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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1952
Page
4
Tuscaloosa reports store closing hour troubles as retailers nationwide shift toward keeping shops open one additional night per week. Editor and Publisher notes the trend spans cities and challenges traditional hours.
The article notes four Oklahoma City officials faced an $80.90 yearly pay rise that pushed them into a higher tax bracket, yet their take-home grew by only $8.90. It contrasts with Congress exempting $3,000 of their salaries to avoid a similar hit.
The AP recounts Hawaiian legends on flying spirits or akualele dating back 900 years. A Molokai priest allegedly mapped these encounters by throwing a sacred ball skyward, described as a flame that zigs and zags. Hawaiians advise preparing food and water to welcome space visitors, turning a hostile fire god into a friend.
Alabama families prepare for a new school year urging caution to drivers. A dad recalls his seven year old daughter starting school, her doll Princess Elizabeth, and the need to protect children as they cross streets and wait at interchanges. He asks motorists to slow down and be vigilant near schools and bus stops.
The closed door session of the senate elections committee grew tense as discussions over Sen. McCarthy’s case continued. Carl Hayden advised firmer action against chair Gillette for delaying reports while evidence surfaced of McCarthy’s large undeclared deposits and brokerage activity totaling about 148 thousand dollars over four years.
Senator Hayden summoned subcommittee chair Guy Gillette to Washington and urged action on deposits linked to McCarthy. Gillette arrived late as Republican members were absent, delaying questioning about $148,000 in deposits on the eve of Wisconsin’s primary.
Rumors swirl around President Truman indicating possible shifts in policy and leadership, drawing attention from residents and analysts. The discourse centers on potential cabinet changes and foreign affairs stance amid evolving global tensions.
Arlie B Davidson urges readers to aim high and plan for improvement. He advises estimating costs, visualizing goals, maintaining focus, and taking deliberate steps while avoiding endless worry about obstacles.
Pegler notes President Truman may travel the world early next year with Mrs. Truman visiting Europe and Africa including Ethiopia to study aid to backward nations. The itinerary allegedly includes England France Italy and Greece amid the Truman doctrine debate. The column also attacks CIO leader Easton and recalls Flynn’s bribed control of California CIO, plus other union corruption cases.
The Republican National Committee clashes with General Eisenhower’s inner circle over campaign timing and strategy. Arthur Summerfield seeks an early start and a Washington headquarters move, but Gov. Sherman Adams Sen. Frank Carlson Sen. Fred Seaton Art Vandenberg Jr. and Herb Brownell push delaying Ike’s major push until September and summer-fire restraint.
The discussion favored Denver but time lag hindered Eastern press coverage. Senator Carlson urged Chicago, while Dewey wanted the HQ East. Adams chose Washington and personally led the operation to oversee the Summers crowd.
HAL BOYLE profiles Gertrude Lawrence saying she lacked traditional talents but mastered illusion warmth and magnetism. She rose from chorus girl to Broadway icon, recalling famous Lady in the Dark opening and her enduring role in The King and I despite illness. Her fans mourn yet cheer her lasting joy.
In Odessa and Beaumont, AF of L organizers and mobs abused workers. A welder M E Locker was attacked after threats to beat him and two colleagues, while police warned of a “terrible” disease as they pressured Brown and Root crews. The incidents illustrate union pressure, violence, and closed shop battles across three states.
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