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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1952
Page
4
AP tally shows Taft at 349 and Eisenhower at 300 as Republican support sits almost even. A deadlock could deny either nomination and a dark horse may emerge to face Democrats who hold a substantial voter edge. The piece warns against underestimating the Democrats and an older figure like MacArthur.
The Associated Press notes the court may decide the steel mill seizure issue in multiple ways on its first day of arguments. The piece stresses the Court must address the core constitutional question now to protect the American people, reaffirming the Court as the people’s protector.
The Decatur Kiwanis club brings Hank Snow and Minnie Pearl of the Grand Ole Opry to town for two performances. The club has about $2,500 invested and aims for profit but emphasizes community ties with Morgan, Lawrence, Limestone, and Cullman counties and hopes thousands attend.
The Decatur Baseball Association adds a four team league with Decatur joining Florence Lawrenceburg and Pulaski. Teams are composed mainly of Morgan county players and a certain schedule, aiming for strong local interest and lower costs amid minor league financial pressures.
Washington column reports that Senator Allen Frear and ex counsel Clark Clifford back a wartime controls amendment to raise restroom prices from five to ten cents for Pennsylvania Railroad. OPS opposes the hike citing risk and paid reconfiguring costs. Grand Central previously adjusted locks but complied with OPS.
For ten months the OPS Pennsylvanian railroad dispute continued. The OPS filed a treble-damage suit for 385245 dollars and sought an injunction to halt overcharges. The railroad pressed legal maneuvers while lobbying Congress with Clark Clifford. Senator Frear drafted a declaratory exemption to price ceilings that could derail the damage suit. Meanwhile, the ten-cent toilets kept collecting overcharges.
A reflective piece by Arlie B. Davidson urges readers to avoid harsh judgment of others as faults can rebound. It discusses how addictions, bad decisions, and foolish choices affect relationships and threaten stability, warning that anyone may face similar consequences.
The article explains intravenous nutrition using glucose and a glucose fructose mix to speed recovery after surgery, reduce protein loss, and ease liver strain. It notes that newer fluids enable larger doses and faster nourishment, with plasma or blood for burns or hemorrhage as needed.
The piece recounts Senator Watkins of Utah, a Mormon high priest, facing backlash for drinking tea and coffee, and details a Senate committee decision on holding a public debate over steel industry issues. It notes opposition from U S Steel figures and votes against public hearings, with remarks from senators Moody Douglas and others.
The United States Steel Corporation pressured a Senate banking committee to cancel a public debate on the steel issue. The action was carried out through private channels at a meeting described as strictly confidential.
Rev. Mitchell Owen and Rev. W. W. Owen held morning and evening services. A Mother's Day program featured Joyce McCutcheon Doris Terrell and Shelby Jo Elders. Attendees included Mrs. Ida Arnold and Mrs. James Bartee at a W S C S zone meeting in Decatur. Georgia L Dunn returned from Tuscaloosa where she attended a postmasters convention. Karl Hough visited his son in Biloxi over the weekend. Mrs. Jeff Maples and daughter Owens Cross Roads visited J. W. Maples. Mrs. Ruby Lee Russell of Huntsville was a weekend guest of Miss Betty Jo Dunn. Mrs. Ruby Walter and children of Redstone Park spent Sunday afternoon with her mother.
Capehart of Indiana Bricker of Ohio Dirksen of Illinois and Schoeppel of Kansas voted for a free public discussion. Moody of Michigan Douglas of Illinois Sparkman of Alabama Benton of Connecticut and Ives of New York voted against. Capehart proclaimed victory while U S Steel appeared pleased.
Abilene Kansas readies for a massive homecoming for Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower expected to draw between fifty and one hundred thousand visitors. The town hopes the event boosts his path toward a Republican presidential nomination while locals consider potential disruptions and pride in a native son.
The Abilene scene centers on Eisenhower with a park ceremony and parade plans. Citizens recall his War era heroics and mark the cornerstone for a museum. Governors and state trains arrive as 700 peace officers manage traffic for the milestone festivities.
April rainfall in the Tennessee Valley ran about 60 percent of normal, ranking as the tenth driest April in 62 years. Chattanooga averaged 67 percent and downstream areas 54 percent. Year-to-date rainfall for 1952 was roughly one inch below normal, with February also below average. April 1952 marked the driest April since 1951.
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