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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1952
Page
1
A brief community note highlights local figures and events as recators share quick glimpses of daily life. It emphasizes neighborhood activities, small gatherings, and the everyday rhythm of the area through concise vignettes from residents.
The Tennessee river levels at 7 A M with changes through midnight Tuesday show Guntersville 594.5 falling 0.6, Whitesburg 552.4 steady, Decatur 551.6 rising 0.4, Wilson 507.3 falling 2, Florence 411.9 fluctuating 411.5 to 412.5.
The report notes 88 degrees at 2 PM per TVA station and 70 at 7 AM with 85 at noon yesterday. Local residents H A Wyatt spent the weekend in Birmingham with the Holmquist family. Sarah Jane Wyatt goes to Hunt ingdon College in Montgomery Tuesday. Postmaster R T Sheppard remains critical at Decatur General after a Friday heart attack. Sam M Johnson visits on business. Warren Glenn leaves for Columbia Tennessee to enter C M A. Jackye Mills departs for Montevallo to study speech at Alabama College. Marjorie Cain to enroll as a Huntingdon College freshman in Montgomery. Cally Harris receives permit to add a room at 326 Lafayette Street NW at an estimated 150. DIARY on Page 2.
The Agriculture Department estimates this year’s cotton crop at 13,889,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, down from 14,735,000 bales forecast a month ago. Severe July to August dry weather trimmed prospects, with 1,413,099 running bales ginned before Sept 1. Georgia and Alabama show small abandonment and yields among state figures.
South Korean and Chinese infantrymen fought for Capitol Hill amid heavy artillery fire from U N and Communist forces. An American officer said fighting was largely hand to hand with bayonets daggers and clubs in a night ordeal.
Washington diplomats said they will continue to oppose deploying Chiang Kai Shek forces in Korea. They dismissed Taipei reports that two Nationalist divisions were being urged for action, and stated they have not heard of any such proposal. They warn blocking any involvement would avoid UN headaches.
An American commander describes heavy artillery barrages and a crest clash on the central front as South Korean forces attack five times in three days. U N artillery reportedly hit two Red battalions and halted the assault after brief gains.
Norfolk reports two more survivors of the hurricane wreck Foundation Star were saved today by the USS Hollis. Nineteen others were en route to New York as search continued for eight missing crew off Charleston. The Emu carried the remaining 19 survivors, heading to New York.
Rev Bryan of First Baptist Decatur announces he will resign effective October 1 to accept the pastorate of First Baptist Opp. He told the Daily today the local church is in good condition and he appreciates the courtesy and cooperation of De catur churches.
Morgan County Jailer Phillip Kyle W C Miller co signed a bond for Nick Denson on a bad check charge. Denson later allegedly took Miller's car to Nashville to fetch clothes and was later arrested in Tennessee. Miller swore a grand larceny warrant as the case goes to the FBI.
An escaped convict and a parole violator surrendered last week to Morgan county officers. James Parham, 49, admitted breaking parole from the Ohio state penitentiary and would be returned shortly. Hubert Warren, 22, who fled from East Gadsden prison camp, was captured and tied to a prior burglary sentence in Jackson county with a planned retrial in October. Warren sustained buckshot wounds in the breakout and is from Decatur.
Maj. Gen. Mohammed Naguib, Egypts new premier, called his first cabinet meeting to speed reforms after a weekend power sweep. The army moved to consolidate control as 47 politicians princes and aides were arrested, including ex premiers Hilaly and Eddin and ex interior minister Serag Ed Din. He pledged to purge the political setup and limit land ownership.
Senator John Sparkman campaigned in Missouri predicting Eisenhower would not win a single Southern state in November. He cited hospitality, his status as a five star general, and the rarity of Republicans in the South as reasons for the expected GOP weakness. He urged support for Stevenson and highlighted the Small Defense Plants Administration as aiding small business. Sparksman scheduled stops in Jefferson City Moberly and Kansas City with Maine election as a national barometer.
Associated Press reports Sen. Robert A. Taft notes the Republican National Committee seeks him to speak nationwide but his campaign role awaits further discussion with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Clayton Georgia. David I Red Barron 52 famed Georgia Tech football great charged with manslaughter in wife Helen Barrons death after coroner inquest. Barron released on 5000 dollar bond. autopsy cites blunt instrument head injuries and alcohol related quarrel. See RED on Page 3
Premier Mossadegh rejected the British American plan to resolve the Anglo American oil dispute as inequitable and impracticable. He suggested Iran might accept a court settlement and read a three page statement to reporters at his home.
In Alabama Montgos Montes, just added to the FBI wanted list, received a Jan 12 1951 parole later canceled as Georgia officials held a detainer. A Jan 13 pardon followed, issued by Bill Drinkard and Glen Vinson before they left office. Montes was among dozens paroled or pardoned by the officials, prompting a legislative inquiry into the parole practice.
The Far East command quartermaster said all Army combat soldiers in Korea will receive Marine-tested body armor by mid October. The Marine First Division in Korea already uses the Navy-developed armor credited with saving many lives in recent heavy fighting around Burns Hill on the western front.
Decatur reports 214 more white students than a year ago on opening day. Superintendent Wal ter Jackson notes crowded rooms with Gordon Bibb leading gains by 96 due to transfers from Somerville Road. Somerville Road reaches 723. West Decatur up 28, Decatur High up 58, Riverside down 1. Negro schools show little change with 679 today versus 682 last year.
Two Birmingham patrolmen sued driver John T Chambers for a total of 100000 dollars claiming injuries from a nighttime chase that ended in a collision on the eastern outskirts of Birmingham. Patrolman Hodges seeks 75000 and Posey 25000. A Chambers car crash killed a woman passenger.
About 1,700 employees at 12 Harbison-Walker Refractories Co. plants will strike at midnight tonight. The action follows unresolved contract talks and targets wage and benefit concessions across the plants.
A head on crash on Brown Ferry road west of Athens killed 15 year old Harry Scott of Elkmont and sent nine others to area hospitals in serious to fair condition. Evelyn Wooten 30 of Athens drove a 1949 Ford with her family and sister when a 1937 Chevrolet approached at high speed. The crash occurred as Mrs. Wooten began a left turn near Lucas Ferry road, obscured by a truck ahead.
T Lamar Caudle former chief tax fraud prosecutor testifies for sixth day before a closed congressional hearing into Justice Department influence. Rep Chelf chairman says subcommittee seeks to fit together cases to air at public sessions next month.
Quickies by Ken Reynolds notes a reader's claim that a gun bought via a Daily Want Ad shoots low, prompting curiosity about accuracy and the reliability of classified gun listings.
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