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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1955

Page

3

Army Secretary urges sustained readiness amid Geneva optimism

Secretary Wilber M. Brucker warned the United States must keep firm combat readiness despite Geneva talks suggesting less tension. He cautioned against forgetting Communist aggression and urged preparedness to fight and win if peace efforts fail. ABA leader Loyd Wright criticized Americans surrendering self government for federal favors and urged return to traditional virtues. Press photographers will test courtroom decorum at a National Press Photographers Association event today at 4 p.m.

Philadelphia Wilber M. Brucker American Bar Assn Geneva United States ABA Loyd Wright

Hope Ike Run Favored by White House Aide

Howard Pyle, a White House aide, said it would be helpful if Eisenhower seeks re election though those confident he will run may be more hopeful than certain He named Vice President Nixon as a possible candidate and said Nixon could beat Adlai Stevenson if he ran but he was unsure.

Washington White House Eisenhower Howard Pyle Pyle Arizona Nixon Adlai Stevenson U. S United Nations Arthur S. Nevins

Boat Harbor Thefts Reported To Police

Two thefts from the Decatur Boat Harbor reported to police last week. Authorities are investigating possible links and urge boat owners to secure vessels and report suspicious activity. No suspects named and no injuries reported.

Boat Harbor Decatur Boat Harbor

Scouts Enjoy World Jamboree in Niagara on the Lake

About 10 000 Boy Scouts at the 8th World Jamboree in Niagara on the Lake Ontario take in sights and hospitality. Residents greet them with cookies and refreshments as the event shifts from speeches to sightseeing and交流.

Niagara-On-The-Lake Ont

Thief Takes $15 From Pat's Freezette On Highway 31

A Sunday police report states a thief broke a back door window at Pat's Freezette across from Legion Field on Highway 31 and unlocked it from the inside. About $15 in various coins and bills were stolen along with two bananas and five pounds of produce.

Pat Highway 31 Legion Field

Theft of boat motors reported to city police

A ten horsepower Wizard out board motor valued at $285 was taken from a boat owned by Frank Guier at 908 9th Ave SE last Thursday. A six gallon gasoline tank was also stolen from a boat owned by Warren Saxon at 1509 Olive St sometime last week.

Frank Guier 9Th Ave Warren Saxon Olive St

All N Alabama Home Sweet Home To Cricket

North America hosts field crickets common in Alabama with nocturnal flights to lights. The article explains morphology, life cycle, seasonal generations, and potential pests to homes and crops, noting control methods such as aldrin or toxaphene dust.

N. Alabama North America Alabama United States Canada South America Montgomery Orthoptera

Peaceful Witness in a Frightened World

The Rev Nevin H Zuck urges Christians to practice peacemaking as the core duty amid the Cold War. He emphasizes evangelism and support for government, warning against letting Communist fears dim the Beatitude from Matthew 5 9.

Nevin H. Zuck Church of the Brethren Elizabethtown, Pa

Morgan Negro Teachers Begin Term With Degree Advantage

The Morgan County school system opens the term with 32 Negro teachers, all holding at least a bachelor’s degree. Several teachers spent summers at A and M College in Huntsville for workshops and leadership training, while principals and staff prepared with a day of conferences prior to Monday’s start.

Morgan Morgan County M. College Huntsville Juanita Turner John Cowans I. F. Stallworth W. G. Osborne A. and Jeanes Minnie C. Jackson Emory University Atlanta Cedar Lake Carrie C. Rogers Lucille T. Chatman Marchionees Davis Hartselle F. Stallworth Robert FE. Henry Daisy Osborne Walter G. Osborne Juanita Hall Turner Doris L. Wright Lena Lee Stallworth W. A. Whetstone Parnell S. Thomas Beatrice Whetstone Lucille White Earline Wiggins Lacey's Spring Lois Sharpley Leadus Talucah Countess Vinson Elizabeth Taylor Midway David A. McCray Roberta Cowans Moulton Heights Ovella P. Lee Zeynobia Thomas Maggie Owens Dan Ella Kelley Mr. Nebo Angie B. Leslie Somerville M. B. Evans Odessa B. Evans Paris McCray St. John Allie Lee Draper

Burglars Targeted Cash Areas In Local Eatery

Police investigate a break in at a restaurant where the thieves moved money areas but did not disturb other items. Entry appeared deliberate and knowledge of the venue is indicated by the report.

Radio and TV Schedule Snags and Late Program Changes

Daily listings from The Ceeater Daily show a chaotic log of 6:00 to 12:30 schedules with errors and garbled titles. Programs include Top N Pops, Easy Listening, Sign Off, Breakfast, News, Sports, theater plays, and matinees across WREC TV and Channel 13 with numerous misprints and timing overlaps.

Birmingham

Civil Liberties Situation Seen As Cause For Alarm

New York Dr. Robert M. Hutchins president of the Fund for the Republic says there is cause for alarm in the civil liberties situation in the United States. The fund started in 1951 with Ford Foundation support and has received 15 million dollars in grants.

New York Robert M. Hutchins Fund For the Republic United States Hutchins Ford Foundation

Weathermen Track Caribbean Squalls Westward Motion

Weathermen monitored a long line of squally weather moving westward over the Caribbean and Atlantic. The disturbance, identified as an easterly wave, stretched from the southern Bahamas to Jamaica.

Miami Fla Caribbean Atlantic Bahamas Islands Jamaica

Floods Force 34 169 Families From Homes in Six States

The Red Cross reported an incomplete survey showing 34 169 families displaced by flood waters across six eastern states. It noted 439 homes destroyed and about 14 000 damaged, with severe water issues in Scranton Pennsylvania. Army canvas tanks supplied street corner water. The relief body opened New York City headquarters and began a two million dollar initial relief appropriation.

Washington Red Cross Pennsylvania Scranton New York City

Crippled Argobeam Towed Toward Scotland in Atlantic Storm

The 7133 ton Argobeam limped toward shelter as salvage tug Salveda pulled her from 18 foot Atlantic seas toward the Scottish shore. Captain George Wilson and the mate abandoned the ship after 53 hours on the bridge after an engine room fire. Crew were taken aboard the Kungsholm. The ship carried coal from the United States to Copenhagen.

London George Wilson Kungsholm Argobeam United States Copenhagen

Drink Box Thieves Raid City Garage

Soft drink machine at Thompson's Garage on West Moulton Street and 3rd Ave W was broken open between 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. About $1.20 was taken from the money box. no entry was made to the building.

Thompson’s West Moulton St 3Rd Ave. W

Eisenhower Pig Call Referenced At Gettysburg Farm

Washington column notes Ike uses a hog caller lure with the pigs at his Gettysburg area farm as talk turns to 1956 plans. It comments on his farming life, net worth from Cruade in Europe, and possible 1956 choices including a UN post if he bows out of the presidency.

ED Creagh Washington United States Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Place Gettysburg Ike Denver Eisenhower Geneva

August Picnic Time For Moulton HD Clubs

August is family picnic month for 20 home demonstration clubs in Lawrence County. Thirteen clubs plan outings at Joe Wheeler State Park and Seneca Springs with swimming soft ball quiet games and group singing. Other clubs include Town Creek Langtown Enon Wolf Springs Concord Harmony Landersville Flat Rock Caddo Courtland Mt. Hope Mt. Moriah Hatton Morris Chapel and C. C. Smith.

Moulton Lawrence County Joe Wheeler State Park Seneca Springs Town Creek Langtown Enon Wolf Springs Concord Harmony Landersville Flat Rock Caddo Courtland Mt. Hope Mt. Moriah Hatton Morris Chapel C. C. Smith

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