This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1952
Page
4
For the year ending June 30, 1952 TVA and distributors of TVA power will pay 7,250,000 in taxes to state county and municipal governments. This amount is about 4,000,000 more than former property taxes on reservoir lands and on all privately owned power properties acquired by TVA and its distributors. We publish this for emphasis and for the record.
The Alabama League of Women Voters backs ending poll tax to vote in state elections. They argue veterans are exempt, benefiting some men, but the law does not grant universal veteran exemption. They suggest limiting payments or phased tax reductions may be more practical than full repeal.
The piece argues for higher funding, backed by Senator Hill, to use tide land revenues for U S education. It quotes Earl McGrath stressing that behind bricks and chalkboards are 26 million public school children and a choice between an enlightened nation or widespread illiteracy. The urgency lies in replacing firetraps and overcrowding with proper schooling.
Treasury raid commentary accuses House members of voting for a rigged amendment to allow living in their home districts for tax purposes. It describes the move as a rotten dodge aimed at reducing federal income taxes and criticizes both parties for supporting it. The piece urges the country to prevent such conduct in the future.
Washington intelligence warns of a communist bid to march East Germany police into Berlin to claim the city as a propaganda move for German unity. Gen Bedell Smith conveys the warning to Gen Omar Bradley as experts doubt the plan’s immediacy.
Washington society focuses on the 1953 first lady selection as Bess Truman plans to step back. Rumor circles around Martha Taft and other prospects, while observers note Alice Roosevelt Longworth's influence and the shifting social scene in the capital.
The piece urges forming good reading, study, memory, and relationship habits while young. It argues delayed effort harms later life and stresses treating others with kindness and fairness for dividends in the years ahead.
Washington society discusses potential first ladies from Taft to Kefauver and the pool of candidates. Rumors swirl about Mamie Eisenhower and Grayce Kerr as the power centers of social hosting while unconfirmed chatter links Dick Russell’s bachelor status to a future White House run. The piece blends gossip with political timing and includes broader attention to investigations and draft reforms.
George D. Crowley, a 38 year old Chicago lawyer, to replace T Lamar Caudle as head of the tax division. Crowley has a decade in government focused on tax fraud and led a 12 corporation case resulting in over 3 million dollars in evaded investor funds.
California hopeful Clinton McKinnon promotes a novel election approach after a taxi ride. He asks a Washington cab driver which candidate he favors, receiving a cautious reply about using a mental tally beyond billboards. The exchange hints at voter deliberation over campaign messaging.
Congress may convert the Wage Stabilization Board to an all public body with senate confirmation. The current six public members would be replaced and the 18 member board would lose industry and labor representation. Senate banking panel backs recasting to public members only.
A voter comments that billboard exposure shapes choices, claiming he counts billboards toward election day and votes for the candidate with the fewest signs to better represent public interests. The remark reflects concerns about outdoor advertising in political campaigns.
Newly appointed U S ambassador George Kennan will visit Moscow to meet Joseph Stalin this week or next. He carries State Department instructions on three issues Korea truce, German peace conference proposal, and a Big Four meeting. The aim is to show U S readiness for peace but willingness to confront communism abroad if Stalin will travel.
Washington reports this week on party delegate selections. Hawaii holds a Republican territorial convention naming eight delegates to the national convention. Montana state Republicans nominate eight delegates and 12 for the Democratic delegation. North Carolina Democrats select a 20 vote delegation.
The Saturday convention in Washington named a 24 delegate slate for the Republican party. In Delaware, a Democratic convention named a six vote delegation. Minnesota Republican convention named three delegates at large to complete a 28 member delegation.
A collage of quips and quotes features Abraham Lincoln describing a loud adversary as a small river steamboat and a joke about a dreamt kidnapping. Chauncey M. Depew introduces University of Minnesota president Vincent nicknamed the Cyclone of the Northwest with a wind authority quip.
An officer asks his general for leave to visit his dying father on the eve of a major clash. The general, named Gol, grants or responds in the moment, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce moves to the Lyons hotel for an election. The Kiwanis entertainment committee hosts this week’s meet. Lions get together with Carlton Kelley’s sight conservation committee directing the program. Pilot Club dinner at 7 PM Tuesday at the Country club features the membership and classification and public information committees. The roster lists Ruth Rorex, Lula Mae Boggs, Evelyn Hagler, Ruby Jean Hill, Betty Hall, Annabelle Minor, Bertha Timberlake, Laura Roberts, Ruby Sandlin, Lillian Campbell, Allie Bell, and Lula Mae Boggs in various posts for the rest of this year and next.
A collage of quick wits, jokes, and anecdotes from conversations and signs. It includes banter about naming babies, a prison-era proverb, a pleasure boat notice on the Suir, a Bacon joke, and humorous observations on football cheerleaders, homesickness, and golf course etiquette.
A playful dialogue shows a teacher posing a math riddle about two boys James and David donating dogs. The child answers four, then clarifies that each boy gave one, totaling two at home.
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce moves its meeting to Lyons hotel due to expected overflow for election day. Unopposed president J B Hewitt and first vice president Daren Easter lead a large slate, with Harold Michelson and Pete Henderson vying for second vice president and a nine member board of directors race among Bobby Ellis Charlie Minton Euell Russell Jim Harkins Bobby Trimble Bill Ferguson John Washburn Ed Bowman Russell Bolding.
The Kiwanis program this week is directed by the entertainment committee with B. M. Cornell as chairman. Other members include G. H. Jones Dick Fleming John Wyker and Vernon McGuire. The sight conservation committee leads this week's Lions program with Carlton Kelly as chairman. Teammates include Guy Walker George Devine and L. B. Wright.
The club installed new officers at Thursday’s meeting with Miss Ruby Summers as president. An auction sale was planned for the Princess theater stage on Monday night May 26 to raise funds for Riverside Park equipment. auctioneer Herman Andrews of Athens will oversee the sale.
St Johns Episcopal church will hold a rogation week with noon services Monday through Wednesday. Each day prays for farms and crops, armed forces and world peace, and church unity. Ascension Day Thursday offers Holy Communion at 7 00 AM and 9 00 AM with all invited.
American Samoa sits about 900 miles south of the Equator and just east of the international date line.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.