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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1956

Page

2

Nasser Declares Egypt Under Threat by Britain France Israel

President Nasser presented a signed article in Akhir Saa claiming a Western plot aimed at Egypt’s destruction. He charged Britain France and Israel with a conspiracy, praised Egypt’s resilience, and outlined military positions and withdrawals around the Sinai and Gaza regions.

Cairo Egypt Nasser Britain France Israel Akhir Saa Algeria Ismailia Sinai Desert Gaza Strip Sinai Suez Canal

Return of paratroops from Egypt sparks holiday hopes

A month after the first paratroopers landed in Egypt, London and Paris ordered a withdrawal code named Operation Harridan. The troops welcomed the move with optimism that they would be home before Christmas.

Egypt London Paris

Demonstration Moves Toward Petőfi Square in Danube Center

Demonstrators gather at Petőfi Square near the Danube’s bank in central town. Riot police block the approach with seven Russian tanks and roughly seven armored cars guarding the monument to poet Sandor Petőfi.

Peteofi Sandor Peteofi

Mill expected to resume normal operations tomorrow

Local officials say the mill should be back to normal by tomorrow after a fire caused slight grain loss and water damage. Firemen faced access challenges and used a ladder wagon and hose tower to fight the blaze through windows before entering. An alarm was raised by James, an employee of Deca Grain Co-Operative at 1101 Som Write Rd NE.

Roberson Coy James Deca- Grain Co-Operative

Princess Crime In The Streets Showtimes and Casts

Listings include Princess Crime In The Streets with cast James Whitmore John Cas Savetes and showtimes 1 25, 3 22, 5 21, 7 18, 9 15. Also Sunset The Eddie Cantor Story with Keefe Braselle and Three Hours, Hatfield Athens The Conqueror with John Wayne Susan Hayward 7 00 and 9 00. Starvue Courtland Highway Francis In The Haunted House Mickey Rooney 7 00.900 Ranch Hartselle It s A Dog s Life Jorina Lewis 6 45 and 8 45.

James Whitmore John Cassavetes Eddie Cantor Keefe Braselle Starvue Courtland Highway Francis In the Haunted Hartselle Jorina Lewis

Local Activities and Health Notes From Decatur Area

Mrs. W T Jordan a Decatur City Schools librarian attends a Florence library meeting. One person was moved to Morgan County jail for safekeeping due to insanity by Falkville police. Mrs C B Waite moved from Decatur General Hospital to her home. Mrs J R Hunter shows improvement after surgery on Nov 23 at Decatur General Hospital. Miss Loraine Peter and Mrs Charles H Murphy visited their sister and mother still at Decatur General Hospital. Grass fire on Fairway Dr SE caused no damage, firefighters report.

W. T. Jordan Decatur City Florence Morgan County Falkville C. B. Waite Decatur General Hospital 4Th Ave J. R. Hunter Loraine Peter Montevallo Charles H. Murphy Homewood Fairway Dr. SE

Oak tree delivery derailed by city miscue in Rochester

Tree movers brought a 50 foot oak to the War Memorial Building in Rochester with police escort after a 75 mile trip from Cato New York. Officials at the memorial objected saying the tree was ordered for February planting between the memorial and the Genesee River. The tree was returned to the city line with its owner fuming over the mix up.

Rochester N.Y Cato War Memorial Harold S. Rand J. D. Butts Butts Tree Movers Rand Genesee River Mr. Butts

Man faces second murder charge in Moulton court

In Lawrence County Circuit Court R M Robinson, a part time preacher, stands trial for a second first degree murder in a Courtland area shooting. Hattie Burgess was found guilty of assault with intent to murder for poisoning her common law husband Mack Burgess with rat poison and sentenced to 10 years.

Courtland Lawrence County Hattie Burgess Moulton A. Lynne Mack Burgess Burgess Birmingham Franklin Smith Robinson John Easter Johnson Carter

Fire destroys building. Reeves held on arson suspicions

Moulton firefighters battled a Sunday blaze that destroyed a building owned by R. H. McCullough while nearby homes and an empty house were saved. Reeves remains out on a $750 bond as Lawrence officers continue to investigate the arson suspicions.

Reeves Lawrence Moulton Volunteer Fire Department R. H. McCullough Moulton

Russian Youth Raising Voice Of Discontent

London reports of unrest among young Soviet students and workers trigger concern but lack official confirmation. Moscow radio quotes journals claiming over 100 Moscow University students expelled in two months for criticizing the regime, with some sent to manual work.

London Hungary Moscow Daily Mail Moscow University Daily Express

Father and son case linked to Air Force aftermath

A man reported the air force connection after 10 months under psychiatric care. The son was brought to the sheriff by Elmo Hatton Sr., a former Army employee now working as an office boy at a map company. The salesman said he'd never seen him before.

Air Force Sheriff’s Office Elmo Hatton Sr Army Hatton

Hanceville 3 Man To Be Buried Today

Funeral services for Ed R. Cardell 56 of Hanceville 3 were held at Arkadelphia Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Cardell died Monday at his home. he was a farmer. Surviving are his wife Lola Cardell one brother and five sisters.

Cullman Ed R. Cardell Hanceville Arkadelphia Baptist Church Cardell Lola Cardell

Cullman 10 Farmer Succumbs Monday

Cullman 10 farmer George M. Andrews, 67, died Monday at 11 30 p.m. at his home. Funeral at Mt Vernon Church with burial in the church cemetery. Time and date to be announced by Mass Service Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife five sons five daughters seven brothers two sisters and seven grandchildren.

Cullman George M. Andrews Mt. Vernon Church Mass Service Funeral Home Andrews Mary Andrews Dallas Andrews Albert Andrews Marlon Andrews Marlin Andrews Reed Andrews Bonnie Keller Frances Wilson Nell Tilson

Bermuda’s Early Minted Coins Reach Historic Rarity

Bermuda began minting its own coins in the early 1600s. Today only about ten genuine specimens are thought to exist, each of high value to collectors and historians.

Bermuda

Stunned Ellenville Banker Faces Fund Shortage Scandal

In Ellenville New York residents rallied to defend banker William Richard Rose after federal prosecutors alleged a $1 3 million shortage at Home National Bank. Rose was charged with falsifying bank records amid a collapse that left 3 000 depositors uninsured and the bank liquidated.

Ellenville Catskill Mountain Robin Hood Home National Bank William Richard Rose Federal House of Detention New York City

Hospital Dismissals and Admissions in Decatur Area

List of hospital dismissals and admissions including Willie Beard Marvin Flannagan Mrs C M Hightower Riley Hokett Mrs T R Speegle Earl J Britnell Melvin E Martin Mrs Coleman B Waite Walter Rochelle Linda Mae Hudson Edward Siden Mabel Logan Ellis Jetton James T Kirby Miss Ruby Sandlin Alton Booth Holland Jessie Yarbrough C B Bartee Mrs Willie Luma James Donald McCloskey Miss Blanche Buchanan J T Brannan Mrs M C Gardner Charles Edward Lee Baby William David Oaks James W Kent Mrs A W Chapman Ralph W White.

T. R. Speegle 15Th Ave Earl J. Britnell 7Th Ave Melvin E. Martin Webster's Trailer Court Coleman B. Waite 4Th Ave Walter Rochelle Decatur Linda Mae Hudson 1812 Edward Siden New Orleans Mabel Logan Grant St Albertville James W. Kent Florence A. W. Chapman 10Th Ave Ralph W. White Church St

Local Names in a Cullman-Hartselle Listing

The notice lists Harold Lane of Hartselle and Mrs Gilbert Buckalew of Cullman along with Jerry Ray Stewart of Somerville and Rev Jimmie Rodgers, 1716 address and Mrs Jimmy Ford with daughter at 2008 8th St SE.

Harold Lane Hartselle Gilbert Buckalew Cullman Jerry Ray Stewart Somerville Jimmie Rodgers Beech St Jimmy Ford 8Th St

Burks and Allen tied to Decatur hospital notice

Jimmie Burks of Decatur and Terry Allen of 912 6th Ave are connected to a hospital notice at Bank Street Hospital. Charlie Stacks of Somerville NE is also listed in the public record associated with the case.

Bank ST. Hospital Jimmie Burks Decatur 1 Terry Allen 6Th Ave Charlie Stacks Somerville NE

Dismissals From Athens Limestone Hospital

Mrs. E. B. Burrough and daughter of Athens and Mrs. Lesley Magnusson and son of Elkmont are discharged. Also Mrs. Leonard Harrison and daughter of Lester, Mrs. Cleo Lovell of Elkmont, and Mrs. William Black with daughter of Athens plus Mrs. Roy Allred of Athens.

E. B. Burrough Athens Lesley Magnusson Elkmont Leonard Harrison Lester Cleo Lovell William Black Roy Allred

Notable Names From Moulton Area Roster List

A list of residents and relatives including Mrs Willard Smith from Moulton O Neal Masterson Russellville James Lamar Hazle Dwight NeSmith Harold Cole Mrs Howard Dutton Mrs Floyd Legg Little Joan Flannagin Paul Henson Gene Owens Mrs H C Anderson G W Williams Little Pat Roan Mrs J B Blankenship Mrs Guin Johnson and son Danville reflects local community connections and addresses.

James Lamar Hazle Moulton Dwight NeSmith Harold Cole Howard Dutton Floyd Legg Hartselle Joan Flannagin Town Creek Paul Henson Mt. Hope Gene Owens H. C. Anderson G. W. Williams Little Pat Roan Danville J. B. Blankenship Hart

Births Reported in Lawrence County Hospital

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Smith of Moulton 3 Monday at Lawrence County Hospital. Another son born to Mr. and Mrs. Uot Legg of Hartselle 2 Monday at Lawrence County Hospital.

Willard Smith Moulton Lawrence County Hospital Uot Legg Hartselle

United Nations Presses Hungary on UN Observers

The U N General Assembly adopted a U S sponsored resolution urging Hungary and the Soviet Union to allow U N observers to investigate conditions in the revolting country by December 7. Dag Hammarskjold planned a Budapest visit December 16 to set up relief distribution and was to be joined by Philippe de Seynes for arrangements. United States welcomed Hammarskjold plans while noting no clash with other observers.

United Nations N.Y Dag Hammarskjold Budapest U.N. Assembly Hungary U.N Soviet Union Arive Hammarskjold Philippe de Seynes Imre Horvath United States Jold U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Assembly

Bus Boycott in Alabama Ends After Supreme Court Ruling

After the U S Supreme Court decision, about 10 000 Negroes in two mass meetings voted to end the Birmingham bus boycott once the court order takes effect The state court keeps the bus line in operation to enforce segregation pending laws and appeals involving Rosa Parks Martin Luther King Jr and 89 other leaders Indictments against 90 boycott leaders were filed last February for violating Alabama law on unlawful boycott actions with King convicted fined and appealing Parks fined 14 dollars appealing to the Alabama Court of Appeals

Supreme Court Eugene Carter Alabama Martin Luther King Jr Parks South Carter Alabama Court of Appeals

South Africa Charges Treason To Foes Of Segregation

Detectives raided homes and 48 organizations in Johannesburg at dawn and arrested 140 whites Africans Indians and colored persons on treason charges. Details of charges not disclosed and police say more arrests may follow.

Johannesburg South Africa

Honey Bottle Captures Essence of Two Million Blossoms

A 16 ounce bottle of honey is described as containing the essence of two million flower blossoms. The claim highlights a rich floral origin and the product’s exceptional natural flavors.

Markets Report Milk and Grain Prices Across Commodities

Cotton middling at 33.00. Decatur loan 33 24. Cottonseed 40.00 ton. Milk Grade A 6.10 per hundred. Manufactured milk 3.20. Milling Wheat 2.10. No 2 Oats 0.78 bushel. No 2 White Ear Corn 1.33. Calves and cattle prices steady with ranges from 11.50 to 25.50 for different grades. Hogs mixed lots 190-270 pounds with prices up to 75 or higher for heavy consignments.

Decatur

New York stocks rise modestly amid mixed leaders

A fairly active session saw most issues up slightly with key stocks advancing fractions to about a point. Steel shares gained after profit taking, with oils and rails posting small gains as traders anticipate a year end rally amid signs of rising personal income and power use.

New York Youngstown U.S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler Ford

Poultry Market Mixed Prices and Demand Across Markets

In Birmingham and Atlanta markets, demand remains good for various poultry lines. Hens and fryers show steady to mixed pricing with plants operating at capacity, and detailed per pound prices noted for farms and plants including young hens and toms with regional variations.

Birmingham North Alabama Atlanta

Egg market prices in Birmingham for 24 hours end 10 30am

The Birmingham AP report lists 24 hour egg prices with wholesale grades and standards. It notes mixed colors near 36 to 38 cents for large, 33 to 35 for standards, and whites around 39 to 40 cents for extra large.

Birmingham Gelivensa

Nashville Livestock Prices Across Classes Show Mixed Trends

AP reports Nashville cattle sales with varied results. 500-800 lb steers and heifers bring 15.00-18.00, utility and standard 9.50-14.50, cows 9.00-10.00, canners 6.00-9.00, bulls 10.00-11.50. A 700 lb feeder steer lot brings around 16.00. Prime beef ranges 23.00-26.00 with higher averages following Tuesday trades.

Nashville

Jasper firm bids low for Cullman sausage plant

Construction Engineers Inc of Jasper submitted the lowest bid of nine for a Cullman sausage plant at 194 357 dollars. E P Childs of Decatur offered 198 000, with Tennessee Pride Inc of Nashville considering plans to build the facility to process 20 hogs per hour on 10 acres near Boltie Road. Douglas Odom of Nashville owns the project. architect is Thomas Morton of Morton and Associates.

Cullman Jasper Construction Engineers, Inc E. P. Childs Decatur Tennessee Pride, Inc Nashville Douglas Odom Odom Boltie Rd Chamber of Commerce Thomas Morton Morton and Associates

Clinton High School desegregation sparks violence in Tennessee

U S District Judge Taylor held state and local authorities responsible for maintaining order while Gov Frank Clement refused formal requests for help as troopers and National Guardsmen were sent to Clinton after 12 Negro pupils were admitted amid 800 white students. The Rev Paul Turner was beaten and John Kasper ally Clyde Cook faced assault charges.

Frank Clement Anderson County Clinton John C. Crawford Taylor Paul Turner Clyde Cook John Kasper Turner D. J. Brittain Jr Clinton High

Senate hears on lend lease payments to US accounts

Chairman Hayden said the 57 million dollar December principal payments on two lend-lease accounts remain due despite Britain seeking relief. He endorsed an emergency waiver. Sen. George anticipated sympathetic consideration of a modification or postponement of the interest payment.

United States Hayden Dariz Senate Appropriations Committee Macmillan Sen. George D-Ga Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Wanted: Reliable caregiver to keep children at home

Classified notice offers a caregiver position for home childcare. Includes contact as 1208-XW and references in Athens area, plus miscellaneous sale items and addresses.

Chestnut St. SE

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