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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
2
President Eisenhower plans a January swing through the Southwest to inspect farm drought damage unseen in centuries. Scientists warn the driest spell in 700 years grips parts of the region while farm leaders express frustration at slow federal relief and political anger in Missouri.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Circuit Court’s power to compel the NAACP to disclose names addresses and dues paid by members officers agents and employees. The court left intact a denial of a rehearing on prior rulings denying review of Jones actions in levying a fine and issuing a temporary injunction. The case centers on registration as a foreign corporation and activity in the Montgomery boycott and a University of Alabama student incident.
A southbound gas truck passing a car collided head on with the Baker vehicle in Tuscumbia. The Baker dry-cleaning operator and his wife survived unharmed. Police and coroner officials investigated the crash with local deputies.
An estimated 8 000 to 10 000 dollars worth of jewelry stolen in Winder Georgia was pawned in Birmingham for about 375 dollars. City Detective D A Cheatwood said a man is held on theft charges in Winder.
Funeral with full military honors to be held today for Lt Gen Lewis A Pick former Army Engineers chief who died in Washington last Sunday at age 66. His service reflects his long career of public service and defense policy.
The listing shows cinema names and titles at Princess and Sunset with showtimes for Crime In The Streets and The High and The Mighty among others. Titles include James Cas Savetes Pardners John Wayne Dean Martin Jerry Lewis and stars like Joan Fontaine Dana Andrews and Robert Taylor with multiple daily screenings.
The Decatur board of education schedules a 7 o clock meeting in the board room at Riverside School. East End Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Ida Williamson's Circle meets tonight at 7 in the Church Annex.
Eligible voters include tenants and sharecroppers in upland cotton production for 1956 who should consult their County ASC office if uncertain. The Dec 11 polling places cover Center Grove Edgar Taylor Filorette Coney's Ryan Gum Pond Danville Alton Owen Neel Puckett Massey Penn Decatur Pleasant Hill Parker's Flint Eve Childer's Vernon Patton Aden Ridge Lawrence's Covea Falkville Lacon Cold Springs Hartselle Mt. Zion Oak Ridge Priceville Somerville Sullivan's Vathermosa Lacey's Valdermosa Cotaco Wolfe Morgan City Rescue Union Hill West Point and more with ASC Office oversight.
Eighteen defendants faced charges amid Taylor's directives, with initial week disruptions described. Five others, including Lawrence J. Brantley and the Rev Alonzo Bullock, were arraigned alongside Till last night. Bonds ranged from 2500 to 12000 dollars.
The Pan American, running Cincinnati to New Orleans via Louisville Nashville Decatur Birmingham Montgomery and Mobile, celebrated 35 years yesterday. Since 1921 it evolved from coach and Pullman to all Pullman then deluxe coach and Pullman status, carrying over 12 million passengers. From 1933 to 1945 WSM Radio in Nashville broadcast the daily Pan, a unique broadcast in railway history.
Seasonal gains in retail trade and state college hiring boosted October employment in Alabama. Manufacturing added hundreds with transportation equipment and aircraft work lifting totals while ship repair fell. Government and construction rose, earnings hit a state high, and December looks set to top previous records as stores expand payrolls.
South Africa produced 510 million dollars of gold in 1955 while Canada yielded 159 million and the United States mined 66 million dollars.
Hospital notices show dismissals for Flora Howell at 446 Grant Street Wasy Mylo at 600 14th Street SE and Raymond Clay at 1812 7th Street with admissions for Eula Mae Wallace in Hillsboro Henry E Campbell at 919 6th Avenue SE and Ruth Worley at 216 Memorial Street. Dr. is referenced as part of the staff.
Mrs Willian Black and infant daughter, Athens. Mrs Robert Grisby and infant son, Athens. Mrs Harvey Pope and daughter, Elkmont. Mrs Clifford Pylant and daughter, Athens.
Lawrence County Hospital lists missions and volunteers including Mrs. Virgil Smith Town Creek Mrs. John Bass Moulton two Mrs. Howard Dutton Moulton two Mrs. Willard Smith and son Moulton three Mrs. Floyd Legg and son Hart selle two Mrs. H C Anderson Moulton two Dwight NeSmith Moulton two.
A readable OCR fragment shows a string of personal names and spouses or children such as W. E. Pettus, Howard Denny, Mrs. Floyd Gardener, Mrs. Virgil C. White, Allen Morris, and many others including babies and couples. The item appears as a notice or society roster.
Mr and Mrs Henry E Campbell welcomed a son last night at Bank Street Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert A Christian of 106 4th Ave welcomed a son on Tuesday at Bank Street Hospital.
National papers diverge on Eden's future as Conservative MPs prepare a confidence vote on the Suez invasion. Several editors doubt his leadership while others expect him to survive. A dozen Conservatives may abstain in silent disapproval of the canal withdrawal, the government holding a 59 vote majority.
Jesse Harrell, a 12 year old, entered his pet lamb at the Montana State Fair expecting a prize. Judges ruled no category exists for a five legged sheep, ending the bid for a win.
State witness M Whorter described turning the radiator over to Smith with his permission. An auditor was to testify as a final witness while about a dozen witnesses were sworn. Legg testified he was fired after conflict with McWhorter and noted the chairmen could stay as head mechanic. The case centers on whether Smith would file a scrap metal claim and whether the radiator was tied to that claim. Other board members face embezzlement or misd demeanor charges and several are slated as witnesses while the trial edges toward implications for future cases.
Mrs. E. F. Wymbs mother of Chemstrand Chief Patent Counsel Roy P. Wymbs was killed by a car near her Fredericksburg home. She was walking to a bakery around dinner time. Funeral arrangements are being made by Wheeler-Thompson Funeral Home.
Robert Lee Case, 67, died suddenly at 11 p.m. at his home 603 6th St SE after a heart attack. A WWI veteran and DAV member, he was born in Tennessee. Funeral 2 p.m. at Trinity Methodist with burial to follow. Survived by brother Atchie Case Reagan Texas and sisters C H Powers Decatur and Matilda Venable Topeka. DAV members to serve.
United Nations delegates voiced surprise over Hungary’s rejection of Dag Hammarskjold’s proposed visit to Budapest for UN relief work. Budapest cited no official request and said Dec 16 is unsuitable, fueling debates on observer enrollment and potential revocation of the Hungarian delegation’s credentials.
The New York stock market edged higher in moderately active early trading with key issues up fractions to around a point. Bethlehem, Republic Steel, Youngstown and U S Steel showed gains while some oils pulled back after prior advances.
AP reports show North area live poultry and broilers with market steady, supply and demand in balance. Atlanta notes firm broilers or fryers with prices quoted at farms and plants. Listings indicate varied percentages and hundreds of head traded, reflecting ample offerings and steady demand across regions.
In Birmingham wholesale egg markets prices advanced fractionally with fair trading noted. Reports show small increases across grades including large, medium and extra large, with minimal declines in some categories. Trade activity appeared steady amid cautious demand.
Nashville cattle market shows steers 27.50 to 29.25 per cwt with top individual bids around 40.00. Auction features prime cattle 850 to 1100 pounds and overall demand described as regular with early offerings.
The Allies meeting before Dulles' Saturday departure will cover 12 month military plans and a world events round robin. Topics include Egypt actions, Hungary, and German reunification. A NATO reorganization study by the Three Wise Men examined a supercouncil to unite economic and political goals, but no other government endorsed it.
Ken Montgomery Clark, 4, was crushed to death when a wheel from a 10 yard scraper pulled by a bulldozer toppled onto him. Coroner M B Kirkpatrick stated the operator Dennis Daily first learned of the accident as two children ran from the rig. Detectives May and Reynolds said Daily had earlier chased children away and moved the rig.
Secretary Folsom urged the press to stress polio vaccination amid plentiful supplies. He warned of public apathy and warned that unused vaccine could lead to paralysis or death next year, despite prior shortages that drew heavy coverage. He called for the media to treat the current situation with the same urgency as vaccine scarcity.
In Csepel Island factories workers state their unity amid arrests of strike leaders by Russians. About 50 arrests occurred as strikes spread to plants with worker councils. Budapest officials protest to Premier Janos Kadar while writers are detained. Dag Hammarskjold’s planned Dec 16 visit is rejected, fueling refugee flows to Austria.
A jumbled collection of 1950s classified items lists cars for sale including a 1953 Ford Custom and a 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air, contact Melvin Blackwood. miscellaneous notices reference a Christmas sale, parakeets, a furnished room, and stray farm animal mention. Entries are incomplete with garbled text and partial phone numbers.
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