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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
2
Senate debate looms as new peace pact with Germany and a European arms treaty near signing in Paris. Opponents warn the German accord could prove futile while others see strategic value in a Western defense integration and broader European unification.
Boony receives a radio from Mr Hart Thei as Eddie Glennon and Bill Ward join scouts from Brooklyn and New York to honor the boy. Cliff Coggins the Barons pitcher leads a 5 to 2 win over the Travelers. Mrs Carden praises the event and organizers. For sale a 1946 Plymouth Tudor deluxe with radio and heater priced to sell at 2998-M.
Movie listings for Princess and Roses include On The Loose with Joan Evans Melvyn Douglas Lynn Barr and multiple show times. ROXY features Goodbye My Fancy with Joan Robert Young Frank Lovejoy and times. SUNSET presents Painting the Clouds With Sunshine with Dennis Morgan Virginia Mayo Gene Nelson. HATFIELD Athens Fort Worth stars Randolph Scott David Brian Phyllis Thaxter with evening shows. Blondie Penny Single Thur Lake with 6:30 and 8:43 showings.
Admitted to Decatur General today were Mrs. Stanley Ball Johnny L. McSpadden and Mrs. James C. Goodson. Dismissed from Decatur General include Mrs. Floyd L. Childs Mrs. John T. Granahan and Robert Speed. A birth is announced for S H Sanders Jr. and wife. The Tennessee river stages and recent temperatures are reported by the U S weather bureau and TVA sub station.
President Rhee said martial law will curb guerrilla violence and prevent protests from turning violent as nine assemblymen are detained for alleged Communist ties. He blamed public anger on recalcitrant lawmakers while signaling a power struggle with the Assembly ahead of the June presidential election.
MUNSAN Korea armistice talks resumed after a three day recess but bogged down over the prisoner of war issue. Gen Nam II accused Allies of slaughtering POWs while the UN said no captured Red will be returned against their will. A plenary session was planned for Panmunjom tomorrow.
The Western powers sign the European Defense Community and related accords pledging mutual aid and keeping troops in Europe, with Germany tied to the European army. Ratification stalls and opposition looms, delaying full force integration despite high level ceremonies in Paris. U S Secretary Acheson and British Foreign Secretary Eden join Chancellor Adenauer and French Foreign Minister Schuman in the signing.
The Decatur Executives club unveils a 1952 1953 season with Montague Upson and John D. Craig among speakers. Upson discusses Ergophobia The Art Of Being Lazy while Craig presents A Layman's Approach To The Scientific Age. George Bailey and John Fischer also appear with musical memory feats and lectures.
In Oakland California a 59 year old priest Rev Richard ODonnell fired at a prowler in the basement of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church after warning him to stay still. The man Edward Hale 21 of El Cerrito was struck in the back and listed in fair condition at Highland Hospital.
Jefferson County employees decided last night to ask for a pay increase but debated between a percentage raise or a flat amount. The County Employes Union formed a committee to petition the County Commission for higher pay. City employees here received a five percent increase effective June 1.
Markets show cotton middling at 38.50 cents and strict low 37.0. No 2 milo at 3.16 dollars, No 2 yellow corn at 1.83. Hogs price in Decatur noted at 2075. Atlanta USDA North Georgia live poultry markets steady to weak with heavy supplies and slower dressed demand. farm prices 24 hours to 10 a.m. broilers under 34 pounds at 34 to 37 cents.
New York trading showed steady cotton futures with persistent demand for old crop July. Late afternoon quotes rose 5 to 50 cents per bale, with July at 38.45, October 36.48, and December 36.25 as the market closed.
In Nashville state cattle sales range from 17.00 to 36.00 for various classes, with calves 81.00 to 36.00 and hogs around 19.00 to 21.00 per hundredweight. Sheep see spring lambs at 31.00 to 33.00 and older lambs 23.00 to 25.00 as market activity continues.
President urges Senate to restore funding after House cut 51 to 46 billion dollars for foreign aid. Sen Wenker seeks another one billion reduction with GOP support. Finletters appearance before subcommittee behind closed doors. Chairman Johnson to question defense buildup delays criticized as dangerous. Sen O Mahoney pledges fight to cancel stretch out. Reporters note mixed Senate opinions on Western Allies and Germany and Case proposes joint study on newsprint.
The Hayes Aircraft Corp plant in Birmingham was shut down by a CIO walkout. About 1,750 workers in aircraft modification were affected by the stoppage.
Asheville North Carolina. American Enka Corp and United Textile Workers AFL signed a three year contract with a company funded pension plan costing about 500000 dollars annually. Enka Local 2598 negotiated after over a month of talks. The plant at Lowland Tennessee is also covered. About 2500 workers are employed. No wage increase. five year pension plan. Union sought 125 dollar monthly maximums.
Texas Democrats show walkout threats as Porter of Houston and Zwiefel back Taft amid 210 seated of 519 disputed delegates. Florida's second primary looms with 24 delegates and a 84-candidate field. Missouri’s Jefferson City convention names a 32 vote uninstructed delegation including Truman, awaiting his sign. Kentucky and Connecticut hold separate conventions today.
Mechanical pickers planters and cultivators are more commonly used in Western states of the United States in the raising of cotton than in the Southeast.
Robert C. Cooky and Charles E. Carney announced 200 moderately priced houses at the Central Park airport they purchased and 150 more at Green Springs Hills, adding to 56 already under construction. Additional developments in Mayfair and Vestavia priced between 25 000 and 40 000 dollars were announced without specific counts.
In Italy the Italian Social Movement MSI allied with Monarchists makes strong gains across a third of provinces towns led by Naples Bari Salerno and Foggia challenging the Communist bloc. Christian Democrats hold Rome. overall results show CD 248 towns Communist 120 MSI 17 from 2,400 towns counted.
District spokesman says Taft supporters may gain eight delegates while Eisenhower could secure six if the Eighth District delegate is pledged. Delegation discussion precedes Birmingham state convention where electors and a district candidate will be named. The meeting agenda includes four at large delegates to the national convention.
The Fairchild engraving was printed directly from the plastic cut. The page two plate was produced while engraving finished and rushed to the press room. Herman Free attached it quickly and the press began rolling moments later.
Maryland contains over 120000 acres of state forests and parks. The text notes the land and population context, mentioning Cyrus and Greek heritage, with British control referenced in the broader setting.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Ridgeway 76 of Cullman will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from Central Methodist church. Interment follows at Roselawn cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Hart Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Roberson a son Roy W. Ridgeway two brothers four sisters seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Clyde McRae Knox McRae Joe Henderson Elmer Bradley Bob Harrison and John Sandlin.
Delegates expect Senator Lister Hill to be named chairman at a luncheon meeting. Hill and Senator John Sparkman arrived from Washington for the session, with other attendees including Mrs. Dorothy Vredenburgh and Jim Smith. A June 3 runoff will decide one of 26 district positions amid Kefauver and Russell alignments.
In Tucson Arizona thirty girls were overcome by smoke after a smoke bomb exploded in the basement of Yavapai Hall at the University of Arizona campus. Three male students are being held for questioning.
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