 2:35 4:25 6:10 7:55 9:35. Sunset The Strip with Mickey Rooney and Sally Forrest. Capitol South of Pago Pago with Jon Hall and Victor McLaglen. Hatfield Athens Dallas with Gary Cooper Ruth Roman. Strand Hartselle Highway 301 with Steve Cochran Virginia Grey. Mars Falkville Excuse My Dust starring Red Skelton Sally Forrest Macdonald Carey at 6:15 8:02. Elite Lil Abner and Sewanee Show Boat.
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