Southern Democrats split over presidential ticket pledges
Sen. Harry F. Byrd of Virginia withheld support while Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana said he favors Stevenson Sparkman and Sen. A Willis Robertson of Virginia will vote straight Democratic ticket next November. Long noted Ike has good odds in several Southern states. Byrd declined to state views on either candidate, signaling forthcoming clarity on government issues.
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Associated Press
Harry PF. Byrd
Virginia
Adlai Stevenson
John J. Sparkman
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
A. Willis Robertson
Byrd
Democratic
South
Morrell Clark
Halifax County
Democratic Committee
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Richard M. Nixon
Ohio
Columbus
Sparkman
Truman
Jack Kroll
CIO
Political Action Committee
Jacob Arvey
Democratic National
Nixon
America
Walter Williams
Seattle
Oswald B. Lord
New York
Citizens Group
Springfield
Wilson Wyatt
Louisville
Wyatt
Stevenson invites defeated Democrats to discuss campaign funds
Governor Adlai E Stevenson invited three defeated Democratic presidential candidates to the Illinois executive mansion for talks on campaign funds. Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, Senator Richard Russell of Georgia, and Averell Harriman were invited, with Kefauver planning to visit after Tennessee's election next Thursday.
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Springfield
Ill
Adlai E. Stevenson
Executive Mansion
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Richard Russell
Georgia
Averell Harriman
William S. Flanagan
Stevenson
Kefauver
Eisenhower gains editorial support in Dixie in early survey
A survey of nearly 100 newspapers in 11 Southern states shows Eisenhower leading Stevenson in endorsements or planned support. Forty-one papers back Eisenhower, 22 back Stevenson, with many undecided. Nixon attacked Stevenson as Truman’s ally, while a Citizens Committee for Eisenhower pushed to mobilize 10 million voters.
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Southern
Eisenhower
Dixie
Stevenson
Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Strom Thurmond
Negro Protest Withdrawn in Omaha Neighborhood
The 17 signers led by Lucila Blackson abandon a protest against a white family moving into an Omaha area. They cited the issue as not mainly racial and withdraw the petition after public defender Joseph Lovely received it. NAACP offered help while Urban League notes the neighborhood is mixed rather than predominantly Black.
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Omaha
Joseph M. Lovely
Lucila Blackson
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
M. M. Taylor
Urban League of Omaha
Local Notices From Lawrence County Community
Lawrence County residents share visits and illnesses as Jessie McCaghren and Merline McCaghren face health concerns. Relatives travel to Birmingham and Fairfield for church revival while J C Roger and grandchildren stay with Mrs. J W McCaghren.
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Lawrence County
Red Hill
Jessie McCaghren
McWhorter Speaks To Civitan Club
C. C. McWhorter of Moulton, a popular Southern poet and author of I Love To Sing, spoke to Decatur Civitan Club at the Lyons hotel. He discussed the life of a poet and the craft of poetry after being named Poet of the Year by Progressive Farmer.
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C. C. McWhorter
Moulton
Decatur Civitans
Lyons Hotel
McWhorter
Progressive Farmer
Birmingham Farm Magazine
Births and weather forecast from Decatur General and area
Mrs. Carl Conley admitted to Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lumpkin announce the birth of a son at Decatur General this morning. Tennessee River stage readings from Knoxville show Guntersville steady at 593.2, Whitesburg 55.5 fall .05, Decatur 54.7 fall .3, Wilson 50.63 rise 1.2, Florence 41.3 fall .8.
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Decatur General Hospital
Carl Conley
Eighth Street
Tennessee River
U.S. Weather Bureau
Knoxville
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Decatur
Wilson
Florence
Famed Pastor Charles T Cook to Speak at Central Baptist
Dr Charles T Cook of London England will preach at Central Baptist Church in morning and evening services on Sunday The spokesman praises his deep spirituality Bible study and preaching skill Cook a Spur geon's College London graduate has led British Baptist pastorates and later became editor of The Christian journal He is on his third U S visit and has spoken at Southern Baptist churches previously
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Central Baptist Church
Charles T. Cook
London
England
The
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Polio Outbreak Eases in Anniston With One Case
Anniston city officials report polio outbreak subsiding with only one case in more than two weeks. Health authorities continue to monitor and urge vaccination to prevent resurgence.
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Anniston
May Embalming Eva Peron Body For Public View
President Juan D Perons office stated that Eva Peron may be embalmed to allow permanent public display. The remark signals plans surrounding the deceased first lady of Argentina and state protocol for view.
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Buenos Aires
Juan D. Peron
Eva
River Rises Two Feet In A Day At Sault Ste. Marie
Water in the St. Marys River surged over two feet in 24 hours damaging shore properties. Officials blamed the opening of 15 to 16 gates in a compensating dam due to Lake Superior levels. Estimated shore damage exceeds 31 million dollars. Mayor Smale sought Ottawa help to close gates as sewage delays worsen and basements face flooding risks.
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Ont
Sault
St. Mary's River
Lake Superior
Ottawa
St. Mary’s River
Superior
Great Lakes
Michigan
Huron
Erie
Ontario
C. Herb Smale
Winters
Alabama officers describe speed meter as warning tool not trap
The Daily learns Alabama police plan to educate motorists on a new speed meter before use. The device, demonstrated in Mississippi for a year, will be posted with signs and cover ranges from 75 to 350 feet depending on height. Cost is about $1,000 and accuracy within two mph is guaranteed.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Diamond cutting origins traced to ancient India
The article notes that diamond cutting originated in ancient India, highlighting early craftsmanship and the development of cutting techniques that shaped later gem processing. It mentions historical context and the enduring influence of Indian artisans on diamond work.
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India
Sit-Down Strike Ended By Police at Mill
Chicago police ended a 24 hour sit down strike at International Harvester Company's twine mill arresting 97 men and 44 women all charged with disorderly conduct. There was no violence as 80 officers entered the plant and escorted the protesters to patrols. They were released on ten dollar bonds. The strike protested plans to move twin mill operations to New Orleans.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
New Orleans
Saar Valley Talks Open Between France and West Germany
Paris reports formal negotiations begin on the Saar dispute as France proposes Europeanizing the 1000 square mile coal region for the Schuman plan while West Germany insists the area remains German territory to be returned.
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West Germany
Saar Valley
West Europe
Robert Schuman
Foreign Ministry
Walter Hallstein
Saar
Germany
Alabama Farmers Get Federal Loan Aid Amid Drought
An official said emergency funds approved by Congress aim to aid Alabama farmers, with loans spanning one to five years and first lien security on crops or livestock. The U S Department of Agriculture listed Alabama as a disaster area along with Georgia Mississippi and Kentucky, as damage in Alabama reached an estimated 150 million dollars after discussions with farmers and agents. A conference at Auburn Monday will set recommendations for USDA Commissioner Brannan, with statisticians and state committee leaders attending.
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Alabama
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Arkansas
Frank Stewart
W. B. Crowley
Production and Marketing Administration State Committee
Charles Johnson Crash Victim of Winter Haven Auto Accident
The body of Charles Johnson, 23, a former Decatur resident and Air Force veteran, killed in a Winter Haven Florida automobile crash Tuesday night, will arrive in Decatur at 3 p m. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by Mutual Service funeral home. He was the son of Rev and Mrs Dan J Johnson of Winter Haven and formerly Decatur, survived by his wife Evelyn Fields Johnson, four sisters and two brothers and other relatives.
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Charles Johnson
Decatur
Winterhaven
Fla
Mutual Service Funeral Home
Johnson
Air Force
Japan
Dan J. Johnson
Rev. Johnson
Church of God
Evelyn Fields Johnson
Thomas Terry
Nashville
John W. Slaton
Martha Johnson
Betty Johnson
Wiley Johnson
Billy Johnson
Sparkman Urges Unified Democratic Platform for Victory
Sparkman declares a firm conviction that the Democratic platform offers a winnable campaign program. He pledges full support for the party during and after the campaign and hopes Powell joins in the effort toward a great November victory.
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Sparkman
Powell
Government orders reserves steel output for defense work
The government directs the revived steel industry to reserve five to 100 percent of its production for military, atomic, and machine tool orders. The National Production Authority requires each mill to accept defense-priority work up to a set share of capacity before civilian orders.
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Washington
National Production Authority
Markets Report from Decatur: Crop Prices and Hog Rates
Farm markets in Decatur show middling cotton at 40.00 cents, strict low 38.50, No 2 wheat new crop at 195, No 2 oats 80 cents, No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83, with hogs at 21.50. Trading notes reflect onion-free quality criteria for grains.
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Decatur
North Georgia live poultry market steady reports
Atlanta market notes steady supply with light weight offerings near fair demand. Heavy weights fall short of needs as prices for broilers or fryers under 3 pounds run 29 to 30 cents per pound.
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Atlanta
USDA
North
Georgia
Market Report Nashville Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices Steady
Federal State cattle market in Nashville shows Calves and Weaners steady with small supply. Good to prime cattle 25 to 28 dollars, utility to commercial 18 to 24 dollars. Hogs steady with 190 to 230 pound barrows and gilts at 22 dollars, 240 to 290 pounds at 20.75, 150 to 180 pounds at 20.50. Sheep 100 head, spring lambs 27 to 28 dollars, about steady.
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Nashville
Cotton futures rise on late buying after sharp week
New York cotton futures showed nervous price trends after a steady start as profit taking emerged following a sharp weekly advance. Buying by trade houses and commissions later supported values with late afternoon quotes up 15 to 45 cents per bale from the prior close. October 38.32, December 38.05, March 37.93.
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New York
Reunion Smiles After Four Years With Legg Family
A mother and daughter separated for nearly four years enjoyed a happy reunion on Thursday. The leggs, whose temporary home sits near the Morgan Cullman and Lawrence county boundary, traveled from Berlin to Danville during a long emotionally charged trip.
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Berlin
Danville
Legg
Morgan, Cullman
Lawrence Counties
North Alabama fires threaten vast woods amid drought
Mercury reports flames raging through dry brush blackening thousands of acres in North Alabama. Birmingham curbed crisis temporarily as a new 12 inch water main loaned by Southern Natural Gas Co from Lake Purdy to the Cahaba filter plant boosts the city’s water supply.
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North Alabama
Birmingham
Southern Natural Gas Co
Lake Purdy
Cahaba
July Heat Wave Sets Record Pace Through Month
A weather summary notes June 9 warmth at 89 degrees to start a steady no letdown heat spell. July began with a 90s+ run and persisted with a 98 degree peak at 2 PM on July 31, signaling a strong heat wave throughout the period.
Rioting Flareups Mark Olympic Basketball Game
Uruguay beat Argentina 68 to 59 after a ten minute melee disrupted the second half. Boxing officials ousted referee J Neuding after protests by American coaches over rules interpretation. Nate Brooks and Charles Adkins won to advance to finals amid U S medal push.
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Helsinki
Uruguay
Argentina
United States
Russia
Vincent Farrell
Newark
N. J
J. Neuding
Jim Owen
Pete Mello
R. H. Russell
Boxing Federation
Nate Brooks
Cleveland
Charles Adkins
Vote selling at polling place described in local scene
In a school room facing the polling booth an elector receives a filled voting form and dollars, then returns a clean ballot to the official booth before dropping the form into the box. Across town the sheriff s wife and family guard the courtroom ensuring no one deceives the system.
Recapture of Old Baldy Then Staunch Defense by Allies
Allied forces used moonlight to surprise Reds on Old Baldy as two paths converged. Units crossed a swollen stream and pushed uphill while Communist machineguns pinned them briefly. Artillery disabled one gun and a recoilless rifle. Van Fleet called Old Baldy a kill zone, not terrain, once recaptured.
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Old Baldy
van Fleet
U S Steel Meetings Underway With Philadelphia Progress Report
There was no progress report from yesterday s first meeting with U S Steel and officials warned sessions may be lengthy. Philadelphia ranks third in population among U S cities and second in port tonnage reflecting its industrial status.
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U. Ss. Steel
Philadelphia
U. Ss
Movie Showings List at Local Theaters
Afternoon and evening film schedule listing titles and cast for Punk Today Princess Just This Once Sunset Distant Drums Hatfield Athens Tanks Are Coming Strand Hartselle Red Skies of Montana Mars Falkville How Could You with showtimes across ROXY SUNSET STRAND MARS venues including Piper Laurie Gary Cooper Janet Leigh and Peter Lawford cast notes included Schedule covers 1:00 to 10:15 throughout the day at multiple theaters with multiple titles.
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