ROKs Aim to Regain Land Near 38th Parallel
South Korea declared it would restore authority over a small strategic area south of the 38th Parallel to defend Seoul. It cited intelligence of an imminent North Korean attack and warned the Reds had gained superiority while the armistice terms were relaxed. It called for abolition of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission and accused Dulles of promising a quick settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
38Th Parallel
United States
United Nations
ROK
Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission
John Foster Dulles
Talbott Resigns as Assistant Defense Secretary
Talbott informs Eisenhower of resignation effective Aug 13 after criticism over seeking business for Mulligan firm. Senate subcommittee leader McClellan says inquiry now closed and will brief on report. Talbott cites distorted publicity over his continued association with a management engineering firm and letters to prospective clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Eisenhower
Defense
Wilson
Talbott
Fred Crawford
Cleveland
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Thornhill Resigns as Morgan County Assistant Agent
Harold B. Thornhill resigns as Morgan County assistant agent to accept a similar post in Franklin County. He will leave August 19 to begin his new duties there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Harold B. Thornhill
Morgan County
Franklin County
Amusements listing at Waikiki and area theaters
At Waikiki Princess Marta Kettle and Pa Kettle stars Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride appear in a 1 PM program with showtimes through 9:30. Roxy presents Operation Manhunt with 1 45 and 9 20 PM slots. Sunset shows Fire Over Africa at 7 30 and 9 45. Ranch Hartselle hosts The Desperate Women at 7 30 and 9 30. Hatfield Athens shows Underwater with Jane Russell at 7 30 and 9 30. Starvue Courtland Highway presents The Westerner with Gary Cooper and Walter Brennan at 7 30 and 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess — Ma
Pa Kettle
Waikiki
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Starvue
Courtland Highway
Gary Cooper
Walter Brennan
Community and Mine Continued From Page One
Local notices show the State Vocational Trade School Auxiliary meeting at 7 30 PM in the campus room with Mrs Davies as hostess and China painting on the program Revival services at Pines Baptist Church run nightly at 7 30 PM through Sunday led by Rev Bunyan Wallace pastor Shoals Creek Baptist Church Marion Lee Counts recovering at home after March auto crash John Henry Jones fined $10 and costs for allowing dogs to run at large Will J Martin of 68 is noted in police report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Vocational Trade School
R. C. Davis
Pines Baptist Church
Bunyan Wallace
Shoals Creek Baptist Church
Horace Fielding
John Henry Jones
Line St
Recorder’s Court
Will J. Martin
5Th Ave
Senate moves to adjourn as housing bill advances
Congress faces four hours of debate on nominations while hopes to adjourn by tonight fade. Democrats may have lost their voting edge as a key GOP win widened the party gap. The housing compromise expands public and military units, slum clearance funds, and mortgage insurance, with House efforts to adjust before passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Business Administration
Washington
Knowland
Senate
Harold C. Patterson
Securities and Exchange Commission
Newell Brown
Labor Department
Congress
Europe
Martin
House
Peiping Carves Path to U S China Talks by Fliers Release
An Indian diplomat aided a go between as Peiping announced the release of 11 American fliers held since 1953. Wang, Peiping's ambassador to Poland, and Johnson, U S envoy in Czechoslovakia, planned Hong Kong arrival Thursday and prioritized civilian repatriation in the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
Wang
Hong Kong
Poland
Johnson
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Elkmont 12-year-old hit by truck recovering in Athens
A 12-year-old Elkmont boy, Charles Mack Craig, was injured yesterday when he fell from his bicycle on Cotton Bet Road south of Salem and was struck by a pickup driven by Billy Davis of Athens. He suffered scalp lacerations and facial cuts and was taken to Limestone Hospital. No charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Elkmont 2
Athens- Limestone
Charles Mack Craig
Dewey Craig
Billy Davis
Cotton Bet Rd
Salem
Ex Cullmanite Harbison Dies In Beaumont Car Crash
Thelman Carter Harbison 26, former Cullman resident, killed when his car struck a bridge near Beaumont Texas after swerving to avoid another vehicle. Passenger Paul Glincoe in serious condition. Harbison was Neisner Brothers Beaumont manager and Navy Army veteran. Survivors include parents three brothers and four sisters. Funeral planned at Bellview Heights Church Logan with Moss Service directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Thelman Carner
Jack) Harbison
Beaumont
Tex
Bellview Heights
Logan
Tom Smith
Moss Service Funeral Home
Harbison
Paul Glincoe
Neisner Brothers Department
First Baptist Church
Nederland
U.S. Navy
U.S. Army
W. W. Harbison
Wallace
Raymond
Clinton
Iowa
Hilton
Marie Cook
Springfield
Tenn
Geneva Wheeler
Charlynene
Hurt
Buchanan
Deane Clay
Washington, D.C
Remodeling advances as West Court apartments fill 37 units
Parker announced relocation steps and reported all 37 remodeled West Court apartments are rented with 13 more slated for fall repairs. He turned over a $6,635.13 tax payment for Cashin Homes Steer East Acres projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
West Court
Cashin
Steer
East Acres
Brown
Lewis C. Brown
Somerville Road
H. R. Summer
Moody
John Dunn
12Th Ave
Courtland Road
Moulton St
1St St
County Board of Revenue and Control
Hospital
Edward Strother
Georgia Defends State Control of Schools and Meals Program
The Georgia governor rejects federal aid for school construction and lunch programs, arguing education financing is a state duty under state law. He cites 1950s Supreme Court rulings and says Georgia and Alabama will block any mixed schools, urging local sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Supreme Court
Alabama
Tin Cry Heard When Pure Tin Is Bent
A crackling sound produced by bending pure tin is known as tin cry. The phenomenon occurs due to lattice lattice movement as tin crystals deform under stress.
SASI Re Elects Soday President
Dr. Frank J. Soday was re elected president of the Southern Association of Science and Industry for 1956 at the SASI trustees meeting in Roanoke Virginia. Soday is vice president and director of research and development for The Chemstrand Corp of Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Soday
Southern Association of Science and Industry
Roanoke
Dr. Soday
Chemstrand Corp
Decatur
SASI
Hotel
Maryland
Texas
James F. Crist
Gulf Power Company
Birmingham
George D. Palmer
University of Alabama
Clayton D. McLendon
Atlanta
H. M. Conway, Jr
United States sentences 11 downed B29 crew for espionage
The 11 crew members shot down over North Korea on January 12, 1953, were sentenced on spy charges, while the U S denied the espionage charge and said they were on a routine leaflet drop mission. Col John Knox Arnold Jr of Silver Spring Maryland received a 10 year term, others ranged to four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
Far East
North Korea
United States
John Knox Arnold Jr
Silver Springs
Cotton Council Work Outlined By National Leader
Ray Jones of the National Cotton Council spoke at the Decatur Rotary about the council history from the 1930s to a coordinated research program formed in 1939. He noted cotton's current competition from more than twenty synthetics and cited cotton’s strong regional economic role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Jones
Alabama
National Cotton Council
Decatur Rotary Club
Jones
Cotton Council
Lawrence
Billy Duncan
Holmes Turner
Jim Crow
Pete Henderson
B. Frank Chenault
John Davis
Otis Kirby
Auburn Tackle and Wife Welcome Baby Girl
Auburn varsity tackle Frank D'Agostino and his wife Sue Carroll of Hartselle welcomed a baby girl named Susan Renee D'Agostino, born Saturday. The six pound fourteen ounce girl and mother are reported well at Lee County Hospital. This is the couple's first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Frank D'Agostino
Sue Carroll
Hartselle
Susan Renee D'Agostino
Lee County Hospital
D’agostinos
No Injuries In Three City Auto Mishaps
Three city traffic incidents yielded no injuries. At 9:17 a.m. a 1955 Buick and a 1954 Chevrolet pickup collided at Moulton St and 2nd Ave, driven by Herbert F. Thompson and C. J. Jackson. Later, at 2:55 p.m. yesterday a 1948 DeSoto and a 1953 Chevrolet collided at 6th Ave SE and 5th St, operated by John H. Wiggins and Mae Boston Davidson. A 1948 Pontiac and a 1952 Chevrolet collided on Bank St near the Post Office, with Edward L. Murphree and John A. Pollard the drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton St
2Nd Ave
Buick
Herbert F. Thompson
W. Murphy
Atlanta
Chevrolet
C. J. Jackson
Church St
Kennedy
Terry
DeSoto
John H. Wiggins
6Th Ave. SE
Mae Boston Davidson
Sherman St
5Th St
Hunter
Bowman
Bank St
John A. Pollard
T. B
Pontiac
Edward L. Murphree
5Th Ave
Broadrick
Limestone Widow Of Confederate Vet Passes At Age 94
ATHENS This afternoon at 5 funeral services for Mrs. Atilla Melissa Kennemer 94 widow of Jacob Kennemer Confederate veteran are to be at the Bethel Missionary Church with Rev Mac Pinkerton officiating. She died Monday at 9 30 p m at her residence in Anderson 1 survived by two sons Sam and George 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Grandsons to serve as pallbearers with interment in Anderson Cemetery directed by McConnell Service Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Atilla
Melissa Kennemer
Jacob Kennemer
Bethel Missionary Church
Mac Pinkerton
Kennemer
Anderson 1
Sam
George
Anderson
Anderson Cemetery
McConnell Service Funeral Home
Hance Woods Appeals Conviction In Prohibition Case
Morgan County jury finds Hance Woods guilty of violating prohibition laws with a $100 fine plus costs. In default, 110 days hard labor for city fines and county costs, Woods appeals. William Stedham faced prohibition trial after raid found wildcat whiskey near Union Hill area. Arville Ranager VPS case continued. Judge W H Long presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Hance Woods
Woods
William Stedham
A.B.C
Fannie Simpson Graveside Rites Set in Athens
Graveside services for 72 year old Athens resident Mrs. Fannie Simpson who died Sunday evening at Athens Limestone Hospital are planned for 2 30 this afternoon at City Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Rev Earl Trent with McConnell Service Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fannie Simpson
Athens-Limestone Hospital
City Cemetery
Earl Trent
McConnell
Albert Simpson
Troy Firm Wins Low Bid for Limestone County Bridges
Arthur Spence reports Troy firm Goodwin Murphree submitted the low bid to rebuild Elk River Mills bridge and a second bridge over Anderson Creek in Limestone County. State and federal funds cover construction, with Limestone County handling engineering. The Elk River crossing collapsed earlier this year and remains closed awaiting work orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Goodwin-Murphree
Troy
Ala
Limestone County
Arthur Spence
County Board of Revenue
Spence
Elk River Mills
Anderson Creek
Elk River
State
Rites Held For J S Barker Athens Farmer
Rites for James Samuel Washington Barker 73 a farmer of Athens were held Monday at 2 p m at the Valley View Church of Christ conducted by A J Rollins. Interment in Barker Cemetery directed by McConnell Service Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Mattie Barker one son Rebus seven daughters and several relatives. Pallbearers were Elmer Brooks Howard Turner Arthur Stewart Lawrence Owens Arthur White and Buford Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
James Samuel Washington Barker
Valley View Church of Christ
A. J. Rollins
Barker Cemetery
McConnell Service Funeral Home
Mattie Barker
Rebus
Ethel Glaze
Bertha Landtroop
Ruby _ Shelton
Mabel Kirk
Reba Hess
Decatur
Mary
Brewer
Scottsboro
Bessie Bohorngroush
Birmingham
Charles
Eddie
Elmer Brooks
Howard Turner
Arthur Stewart
Lawrence Owens
Arthur White
Buford Hardy
Two From Area Fill August Draft Quota
Thomas Glenn Baker and Cecil Allen, both volunteers from Decatur, will report August 23 for induction in the U.S. Army in Montgomery. Alabama’s August call totals 429 draftees as the state share of a nationwide 10,000 draft. Lawrence County has one draftee this month. Cullman 3, Lauderdale 6, Limestone 8, and Madison 7 are other area quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Glenn Baker
Decatur
Cecil Allen
Beech St
Morgan County
U.S. Army
Montgomery
Selective Service
James W. Jones
Jones
Lawrence County
Alabama
Cullman
Lauderdale
Limestone
Madison
Mrs. Anna Williams Rites Set Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna P. Williams 71 will be Thursday at 4 p.m. at the home of her son W. J. Williams 1027 Sherman St. Interment in City Cemetery. She died suddenly at 5:30 this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Don A. Williams 812 9th St. SE. She underwent surgery at Mayo Clinic three months ago and returned home ten days ago. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Gordon Symons Detroit Michigan and Mrs. Don A. Williams Decatur, one son W. J. Williams Decatur, one sister Mrs. Alfred Snowdon Detroit Michigan, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be six Decatur Transit Company employees and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna P. Williams
W. J. Williams
Sherman St
Minar Triplett
City Cemetery
Brown
Gordon Symons
Detroit
Mich
Don A. Williams
Decatur
Alfred Snowdon
Williams
Decatur Transit Company
Mrs Ida Timberlake Dies in North Carolina at 85
Mrs. Ida Vaughan Timberlake 85 widow of C. E. Timberlake of Decatur died this morning at her daughter’s home in Winston Salem North Carolina. Funeral plans and services will be announced later with the old Timberlake home place in Stevenson Alabama as the likely site. She was active in Decatur including First Methodist Church and the Music Study Club. Survived by six sons Cecil C. E. Jr. C. K. (Flip) Timberlake Arthur Kenan Timberlake and Lawrence Timberlake one daughter Mrs Alspaugh the late Ingold V Timberlake a son Fourteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren plus other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Vaughan Timberlake
C. E. Timberlake
Decatur
Stevenson
Ala
Timberlake
Kermit Alspaugh
Winston- Salem
N. C
North Carolina
First Methodist Church
Music Study Club
Cecil
C. K
Flip) Timberlake
Arthur
Kenan
Lawrence Timberlake
Louisville
Alspaugh
Ingold V. Timberlake
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions in Athens
List of patients with dismissals and admissions at Limestone Hospital in Athens. Dismissals include Mrs Harold Graham and infant, Mrs Floyd Kirk and infant, Mrs John Willett, Miss Betha Holt, Mrs Harold Broadway and infant, Mrs T A Dubois and infant, Mrs Mary Holt. Admissions include Buford Romine, Ozro Flanagan, Elbert Smith, Mrs James G Hardy, Robert Berrett, Mrs Rosie Hargrove, Nodie J Griggs, Mrs Claude Black. Several entries note patient origin in Athens with others from Ardmore Tennessee and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Limestone Hospital
Harold Graham
Athens
Floyd Kirk
John Willett
Betha Holt
Harold Broadway
T. A. Dubois
Elkmont
Mary Holt
Buford Romine
Ozro Flanagan
Elbert Smith
Ardmore
Tenn
James G. Hardy
Fort Campell
Robert Berrett
Rosie Hargrove
Nodie J. Griggs
Claude Black
Local Hospital Births and Listings Include Many Moulton Residents
Lawrence County Hospital reports births and notices listing Mrs Ralph Givens and others in Moulton with several infant announcements. Other names include Mrs Andrew Ragan of Cullman and Mrs Dan Clabhorn with an infant, plus residents from Trinity Hillsboro Landersville and Town Creek.
Local residents and addresses listed in hospital notices
Bank Street Hospital Decatur entries for Mrs. Luther Hendrix Mrs. Elsie Mae Campbell Miss Jimmie Burks Nickey Evans and others. Decatur General Hospital lists Mrs. Maude Birdyshaw and infant, Mrs. Ralph Ledbetter and infant, Robin Williams, Mrs. Dorothy Ellenburg plus addresses in Decatur Courtland Canal Street Clair Avenue Moulton Street. BAUGH WILEY CLINIC and DECATUR General Hospital appear with names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank ST. Hospital
Luther Hendrix
Decatur
John C. Pace
Elsie Mae Campbell
Jimmie Burks
Nickey Evans
Lth
Ave
Court
C. L. Clemons
Minnie May
W. A. Greenhaw
Athens
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
J. R. Edwards
W. C. Hess, Jr
Decatur General Hospital
Maude Birdyshaw
Courtland
Ralph Ledbetter
Canal St
Robin Williams
Clair Ave
Dorothy Ellenburg
W. Moulton St
Births Report From Decatur General and Local Hospitals
A string of birth announcements lists new arrivals: a son to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brown in Sheridan Apartments at Decatur General Hospital. twin sons to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Broom of Hartselle at Decatur General. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. King of 401 6th Ave SW. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Anderson of Athens at Athens Limestone Hospital. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berryman of Town Creek 3 at Lawrence County Hospital. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Owens of Moulton 2 at Lawrence County Hospital. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ergle of Moulton 1 at Lawrence County Hospital. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Buford Hooper of Landersville at Lawrence County Hospital. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Harville of Hillsboro at Lawrence County Hospital. and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Neal Darnell of Trinity 1 at Lawrence County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Brown
Sheridan Apt
Decatur General Hospital
Horace Broom
Hartselle
C. F. King
6Th Ave
Billy Joe Anderson
Athens
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Robert Berryman
Town Creek
Lawrence County Hospital
Frank B. Owens
Moulton
Clarence Ergle
Buford Hooper
Landersville
Lee Roy Harville
Hillsboro
Neal Darnell
Trinity
Jones plan aims to cut surplus cotton under two-price program
The two price plan urged by Jones would have the CCC steer export sales to restore the United States fair historical share of world cotton demand and would compel Secretary Benson to cap cotton textile imports at 50 percent above the two year import average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
CCC
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Police Chief Warns of Crackdown on Traffic Violations
Chief J. B. Whitmire announced strict enforcement of city rules on overparking tickets, excessive horn blowing, and driving without a muffler. Fines rise after seven days on overdue parking tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Whitmire
Whitmire
Markets report item on commodity prices and livestock
Market notes show corn at 1.40 and No 2 white corn prices listed. Calves top dealers price range 18.50 to 20.50. Hogs 190 to 240 pounds quoted at 15.00 to 15.25. Commercial cows cited 9.50 to 12.00. Dollar-milled price ranges reflect general market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Ear Corp
Mixed early stock market with GM dividend news
The New York stock market opened mixed with gains in radio and chemicals and declines in airlines and motors. General Motors slipped 1 percent yesterday while after-hours directors declared a $1.50 dividend versus $1.00 in prior quarters, as the index opened down slightly, then fell over a point before recovering some losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
Poultry Market Update From Atlanta Area Farms
Fragmentary report notes live poultry delivery at Atlanta area farms 2544 to 264 and to plants 27 77 percent. Mentions broilers or layers with weights around two percent. Deliveries recorded around 10:38 am Tuesday with today’s farm and plant references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Birmingham Market Brief Notes Prices and Timing
Birmingham market report notes firm prices and wholesale activity. Sawing hens traded over four hours ending Tuesday morning, with prices paid on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
T.o.b. Sawinghens
Nashville Livestock Prices Show Mixed Steady Market
Cattle prices held steady in Nashville with a major buyer bidding lower on cows. Yearlings ranged 18.50 to 19.50, steers 16.00 to 18.00, cows 7.00 to 15.50, vealers 19.00 to 21.00, and bulls 11.50 to 14.00. Hogs traded around 15.75 for barrows and gilts, with weights 250 to 380 pounds at 14.50 to 15.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Channel crossing total reaches seventeen million last year
About 17 million people reportedly crossed the English Channel during the preceding year, marking a surge in cross-channel movement with widespread travel activity and potential implications for transport and border policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
For Sale and Rent Notices in Decatur Listings
Too late to classify for sale a seven room house within city limits on 2 acres with GI or 2 3 percent conventional financing. Generous reduction offered in a conventional sale at 1209 2nd St SW. Also for rent a two room house at 1803 Olive St SE. Newcomer sought for Decatur with book and shop experience at Seetra’s 222 E Moulton St. Phone 756. Yellow chrome suite with leaf and chrome sports set for sale at 1501-R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I
2Nd St. S. W
Decatur
Séetra’s
E. Moulton St
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Roks Proclaim
Reds
Thornhill
Roxy
Africa
Maureen O'Hara
Macdonald Carey
Marion Lee Counts
Nean
Eulyla Stovall
Eulyla. Stovall
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Fambrough
Stovall
Soday
Rotary
Tackle
Mrs. Fannie Simpson
Troy Firm Law
J. S. Barker
Anna Williams
Ida Timberlake
N. Carolina
Arizona
Ralph Givens
Doris Montgomery
Carol Jean Sparks
Ernest Simms
Andrew Ragan
Appleton
Ella Delshaw
Dan Clabhorn
Roy Harville
Jesse Breedlove
Grayson
Lillian Thompson
Marshall Terry
Admissions
Roy Wayne McVay
Howard England
Houston
Frank Owens
Decatur Markets
Acme Steel
Um Greyhound
Alleg Lad St
Allis Chal
Harv Am
Mtrs & My Am
Loew's
Low & Nash Atchison Armst
Mont Ward Au
Babcock
Balt & Ohio
Nat Beth Steel Borden
Nor & West Bu
Fla P & & UN
U.S. Steel
Gen Mills i Us
Olive St. S.E
Baby’s
Plymouth
Texaco
Air Way Branches, Inc
Sth Ave
Sanford
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