18 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1956
Page
1
Deaf community notes and local glimpses highlight accessibility efforts and social events in the area. Community members share experiences, resources, and upcoming gatherings to foster inclusion and connection.
The Morgan County Christmas Seal sale totals about 5700 dollars up 373 from yesterday and has surpassed its quota by nearly 1000. Community notices report hospital visits, short wave radio calls from Alaska, and local incidents including court docket items and traffic incidents.
Poland and the Soviet Union signed a formal agreement spelling out technicalities for future Soviet troop operations in Poland. The pact marks Polish sovereignty, limits Soviet interference, and mirrors NATO ally arrangements with veto over troop size and movement. Details to be settled in three months include deployment scope and access to Polish installations.
Eleven U S Army and Navy men guided by an electronic crevasse finder mapped 632 miles across an unexplored Antarctic region from Little America east to Marie Byrd Land in six weeks. Seabees of Operation Deep Freeze plan to build an American station at mission end for the International Geophysical Year. Maj Merle Dawson led the advance party. Cmdr Paul Frazier directed overall push into Marie Byrd Land.
Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood 17.66 feet this morning with a daily drop of 0.40 feet. Readings from sea level were 551.96 feet. Temperatures ranged from 45 to 70 yesterday. today’s highs near 54 and 53 by 11 am with mainly cloudy skies and light rain possible. Winds northerly to northeast 10-16 mph. legal water levels listed for Wednesday and Thursday.
Swiss authorities say they dismantled a large espionage network tied to a Hungarian legation official. Several suspects were reportedly arrested, with authorities declining to name the diplomat or disclose arrest figures. The Hungarian mission reportedly includes five officials led by Minister Bela Nemety.
ICC examiner Oren G Barber recommends higher first class fares and a 5 percent increase in coach travel on Eastern railroads. The proposal awaits ICC approval after rejecting earlier self damaging passenger hike ideas. Nearby, separate action authorized freight rate boosts estimated at 402.6 million dollars annually.
A 25 member delegation to Cleveland city officials charged two off duty policemen beat two Black men, one a psychology graduate and SSA employee Robert 30, and Army sergeant Herman Humphries 26, at Jean's Bar and Central Police Station. One officer denied the accusation. the other unavailable. Mayor Celebrezze and Safety Director McCormick said they would consult Police Chief Story before action.
In San Diego Noel Francis O'Kelly received a surprise class gift from coworkers. He had arrived four months earlier from Ireland, earned $90 weekly, sent $40 to home, and his colleagues raised $700 to bring his wife and two young sons to celebrate his name day. The family were flown to join him at work.
Port Said reporters: Egyptian police detachment of 350 arrives to help U N troops keep order as British and French forces depart. The U N Emergency Force plans a rapid withdrawal after the British and French leave, with Port Said administration to Egypt. Israeli withdrawals also begin the second stage today, according to Burns.
A probation hearing for W. J. Duncan Jr. will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the courthouse before Judge S A Lynne. Kenneth Tucker probation officer for Lawrence Cullman and part of Morgan County represents the probation office. Duncan recently pleaded guilty to three warehouse receipts violations and was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary.
A Decatur city hall meeting discussed eliminating premium stamps as unfair to small shops. Spokesman W C Vaughan led a group urging action and proposed licensing premiums at $500 annually or a $5,000 license for premium companies. A December 27 council meeting was scheduled, with a $1,000 privilege license already in place.
Rep. Huddleston charges Defense Secretary Wilson risks U S leadership in guided missile research by assigning land based IRBMs to the Air Force He cites Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal as the core of the Army’s missile program and von Braun team as key assets while warning of private industry paying more for talent
Alabama Attorney General seeks repayment of more than $100000 spent by state officials on the Lee Hi LodgeLee Hi Park project in Limestone County to cover alleged misspend by former Conservation Director W H Drinkard The effort targets two state officials two bonding companies and a Birmingham construction firm and outlines potential court action to recover $101275 with liability spread if needed The park on Elk River near Athens Tri Cities Highway opened last summer and included a lodge fishing dock and improved access The case references bids on public improvements and a test dispute on repairs versus improvements scheduled for appeal in the state Supreme Court
A federal court injunction banning city bus segregation in Montgomery moves toward implementation as the Montgomery City Commission said it must recognize the Supreme Court’s rejection of appeals. In other news, Japan joined the United Nations as the 80th member by unanimous vote. Alabama Gov. James E. Folsom proposed creating a Water Resources Commission to harness rivers for development.
President Nixon conferred today on the Hungarian refugee problem before his flight to Australia and after a first hand survey of the situation.
Golden era story of Jeno Egri Hungarian watchmaker arriving in California after the airlift. He faces ruin without tools, but union members Lions Club and local jewelers supply lathe, tools, and a job offer from Joseph Granat. A week’s pay helps him start anew aboard the American dream.
Brewton Alabama plans for a new Navy jet training base are expected to be announced shortly after Congress convenes next month. Mayor C C Fountain said the Navy plans were under consideration and would be released soon.
British aviation engineers unveiled a five jet plane touted for high speed and vertical takeoff and landing. Newspapers claim the SC1 sets Britain ahead of the United States and Russia in fieldable jet tech. Taxiing trials were conducted at an airfield in Belfast yesterday.
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