Florence Garden Club visit to Wheeler Refuge noted
Ladies of the Florence Garden Club toured Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge with Alabama assistant agriculture commissioner William Weatherford observing large waterfowl concentrations at White Springs dike. Decatur Automobil e Association opposed non dealers at sales. Decatur mayor guest. Fire crews fought two grass fires with no loss. Senator Sparkman departs Huntsville for Washington. City issued four building permits and six recorder court charges filed yesterday.
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Florence Garden Club
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Ralph Cashin
W. C. Whitten
Ralph Jones
C. W. Bowling
Ray Capeheart
Estes Flynt
B. H. Rice
Alabama
William Weatherford
Refuge
White Springs
Decatur
Clara St
Carridale St
21St Ave
9Th
10Th Sts
Herter and the shifting course of postwar aid policy
The article outlines Herter's role in shaping Europe postwar aid and the Marshall Plan, noting congressional support and Dulles era decisions. It highlights U S foreign aid debates, Britain's financial strains, and Hoover's influential yet desk bound presidency as efforts to keep NATO strong amid debates about economic aid.
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Europe
United States
Britain
U. S
Middle East
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Herter
Congress
Sen
Curtis
R-Neb
House
Senate
Sen. Green
D-Ri
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Herbert Hoover Jr
State Department
Iran
Dulles
Hoover
John B. Hollister
the Treasury
Humphrey
Rowland Hughes
Eisenhower
Polio Drive Urges Public Support as Vaccine Rollout Lags
Henderson urges continued care and rehabilitation for polio victims while stressing the need for full Salk vaccine adoption. He notes national progress but cites tragic outbreaks in cities like Chicago and warns that vaccine use lags behind production, calling for community backing in the drive.
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Cine
Chicago
Henderson
Patterson Indicted on Ballot Seal Tampering Charges
A grand jury indicted Patterson on five counts of unlawfully removing tampering with the seal of a lawful ballot tied to irregularities during the May primary while Patterson served as a voting official at Lacon. Duncan has been out on bond since his summer arrest. A committee of citizens who re- (text cut)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Patterson
District 4 Board of Revenue
Lacon
Amusements listings for towns and films show showings
The page lists theater showings including Princess Toward The Un known at ROXY with multiple times, Revenge of the Creature, King and I with Julie Doris Day Jourdan, STARVUE with George Nader and Chandler, Hartselle Great Day In The Morning with Stack Roman, and RITZ Athens Love Me Tender with Elvis Presley, each with varying start times.
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Hartselle
Robert Stack
Ruth Roman
RITZ
Athens
Elvis Presley
Solon Opposes GI Loan Rate Increase in Hearings
Washington Dec 8 Rep Olin Teague chair of the House Veterans Committee opposed any further rise in the interest rate on government guaranteed GI home loans. He urged greater value in direct government loans to veterans and lower FHA down payment requirements as part of a post Congress hearing reappraisal of the veterans housing program amid FHA rate increases.
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Washington
Olin Teague
D-Tex
House Veterans Committee
Teague
Congress
Hillsboro Mayor Injured in Kroger Dispute
A dispute at Kroger Grocery Co. on Johnston St. SE left Hillsboro Mayor Jimmy Ray Walker with a head injury requiring several stitches. Magnolia McDonald, about 50, was arrested for assault and battery and released on a $200 bond. Walker was treated at Decatur General Hospital.
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Magnolia McDonald
Jimmy Ray Walker
Hillsboro
Kroger Grocery Co
Johnston St. SE
Walker
Decatur General Hospital
Investigation thinly supports Nelson winning primary votes
The inquiry claims R. L. Nelson received more votes in the first primary than shown in the official tally, suggesting discrepancies between initial counts and tabulation.
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Quested
R. L. Nelson
Oldest British Royalty Member Marie Louise Dies at 84
Princess Marie Louise 84 granddaughter of Queen Victoria and oldest member of Britain's royal family died tonight in London. She traveled widely wrote My Memories of Six Reigns and remained active until bronchitis worsened last week. Queen Elizabeth II was first informed of her cousin's death.
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London
Marie Louise
Queen Victoria
Britain
Victoria
Elizabeth II
Princess Marie
East End
Zanzibar
Noncha
Lantly
Marie
Queen Elizabeth
Hoover Herter Advancement to Presidency Backer Moves Toward State Role
Hoover Herter, Massachusetts governor since 1953, ends term January 14 then plans a Washington stint with Eisenhower ahead of a possible secretary of state nomination. Former U S Representative from 1943 to 1953, he serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and has broad international interests. Dulles, 68, fully recovered from a November operation for intestinal cancer with no resignation hint.
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Herter
Eisenhower
Massachusetts
Washington
Hoover
U. S
House of Representatives
Dulles
Western European Union ministers meet amid NATO plan talks
Western European Union foreign ministers from seven nations meet Monday while NATO ministers prepare to review defense progress and potential reforms. Dulles, newly recovered, arrives for talks with Pineau and Lloyd ahead of possible big three meetings as Europe faces fuel, inflation, and oil supply concerns from the Suez fallout.
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Western European Union
France
West Germany
Britain
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Council of Europe
U. S
State Dulles
Washington
NATO Council
Dulles
Christian Pineau
NATO
Cyprus
Greece
Suez
Iran
Pakistan
Iraq
Council
Pearson
Paul-Henri Spaak
Pineau l
Lloyd
Guy Mollet
Eden
Suez Canal
Europe
United States
Western Europe
Study Group Proposes Surgery For Alabama Civil Court Procedures
The State Judicial Reform Commission proposed drastic changes to Alabama civil court procedures after 18 months of work by 20 members. The commission will print and distribute its report to Alabama legal professionals for further study.
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Alabama
Montgomery
State Judicial Reform Commission
Alabama Legal Profession
Viking Satellite Test Seen From Cape Canaveral Night Sky
Reporters near Cape Canaveral witnessed a 42 foot Viking rocket launch at Patrick AFB. The rocket rose slowly then streaked skyward with a pink fire trail, reaching 50 miles before a mini track transmitter ejected and descended toward the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Patrick Afb
Jim Halbe
Orlando Sentinel
Halbe
Navy
Washington
Two Nations Seek UN Seats
United Nations dispatch from New York reports Security Council will meet next Wednesday to act on membership applications from Japan and Outer Mongolia. Peru proposes Japan. the Soviet Union backs Outer Mongolia. Council approval requires seven of eleven votes including the big five, then GA two thirds.
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United Nations
N. Y
U. N. Security Council
Japan
Outer Mongolia
Victor Andres Belaunde
Peru
Soviet Union
U. N
General Assembly
Russia Declares No Volunteers For Egypt Mission
Moscow reported by Tass that Britain France and Israel will withdraw troops from Egypt. The agency said this fulfills UN decisions and removes the need for Soviet volunteers to Egypt. Tass noted ongoing efforts to gain conditions in exchange for full withdrawal and that Port Said and Israeli forces are already retreating.
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Moscow
Tass
Britain
France
Egypt
Soviet Union
Middle East
Israel
United Nations
Port Said
Market prices and commodity figures in a midwestern brief
Cotton middling at 33.00, Decatur loan 33 24, cottonseed 40.00 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.10 per dozen, manufactured milk 3.25 per hundred. Soybeans 62.45, barley 26.00. Cattle prices include utility and standard steers, cows 15.75 to 16.00, butchers 15.90.
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Decatur
Russians face student unrest and liberal sentiment abroad
A London diplomat notes growing curiosity among Russian students about Yugoslavia China Poland and Hungary and remarks on envy of liberal freedoms there. Reports from Tallinn Estonia describe Russian organizers resisting Estonian language use and protests by students demanding withdrawal of Russian officials and release of intellectuals. A Hungarian student returning from Moscow says Russians and Chinese students seek more freedom and expresses concern over anti-government declarations.
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London
Yugoslavia
China
Poland
Hungary
Baltics
Tallin
Estonia
Budapest
Moscow
Hospital dismissals and admissions listed
Dismissals include David Johnson of 301 Spring Ave. Admissions note Little Bill Petty of 909 9th Ave East.
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David Johnson
Spring Ave
Little Bill Petty
9Th Ave
Local Residents and Addresses Listing
A long column lists numerous individuals by name with street addresses and towns. It includes Mrs. Vallard Morgan, Master James Wendell Letson, Ralph W. White, Miss Blanche Buchanan, Leonard McNutt, and others from Decatur Henderson Ky Caples W Va All-States Trailer Court and various 9th Ave and 6th Ave SE streets.
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Vallard~ Morgan
11Th Ave
Harold Mhonkala
Chestnut St
James Wendell Letson
James McCluskey
Locust St
Ralph W. White
Church St
Berford Flack
Magnolia St
Mattie Cox
9Th Ave
Blanche Buchanan
Moulton St
Leonard McNutt
Decatur
David M. Gautier
Richard Coggins
6Th Ave
James Kirby
Beech St
Esther P. Hunter
Jerry Courtney
Henderson
Baby Rand Hayes
7Th Ave
Little Tonda Gayle Barton
All- States Trailer Court
Master Richard Coggins
Athens Limestone Hospital Obituary Notes Sparse
The Athens limestone hospital item lists Theo Turnstill, Mrs. Roy Aired, Dorothy Sue Sims, Mrs. Houston Key and son as connected to the Athens area in a brief notice containing names with no dates or further details.
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Lawrence
Limestone
Cullman
ASC
Moulton
Athens
Theo Turnstill
Mrs. Roy
Dorothy Sue Sims
Houston Key and Son
Athens 1
Births in Decatur General Hospital
Mr and Mrs Bennie Green of 208 8th Ave SW announce a son born at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Lee Leonard of Madison 1 announce a daughter born at Decatur General Hospital.
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Bennie Green
8Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
Edward.Lee Leonard
Madison 1
Rebellious students ousted by old Stalinist figure
M Molotov, longtime Stalinist, removed several defiant students from the university. The Hungarian described the former Soviet foreign minister as the behind the scenes head of cultural affairs.
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M. Molotov
For SALE: two year old Texas field grown rose bushes
Received shipment of two year old Texas field grown rose bushes no culls and ready to plant in good weather. Also have white sacks for cup towels printed sacks for dresses and quilts peanuts popcorn pecans. Contact 3 C. Davis Moulton St. Phone FOR SALE: Boy's 20 inch atu in good condition Phone 338.
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Texas
C. Davis, Moulton’ St. Phone
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Ac Vale
Decatur Independent Automobile Assn
Knox L. McRae
John Sparkman
Huntsville
M. L. Eady
Old House
Lion Oil Co
Grad Smith
Holly St
M. L. Bartee
10Th Ave
City Recorder’s Court
William Holden
Roxy
Julie
Doris Day
Jourdan
Starvue
George Nader Potten
Eff Chandler
Solon
Morgan County
ASC Committee
P.O. Box
Hartselle, Alabama
Russia
Decatur Markets
Kremlin
Bank ST. Hospital
Wheeler
William Burks
Locust St. James Bramon
North St
Richard Lee Mullins
Caples
W. Va
Carolyn Ruth Brown
W. A. Brown
Richard Lee Mullins, Caples
Athens Limestone Hospital
Pure Milk Company
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