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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1956

Page

14

Israelis Halt Sinai Withdrawal Await UN Deal

United Nations sources report Israel has paused its Sinai withdrawal awaiting timetable and mechanics agreement with the UN. Yugoslav forces contact near Qantara. Burns and Israeli authorities had outlined a first stage completion dated Dec 6. Egyptian sources accuse deliberate delay to impose conditions despite UN signs of progress.

EL Ballah Egypt United Nations Sinai Peninsula U. N Sinai Suez Canal Zone Qantara U.N E. L. M. Burns Burns

F A Stephenson of Hartselle Dies at Home

Fred A. Stephenson 79 of Hart selle1 died at his home Thursday afternoon. Last rites set for today at 3 p.m. from Bethel Church with Revs. Harold Wright and Joe Gomes officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Survivors include his wife Ludie, daughter Mrs. James McDaniel of Knoxville, son Bill R. Stephenson of Hart selle2, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

Hartselle Fred A. Stephenson Bethel Church Here Harold Wright Joe Gomes Peck Stephenson Ludie Stephenson James McDaniel Knoxville Bill R. Stephenson Bert Allen J. D. Burns Garvin Hughes Leon Battles Harold McClanahan Gilman McClanahan

Amelia Earhart Flies Across Atlantic First for Woman

In 1928 Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic journey that marks a milestone for women in aviation.

Amelia Earhart

Cotton Futures In Erratic Week

New York December cotton futures closed the week with distant deliveries higher and nearby months lower. Prices on the New York Cotton Exchange fluctuated by a wide margin with a net mixed finish as hedge selling and profit-taking emerged. Government forecasts and soil bank payments influenced trading, while exports for the season reached nearly 2 million bales by Tuesday.

New York New York Cotton Exchange Washington Soil Bank New York Cotton Exchange Service Bureau U.S

Supreme Court weighs reconsidering bus case ruling

The Supreme Court can again decide on two motions to reconsider its November ruling that city and state bus segregation laws are unconstitutional. If no action is taken, the matter may be postponed until after the holiday recess.

Washington Supreme Court Montgomery Ala Alabama U.S. District Court

Murder Charges Against Negro Pair At Decatur Address

Simon McComb 40 of 518 Cain St NE is jailed on a murder charge in Decatur for the slaying of Frank Nettles of the same address. Nettles died at Decatur General Hospital after multiple gunshot wounds. McComb said he shot Nettles over a dispute involving whiskey at Molly Lynch 423 Cherry St NE. Nettles lived with McComb and his wife Mary Alice.

Simon McComb Cain St Morgan County Frank Nettles Nettles Decatur General Hospital McComb County Molly Lynch Cherry St. NE Pete McComb Mollie Lynch Mary Alice McComb

Panama City and Balboa Separated by Fourth of July Avenue

Fourth of July Avenue divides Panama City from Balboa the Canal Zone headquarters.

Panama City Balboa The Canal Zone Fourth of July Avenue

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