Fourth Turncoat Fails To Arrive
Hong Kong security officials report Richard R. Tenneson, 22, missing from the Canton train amid the return of GIs who refused repatriation. Once among 21 turncoats living in Red China, he was promised a Christmas reunion but no word from Washington. Earlier arrivals—William A. Cowart, Lewis E. Griggs, and Otho G. Bell—faced Army treason charges later dismissed by Supreme Court ruling.
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Hong Kong
China
U. S
Richard R.tenneson
Portia Howe
Alden
Canton
Red Cross
Peipinga
Tenneson
Korea
Red China
Tokyo
Washlington
William A. Cowart
Lewis E. Griggs
Otho G. Bell
Supreme Court
Governor Calls Constitutional Revision Through Special Session
The proclamation argues for revising the state constitution to improve efficiency and economy. It outlines calling a constitutional convention, electing delegates, and ratifying a new constitution if held. It cites the 1901 framework amended 110 times and notes 30 more amendments are up for a vote next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folsom
Community urged to reduce traffic accidents for 24 hours
Williams urged a 24 hour period of maximum traffic safety noting the goal mirrors last year and stressing that motorists and pedestrians should carry the responsibility for everyday safety. Want ads get results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Princess Siege at Red River Showings
The listing shows screenings at URI TA aS ROXY and SUNSET venues with stars Van Johnson Joanne Dru Richard Todd Michael Redgrave Bob Hope Milly Vitale Clifton Webb Dorothy McGuire John Payne Mari Blan chard Shelly Winters and others. Showtimes span early afternoon to late evening with multiple repeats across theaters including The Dam Busters The Seven Little Foys and Three Coins In The Fountain.
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Red River
van Johnson
Joanne Dru
Market Prices and Commodities Summary
Market report lists cotton inch measures and quality grades, with cottonseed prices around 64.10 per unit. Milk prices at 3.20 per hundredweight, with dairy ratios noted. Livestock prices show calves 22.50 to 24.50, steers 8.25 to 9.50, hogs 11.00 to 11.50 per hundredweight, and milling wheat around 1.65.
Stocks edge higher as shares rise in early trading
New York stocks opened with fractional gains across airlines oils and aircraft makers. U S Steel Westinghouse Boeing and Bethlehem Steel posted small advances while General Motors slipped before paring losses. Several agents including Sinclair and Texas Co moved up slightly amid a general market slowdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U S. Steel
Westinghouse
Wilson & Co
Boeing
General Motors
Douglas Aircraft
United Aircraft
Standard Oil
Sinclair
Texas Co
Bethlehem Steel
Poultry markets report steady North Alabama and unsettled Georgia
North Alabama markets show steady overall with demand improving in some seasons and adequate supplies. Prices for broilers at farms 19 and delivered to plants 20 cents per pound. Georgia markets are unsettled but steadier, with heavy birds meeting demand and light birds under three pounds in moderate supply, prices at 18-19 at farms and 20 f.o.b. plants. Turkeys are quiet with too few sales to report.
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Birmingham
North Alabama
North Alan
Atlanta
North Georgia
f.O.b
Birmingham Egg Market Sees Stable Supplies and Prices
AP reports Birmingham wholesale egg trade steady with supplies about meeting demand. Prices shown for delivery include 60 percent A quality large 50 to 54 cents, medium 44, small none. Brown and mixed large 50 to 54, medium 42 to 45, small 38 to 40. standards 45 to 48. Nearby large 51 to 58, medium 42 to 47, small 38 to 39 cents.
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Birmingham
Cass
Nashville Livestock Prices Mixed as Cattle and Sheep Move
In Nashville trading cattle shows limited demand with weak canner and cutter cows around 5.50 to 6.50, bulls at 13.25, calves steady, and prime steer/saleable beef not yet strong. Sheep and lambs rise slightly with slaughter lambs up about one dollar, prime woolled lambs around 18.50 and 18.25 for larger lots, overall market activity uneven.
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Nashville
Former Athens Woman Killed in Florida Rites Set
Mrs. Mary Eunice Miller 37, Goulds Florida, a former Athens resident, died November 26 when her car crashed into a tree. Her funeral services were to be held at Market Street Church of Christ in Athens at 2 p.m. with her husband Riley Miller in fair condition. The body arrived in Athens late Wednesday and lay in state before the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mary Eunice Miller
Goulds
Fla
Market Street Church of
Folsom Letters Stoking Amendment 20 Battle
Birmingham lawmakers charge Governor James E. Folsom with using taxpayer funds for letters opposing Amendment 20. They accuse him of misleading the public while noting a vacancy in the Jefferson County circuit judgeship and urging change to the judicial selection process.
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Birmingham
James E. Folsom
Jefferson
J. Paul Meeks
Jefferson County
Albert Boutwell
Goiopoli- Meat-Action Committee
Jefferson Circuit
State Supreme Court
Folsom
Jefferson Judicial Commission
Meeks
Boutwell
Morgan Charter Agencies Listed in United Fund Drive
Morgan Charter notes the participating agencies in the United Fund for the drive include American Cancer Society American Hearing Society American Red Cross American Social Hygiene Association American Legion Poppy Day Blinded Veterans Association Crippled Children's Association District I Tuberculosis Sanatorium Mental Health Association Morgan County Department of Public Welfare Boys Club Salvation Army Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts Underprivileged Children's School Lunches United Seaman's Relief United Service Organization Wheeler Area Girl Scouts and Good Neighbor Fund.
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The
United Fund
American Cancer Society
American Hearing Society
American Red _ Cross
American Social Hygiene Association
American Legion Poppy Day
Blinded Veterans Association
Crippled Children's Association
District I Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Mental Health Association
Morgan County Department of Public Welfare
Boys Club
Salvation Army
Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts
United Seaman’s Relief
United Service Organization
Wheeler Area Girl Scouts
Good Neighbor Fund
Political Price Support Debate Reflects Wartime Leverage
In sharp quotes, Stevenson shifts between rigid price supports and a Brannan plan, while Harriman scolds Adlai for moderation. The dialogue frames wartime economics as the true driver of income and political responsibility, challenging party credit for wartime prices and acknowledging bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Averell Harriman
Adlai
Nickel Ductility Lets Wire Stretch 80 Miles per Pound
Pure nickel is noted for extreme ductility as it can be drawn into wire so fine that a single pound could be stretched about 80 miles, illustrating extraordinary malleability.
Tennessee couple mourns loss with funeral plans
Surviving are the husband, one son Billy, one daughter Mrs. Billy Loggins of Dayton Ohio, a granddaughter Deborah Loggins, Nash ville brothers Fred Frank and Luke Todd of Nashville, sisters Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Hubert Lambert of Detroit. Pallbearers were Jesse Pickett Buck Sims Charlie Marks Homer Miller Joe Smith and Rob Clanton. Interment in Limestone Cemetery directed by Spry Funeral Home.
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Billy
Billy Loggins
Dayton
Ohio
Deborah Loggins
Fred
Frank
Luke Todd
Nashville
Jones
Hubert Lambert
Detroit
Mich
Jesse Pickett
Buck Sims
Charlie Marks
Homer Miller
Joe Smith
Rob Clanton
Limestone Cemetery
Spry Funeral Home
Bryce Hospital death inquiry probes three victims
Tuscaloosa County Solicitor Olin Zeanah investigates the scalding deaths of three Bryce Hospital mental patients in the boiler room. Superintendent Tarwater and coroner officials describe the accident as four workers, including patients, tending the pit when a sprinkler released steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Bryce Hospital
State Institution For the Insane
Tuscaloosa County
Olin Zeanah
J. S. Tarwater
Thomas Barlow
Baldwin County
William H. Rainey
Talladega County
James L. Edwards
Dallas County
George Watson
Perry County
Tarwater
Edwards
Barlow
Rainey
R. M. Wallace
Wallace
Alabama
Zeanah
Bryce
Safety Drive Aims To Cut Traffic Death Toll In Nation
Chicago police use loudspeakers to urge pedestrians and drivers to obey signals during S D Day. An AP survey shows 101 deaths daily in 1955 first ten months, with 69 on a comparable day. Safety council tallies fatalities 10 days before and after to measure impact.
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Chicago
Associated Press
National Safety Council
Young Mother and Daughter Die in Birmingham Home
In Birmingham a 17 year old Negro mother Frances Paige and her 7 month old daughter were found dead in their home from possible gas heat. Deputy Coroner J O Butler supplied the report and awaits toxicology results to determine the exact cause. Robert Paige returned from work to find them dead and firefighters tried to revive them.
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Birmingham
J. 0. Butler
Frances Paige
Robert Paige
Polio Free Week in Montgomery Marks Tenth Week
Alabama reported no new polio cases last week in Montgomery, marking the tenth seven day polio free period of the year. Four cases were recorded the week before last, bringing the yearly total to 173.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Cab driver admits rape slaying of 8 year old girl
Springfield dispatch reports cab driver Lloyd Miller of Canton, Illinois, confessed to the rape slaying of 8-year-old Janice May. Miller, 29, signed the statement after hours of questioning following his arrest in Danville on a related grand larceny charge. The body was found among overturned railroad cars. authorities kept the arrest secret at local sheriff’s request amid high Canton tensions.
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Springfield
Ill
Canton
James Christensen
Illinois State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Lloyd Miller
Janice May
Christensen
Miller
Danville
Pekin
Evansville
Ind
Virgil Ball
CRC Front Listing Urged by Subversive Board Member
Washington report says Subversive Activities Control Board member David J. Coddaire urged that the Civil Rights Congress be required to register as a Communist front. He finds the CRC substantially directed by the Communist party and primarily operated to aid communists. The CRC had no immediate comment.
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Washington
Subversive Activities Control Board
Civil Rights Congress
David J. Coddaire
CRC
Communist Party
Conferees Seen For School Aid
The White House education conference urged the public to address a severe teacher shortage while signaling strong support for federal aid to schools, especially for building needs.
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Washington
White House
Bribery Racket Said To Guards Racket In City Prison
Seven prison guards in New York City are accused of running a bribery system offering favors to inmates for fees. Prices ranged from 50 cents for a corridor stroll to 35 dollars for a bottle of Scotch and included card and dice games, extra food, liquor, and cell-to-cell visiting. Arrested on charges of taking illegal fees and delivering contraband were Angelo Ferraro Lorenzo Regester Robert T Meade John McKnight Joseph K Gavin Walter Smith and James B Henderson.
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New York
City
Manhattan
Atty
Frank S. Hogan
Hogan
Angelo Ferraro
Lorenzo Regester
Robert T. Meade
Brooklyn
John McKnight
Joseph K. Gavin
Queens
Walter Smith
James B. Henderson
CIO Moves On Merger After John Lewis Demand
New York The CIO pressed ahead with a quick AFL merger plan despite John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers demanding repayment of alleged past loans. Lewis claimed 1 665 000 was due and cited 7 250 000 advanced in the late 1930s, while CIO leaders deny any debt. Carey dismissed Lewis as seeking publicity and isolation from the labor movement.
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New York
CIO
AFL
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
UMW
Washington
James B. Carey
National Bank of Washington
Carey
Democratic Labor Movement
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled in Decatur
The public is reminded of the annual tree lighting at the Little House on 6th Ave and Prospect Dr tomorrow at 6 45 p m. since 1950 the event has been sponsored by the Federation of Garden Clubs in Decatur Hill Ferguson will be master of ceremonies Bob Bauer will sing solo and lead carols Mrs Howard Chamberlin chairs and will speak briefly
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Little House
6Th Ave
Prospect Dr
Decatur
Federation of Garden Clubs
Hill Ferguson
Bob Bauer
Howard Chamberlin
GOP Takes Heart From the Reports
The Associated Press reports Republicans gained optimism from hints that Eisenhower may run again in 1956. Democratic hopefuls continued outreach as foreign policy debates rose as a campaign issue among party leaders.
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Associated Press
Eisenhower
William R Crabtree Named Head of Chemstrand Research Admin
William R Crabtree appointed head of the administrative unit in the Chemstrand research department announced by Dr. Frank J. Soday. Crabtree previously worked as administrative assistant at American-Enka in Asheville and held roles at Tolar Hart Holt Mills and Firestone Tire. He is a Fall River native and Worcester Polytechnic Institute alumnus. He and his wife Jane and daughter Dorothy reside in Decatur.
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William R. Crabtree
Frank J. Soday
Chemstrand Corporation
Crabtree
Chemstrand
American-Enka Corp
Asheville
N.C
Tolar, Hart, & Holt Mills
Fayetteville
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Duquesné Light Co
Pittsburgh
Fall River
Mass
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Jane
Dorothy
Somerville Road
S.E
Decatur
Hospital Dismissals and New Admissions List
Lawrence County Hospital records show dismissals for Roy Fike of Moulton and for Mrs Arley Way and her infant son of Moulton. Admissions include Loyd Mitchell of Moulton, Mrs Yateman of Courtaund, Earl Gargus of Russellville, and others.
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Lawrence County Hospital
Roy Fike
Moulton
Arley Way
Loyd Mitchell
Yateman
Courtaund
Earl Gargus
Russellville
Athens Limestone Hospital Chronicle Incomplete Roster
Fragment lists names Mabron Magnusson Mrs Janey Black and Miss Pamela Sandlin tied to Athens in a hospital context. No dates or actions provided.
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Athens Limestone Hospital
Mabron Magnusson
Athens
Janey Black
Pamela Sandlin
Local Residency Listings Mixed with Names and Addresses
A list of residents and relatives including Deborah Newman Elkmont Wright Eleanor Chenault Sherman St Miss Veto Sims Town Creek infants at Joppa Rymes infant daughter Town Creek Gilbert Key Enolam Rogersville Cottingham Trinity Anderson Madison Proctor Hartselle Fudge Athens.
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Deborah Newman
10Th Ave
Donald Wright
Elkmont
Harlon Tankersley
Trinity
Eleanor Chenault
Sherman St
Veto Sims
Town Creek
Carl E. McKelvey
Joppa
John W. Rymes
Gilbert Key
Enolam Blvd
Leo Poss
Rogersville
Curtis Cottingham
Thomas Anderson
Madison
Local Notices Listing Residents and Addresses
Mrs J H Carrell Town Creek 1 Mrs Hubert Eady Sheffield Clifford M Campbell 442 John ston St John Baker Trinity Willard Woodall 808 1 2 Bank St
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J. H. Carrell
Town Creek
Hubert Eady
Sheffield
Clifford ‘M. Campbell
Johnston
John Baker
Trinity
Willard Woodall
Bank St
Baugh-Wiley Clinic Names Read Like Local Notices
Mrs. W. C. Wilbanks of 1605 Olive Street Mrs. Martha King of Cullman Mrs. Olaf Gray and infant son of Trinity One Mrs. Edward Blankenship of Somersetville Mrs. Tennis Russell and infant son of 126 Wilson Avenue NW Miss Melva Joy Williams of Valdemosa Springs Ezra White of Elkton Tennessee
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Martha King
Cullman
Olaf Gray
Trinity
Edward Blankenship
Somerville
Tennis Russell
Wilson Ave
Melva Joy Williams
Valdermosa Springs
Ezra White
Elkton
Tenn
Births Report From Local Hospitals
A daughter to Mr and Mrs Lew Landers in Decatur at Decatur General Hospital. A son to Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Smith in Trinity at Bank Street Hospital. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Or Neal Springer in Decatur at Limestone Hospital. A daughter to Mr and Mrs James Crawford in Athens at Athens Hospital. Clyde Dutton of Trinity at Lawrence County Hospital. Loyd Mitchell of Moulton at Lawrence County Hospital.
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Lewis Landers
Decatur 1
Decatur General Hospital
Billy Joe Smith
Trinity
Bank St. Hospital
Or. Neal Springer
Decatur
Athens
Limestone Hospital
James Crawford
Athens Hospital
Clyde Dutton
Lawrence County Hospital
Loyd Mitchell
Moulton
Paper travels from China to the Arab world
Evidence shows Chinese use of paper by the second century B C. By the eighth century Arabs disseminated the technology to the wider world.
Kefauver Aims to Avoid Personal Feuds in 1956 Bid
Senator Kefauver said he will avoid personality disputes with other Democratic presidential hopefuls. He plans to decide on running later this month or January and has encouragement from party leaders and old friends. Adlai Stevenson will appear, and Governor Harriman will speak at a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Kefauver
D-Tenn
League of Young Democrats
Adlai Stevenson
Averell Harriman
New York
Decatur Boys Club Names A L Handley Full Time Director
Boys A L Handley will direct the Decatur Boys Club full time with hours to be announced. The club aims to align with Boys Club of America goals and plans a self governing youth slate under a forthcoming January board meeting. No dues initially and community involvement urged.
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A. L. Handley
Decatur Boys’ Club
Decature Boys’ Club
Boys' Club of America
Boys’ Club
Bob Brigham
Local Sher rill issues 128 building permits Sept to Nov
A local report states 128 building permits were issued from September 12 through November. Monthly totals: September 38, October 45, November 45 with residential values of 280,550 in September and 294,300 in October and 294,350 in November plus non residential sums. New homes show permits valued from 2000 to 40000. Many permits covered house additions. Notable firms and sites include R N Harris Jr Farmers Gin 1021-31 Canal St NE 10000 re build gin Homer B Hutcheson Jr Corner Church and 6th Ave NE 16500 service station Robin Thomas 5th Ave SE 7000 warehouse and 3500 addition to Bob Gipson B Q Stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrill
R. N. Harris, Jr
Canal St
Homer B. Hutcheson, Jr
Corner Church
6Th Ave
Robin Thomas
5Th Ave
Bob Gipson
B. Q
Faure Pushes for Delayed Elections and District Deputies
Faure of the Socialist party urged delaying elections to sharpen campaigning and backed electing deputies by districts. Mendes-France heads party machinery as 34 of 63 assembly members align with Radical Socialist influence amid stalled electoral reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party
Faure
Mendes-France
Assembly
Furnished 3 room apartment with private bath
Furnished three room apartment with private entrance and bath newly decorated at 408 4th Ave S.W. Contact phone 882. Downstairs apartment with two bedrooms and fenced back yard. N.W. phone unavailable due to garbled text.
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4Th. Ave. S.W
N.W
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