U. S. Ground Forces in Far East Remain Near 1950 Levels
James Cary reports that U S ground forces in the Far East will return to near 1950 strength by next fall after announced reductions. Four divisions will man 1000 miles of front from Japan to Okinawa with key units deactivated or disbanded. South Korea now fields a 650,000 man army, far larger than in 1950.
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James Cary
Tokyo
U. S
Far East
Washington
Army
75Th
508Th Airborne
1St Cavalry Division
Japan
Okinawa
Korea
1St Cavalry
3Rd Marine
United States
South Korea
Indian leaders question Khrushchev’s wartime blame claim
Despite mass reception in India eight million listeners heard Khrushchev and Russian attacks against Britain stirred Indian leaders from Nehru onward. They questioned the violence of Moscow’s statements and bristled at Khrushchev’s A Bomb era assertion that Western powers started World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Nehru
Britain
Khrushchev
Bombay
Rites Held for Mrs Annie Pearl Hill of Moulton
Funeral services for 68 year old Mrs Annie Pearl Hill of Moulton were conducted at Liberty Methodist Church by Rev W I Rhodes and Rev Bob Ledlow. She died Friday after a three week illness. Interment followed in the Brown family cemetery with grandsons as pallbearers. Survivors include husband James I Hill two daughters four sons two sisters four brothers and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Annie Pearl Hill
Liberty Methodist Church
W. I. Rhodes
Bob Ledlow
James ‘I. Hill
Marie Barnes
Martha Thrasher
Hillsboro
Jewell Jackson
Russell Hill
Chicago
Mitchell Hill
Dallas
Texas
Ford
Clyde Hill
Ed Moody
Wert Hill
Hot Springs
Ark
Herman McMillian
Coby McMillian
Moulton 2
Leonard Hill
Decatur
Loyd Hill
Dandridge
Tenn
Religious structure fund drive surpasses 2.6 billion
The American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel reports that U.S. citizens donated over 2.6 billion dollars to new religious structures in the past five years, reflecting strong philanthropic giving to faith buildings nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Assn. of Fund-Raising Counsel, Inc
Amusements Listings for March Evening Shows
Local theaters present Desperate Hours with Bogart and Frederic at Princess noted March times. ROXY sets Twist of Fate with Rogers and Bergerac showings across the evening. Sunset screens Caine Mutiny with Bogart and Ferrer at late slots. Bowline offers View From Pompey Head with Egan Wynter in two showings. Ranch Hartselle features Love Me or Leave Me with Day and Cagney at 6:45 and 9:00. Hatfield Athens presents Bedevilled at 7:00. Starvue Courtland Highway shows Men of the Fighting Lady with Johnson and Pidgeon at 6:30 and 8:46.
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Hartselle
Doris Day
James Cagney
Starvue
Courtland Highway
van Johnson
Walter Pidgeon
Community Glee Club and PTA Christmas Programs Across Decatur
Sixth grade Glee Club from Gordon-Bibb School will sing at the Decatur Rotary Club meeting at the Lyons Hotel. PTA and local groups plan Christmas programs at multiple schools with students from Walter Jackson, West Decatur, Somerville Road, and Austinville 4-H. Incidents include illness notes and a heart attack case at Bank Street Hospital. Alabama Soil Fertility Society director E. P. Garrett elected. seven reverse parking charges docketed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon-Bibb
Decatur Rotary Club
Lyons Hotel
Georgia Dinsmore
Bernice Simmons
Gwynne Cortner
Parent-Teacher Association
Glee Club
E. P. Garrett
Decatur
The
Alabama Soil Fertility Society
Montgomery
Soviets Return Two Young U.S. Soldiers in East Berlin
In East Berlin two U.S. Army privates, Richard Calbert from Kansas City Mo and Willie Holden from Poplarville Mo, were returned by Soviet authorities after a street fight. they are in administrative custody at Soviet headquarters as U.S. and Soviet officials review the case. The incident highlights legal actions discussed by East German authorities and U.S. policy on crossings into the Soviet sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
U.S
East Berlin
East Germany
Richard L. Calbert
Kansas City
Willie J. Holden
Poplarville
U.S. Army
Vernon Hammonds
American Machine Eyes Underground Plant near Huntsville
The firm plans an underground installation citing cost and maintenance advantages after exploring options nationwide. Pomona California plant makes missile launch equipment as the company pursues a site near Green Mountain, Huntsville along the Tennessee River with options on 2000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Machine
Pomona
Calif
Scandinavia
Switzerland
Sweden
Redstone Arsenal
Guided Missile and Rocket Research and Development Center
White
Green Mountain
Lawrence Seeks Escaped Prisoner From Moulton Jail
Lawrence county officers hunted early last night for Elvin Vinson who walked away from a Moulton jail cell after summoning a jailer to repair a radiator. Vinson, awaiting transfer to Kilby prison for forgery, left through the rear door as Jailer J C Taylor entered the cell and did not lock the door. Authorities said they located Vinson and planned to arrest him overnight.
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Lawrence County
Moulton
Elvin Vinson
Kilby
J. C. Taylor
Lawrence
Vinson
Cullman
Morgan County
Limestone
Markets Calves and Hogs Reported Prices
Calves sold mixed with choice to Paine at 22.50 to 25.50. Utility and commercial steers brought 11.50 to 15.00. Utility commercial cows ranged 6.50 to 9.50. Hogs weighing 170 to 250 pounds sold as butchers at 11.00 to 11.25.
Union recreation committee sponsors Santa visit today
Miss Betty of Poole Hartselle a member of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute union recreation committee helps host the annual Santa visit for preschool API students in the reunion Ballroom. Annotations note driving while intoxicated no driver's license parking violation and disorderly conduct counts mentioned in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty of Poole
Hartselle
Alabama Polytechnic
City Worker Holds Up Well Under Eye Removal Surgery
A Decatur carpenter named Terry, age 40, underwent another left eye removal operation at Decatur General Hospital after a steel blade struck him while taking down a basketball goal. His wife, a Alabama Drug Co. employee, described him as holding up mighty well as family and neighbors rally to assist. Through insurance and workers compensation, Terry will receive income and support while the Morgan County United Fund seeks rehabilitation aid to help him adjust to total darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Terry
Terry
J. M. Baker Company
Decatur Contractors
Decatur General Hospital
Hillsboro
Amos J. Garner
Market St
Terrys
Shelby Jean
Katie Gwen
Riverside
Alabama Drug Co
Railroad St
Jane
Decatur
Terry’s Hospital
Good Neighbor Committee
Morgan County United Fund
Floyd Lawson
Alabama Rehabilitation Service
Lawson
Rehabilitation Service
Jefferson amendment wins key district after late counts
Folsom opposed amendment No 20 with letters as Jefferson delegates had sponsored it. Goodwyn school tax proposal and 110 million school bonds failed by wide margins. Final official canvass showed Jefferson narrowly approving No 20 by 1 442 votes amid uneven county results across North Alabama.
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Folsom
Jefferson
Montgomery
Black Belt
North Alabama
Education revenue actions loom after special session call
The governor has not said he will block new school funding efforts. He asked an interim tax study committee to search for substitute proposals after the Goodwyn amendment failed. Any revenue bill would need a two-thirds vote in both chambers, making passage tougher than a veto override, allowing the schools to push a bill without immediate gubernatorial opposition if it gains broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Folk
Lawrence Court Term Postponed due to illness
Lawrence County Circuit Court session set to start Monday is postponed until further notice because one attorney is ill. Jurors and witnesses need not appear until the court issues another summons. Sheriff Frank Lin Smith informed The Daily Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lawrence County
Franklin Smith
Smith
John W. Warren Rites Held At Aldridge Grove
Final rites for 89 year old John W. Warren of Munford were held at 2:30 p.m. December 7 at Aldridge Grove Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Warren Family Cemetery under Brown of Moulton. Survived by wife Nora Warren son Robert Stephenson four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
John W. Warren
Munford
Aldridge Grove Church of Christ
Warren
Decatur
Kyle McWhorter
J. C. Morgan
Warren Family
Brown
Nora Warren
Robert Stephenson
Hartselle
United Fund selects officers and board for 1956
Morgan United Fund names Barrett C. Shelton president Q E Eddens and James N Bloodworth as vice presidents H B Norwood secretary C D Cottingham treasurer Carl O Hoyer budget committee chair for 1956 executive secretary Nancy Pinkston Fights include Good Neighbor Fund administration of 2500 following constitution changes quorum rules set for membership and directors meetings Directors include Decatur and Hartselle leaders with wide regional representation Officers will place reserve funds in local banks rotating 1956 1957 1958 deposits among Citizens Bank State National Bank and County National Bank as precedent
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United Fund
Barrett C. Shelton
Q. E. Eddens
B. G. Hall
James N. Bloodworth
H. B. Norwood
C. D. Cottingham
Carl O. Hoyer
John Carter
Paul W. Robson
J. B. Hewitt
Nancy Pinkston
Good Neighbor Fund
Jack Wood
Decatur
Redus Collier
Carl Hoyer
Paul Robson
Allison Smith
Alan Diseker
Bennie Malone
Florette
Georgia Dunn
Lacey's Spring
Hugh Morrow
Talucah
Delmer Bagwell
Union Hill
S. C. Moore
Gum Pond
Eloise Crawford
Ryan Hulace
Cecil Crowe
Falkville-Lacon
Ernie Oden
Eva
R. H. Fuller
Plainview
J. D. Hadley
Cold Springs
Austin
Olen Cooper
Oak Ridge
J. D. Hallman
Collins
Thomas Thompson
Mr. Zion
Lovie Orr
Massey
Community Chest
Citizens Bank
Hartselle
State National Bank
County National Bank
Detroit Parking Authority reports 14 million users last year
The Detroit Municipal Parking Authority announces 14 million motorists used the city’s municipal system last year, yielding a net profit of $612000 for the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Municipal Parking Authority
Jaycees Seek 9 Man of the Year Nominees
The Decatur Jaycees launch their annual search for the Distinguished Young Man Of The Year. Nominations are due by Jan 7 with a panel of civic leaders selecting the winner at the Bosses Night Banquet. Nomination blanks available at The State National Bank and Morgan Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Jaycee “Bosseses
Robert MacGregor
Wolverine
Frank Keown
State National Bank
Bark St
Morgan Ae National Bank
Secondve
Keown
Jaycee
Johnston St
Marketing costs cut farmers’ share of food dollar
Department notes marketing charges 44 percent higher than the 1947 49 average and that farm prices in Q3 1955 were 7 percent below 1954. Less than half the decline reached consumers. farmer’s share fell to 41 cents in 1955 from 43 in 1954, possibly about 40 cents next year.
Medical bulletin notes stable heart recovery after acute attack
Physicians report the blood clotting time remains controlled and sedimentation rate in the upper normal range for altitude. White blood count stays normal since the early days after the acute attack. Serum cholesterol varies within normal range. Electrocardiograms show residual abnormalities from heart muscle scar, stable and expected in healing. Heart muscle wall scar is firm and moderate in size. fluoroscopy shows good heart beat and satisfactory muscle action with no significant heart enlargement compared with past films.
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions List Names
Hospital dismissals include Marvin Terry of Trinity Charles W Weaver 922 18 12 Ave SE Jack Mueller 2303 Somerville Rd Mrs Jim Woodall Decatur IN Mrs John Hard and infant son 1302 11th Ave SE Bill Price Memphis Penn Calvin Byars 802 12 Bank St to Strickland 1401 5th Ave Mrs C B Dunlap Hartselle 3 Admissions include John Henry Terry 901 Railroad St Clinton Johnson Athens 2 Sam C Thompson 916 17th Ave E
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Terry
Trinity
Charles W. Weaver
Jack Mueller
Somerville Rd
Jim Woodall
Decatur
John Hard
11Th Ave
Bill Price
Memphis
Penn
Calvin Byars
Bank St
Strickland
5Th Ave
C. B. Dunlap
Hartselle
John Henry Terry
Railroad
Athens Limestone Hospital Notices
Public notices list residents including Mrs D B White and Mrs Carlos Jones of Athens and individuals Carl Stewart Smith Jr and James Jordan connected to local hospital records.
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Athens-Limestone
D. B. White
Athens
Carl Stewart Smith, Jr
Carlos Jones
James Jordan
Bank St Hospital Names and Addresses
Coy McKee at 1001 West Moulton Street and U H Weems at 1408 Sixth Avenue Southeast are listed with Judy Peeples at 1627 Jackson Street in Bank Street Hospital records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank ST. Hospital
Coy McKee
W. Moulton St
Baugh Wiley Clinic Names and Addresses
A clipping lists recipients Mrs. Vivian Montgomery 1805 Cypress St Mrs. Margaret Henderson 607 5th Ave SW and Mrs. W C Wilbanks Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Henderson
5Th Ave
W. C. Wilbanks
Decatur
Births Report Two New Daughters
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer C. Charp of Decatur at Decatur General Hospital on Friday. A daughter arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitt of Athens at Athens Limestone Hospital on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer C. Charp
Decatur 1
Decatur General Hospital
Charles Whitt
Athens
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Smith Family Funeral Arrangements Detailed
Hillsboro Springs Elementary School notes survivors including parents three brothers Aaron Smith McKinley Smith Darell Smith and sister Elizabeth Anne Smith of the home with grandparents Thom as R. Smith Hillsboro 1 and John J. Wade Decatur and great grandmother Rutha Wade. Trinity J. Brown of Moulton was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Voting in all counties set 8 to 5 for Tuesday polls
Election officials from ASC beat committees will conduct voting 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. They will tally the results in county offices by Tuesday night or early Wednesday. The article notes yields and acreage figures linked to the election context.
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ASC
Prince near Hartselle seeks ASC committee applicants
Chairman Robinson says the County ASC will advertise soon to replace Prince and set dates after year’s start for applicants to appear before the committee. Applicants need not be Morgan County residents. experience in this work is required. George E. Beall Eva and J N Cook are named ACS committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Robinson
ASC
Prince
Morgan County
George E. Beall
Eva
ACS
J. N. Cook
Ryan
Two Pedestrians Die In Alabama
A sequence of traffic and fire fatalities occurred in Alabama over the weekend. Geraldine Glass, six, died after her nightgown caught fire from an open hearth, running from the house and collapsing in a ditch. Melvin Hoffman, sixty four, was burned to death in a Fairhope residence fire. Willie Persons, fifty five, was killed when struck by a car driven by Jesse Davis, who faced DWI and license charges. Eugene Lafallett, fifty nine, died after stepping from a log truck into an oncoming vehicle near Hanceville city limits.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Geraldine Glass
Goodman Glass
Thomaston
Ala
Fairhope
Melvin Hoffman
State Patrol
Willie Persons
Union Springs
Jesse Davis
Davis
Eugene Lafallett
Hanceville
Pentagon pools Army Navy programs for intermediate range rocket
The Pentagon approves pooling Army and Navy efforts to perfect an intermediate range ballistic missile. The Army aims to boost Redstone range to 1 000 to 1 500 miles led by Maj. Gen. Medaris who met President Eisenhower. Navy counterpart is Rear Adm. Raborn. The Air Force may lead truly long range Atlas ICMB with 5 000 mile range. a second design contract was reported to be issued to another firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Army
Navy
John B. Medaris
Redstone
Ala
Medaris
Defense
Eisenhower
W. F. Raborn
Air Force
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Co
Atlas
Archie T Ledbetter Services Set Today
Funeral services for Archie T Ledbetter of Cullman are scheduled for today at 3 p.m. at Duck River Church with ministers Sam Calvert and Gilbert Speake officiating. The 69 year old died Friday at District One Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Decatur and will lie in state from 2 p.m. until the service. Interment will follow at the adjoining cemetery under Moss Funeral Home direction. He is survived by two sons T W Ledbetter of Oak Ridge Tennessee and L eggo Cullman, a daughter Mrs Jackie Smith of Georgia, another daughter Mrs Ruth Aderbel, 11 grandchildren, a brother and two sisters.
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Cullman
Archie T. Ledbetter
Duck River
Sam Calvert
Gilbert
Ledbetter
Decatur
Moss Service Funeral Home
T. W. Ledbetter
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Leg Oo Cullman
Jackie Smith
Ruth Aderbeld
Colman
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Easter Lawrence
Creighton Ave
Harding L. Speegle
Hartseller
Nungester Clinic
Music
Decatur High School
Walter Jackson School
Parent-Teacher Association of the
West Decatur School
Eddie Self
Kathleen Malone
Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association
W.M.A
All Woman’s Missionary Societies
Lottie Moon
Austinville
4-H
Mary Gore
Harry Lawrence
3Rd Ave
Somerville Road
Frank Manker
Mary Lou Dancy
Order of the Easter Star
Masonic Temple
Central Baptist Church
Mesdames J. D. Collins
Sam Hobbs
Roy Harwell
4Th Ave
Decatur Iron and Steel Co
Harwell
Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
N. L. Finch
Sherman St
City Recorder’s
Soviets
Decatur Markets
Aldridge Grove
Morgan
Jaycees
Benson
Clinton Johnson
Sam C. Thompson
17Th Ave
Paget
Wilson
Futter Super M.rker
7Th St. S.E
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