Angels View Possible Satellite Romance Shocks Two Earthward Beings
The columnist frames a parable where two angels watch a staged satellite fiasco as a clever balance of East and West. They discuss fake and real satellites, a Mars Express lookalike, and a phony “silver” craft designed to keep both sides at ease while Earthlings watch. The tale ends with a nod to the guardians’ own travel plans and a wry remark on human dependence on unseen helpers.
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ED Creagh
Washington
Earth
Ike
Bulganin
Ems
Charge Follows Sunday Accident in Decatur
City police filed one DUI charge after a Sunday single vehicle wreck on Market Street NE. Robert Lee Randolph, 49, of Decatur drove a 1951 Studebaker into the bridge corner and faced the charge after heavy damage to the truck. Police also reported a Sunday Buick crash on 7th Ave SE involving James Dougherty, 41, and a parked GMC, plus a Monday Keller Memorial Bridge collision between J D Gude and Lee Ringeman with heavy damage to the Chevrolet.
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Decatur
Market Street
Studebaker
Robert Lee Randolph
Decatur Negro
Decatur Ice and Coal Co
Randolph
E. R. Slater
E. C. Bowman
7Th Ave
Prospect Drive
James Parnell Dougherty
George Collier
Prospect Dr
Prospect
Slater
Bowman
Keller Memorial Bridge
J. D. Gude
Selman Negro
Lee Alois Ringeman
New Orleans
Watson
Robbins
Jury Forming For Special Court Term
Late this morning juries to hear Wolverine Tube here were being qualified. Judge A. Lynn presides over two trials set this week in a special session. More than 70 names on the jury list for cases tied to A. Palmer and Lloyd McAbee. Trials may last two weeks or longer. These cases are part of 30 originally filed against the Union.
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Wolverine
A. Lynn
Eead Ae
Os A. Palmer
Lloyd McAbee
Union
Brothers Brown Share Decatur Memories on Long-Run Visit
Harvey L. Brown 86 and his brother John T. Brown recall life in Cimarron County Oklahoma as they visit Decatur for their 22nd annual trip. Harvey, a former settler and church founder on his land, notes the Marella Methodist Church still stands and his son Fred was the first child born in the township. The brothers, raised in Hillsboro and Trinity, spoke fondly of Tennessee Valley farming and expect to return next year if the Lord is willing.
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Decatur
Harvey L. Brown
Boise City
Okla
John T. Brown
Harvey
North Texas
Territory of
Oklahoma
Cimarron County
Brown
Marella Methodist Church
Fred
Alabama
The
Daily Said
Tennessee
Texas
Hillsboro
Trinity
Henry Lile
Mrs. Vincie Kelley Funeral Announced
Athens obituary notes Mrs. Vincie Beatrice Kelley 75 widow of C. C. Kelley died Sunday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Funeral at Cairo Methodist Church this afternoon at 3 with Spry Funeral Home directing interment in Sandlin Cemetery. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers. Survivors include daughters Lillian Adams Huntsville Loberta Vinson Decatur and sons Raymond William and Horton.
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Athens
Cairo Methodist Church
Vincie Beatrice Kelley
C. C. Kelley
Lillian Adams
Huntsville
Loberta Vinson
Decatur
Raymond
William
Madison
Horton
Lacon
Death of Athens infant Johnnie Sue Christopher
Johnnie Sue Christopher five 15 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Christopher Athens died at Decatur General Hospital Sunday at 9 25 p m. Funeral services will be from Market Street Church of Christ this afternoon at 5 conducted by A J Rollings. Interment at City Cemetery directed by McConnell Service Funeral Home.
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Athens
Johnnie Sue
John R. Christopher
Decatur General Hospital
Market Street
Sheriff detains fisherman for drunken driving in Sherman
Deputies arrest a fisherman in Sherman for driving while intoxicated and decide to store his catch in the county jail kitchen until disposition.
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Sherman, Tex
Sheriff’s Office
Athens Limestone Hospital to vote on administrator contract
Athens Limestone Hospital executives meet tonight with administrator Thomas L. Qualey, who has been on trial for 60 days, expected to receive a one year contract at about $6 000 annually. Board also to handle routine business.
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Athens
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Thomas L. Qualey
Azalea Trail Festival Opens February 5 1956
Mobile officials announce the Azalea Trail Festival runs February 5 to March 31 with Mardi Gras events and the crowning of Miss America as Trail Queen on March 4. Trail president Andy Diamond says the festival will be the largest yet.
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Mobile
Andy Diamond
Trail
Social Security Turns Twenty Examining Its Beginnings
As James Marlow notes, the Social Security Act signed by Roosevelt on August 14, 1935, changed the view of government welfare. He traces English roots in poor laws, the 19th century belief in self-reliance, and the rise of federal pension and unemployment support shaping U.S. policy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Henry VI
Queen Elizabeth
Thomas Malthus
Charles Darwin
Herbert Spencer
Malthus
Spencer
Darwin
Radio Television Logs Show Late Program Changes
The Deestar Daily notes late shifts in local broadcasts with program times listed. Entries include 7 30 P M Manhattan and 6 08 signals with questions about Grice Yawe Patrei WBROTY and Gecetts Theater.
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Deestar Daily
Eas Manhattan
Tae Bares
Sige
Grice
Yawe Patrei
Fire excuses from Florida brush blaze cases shock state official
Jacksonville report shows State Forester Frank S. Hill hearing implausible alibis for brush fires. A man claimed a rabbit started a woods fire after a backyard trash burn, while a housewife said a dog dragged burning meat into the field, igniting brush.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Frank S. Hill
Murder Charge Levied in Kennedy Slaying at West Cherry
A man was shot at 421 West Cherry Street and died at Decatur General Hospital after being struck once in the head with a .32 caliber pistol. Kennedy surrendered at Morgan County jail after police sought him for questioning.
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Aeer
West Cherry St
Decatur General Hospital
Kennedy
East Cherry St
Morgan County
Night Temperatures Fall Higher, Near Bluegrass Sod
Tests show night temperatures near bluegrass sod can be up to six degrees cooler than shoulder height readings, signaling notable vertical temperature variation in outdoor turf areas.
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery Found
A new healing substance called Bio-Dyne shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Results were thorough with many claiming piles are no longer a problem. Available as suppository or ointment under the name Preparation H with a money back guarantee.
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New York, N. Y
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