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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1952
Page
4
A letter from an old trusted friend discusses values in a material age. He explains a malignant liver and colon condition found at Mayo Clinic and expresses acceptance, family reconciliation, and faith while awaiting the outcome. He mentions a trained nurse daughter at home and hopes for relief from pain.
Wrote that Pennsylvania's Big Jim Duff remains pro Ike despite hurt feelings over Ike's cold shoulder and Dewey's inside track. Duff had campaigned for Eisenhower since 1948 while Dewey publicly endorsed Ike, then patched relations with Duff after initial tensions.
The piece notes Dewey gaining backstage influence in the Eisenhower campaign while Jim Duff's role shrinks, cites Ike's initial denial of Duff visits then correction, and claims Senator Lodge takes leadership, with Gen. Lucius Clay acting as top adviser and shifting circles away from Duff.
The author argues lasting happiness comes from serving others not oneself. He cites General William Booth and notes that selfless action in family and community leads to a fuller life and fewer regrets, urging readers to adopt an others oriented approach.
The paragraph notes General Clay’s wartime rigidity with civilians and labor, his Berlin crackdown, and suggests he may have alienated a Pennsylvania GOP senator. It adds that GOP politicos will watch how the faithful are rewarded, reflecting lingering doubts about Tom Dewey.
Two Texans now head the U S internal revenue system. John Dunlap from Dallas serves as commissioner and Frank Lohn from Brady leads the intelligence unit. Both praised as honest efficient public servants amid reduced funding and Kefauver era reshaping. Dunlap’s rise began with an unsolicited application during the Depression ending with his Dallas post then national appointment.
The 80th Congress cut the revenue bureau below efficiency in 1946 with no restoration. Despite requests for a larger anti tax-evasion squad, no funds were appropriated. In 1951 penalties and back interest reached 376 million, well over the bureau’s operating costs, yet more agents could yield an estimated 1.8 million in additional collections.
Washington officials consider suspending controls on citrus fruits dried fruits and other items late this week. Potentially affected are raw cotton wool textiles clothing leather goods shoes and liquor in abundant supply. Rep Albert Gore reports on narcotics smuggling from Red China after a Far East tour. Rep Canfield says narcotics are cached in spare radio sets and aircraft parts.
The Veterans Administration has postponed publication of the 1,250,000 word survey of its activities begun in January 1951. After indicating a mid May release, VA now says the report will not be public until mid June.
Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee, the Senate dean after 36 years, quips he is ready to run again despite a leg ailment. He jokes that he buried most political opponents in the past and is prepared to bury more if needed as he faces Democratic opposition.
A columnist notes that one agent could collect twenty dollars in penalties and interest for each dollar of salary, while criticizing Congress for complaining about tax collection costs yet refusing to fund the effort.
A trio of visiting steel workers officials told President Truman that 600,000 temporarily government-employed workers exist and urged raises for mill workers. They cited rising living costs and family needs, including food, housing, and education, urging government action to prevent a strike.
Prices for pork chops hams and lean cuts stay high as hogs turn many parts into fat. Producer hog prices have fallen about 25 percent in the last year, yet demand for fat and lard is weak so packers earn less per hundred pounds for fat than they pay for live hogs. They must charge more for lean cuts to balance costs.
Natal councilmen call a national convention of legislatures to oppose the Union government policy of bypassing appellate court review after it ruled an act restricting colored voters rights unconstitutional.
The West German government creates a special office to explain democracy to Germans. Interior Minister Robert Lehr says the program aims to enlighten every citizen about the young German state and involves all political parties. A weekly The Parliament will be published and school pamphlets will cover East Germany and the Saar dispute.
New survey notes extensive forested regions located more than a hundred miles beyond the Arctic Circle, expanding ideas on boreal ecosystems and climate zones. Researchers document tree indicators and remote sensing data supporting the reach of taiga habitats into high-latitude territories.
Twelve Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce members attended the state convention in Birmingham. The club earned seven awards from eight entries including three first places for leadership training publication and profit making and three second places for extension civic improvements and safety. Decatur placed third in the state behind Mobile and Anniston. Five new members Judson Hawthorne Charles H Apperson J B Charlton John B Wilkes and Clarence Bynum were welcomed. Jaycee Keglers finished fifth in the Civic Bowling League.
A collage of light anecdotes and jokes unfolds from a police station encounter to dating misadventures and stage wit. Characters include Jones and Widow Brown. a missing husband case. TV dating talk. musical comedy quips. courtroom gags about a bleeding scalp. and sketches on youth and aging.
Dr. Frank Soday speaks on archaeology for the Rotary program this week. He will discuss his extensive study and Indian artifacts collected across the United States, with possible remarks on findings from the Tennessee Valley since joining Chemstrand.
The Lions program this week features guest Judge Robert M. Hill of Florence likely discussing Florence State Teachers College. Education committee chairman Melvin Ozier leads the event with helpers Earl Glenn and Harold Watkins.
This week the Civitan club votes to elect delegates for the thirty second annual Civitan International Convention in Detroit from June 22 to 25. Three delegates from the local club will attend.
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