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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1952
Page
2
Defense Minister Lord Alexander said North Korea communist forces have nearly doubled since ceasefire talks began last July. He estimated forces near one million, up from about 000 last July, noting most reinforcements are Chinese and that the lull in fighting has been exploited.
Parliament was told Communist forces in North Korea had almost doubled their strength during cease-fire talks. Prime Minister Churchill called the situation very grave and cited U S military authorities providing the vast majority of troops engaged by the enemy.
Alexander told the House of Lords that the fighting must reinforce and re-equip their armies while enemy armor and artillery strength climbs. He cited an estimated 500 tanks and self propelled guns, more anti aircraft and anti tank guns, heavy mortars and rocket launchers. Despite US led air superiority, Communists have stockpiled supplies over ten months and expanded their air force to about 1,800 aircraft, including around 1,000 jet fighters, mostly MIG 15s.
The Red regime blocks telephone lines between Berlin and the Soviet zone, restricting travel for West Berlin’s 2.2 million residents. A visa rule forces Germans to obtain East German permits to enter the 100 mile zone, prompting Allied officials to warn of potential relief or airlift options, challenging Potsdam rights.
Portable travel trailer description notes a two foot stage, a Travelite style house with metal construction, adum wheels, and C brakes. Item labeled 2601-W.
Listing of cinema programs with film titles and cast including Joan Meélvyn Douglas Lynn Bari Dennis Morgan Randolph Scott David Brian Phyllis Thaxter and others. Showtimes span afternoon to late evening at multiple venues such as VOX BOX SUNSET and MARS with dates and location hints.
Civil Aeronautics Board hears Southern Airways expansion petition covering routes in Mississippi Georgia and South Carolina with new links to Greenville Anderson Greenwood Columbia Sumter Charleston Augusta Aiken Rock Hill Charlotte Columbus Auburn Opelika Birmingham and New Orleans Baton Rouge Natchez Monroe Greenville Clarksdale and a Washington decision expected after multi state testimony lasting about ten days.
The district convention endorsed Taft with no instruction to delegates after a split over binding the delegate. McClendon was elected alternate delegate, H. G. Williams named congressional candidate, and James F. Moore chosen as elector. Lanier urged party unity as delegates prepare for the Birmingham state convention.
A Fairhope Alabama youth Williams Laraway Jr 19 claims conscientious objector status but was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating the Selective Service Act. He reportedly refused to fill a draft questionnaire and is identified as a student at Talladega Alabama's campus for Negroes, noted as an early Alabama white student at the institution.
The article notes the geographic fact that the River Jordan flows into the Dead Sea. It identifies the Jordan River as a key watercourse linking biblical lands to the sea, with regional significance for geography and history.
Farm markets in Decatur show middling cotton at 38.50 cents with strict low 37.00. No. 2 mile priced at 3.16, No. 2 yellow ear corn at 1.83. Hogs bring 20.75 cents in Decatur.
Wall Street closes steadier as rail stocks provide support while major groups show a scramble of advances and declines. Atlantic Coast Line among leaders, up 5 percent yesterday and again today as trading volume runs around 1,100,000 shares. Nashville cattle report lists steer, cow, calf, hog and lamb price ranges across federal state and commercial categories.
New York cotton futures held steady in slow trading with late afternoon quotes showing gains of 45 to 85 cents per bale. July 38.60, October 36.57, December 36.235.
Atlanta report notes abundant supplies at the North Georgia live poultry market with light interest in dressed poultry. Dressing plants operate at half-day or not at all, truck demand is very light. Farm prices for broilers under 3 1 2 lbs show 24 1 2 to 27 cents.
Montgomery Alabama non farm employment rose in April to an estimated 663 200 workers up 2 800 from March and 25 600 from April 1950. Manufacturing shed 1 400 jobs month to month while sawmill workers shifted to agriculture and vegetable oils and fats plants reduced. Textile mills lost 700 jobs in a few plants due to temporary layoffs. Fabricated metal factories held steady year over year rising 1 000. Machinery and transport equipment sectors gained workers yearly, with slight monthly change in ordnance driven plant activity.
Airwave television allocations in 1952 are expected to bring television into homes of more than half the U S population, expanding access across the country and boosting early broadcasting.
A Labor Department survey shows average textile wages differ by region with New England up 21 cents an hour over the Southeast. The report notes a major shift of production from the North to the South, driven by wage disparities and regional concentration, based on March 1952 data.
James B. Carey testifies that CIO opposes an anti strike injunction proposal. Sen Williams cites new studies on IRS scandals and alleges Capone era tax gaps. He quotes officials saying liberal tax settlements were made due to difficulty in collecting taxes from racketeers and names Ralph Capone.
The Postoffice Department says it has run out of funds to pay about 400,000 postal workers nationwide. Pay for most is due next Monday, with work continuing after May 15 only if congressional funds arrive. The shortage stems from a salary increase approved by Congress last October without accompanying funds, with a supplemental bill stalled in the House Senate dispute.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower will land Sunday afternoon to a full military welcome in Washington with a nine‑man party including civilian and military officials. A 17 gun salute will mark his arrival and greeting with political supporters backing his GOP nomination plans.
Washington Senator Welker says he received a gracious letter from President Truman and that the dispute is ended. He had accused Truman of a falsehood after a May 17 speech in which Truman named Republicans including Welker as sneering at certain foreign policy points.
The article notes that mechanical pickers planters and cultivators are more widely used in Western states for cotton production than in the Southeast, reflecting regional farming differences and adoption rates.
In 1951 the American Bible Society distributed more than eight million Bibles across the United States, reflecting a peak in domestic Bible dissemination by the organization.
Families from Somerville visit relatives in Birmingham while Sgt Lindsey of Danville is assigned to the 5th armored division at Camp Chaffee Arkansas after returning from Korea. Court records note two traffic cases. building permit issued for a car port at 919 Jackson Street. Tennessee river levels and draft quotas announced. several residents admitted or discharged from Ellis-Meyer hospital. Lions club viewed The Decatur Story with guests from nearby cities and states.
Herb Hannah aged 29 former University of Alabama tackle has been signed as assistant football coach at Canton High. Hannah a native of Athens Alabama played with the New York Giants and began his career at Alabama where he was spotted by Red Drew the head coach.
The report notes shifting delegate tallies with Taft and Eisenhower leading among Republicans and Kefauver Russell Harriman trading place in Democrats. Florida and Texas conventions produce split delegations, with walkouts and disputed seats reflecting a nation divided as primary results trickle in.
The varying lengths of life among different animals and among individuals within a species are believed to be inherited. This suggests genetic factors play a key role in determining lifespan across species and among individuals.
Sam H. Youngblood of Birmingham Alabama named Tennessee manager for Southern Bell Telephone Company with Nashville headquarters. He succeeds Claude Yates who moves to Atlanta as general commercial manager for Southern Bell. Youngblood will assume duties July 1 and has 26 years with the firm including roles in Charlotte Raleigh and Miami.
Alabama platform favors Allen who proposed the caucus and told delegates we have won a great victory in President Truman not running. Ray Birmingham state Democratic chair said Alabama would back the national nominee no matter who Chicago picks. Two delegates abstained and Armstrong runs in a runoff with Howle on June 3. Armstrong has announced for Russell. Howle leans to the Georgia senator with high hopes.
Maj. Gen. William K Harris Jr. accuses Nam Il of using talks for propaganda as no progress is made on repatriation of about 100,000 captured Reds soldiers and internees who refuse to return to Communist soil. Reds demand the internees be sent back while the U N Command vows no forced repatriation as truce talks resume at Panmunjom.
About 1,300 Hayes Aircraft Corp employees returned to work after a one day strike. Alabama CIO United Auto Workers director Mike Volk announced the walkout’s end noting the company promised to handle unsettled shop grievances.
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