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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
6
An odd tale from Marion Illinois centers on a mother cat thought friendly who may be the villain as investigators reveal the cat's new actions concerning rabbits.
Mrs gentle tends kittens and two adopted bunnies like her own. She admits catching and eating grown rabbits. Mrs Singer remarks the possibility of waiting for them to mature before a feast.
The article notes that the highest human living areas reach about 16 000 feet above sea level. It discusses how elevation affects habitation and mentions related geographic limits.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a $6.89 billion foreign aid plan for the year ending June 30 1953 cutting European military help by $829 million. A compromise clause allows military leaders to ship arms from U S stocks if essential, balancing economy with global danger.
Local residents attend church and social events while planning a school play proceeds for lunchroom funds. Visitors from Indiana and Birmingham report family visits and medical trips as neighbors travel to Decatur and Hartselle for appointments and shopping.
The plan would authorize up to one billion dollars of equipment to be transferred to foreign allies from American stocks, supplementing the four billion authorized for military assistance. Officials say the move lets the administration decide whether American or foreign rearmament is more urgent, while not using foreign aid funds.
Drunken driving convictions led to 550 of the 1,428 Minnesotans losing their licenses in the January through March period.
East Germany disclosed plans to form an East Zone army to counter West Germany and Allied defense arrangements. The telegram to Stalin from the Socialist Unity Party noted no army size or conscription terms, though a 60,000 strong security and police force already exists.
Rochester columnist notes Bill Burns quit his advertising job to pursue a bird act with 13 African love birds. The troupe performs in theaters, nightclubs and on TV, doing stunts like mailing letters pushing carriages and washing, all with bird-size props. Burns credits patience, noting it takes about a year to train a bird.
Chinese youths in Pittsburgh have persuaded elders to approve a bebop session this month. The event, blessed by the Chinese Social Club, will be strictly Western music though some older participants may wear traditional costumes.
Philadelphia and Houston put new multi million dollar piers into service last year reflecting urban waterfront modernization. The projects involve major funding and indicate growth in regional shipping and recreation facilities.
President Truman turns 68 and says he feels 28 as doctors report his health and well being above average for men his age. Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham notes the burdens of seven White House crisis years have not diminished his vitality.
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