Morgan County Community Notices and Events
The Morgan County Missionary Baptist W M A will meet at Central Baptist Church on April 13 at 2 o clock. Kiwanis at Athens College featured music including two piano solos by Prof Oliver and student performers. New Friendship Church members move into a new location. Troop 146 Brownies visited Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge with discussions about exhibits. Six cases appeared on the city recorder's court docket including intoxicated speeding and traffic violations. A convention dinner is planned with noon meals and invitations extended. Decatur firemen reported an unnecessary run to Noah Taylor's home. Youth Day activities are scheduled in Morgan County highlighting youth engagement.
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Morgan County Missionary Baptist W.M.A
Central Baptist Church
West Decatur
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Ae Phe Bur Fey
Uben
Decatur Construction Totals Push Higher in 1956 First Quarter
March permits push Decatur’s 1956 first quarter value to 683487 dollars with 47 houses issued. Building projects include ranges from 8500 to 19500 dollars and a 5000 dollar swimming pool at All States Tourist Court on U S Highway 31 S.
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Decatur
Surouhlor Os Bienens
All States Tourist Court
U.S. Highway 31
Alabama Lawmakers Head For Home MONTGOMERY
Alabama lawmakers head for home with prospect of a long break from lawmaking. Gov James E Folsom says he has no emergencies currently pressing the session to continue.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Legidiatery
James E. Folsom
Winners announced at North Alabama Regional Science Fair
The second annual North Alabama Regional Science Fair will crown winners at eight PM in Athens College auditorium. About 140 exhibits from 11 schools will be displayed this afternoon and tomorrow. Medals will be awarded for top three in junior and senior divisions across all exhibits, with certificates of achievement for first place in each division.
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Athens College
Selves
Subleaser’s Atomic Airplane Project Seen by Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution reports Lockheed Aircraft Corp and the U S Air Force are backing a large aircraft program described as potentially the most important step in aviation since the first flight.
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Lockheed Aircraft Corp
U. S. Air Force
Atlanta Constitution
Radar Spotter Thwarts Twister in Bryan Texas
Residents of Bryan Texas escaped unharmed as eight major tornadoes destroyed or damaged over 200 homes and several businesses. A 15 minute warning from Texas A M radar spotter allowed citizens to seek safety. A M pioneered radar based tornado warnings.
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Bryan
Tex
Texas
Texas A&m College
A&m
Weather Reading Shows Seasonal Fluctuations Across Day
Daily weather note records a high around 66 with a low near 50 and an overnight low near 54. Early morning 8 30 reading was 65, rose to 70 by 10 p m with rainfall reported during the previous 24 hours.
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Pili Elptie Det Bores Vo Eee
Enterta
Heavy Rainfall Totals Across Region This Week
A steady rain last night and this morning measured 2.26 inches here with similar totals across the area. Earlier downpours this week pushed crop conditions toward concerns but officials say the situation isn’t yet serious.
Severe Storms Batter Alabama with Tornado Damage
Thunderstorms drenched Alabama with heavy rains and high winds last night. A small tornado damaged several houses near Jemison while firemen rescued a family trapped as a Birmingham area home flooded after a rising creek. Rain totals included Bessemer 4.28 inches and Tuscaloosa 4.00 inches.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Jemison
Bessemer
Tuscaloosa
Bir
Gadsden
Farming areas near Decatur see mixed planting conditions
Farmers report varied conditions with some land in floods and others dry enough for sun and warmth to aid planting. In Cullman County planting is delayed until late in the month while experts monitor crop prospects for corn wheat and oats. Agent H. G. Pinksee notes conditions as improving with sun.
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Tennessee
Decatur
Cullman County
H. G. Pinks
Tornado Strikes Jemison Damaging 25 Homes
A tornado hit Jemison between 9 30 and 10 p m last night battering the community. Police Chief H Davidson said 25 to 30 homes within a mile and a half were damaged with the E C Martin residence among the heaviest hit its roof torn off and debris on the porch. No injuries reported.
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Jemison
Ale
H. Davidson
E. C. Martin
Race Issue May Be Fatal To AFL-CIO In South
A secret study by a southern labor expert concludes the AFL-CIO is endangered by its links to the White Citizens Councils and accuses union officials of active council leadership. Report cites union members backing boycotts and rioting, urging scrutiny of southern labor's ties.
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Afl-Cio
South
Victor Riesel
White Citizens Councils
Labor
Southern Labor
Stevenson and Kefauver Clash Over Mud Tactics
Adlai Stevenson accused Estes Kefauver of damaging Democratic unity and dodging key Senate votes. Kefauver retorted Stevenson was slinging mud and noted Stevenson’s Florida campaign as the battle nears the May 29 Democratic primary.
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Associated Press
Adlai Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Senate
Kefauver
Stevenson
Florida
New Jersey
Newark
N. J
Jacksonville
Ae Stevenson
Israel Egypt Fire Flares After U N Plea In Middle East
A flare up on the Gaza front pits Israeli and Egyptian forces as U N mediator Burns appeals for a pause. Egypt says Israeli troops killed four civilians and wounded 103, while Israel reports four soldiers and two civilians hurt and accuses Cairo of violations. A U N spokesman notes awareness of ongoing hostilities.
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Jerusalem
Middle East
Gaza Front
Exchange
Egypt
Israel
Mixed Armistice Commission
U. N
Reward At $14,500 For Acid-Thrower Assault On Victor Riesel
The FBI and city police lead a nationwide hunt after sulphuric acid blinded labor columnist Victor Riesel. Rewards totaling 14 500 were posted with the FBI state and local prosecutors aiding the case. Doctors say vision may recover but damage is serious. The attacker, a clean cut man about 26, struck early morning on a Manhattan street after Riesel’s radio denunciations.
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Victor Riesel
Justin Terra
Betty Nevins
St. Clare’s Hospital
New York
Riesel
International Union of Operating Engineers
Miss Nevins
FBI
Sea Pel Ee
City Police Department
Manhattan
Gerasimo Bonaccolto
At 'S Hospital
Sagetta
el Paul
W. Wiliams
Williams
WMCA
Barry Gray
Hall Syndicate
Education study group calls for local integration decisions
Fragmentary notes show a report urging that integration be decided by each community. The text attributes pride to eight schools and contrasts aspirations with capabilities, suggesting a national welfare argument and the role of education as a key instrument for the country.
Steelworkers threaten independent union over racial policy
A 408 member petition from Local 1131 of United Steelworkers denounces national union leaders for meddling in racial segregation and warns of forming an independent union unless actions cease. The petition was made public yesterday and mailed to George.
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Birmingham
United Steel Workers of America
Uflcio
George
Folsom Back On Stump In Valley
Governor James E. Folsom resumed his campaign for the Democratic national convention delegation with events in the Tennessee Valley. About 350 people attended at the Marshall County courthouse as he planned two speeches on Saturday in Athens at 2 p.m. and in Decatur at 7 30 p.m., both at courthouses.
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Folsom
Guntersville
James E. Folsom
Tennessee Valley
Marshall County
Governor vows 100 miles of road resurfacing this year
The governor urged county officials to accelerate road work after noting Marshall County had only 16 miles resurfaced so far in 1956. He directed state highway director Herman Nelson to ensure 100 miles are resurfaced this year. Nelson attended the gathering. See FOLSOM on Page 2.
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Marshall County
Herman Nelson
Nelson
Folsom
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