Governors Back Broad Highway Cooperation Without Tax Details
The 47th Governors Conference resolutions committee unanimously backed a broad highway cooperation pledge to aid an expanded program. They praised Eisenhower but avoided specifying any plan while Congress debates funding. Senate and House actions on highway measures remain unresolved.
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Congress
Resolutions Committee
Resolutions
Eisenhower
Senate
Sen
Gore
D-Tenn
House
Senate Amends Fishing License Bill To Cover Salt Water
The bill, now amended by the Senate, would require a $1 license for cane pole fishing outside home counties and $2 for rod and reel or artificial lure fishing. Exemptions apply to those under 16 or over 65. The House approved the Senate change 63 to 20 as pro administration lawmakers avoided voting on passage over the governor’s veto.
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Senate
House
Graf
Morgan County Union Grove News Update
Several local residents attended the funeral of Malcolm Thomas at Mt. Ollie on Thursday. Visitors including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tucker of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Don Thomas of Nashville spent time with their families over the weekend. Mrs. Earl Pritchett and children from West Point visited her parents, and Wayne Roe of Illinois visited friends and relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tyler
Harpersville
Willie
Malcolm Thomas
Mt. Ollie
J. W. Tucker
Detroit
Michigan
A. B. Tucker Sr
Don Thomas
Nashville
E. L. Thomas
Earl Pritchett
West Point
W. D. Hendrix
Wayne Roe
Illinois
Births at Decatur General and Athens Limestone Hospital
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cooper Jr. of Finley Island at Decatur General Hospital this morning. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Kaylor of 307 5th Ave NW at Decatur General Hospital Thursday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hughes of Elkmont at Athens Limestone Hospital Thursday.
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Lawrence Cooper, Jr
Finley Island
Decatur General Hospital
Hugh H. Kaylor
5Th Ave
L. C.hughes
Elkmont
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Nacogdoches Man Ridiculed Local Call Riff
A Nacogdoches man rang Lufkin and quipped about calling hell for four fifty plus tax. The operator retorted that from his location he only needed a local call.
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Nacogdoches
Lufkin
Hell
Evening Screenings and Cast List Shows at Local Theaters
A list of showings with titles and cast across multiple venues. Principal titles include Princess, ROXY The Big Combo, Sunset, Ranch, Hatfield, and Starvue with prominent actors such as Cornel Wilde, Grace Kelly, Vic Mature, and Fred MacMurray. Times listed include mid and late evening slots.
Community Notes Highlight Revivals and Local Court Docket
Coverage from the Recorders Court lists cases for stop sign violations intoxication on a public street and disorderly conduct. Local revival announcements include Rev H M Harper at Neil Methodist Aug 14 21 and Rev W W Kernes at Flint Baptist Aug 14 28 with nightly services. Yancey B Quinn son of Tuscaloosa is among seven UA ROTC cadets who completed summer camp at Fort Belvoir Virginia.
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Recorders Court
Neil Methodist Church
H. M. Harper
James Minor
Flint Baptist Church
W. W. Kernes
Emory, Tex
Junior Hightower
al Funderburke
Yancy B. Quinn
H. B. Quinn
Tuscaloosa
Decatur
University of Alabama
Fort Belvoir
Hospital dismissals and admissions listed for local patients
Dismissals include Sam Malone Jr of 1508 Woodland Ave Mrs Fred Papenburg and infant daughter of 1408 Morningside Ct F G Slate of 812 Wells St and Dorothy Cook of 1601 Magnolia. Admissions list Bill Scroggins 2106 Somerville Rd G S McDougle 333 Cleveland Ave Ernest E Lowery Moulton 2 M G Cagle Athens 3 T L Lile 416 8th Ave NW.
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Bank ST. Hospital
Sam Malone, Jr
Woodland Ave
Fred Papenburg
Morningside Ct
F. G. Slate
Wells St
Dorothy Cook
Magnolia
Bill Scroggins
Somerville Rd
G. S. McDougle
Cleveland Ave
Ernest E. Lowery
Moulton
M. G. Cagle
Athens
T. L. Lile
8Th Ave
Athens List of Hospital Patients and Residents
Athens Limestone Hospital lists Mrs. Eugene Hinkle of Athens 4 O G Carter of Tanner Mrs. Etta Green of Athens Mrs. Harold Bee and infant son of Huntsville Carl McElyen of Athens 5 Miss Addie Pauline Baker of Athens 2 Mrs. Edward Lamar of Athens 6.
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Athens Limestone Hospital
Eugene Hinkle
Athens
Tanner
Etta Green
Harold Bee
Huntsville
Carl McElyen
Addie Pauline Baker
Edward Lamar
Classified Names and Addresses Listing
A reader compiled a list of names and partial addresses including Elliot Basden 102 5th Ave Mrs Hansel Hyde and infant daughter 206 10th Ave NW Mrs Arthur Hargitt 1620 Magn olia Henry Ingraham Tanner Baby Jean McDonald Hartselle Horace Loosier Courtland Mrs Sally Neville Trinity 1 Mrs Jack Morris 612 Spring Mrs James A Cooper Danville Mrs A H Kaylor 307 5th Ave NW Master James Arrington Hartville 3 Mrs Sidney Francis Hartselle 4 Walter McCaghren Danville Mrs Lawrence Cooper Jr Fin ley Island Mrs Doyle Stover Decatur 2.
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Elliot Basden
5Th Ave
Hansel Hyde
10Th Ave
Arthur Hargitt
Magnolia
Henry Ingraham
Tanner
Jean McDonald
Hartselle
Horace Loosier
Courtland
Sally Neville
Trinity 1
Jack Morris
Spring Ave
James A. Cooper
Danville
A. H. Kaylor
James Arrington
Hartville
Sidney Francis
Walter McCaghren
Lawrence Cooper, Jr
Finley Island
Doyle Stover
Decatur
Marvin Leeth and Ira Compton Notice
Local notice lists individuals Marvin Leeth of 112 E Cherry Street and Mrs Ira Compton of Union Grove for a civil matter. No further details provided in readable text.
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Marvin Leeth
E. Cherry St
Ira Compton
Union Grove
Decatur Land Transfers and Marriages Reported
Daily records show transfers: Daily Records Decatur Land Co. to Claude G Hudson 16550 dollars. C L Mooneyham to D B Mooneyham 5500 dollars. W T Tillery to Ruben Sherman 525 dollars. Marriage licenses issued for Carl Lee Howard 22 of Decatur to Mary Lou Wilkinson 24 of Decatur. Paul Tillman Waddell 22 of Decatur to Edna Mae Brown 18 of Danville. Mount Olympus area in Washington state records annual precipitation between 200 and 260 inches.
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Decatur Land Co. Ltd
Claude G. Hudson
C. L. Mooneyham
D. B. Mooneyham
W. T. Tillery
Ruben Sherman
Carl Lee Howard
Decatur
Mary Lou Wilkinson
Paul Tillman Waddell
Decatur 2
Chemstrand
Edna Mae Brown
Danville
Mount Olympus
Washington State
Short Car Design Concepts From General Motors Notes
The text outlines design ideas for a short car by General Conveyances and Metropolitan Motors, suggesting a skyline, bold colors, and a focus on driving safety. It discusses gear shift innovations, drive shaft terminology, suspension changes, and marketing phrasing for a competitive taxi model.
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General Conveyances
Metropolitan Motors
To Metropolitan Motors
Mifflin
General Features Corp
Mrs. Alice Abernathy Dies Leaves 118 Direct Descendants
Athens obituary notes the death of Mrs. Alice Lillian Abernathy atage near Athens Lime p m. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 p m at O Neal Church of Christ with M A Creel and Tonis Davis officiating. Spry Funeral Home to direct interment. pallbearers include five sons and Henry, Herbert, Daniel, all of Athens, plus a half sister and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Athens
Alice Lillian Abernathy
Athens-Lime P. m
Toney 2
O’neal Church of Christ
M. A. Creel
Tonis Davis
Spry Funeral Home
Ceme‘ais Alte
Pallacme
Henry
Herbert
Daniel
Hughie Christopher
Bethel
Chrysler CIO talks stall over contract details
Detroit early bargaining sessions between Chrysler Corp and the CIO United Auto Workers ended after midnight without a settlement. The UAW plans to reconvene next week and a National Chrysler Conference meeting was called to review the situation. Both sides remain optimistic a agreement can be reached before the August 31 contract expiry.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
CIO
United Auto Workers
UAW
Chrysler
American Motors Corp
Law student seeks back pay in Patterson case inquiry
Kenneth Horne, a University of Alabama law student, claims $2,250 for seven months of research work as an alleged legal research aide to former Attorney General Garrett in the Patterson murder probe. The State Board of Adjustment took the claim under advisement amid disputes over employment status and payroll.
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Montgomery
Patterson
State Board of Adjustment
Kenneth Horne
Atty
S. Garrett
A. L. Patterson
Horne
University of Alabama
Garrett
Bernard Sykes
Sykes
Warren Reese
Reese
Alberting
The
Advertiser
Horse
William English
American Troupe in Europe Loses Leading Lady in Milan
An American opera company in Milan mourns the loss of 28 year old Jean Bradley star of Oklahoma. She died after polio struck her following an 18 month run as Laurey. Funeral services were planned as the troupe shifts to Venice with Enid Harding assuming the lead.
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Milan
Italy
Jean Bradley
Laurey
Dergano
Venice
Enid Harding
Miss Bradley
Former Decaturite Wiley K. Johnson Dies In Florida
Funeral services for Wiley Kenneth Johnson 18 of Wauchula Florida former Decatur resident are set for Monday at 3 p.m. at the Eighth St Church of God with Rev Roy H Phipps of Birmingham officiating He is the son of the Rev and Mrs D W Johnson and is survived by his parents grandparents Mr and Mrs J T Johnson and Mr and Mrs J M Mears of Decatur and one brother Billy Johnson Interment follows.
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Wiley Kenneth Johnson
Wauchula
Fla
Decatur
Eighth St. Church of God
Roy H. Phipps
Birmingham
Wiley
D. W. Johnson
Flo
J. T. Johnson
J. M. Mears
Billy Johnson
Tribes Near Lake Kyoga Eat Roasted Locusts
Northern near the Equator peoples around Lake Kyoga in Africa favor roasted locusts as a staple with termites noted as another common food.
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Africa
Lake Kyoga
Equator
Polio Deaths Fall Despite Uncertain Vaccine Safety
Polio fatalities have declined sharply from last year with eight states accounting for 75 percent of second shot coverage. Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma South Carolina West Virginia and California lead immunization efforts though some states halted the program after vaccine-related cases. SUS public health service safety testing delays and forthcoming report delay restart plans after school year begins.
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Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
South Carolina
West Virginia
California
National Foundation For
Leonard A. Scheele
Public Health Service
District of Columbia
Tension at Panmunjom and Inchon Guard Fire Sparks Riots
At Panmunjom a U S Army spokesman accused Polish and Czech MNSC members of provoking protests while an 8th Army official said a U S guard aboard a ship in Inchon fired at three Koreans over an alleged milk theft. A Korean police account said three fishermen were shot by a patrol boat, with one dead and two wounded. Riots continued as thousands demonstrated and tear gas was used. South Korea demanded Polish Czech and other NNSC members leave and warned of more protests.
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Panmunjom
U. S. Army
Military Armistice Commission
MNSC
South Korea
8Th Army
U. S
Inchon Harbor
Wolmi Island
NNSC
U.S. Army
Inchon
Wolmi
UNSC
National Defense Youth Corps
Talbott Honors Troops as He Leaves Air Force Post
In a farewell salute attended by 1,800 airmen and 10 jet bombers, Talbott received the Medal of Freedom from Secretary Wilson after controversy over his resignation. A larger aircraft armada was planned but Hurricane Connie threatened. Reports quote Talbott privately accusing Wilson, while aides issued a neutral statement denying criticism. Quarles signaled no major policy changes.
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Cas
Air Force
Talbott
Pentagon
Wilson
Etna
Retary
Air Force Review
Quarles
Market wrap and early stock movement notes
Prices for cotton, cottonseed, milk products, corn, and calves show modest shifts. New York stocks opened higher with steels oils rubbers chemicals and electronics up while aircrafts down and rails mostly steady to lower.
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New York
North Alabama market report on meat delivery to plants
North Alabama rapid market note shows prices for broilers or fryers 2 to 34 pounds at farms 2 percent delivered to plants 27. The entry ends abruptly with timing for Friday morning at 10 30 a m and mentions Bibees and North Lake as likely sources or destinations.
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Birmingham
North Alabama
North Lake
Birmingham Market Noted Strong Prices in Early Friday Update
Birmingham trading report shows prices holding firm in the 24 hours to 10:30 a.m. Friday with generally strong grades across key markets. Authorities note steady demand and modest gains despite limited detail on specific commodities.
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Birmingham
Nashville cattle market news shows mixed weights
The report notes US No. 22 hogs and cattle trading near Thursday's levels with bulk at 16.25 and lighter 14.50 to 15.00 for small lots. Some batches in the 150-190 lb range remained weak while other weights and sows were not tested.
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Nashville
Last Rites Today For Mrs. Mary Cook
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Cook of Cullman were to be held at Etna Church at 2 30 P M with the Rev C E Harbin presiding. She died Thursday at her home and is survived by two brothers G C and J A Cook and one niece. Moss Service Funeral Home to direct arrangements.
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Mary Cook Cullman
Mary Cook
Cullman
Etna Church
C. E. Harbin
Ike Emphasizes Housing Hopes
President Eisenhower urged Congress to act at the earliest opportunity to revise the housing law, praising provisions to reduce slums and sustain the mortgage insurance program. He criticized parts of the bill while supporting 45,000 low rental units and $4 billion more FHA mortgage insurance, arguing the full program is needed and can be efficiently carried out over two years.
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Washington i
Eisenhower
Congress
Stevenson Camp Divided on Primaries Test
Adlai Stevenson aides split over entering primaries to gauge local support against rivals like Estes Kefauver. Opponents warn Kefauver won many 1952 primaries but failed to secure the nomination and primaries would drain funds and time. Others fear a single loss could damage Stevenson’s prestige and derail his chance at the nomination.
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Stevenson
Illinois
Sen
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Kefauver
Peuri foy influence shapes Guatemala and Thailand politics
The figure noted for guiding the Guatemala overthrow and peace accord also surfaced in Thai rumors. In Bangkok reports credit Peuri foy with shifting power toward pro American Premier Pibulsonggram and relegating Police Gen. Phao Sriyanon to a lesser role as cabinet changes loomed.
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Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
Bangkok
Peurifoy
P. Pibulsonggram
Phao Sriyanon
Senator Sees Curbs on Tax Benefits for Industry
Senator O Ma honey praised the Eisenhower administration for moving to curb tax benefits that spurred industry growth. Arthur S. Fleming announced orders easing tax incentives tied to about 30 percent of a $30 billion plant and equipment expansion, amid broader credit tightening to prevent price rises.
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Washington
O’mahoney
D-Wye
Eisenhower
Arthur S. Flemming
Office of Defense Mobilization
For Rent and Sale Notices Stale Classified Ads
Classified brief items list multiple rentals and sales including furnished and unfurnished rooms, a 1940 Plymouth sedan for sale, a deep freeze, and stray notice. Ads show contact phones and addresses with multiple locations like Moulton St Oak St and Jos e Highway. The mix reflects a mid-century small town ad page with various offerings.
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Morgan County
M. Y. Brooks
Tex
Princess—Masterson of
Kansas
George Montgomery
Nancy Gates
Roxy
Big Combo
Cornel Wilde
Richard Conte
Jean Wallace
Chief Crazy Horse
Victor Mature
Suzan Ball
John Lund
Green Fire
Stewart Granger
Grace Kelly
Paul Douglas
Hatfield
Boy From
Will Rogers, Jr
Nancy Olson
Starvue
Courtland Highway
Fred MacMurry
Kim Novak
Mae Iplimale
Morgan Sheriff's Forces
Gilliam Spring Church
Arab
Howard Smith
Katie
Alice Abernathy
Defense
Charles Wilson
Harold Talbott
Donald A. Quarles
Ford
General Motors
American Motors
Nash - Kelvinator
Europe
Dixie
Nazarene Church
Juett R. Cox
First Church of the Nazarene
W. R. Sessions
M. H. Stephenson
7Th Ave
Decatur Markets
Decatur Tan
Greyhound Air Reduction
T&t
Loew's
Lou & Nash
Mont Ward
C Line
Bra
Balt & Ohio
Natcy
Beth Steel
Nor & West Burl Ind
Penney (Jc
Calum & H
Cater Trac
Cen
Ches & Ohio
Reo
Chrysler Repab
Col Gas
Sears Roeb
Crane
Cruc Skelly of Sou Co Diana Str
Ltd
ON J
du Pont Stud Pack East Air L
Erie RR
Texas
PC & O
Cen Fox
UN Bag & P
Fila P & L
of Cal UN Pac
Fruit US Steel
West UN Tel Ga Pac
Westy A Bk
Westy Elec
Woolworth
Dee
Ike
Adlai
C. Davis
Moulton St
Oak St
Jose Highway
Finley al Iy Fe
Joe F. Harrison
Athens Rt
Lee Stoom
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