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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1956

Page

3

Britain and France Quit Egypt A Turning Point for U.S. Policy

The analysis argues the United States must form a clear Middle East policy as Britain and France withdraw from Egypt after Nasser’s seizure of the Suez Canal. It credits the U.S. with gaining stature by backing Arab nations and pressuring colonial powers, urging a unified American stance to prevent regional drift.

Washington Eisenhower Middle East Russia Hungary Truman Britain France Dulles Nasser Egypt Suez Canal Naysser United States United Nations

Fire, Explosions Dot U S Scene

A tavern explosion in Boston near the naval shipyard injures six and shakes Charlestown. In New Albany Pennsylvania a wreath plant and town hall burn, paralyzing local industry. Brooklyn pier blast kills nine and injures 247, with flaming foam rubber and cargo causing widespread damage. damage estimated at 10 million dollars.

Associated Press Boston Pennsylvania Brooklyn Naval Shipyard Charlestown New Albany

Syrians Tell U S to Stop Aggression in Middle East

Damascu s report says Ambassador James Moose warned Premier Sabri Assali the United States will tolerate no more aggression in the region. Assali said Moose outlined a policy favoring Middle East freedom and independence and urged vigilance as security remained tight in Damascus.

Damascus Syria United States Middle East James Moose Sabri Assali U.S Assali Moose America Popular Resistance Organization

Opera Star Minza Ends 37-Year Singing Career

Minza a Metropolitan Opera star turned Broadway performer in South Pacific and Fanny announced last month he will retire from a 37 year singing career and pursue acting.

Jerseyville Man Fined After Goose Hunt Incident

Jersceyville Illinois resident H Schoenweis killed a Canadian goose during a pre season hunt and was fined $25 plus costs assessed by Justice A Thatcher.

Jersceyville, Ill Warren H. Schoenweis Justice A. Thatcher

Richard Tucker Early Career On Wall Street

Richard Tucker a Metropolitan Opera tenor began as an errand boy on Wall Street before his rise in opera. He later earned fame and became known for debuts and performances with major houses.

Richard Tucker Metropolitan Opera Wall Street

Mrs Ellen Sutton of Moulton 95 dies with 101 descendants

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Sutton 95 of Moulton will be held at Mountain Springs Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Dennis Tucker will officiate. Interment follows at the adjoining cemetery. Brown of Moulton directing. Sutton died at 3:35 a.m. after a 10 month illness. She was a lifelong Lawrence County resident and member of Woll Springs Baptist Church. Survived by four daughters three sons two sisters two brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Moulton Ellen Sutton Mountain Springs Baptist Church Dennis Tucker Brown Sutton Woll Springs Baptist Lawrence County Walter Perry Decatur Ernest Jones Russellville Leonard Tyler Clark Spillers Solon Olen Tanner George Spruce Pine Melvin Phil Campbell Nan King Margaret Tyler Hollie Crompton Virginia John Roannie Garrison Neel

Great Grandchildren Remembered in Funeral Service

Nephews will serve as pallbearers as family gathers for a funeral notice marked by lasting memories and service details. Want ads mention community notices and results for local readers.

Wallace challenges Brownell authority over bus segregation case

Circuit Judge George Wallace ruled that Attorney General Brownell lacks power to file suits to strike down bus segregation laws beyond Montgomery, arguing only private individuals may sue. He warned segregation remains in force in Eufaula County and criticized Brownell's statements as misleading. Indictments against W. A. Stokes and Elijah Franklin were dismissed on technical grounds.

Clay Ala Brownell Petty Appy South George Wallace Wallace Brownell Montgomery W. A. Stokes

Pinza Felled By A Second Heart Attack

Greenwich Conn tenor Ezio Pinza 64 was felled yesterday by a second heart attack in three months. He was placed on the danger list at Greenwich Hospital shortly after admission, with a hospital spokesman calling the procedure routine. His wife spent the night at the hospital.

Greenwich Conn Ezio Pinza Basso Greenwich Hospital

Mexican Invasion Creates Chihuahua Collection in Virginia

Mrs. Margaret R. Semple of Colonial Heights Virginia has built a hobby turning a single Mexican Chihuahua into a total of 75 pets all kept as house pets and all named.

Colonial Heights Margaret R. Semple

Bicycles Cost Half as Much as 1900 Prices Now

American bicycles sell for about 50 percent less than in 1900, reflecting a significant drop in price and greater affordability for consumers.

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