Sputnik Rocket Seen Bright as Experts Hint at Burn Up
A Moonwatch observer in Los Altos reports Sputnik's rocket shining brighter than Venus, suggesting possible disintegration. Smithsonian experts say brightness may reflect burning outer surface and that final plunge could occur tonight over open oceans, with radar data supporting rapid atmospheric descent.
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Don Guy Cambridge
Mass
A-Los Altos
Calif
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
John S. Rinehart
Smithsonian
Roy N. Griffin
Griffin
Venus
Sued
Rinehart
Jodrell Bank
England
Decatur police warn of 1955 International truck theft
The Decatur press reports a 1955 International truck stolen from Florence Friday night. Weekend incidents include two building permits, two fire calls with minor damage, and multiple local notices. Community meetings and social events are listed along with weather data and several local incidents.
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Decatur
Florence
President Eisenhower backs Army in TV recovery game tonic
President Eisenhower, recuperating from a mild stroke, watched the Army Navy football game on television at Gettysburg and sent telegrams of good wishes to Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz and Army coach Red Blaik. Doctors say he slept well and progresses well as he stays indoors on a wet day.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Army
Howard M. Snyder
White House
James C. Hagerty
Navy
Hagerty
West Point
Eddie Erdelatz
Earl
Red) Blaik
Erdelatz
Christmas shopping boosts Decatur as cold bites
Shoppers, spurred by a long Thanksgiving holiday, hit stores across Decatur in a brisk start to the Christmas season. Business Saturday showed bursts of activity, with early and mid afternoon purchases, especially in gift items, and strong demand for heavy coats as cold weather sets in.
Man Charged With Reckless Driving After Hit‑and‑Run
In addition to injury, Cain faces reckless driving charges after Emerick J. Dobo’s car at 1434 Columbia Circles was struck by a hit and run vehicle around 6 30 p m. The Dobo car was parked in front of his residence.
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Cain
Emerick J. Dobo
Columbia Circles
Dobo
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions in Athens Area
Dismissals list includes Leonard Patrick Athens and others from Athens and nearby towns Elkmont Danville Rogersville and Rogersville. Admissions note Merle Adams Mary Mason Lela Wood and several other residents with family members also listed in Athens area.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
Leonard Patrick
Athens
James Kennemer
Elkmont
Martha Joyce Lankster
Marvin Hargrove
Charles Bailey
Oscar Sylvester
Rufus Long
Mary E. Altman
Danville
Merle Adams
Robert B. Bailey
Bonnie Miller
James Wilbanks
Rogersville
Mary E. Mason
Lela C. Wood
Charles Stanford
Ragan Boling
V. C. Anerton
Herman Pirtle
Ens
George Steelman
Local residents listed for hospital matters and addresses
A list of individuals with street addresses including Mrs. Oneil McCarley Clyde Miller Wy Vaughan Smith Eva James H. Clemons Joe Clemons Dismissils J. T. Presswell Mrs J W Thompson and infant son, Mrs E A Mullican George C Moats Town Creek Master Wayne Maner Decatur.
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Oneil McCarley
Line St
Clyde Miller
Olive St
Wy Vaughan Smith
Eva
James H. Clemons
16Th Ave
Joe Clemons
J. T. Presswell
Athens
Decatur
Bank Street Hospital
E. A. Mullican
Broad
Us Ave
George C. Moats
P. O
Town Creek
Master
Wayne Maner
Decatur General Hospital Notices
Mrs. W. C. Dossey and Mrs. W. E. Parker listed with West Ct Apts and Bell Ave. James D. Swanner Sr. appears in Athens. Master Carlos Franklin Stone and Leon Jackson Smith Jr. are shown with 1026 Grant St and 1904 12th St SE respectively.
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Decatur General Hospital
W. C. Dossey
West Ct
Apts
Carlos Franklin Stone
Grant St
Leon Jackson Smith, Jr
12Th St
W. E. Parker
Bell Ave
James D. Swanner
Athens
Nation Remains on Cold Weather Standard Across East
Rain and snow drenched much of the East with Florida to New England seeing precipitation. Snow mixed with rain hit eastern New York and upstate Vermont as strong winds cut across the southeast. Cold air surged southward triggering storms in central Florida with Fort Myers receiving two thirds of an inch of rain in an hour.
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Associated Press
Florida
New England
New York State
Vermont
Fort Myers
Fla
School board approves bus purchase to upgrade fleet
Educators expect about 15000 after interest on bonds. Wooten will seek attorney advice on selling bonds to cover Union Hill and Hartselle needs. The board awarded Superior Coach Corp Kosciuske Miss the bid to supply eight buses at 1739.50 for four 60 passenger and 1860.50 for four 66 passenger units. Chassis from General Motors Kosciuske tors with final assembly. Chassis about 1800 each. Eight 1946 models to be replaced. Delivery hoped this school year.
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Wooten
Union Hill
Superior Coach Corp
Kosciuske, Miss
General Moston Kosciusketors
Uruguay Becomes Independent Nation in 1828
Uruguay emerged as a sovereign nation in 1828 following a treaty that ended the war between Brazil and Argentina over disputed territory.
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Uruguay
Brazil
Argentina
Assassination attempt on Sukarno shocks Jakarta crowd
Grenades hurled at President Sukarno as he left a Jakarta elementary school killing seven around him and injuring several children and officers. Sukarno escaped harm and urged calm in a radio speech. Rebels stir in various regions amid Indonesia's political turmoil.
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Jarkata
Indonesia
Sukarno
Jakarta
National Council
Guntur
Megawati
Bomarc and Nike Missiles Compared for Defense Role
The Bomarc’s 300 mile range contrasts with the Nike’s about 100 miles. Experts say neither weapon is meant as the ultimate defense against ballistic missiles or long range bombers. They aim to provide defense while longer range delivery systems remain primary.
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Nike
Bomarc
Morgan County TB Seals Drive Aims to Cut Disease
Morgan County officials urge support for the Christmas Seals campaign as part of a nationwide TB fight. Chairman and Eyster emphasize financing and participation, noting the program cut the national death rate by 85 percent since its start. About 12 000 letters were mailed with 646 replies. nonresponders are asked to request seals or contact the TB association in Decatur.
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Eyster
Morgan
Morgan County
Limestone County
Births Reported From Local Hospitals
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Mulligan at Bank Street Hospital. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edward Gey in Athens 1 at Decatur General Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Garrison of Red Bay Alabama at Decatur General Hospital. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Hall of 1422 5th Ave SE at Decatur General Hospital.
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E. A. Mullican
Broadus Ave
Bank Street Hospital
Albert Edward Gey
Athens 1
Decatur General Hospital
Carl Garrison
Red Bay
Ala
Carlos Hall
5Th Ave
Minor Accidents Dot City Traffic
A string of minor crashes in Decatur caused light damage with no injuries. At 12 15 p.m William Russ Stovall’s car was rear ended on First Ave by Cashin Wheeler. At 12 45 p.m Jim W Loggins collided with William Masterson on Wadsworth St. At 4 07 p.m Gladys Perry left in front of her home and collided with Jimmie Turner who was cited for driving without a license. The Bank St rear end chain reaction involved Dorothy Mae Gamble Lynne S Jackson and James Harris with no serious damage.
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Decatur
William Russ Stovall
Memorial Dr
First Ave
Cashin Wheeler
Eleventh Ave
Jim W. Loggins
Wadsworth St
Wadsworth
William Eugeen Masterson
Gladys Perry
Flint Rd
Jimmie Turner
Tower St
Perry
Turner
Bank St
Dorothy Mae Gamble
Walnut St
Lynne S. Jackson
Decatur 1
James Harris
Church
Jackson Auto
Texas A&M Misses Bowl Despite SEC Title Season
The article notes Texas beat Texas A&M affecting bowl selections, with A&M stuck in the Gator Bowl after tumbling by Texas and Rice. It highlights an unusual lineup without an undefeated team and Auburn, despite a perfect season, not playing in a bowl.
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Texas
Longhorns
Texas A&m
New Orleans
Associated Press Weekly
Rice
Aggies
Eena
Auburn
Tigers
Alabama
Chrysler Works 400 At Arsenal
Chrysler Corp disclosed that over 400 employees join the Army Ballistic Missile Agency at Huntsville Alabama in support of long range missile programs. Chrysler, active in Redstone and Jupiter missile work, integrates with ABMA in engineering and manufacturing. The Detroit based production workforce totals about 4000.
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Detroit
Mich
ABMA
Chrysler Corp
Brady
Chrysler
Redstone
Jupiter
U S aims IRBM missiles for European defense plan
U S proposals would deploy IRBM weapons in Europe with warheads under U S control until launch. Congress has already approved about 1.878 billion for military aid, with Europe expected to receive 750 to 800 million of that, much for new weapons. The plan hinges on cost sharing with allied nations and a Britain agreement, while potential savings from cutting conventional weapons costs are noted.
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U.S
Congress
America
United States
NATO
Europe
Britain
Team faces NCAA ban from postseason play
A college squad is barred from post-season competition after NCAA sanctions. The action limits their eligibility for tournament selection and related events. Specifics on violations and dates were not disclosed in the accessible text.
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NCAA
Appeal Filed In Rape Case In Mississippi
In Pascagoula Mississippi on Wednesday Bernard Gautier 24 was convicted by a Circuit Court jury of statutory rape of a Negro girl. The jury fixed five years, suspended the sentence and placed him on five years probation. Attorney Merle Palmer filed the appeal to the state Supreme Court seeking a new trial. The Supreme Court will set a date for arguments.
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Pascagoula, Miss
State Supreme Court
Bernard Gautier
Leslie Grant
Merle Palmer
Pascagoula
Gautier
Supreme Court
Knowland urges budget powers to push missile program gains
Senate leader Knowland proposes an Eisenhower appointed defense coordinator with power to transfer funds among Army Navy and Air Force missile projects. He argues central authority is needed to avoid being second in missile development and may require executive order or new legislation. He expects offsetting savings to cover added spending.
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Washington
Knowland
Calif
Eisenhower
Defense Department
United States
Russia
Senate
Army
Navy
Air Force
William Holaday
California
Bureau of the Budget
Congress
Large jail population in Lawrence County district diary
MOULTON reports 25 people in the Lawrence County jail the largest group in some time. Many charged with drunkenness. official records were not known. ARDMORE funeral services set for Mrs. Maggie Pickens of Huntsville who died Friday in a Tuscaloosa hospital. Services at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church in Huntsville with Rainey Funeral Home in charge. Burial at Fulks cemetery near Monrovia.
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Moulton
Lawrence County
Ardmore
Maggie Pickens
Huntsville
Tuscaloosa
Christian Church In
Rainey Funeral Home
Fulks Cemetery
Monrovia
Decatur plans large scale housing and slum clearance
The city will clear 17 acres in the Well St area around Quality Model Laundry for a redevelopment similar to the Church St project with site improvements and market reentry. About five months of work precede Urban Renewal Administration review for possible federal financing.
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Housing Authority
Charlie Parker
Decatur Housing Authority
Well St
Church St
Parker
Urban Renewal Administration
Sixth Ave
Greystone Cafe
Grant
Church Sts
Somerville Rd
Cole
Decatur
Medals Presented to Fraternity Members at Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo Nov 30 W The national undergraduate interfraternity conference awarded two Gold Medal honors at closing sessions Col John MacGregor New York of Alpha Tau Omega and Herbert L Brown Philadelphia president of Phi Sigma Kappa for services to the fraternity system Undergraduate Class A awards went to Auburn Ala for 20 or more chapters Auburn won the grand sweepstakes based on service to members school and community.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
John MacGregor
New York
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Herbert L. Brown
Philadelphia
Phi Sigma Kappa
Auburn
Ala
Housing code to regulate ventilation and overcrowding
A proposed housing code would govern family living structures by setting ventilation sanitation and overcrowding standards. Owners of noncompliant properties would receive a multi year period to make required upgrades. Too Late to Classify for Rent listing appears for 431 Johnston St with contact EL 3-0486.
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Johnston St
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Birmingham
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Priceville
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Moulton St
Burt Jeffreys
Sammie Mathews
W. Church St
Dr Pepper Bottling Co
James Hill
Lafayette St
Bank St. Hospital
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Decatur Daily
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Tens
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