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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1955

Page

10

Catholic Prelate Attacks NEA Education Pressure

ST PAUL Minn Aug 27 Cardinal McIntyre denounced what he called powerful pressure groups seeking to drive private schools out of existence and force all children into state run schools. He called the NEA a leader in efforts to override the 1925 free education framework.

ST. Paul, Minn United States James Francis Cardinal McIntyre Los Angeles International Federation of Catholic Alumnae National Education Assn NEA

Bama Factory Workers Pay Reaches New Peak

Montgomery August report shows weekly earnings of Alabama factory workers averaging 60.65, a state high tied to the new basic contract in steel. July employment stood at about 674,900, down 1,100 from June but 3.3 percent above July 1954. Durable goods firms added 300 jobs while nonmanufacturing fell 500.

Montgomery Alabama Eugene M. Wells Wells

Negro Coming Back To State To Face Cop Killing Count

Willie Hawkins, a Black man charged with the slaying of Patrolman J. C. Langford, is being brought from Michigan to Tuscaloosa to face murder charges. He had prior detentions in Ohio and Michigan, with escapes from Mt. Vernon Hospital for sanity checks. Prosecutor Olin Zeanah said he will pursue the murder count at the next court term.

Tuscaloosa Willie Hawkins Michigan Hawkins Detroit Ohio Mt. Vernon Hospital Mt. Vernon J. C. Langford Olin Zeanah

Dr. Stitt Hosts Cullman II Players for Birmingham Trip

Cullman Little League softball group of about 60 attended the Birmingham Baron-Little Rock game in Birmingham Friday night as guests of Dr. Frank Stitt.

Dr. Stitt Cullman II Birmingham Frank

Sherman Antitrust Laws Criticized as Threat to Liberty

A rebuttal warns against sweeping application of Sherman antitrust laws, arguing such enforcement could mirror evils seen in Europe’s totalitarian states and undermine individual rights and market freedom.

Europe

Marine Pvt Jimmy Odom Completes Camp Lejeune Schooling

Marine Private Jimmy Odom has completed communication school at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. The training covered electricity and magnetism touch typing field telephone and telegraph equipment cryptographic devices teletypewriter installations and operations. Odom is the son of Mr and Mrs Cliff Odom 1518 10th Ave SE Decatur and will return home for a ten day leave before duty with Marine Corps communications.

Marine Pvt Jimmy Odom Camp Lejeune N.C Young Odom Cliff.Odom 10Th Ave Decatur Marine Corps Communications

Education Board Hires Spillers As Bookkeeper

Morgan County Education Board appoints M. M. Spillers of 1210 11th Ave SE as bookkeeper and custodian of county school funds replacing the retiring Carl L. Allgood after 22 years. The board also buys adjoining property at $2500 for a playground and future building site. Several county schools plan to open Thursday including Collins Austinville Falkville Flint Morgan County High School Hartselle Elementary Moulton Heights and Pleasant Hill Italy.

M. M. Spillers 11Th Ave Morgan County Board of Education Lester Wooten Spillers Carl L. Allgood Allgood Williams Auto Parts Wooten Hartselle Collins Austinville Falkville Flint Morgan County Moulton Heights Pleasant Hill

Home Town Grieves Over Welcome Plan For Millionaire Shoemaker

Nanni Spetia Statale reports in Statare Italy that Gino Prato the shoemaker turned millionaire returns home after winning 32000 on the 64000 Question show. Villagers debate how best to mark the homecoming and invest his prize. Giovanni sends a telegram with ideas.

Statale Italy Gino Prato Gino Giovanni

Stitt Honored Leader In Cullman Civic Roles

Dr. Stitt, a prominent Cullman physician, serves as president of the Little League Softball League and chairs the Park Use and Recreation board of the Cullman Chamber of Commerce.

Pa

Paolo Prato aged 90 son of Gino inspired his father to skip the $64,000 attempt. He has waited anxiously for his promised visit from his son.

Paolo Prato Gino

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