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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1952
Page
1
Local columnist Grima shares brief observations on neighborhood life focusing on everyday events, shared spaces, and the bond between residents. The piece highlights small moments, common concerns, and a spirit of community involvement.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Chenault of Madison announce the birth of a daughter on August 18 at Lake County Memorial hospital named Shanon La Rue. The Chenaults are former Decatur residents. The item also notes various local visits and notices including hospitalizations, trips, and a diary reference.
Eisenhower and Stevenson drew a muted reception from a 100000 strong farm audience at Henry Snow's big farm in Kasson Dodger Center. Eisenhower urged parity at 100 percent and broader price supports for oats barley rye and soybeans while Stevenson backed the Democratic farm plank. Some defections and regional political notes followed, with Kennon signaling support for Eisenhower and southern and midwest senators weighing Ike's chances. See BOTH On Page 2.
All candidates in the city election receive invitations to a public forum at Decatur High School auditorium Thursday September 11 at 7 pm. Three mayoral candidates compete for one seat and twenty council candidates vie for five seats. Joe Calvin serves as moderator with five minutes for statements and five for questions.
All city schools reopen Monday at 8 30 A M with a short day. Decatur system distributes booklists and assigns classes. All institutions close before noon on the first day. See SCHOOLS On Page 2.
A 53-year-old man identified as John H Bloodworth was arrested in Tarrant City after a warrant in Decatur charged him with passing worthless checks. Police said he passed at least four bad checks totaling 378 55 including a 300 dollar check to J Fry. He allegedly bought building materials on credit from Gobble Fire Lumber and Argo and Guffin Hardware posing as an agent for Brown and Root Construction. He reportedly hired 20 to 30 men for a construction project and borrowed money from several.
Ike visits in Georgia Florida Alabama and Arkansas draw about 135000 spectators. Republicans target Texas Florida Virginia and Louisiana amid hope to gain electoral votes, while Democrats downplay the impact as routine tribute to a war hero.
A 5,500 ton Honduran tanker Foundation Star broke up off the South Carolina coast in hurricane seas. Eleven of its 30 crewmen are missing, 18 survivors rescued by the Norwegian ship Emu as Navy Coast Guard and others search for a lifeboat carrying the crew.
Navy veteran with four years service who had just completed a world cruise was en route home after discharge and is in Decatur General Hospital with serious injuries from an automobile accident.
Osborne Bezanson, president of The Chemstrand Corporation, celebrates the world wide debut of the acrylic fiber Acrilan as a sign of modern growth for Decatur and surrounding environs.
Acrilan, the new synthetic fiber, is showcased with over 75 styles from about 50 manufacturers for men women and children. The August 27 press preview at the Hotel Pierre in New York City highlights washability quick drying wrinkle resistance and heat set crease retention among its claimed attributes. Local premiere show noted with EXPONENTS on Page 2.
The Decatur Community Chest for 1952 53 is fixed at 41000 to cover nine agencies. Campaign opens October 7 with Ned Frazier announcing allocations including Red Shield Boys Club 4500 and Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts 8000.
Allied infantry with tanks and heavy artillery repelled a pre-dawn Communist attack near Bunker Hill on Korea's Western Front. The assault involved about 500 Reds and lasted nearly two hours before withdrawal at 3 30 am. Other UN forces reported bitter fighting at two additional positions.
The United States and allies plan an intensive effort in the United Nations to break the stalemate in Korean War truce talks. Washington London Paris and other capitals coordinate strategy ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York next month. One option under discussion is moving negotiations from Panmunjom to UN headquarters in New York.
Britain's new De Havilland 110 exploded during a Farnborough Air Show display killing 25 spectators and test pilot John Derry aged 30 along with observer Tony Richards. At least 65 others injured as debris rained over the crowd.
Nineteen year old Neva Jane Langley of Macon Georgia wins the Miss America title as 10 finalists are named from 52 contestants for 1953. Finalists include Gwen Harmon Birmingham Alabama Jeanne Shores Azusa California Jo Hoppe Chicago Indiana Langley Beverly Rivera Honolulu Ann Marie Garnier Indianapolis Barbara Barker Monroe Joan Kayne New York City Patricia Hunt Norristown Mary Kemp Griffin Florence.
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