Birmingham Bus Protest Tests Segregation Laws
A Birmingham mass demonstration saw about 400 Negroes vote to continue riding in white sections despite arrests for violating the city bus segregation ordinance. Leaders linked to a potential Federal court case as police vow enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Martin Luther King of
Montgomery
F. L. Shuttlesworth
Asst
C. J. Lance
Shuttlesworth
Alabama Christian Movement For Human Rights
Recorder's Court
Bethel Baptist
South
Robert Lindbergh
Lind- Bergh
Princess Everything But The Truth at Amusement Theater
The schedule lists showtimes for Princess Everything But The Truth starring Maureen O Hara and John Forsythe with Tim Hovey at Amusement Theaters including 1 3 5 7 9 p.m. Also times for ROXY Private War of Major Benson Pickup On South Street at ROXY. Other titles include He Laughed Last at Sunset and The Great American Pastime at Bowline with Dean Jones appearances, Athens-Santiago at Hatfield, The Bad Seed at Starvue Courtland Highway and The King and I at Ranch Hartselle with Yul Brynner Deborah Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen O*hara
John Forsythe
Tim Hovey
Roxy
Major Benson
Pickup
South Street
Boggs Visit Sparks Fire Units in Birmingham
Mr and Mrs J B Boggs of 309 Church St NE were in Birmingham today. Firemen report a grass fire in the 800 block of Third Ave SE at 11 02 am and responded at 11 33 am to 1702 14th Ave SE to extinguish a couch fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Boggs
Church St. NE
Birmingham
Third Ave. SE
14Th Ave. SE
Senators Debate Filibuster Rule Change
Senate members discuss whether to alter the filibuster rule with Ives arguing for a fresh start each Congress and a majority vote while Nixon signals adherence to the Senate as a continuing body and requires a two thirds vote to change rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Senate
Douglas
Nixon
Indonesian coup update ties to Medan conference
Revolt leader Ali Sastroamidjojo demanded his resignation amid reports of a bloodless coup in Central Sumatra. Lt. Col. Acmad Hussein reportedly seized control last week, with Simbolon’s ouster echoed in the capital as K H Dachlan returns from Medan’s Orthodox Moslem party conference to report on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali Sastroamidjojo
Sastroamidjojo
Sumatra
Acmad Hussein
Simbolon
Jakarta
K. H. Dachlan
Medan
Florida Drivers Charged With Enforcing Law
In Tallahassee the City Commission suspended the Capital Transit franchise. Police arrested nine drivers and Charles Carter for operating without a franchise as buses began late. Chief Stoutamire urged segregation and warned of further charges if ignored.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Frank Stoutamire
Capital Transit Co
Stoutamire
Johnny Coggins
Charles Carter
Carter
Charles Ausley
Ausley
Arvah Hopkins
Negro Inter-Civic Council
Birmingham bus desegregation drive fuels mass meetings
The Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth praised white riders' conduct during protests and pledged to fight bus seating laws. He urged calm yet insisted the law must be struck from the books and warned of a finish fight. He urged unity and American idealism amid jail and fine penalties for violating separate seating.
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Shuttlesworth
Birmingham
U.N. Fleet to Assist Nile Canal Salvage Efforts
Cairo reports say Egyptian Canal Authority doubts the U N announcement while planning may proceed. The bulk of Wheeler’s fleet is near the canal’s northern end. The U N fleet will be 20 to 30 craft hired from neutral salvage firms with arrivals into January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N. Infomation
Cairo
Egyptian Canal Authority
U.N
Mahmoud Yanes
Canal Authority
Wheeler
Suits Against Trucker Total $110000 Here
Seven damage suits totaling 110000 dollars have been filed in Hartselle against Cordie Smith, a truck driver, over a Dec 3 wreck on Alabama Highway 33 near Danville. Five plaintiffs seek sums ranging from 5 000 to 40 000 dollars. Slate represents all plaintiffs.
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Hartselle 2
Danville
Cordie Smith
Rachel Waddell
Lola Hood
Hartselle
Bobby Wayne Hood
David
James
Slate
Delta Wing Jet Makes Maiden Flight at Edwards AFB
The Air Force said Convair F106A, a delta wing high speed interceptor, flew for the first time at Edwards Air Force Base. Pilot R L Johnson led the test flight. Pentagon officials released limited details about the aircraft and its capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
Celif
R. L. Johnson
Convair
Pentagon
Ensora
Markets Mixed As New York Stocks Tick Up
Traders saw a narrow advance in early New York dealings with turnover steady. Key issues gained modestly while rails began to recover and many major groups showed uneven moves amid mixed economic news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
New York Central
Illinois Central
Southern Pacific
U.S. Steel
Youngstown
Lukens
Bethlehem
General Motors
Gulf Oil
Goodyear
Boeing
Douglas Aircraft
American Telephone
Poultry Markets Report From Birmingham and Atlanta
North Alabama market shows firm demand with offerings about equal to needs, prices up to 10:30 a.m. Thursday. In North Georgia live poultry market, broilers and fryers firm with price gains of 1 to 2 cents, ample offerings in some areas and tight in others, with most birds around 3 pounds and prices listed for farms and plants. Hens firm but heavy types short of needs, light types scarce with limited price data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
North Alabama
F.o.b
Atlanta
North
Georgia
f.C.b
Eggs Market Report Birmingham 24 Hours Ending Thursday
AP reports Birmingham egg market steady with adequate supply and strong demand. Wholesale grades show whites large 36-37 cents, extra large 34-35, medium 29-30, small 28-29, one lot 32 4 1/2 cents. nearby locally graded whites 36-42, mediums 32-44, 33-34 for standards.
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New York
Kaiser al A E
Alleghany
Lehman
L O F Glass
Lily Tulip
Baker
Am Can
Lorillard
Lou & Nash
Am &T Minute M
Monsan Chem
Anac Cop Murphy
Armour
Murray Cp Armst Ck
Nat Cyl Gas
Atchison
Nat
Atl C Line
Nor & West Newpt Ind
Atl Refin
Babcock Penney (Jc
Beth Steel Ball & Ohio
Borden
Pepsi Cola
Burr Ind
Phillip Mor
Burr Bros
Phill
Calum
Aire Firestone
Fla Pw US Steel
Fla P&l
Warner Pic
Ford Mot West
Tel Foremost Dair
Texas Pc&o Dynam
20Th
Cen Fox
UN Carbide
Oil Cal UN Pac
Mtrs Mills
Aire
US Steel
Ga Pac Cp West UN Tel
Goodrich
Westy A Bk
Goodyear Westy Elec
Greyhound
Woolworth
Gulf Oil Ili Worth
Hupp Cp
Birmingham
Cattle steady as Portland market reports mixed loads
Nashville AP notes cattle market activity with steady week as steers mostly hold, small high quality lots around 17.00 per hundredweight. Includes mentions of loaded choice steer and heifer lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Cotton futures slip late afternoon on New York market
New York AP report notes cotton futures edged lower in late afternoon trading as market nerves and price weakness in nearby contracts weighed on sentiment for the commodity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bus firm ends rear-seat rule as drivers told to handle seating
Gunshots Lines Inc announces it will not require Negroes to sit in rear seats and instructs drivers to arrange seating diplomatically. The Mobile City Commission responds by sending a letter ordering enforcement of segregation ordinances.
New Yorker Jailed For Gold Dealings
Joseph J. Boyle of New York City was held on 100000 bond in Houston after a New York warrant charged illegal gold dealings. Secret Service said Boyle was indicted in 1952 and claimed to have spent a year in Mexico before deportation amid allegations of six million dollars diverted to the black market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Joseph J. Boyle
New York City
New York
Boyle
Secret Service
Mexico
Ike Still Adding To Ballot Totals
Final Rhode Island figures raise Eisenhower lead to 66 156 in the state with 229 677 to Stevenson 163 521. National totals move to Eisenhower 35 584 135 and Stevenson 26 036 080 as absentee ballots push the margin higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rhode Island
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
U S Trims 3 000 Off Draft Quotas
The Defense Department cuts February draft quota to 14 000, down from 17 000 in prior months. The February total will be entirely for the Army, reflecting expected manpower gains in January and February. The peacetime draft now calls 2 166 430 draftees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Hoover cites privacy respect in prayer and fishing
Former President Herbert Hoover, a member of the Izaak Walton League, stated that people value privacy only on two occasions praying and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Izaak Walton League
Geologist Called In Oil Map Probe
A former Gulf Oil geologist and three other men arrested in New York were summoned to testify as a federal grand jury opened its probe into the alleged theft of valuable oil exploration maps from Gulf offices. Thomas W. B. Smith, 47, of Pittsburgh, a Gulf employee for 25 years, now a radio television salesman, and John Marvin Leivia, 34, of Orange, Texas, were described as cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Gulf Oil Corp
New York
Gulf
Thomas W. B. Smith
Smith
FBI
John Marvin Leivia
Orange
Tex
U.S
Malcolm Anderson
Arsenal workers seek Decatur housing via Chamber listing
The Chamber of Commerce office at the Lyons Hotel on Bank St offers relocation help. It reports Arsenal employees and families moving to Decatur average about 35 per month over six months. McCullers notes many are permanent and technical workers seeking good hours and less crowded living conditions.
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Sell
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lyons
Bank St
Arsenal
Decatur
McCullers
Admissions and dismissals listed for Decatur and Moulton
Admissions include Mrs Albert Stevenson of Decatur and Mrs Roy White of Moulton for baby Desiree Lee Hall at 1004 Line Street. Dismissals note Master Randy Lee Whitten of 1007 8th Ave SE.
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Albert Stevenson
Decatur
Baby Desiree Lee Hall
Roy White
Moulton 2
Randy Lee Whitten
8Th Ave. SE
California Canyon Fires Destroy Homes Near Malibu Coast
In early hours two wildfires raced from Corral Canyon to U S Highway 101 and Sequil Canyon toward the ocean. Several homes including Ralph Edwards's luxury beach house burned. Raymond Burr Gordon Jenkins and Charles Erskine homes stood, Arthur Freed nursery spared, Hugo Freed home burned. Fire officials reported multiple destroyed structures and evacuations. wildlife fled as areas 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles burned.
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Corral Canyon
U.S. Highway 101
Sequil Canyon
Ralph Edwards
Edwards
Beverly Hills
Raymond Burr
Gordon Jenkins
Charles Erskine
Arthur Freed
Hugo Freed
Jackie “Oogan
Paradise Cove
Cougar
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
Keith Klinger
Self-Taught Lawyer Loses Freedom Bid
A convicted robber who taught himself law in federal prison lost his bid for release. Al House, 60, serving a 10 year term for post office robberies at Valparaiso and Freeport, Fla, argued the conviction was obtained on false testimony, but Judge Dozier A. DeVane rejected the claim after evidence including a letter from co-defendant Alas Lassiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
U.S
Alas Lassiter
House
Siter
Hospitals list residents and addresses in city
A roster of hospital figures and associated addresses is provided. Names include F D Peebles Jr Gordon Dr and W Frank Thompson McNeil Apts with several other residents and family members listed at diverse street addresses within the city. The compilation mentions babies, adults, and spouses in a public notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Peebles, Jr
Gordon
W. Frank Thompson
McNeil Apts
James Cardell
Olive
Local Names Noted in Decatur Huntsville Listing
L C Gilliland of Decatur, Shirley Gordon of Huntsville, and Little Debbie Shackelford of 602 Canal Street are listed in a readable segment. The fragment mentions these individuals in a terse roster format without broader context or event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Gilliland
Decatur
Shirley Gordon
Huntsville
Debbie Shackelford
Canal St
Local Residents Named in Athens Hospital List
The Athens-Limestone Hospital patient and family listing includes Nancy Wallace and Susie Digby of Athens with multiple addresses, along with James Ronnie Arnett, Barbara Diane Brooks, and Cathy Bridwell. Also named are Robert L. Francis of Elkmont and several Athens residents linked to households in the area.
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Nancy Wallace
Houston St
Athens
Curtis Cooley
Susie Digby
Robert Anthony
Elmer Hill
Minor Hill
Tenn
Otie Bassham
Anderson
Travis McDonald
Michael Arbow
N. Beaty St
Frank Williams
Harvey Coffman
Robert L. Francis
Elkmont
Sam Adams
Stanley Studnet
Cathy Bowens
Vine St
Lucy C. Compton
Cathy Bridwell
Charles Motten
Ann Clem Ardmore
Barbara Diane Brooks
Ira B. Farris
W. E. Hatchett
John Hargrove
James Ronnie Arnett
Walter Crawford
Marvin Aycock
James L. Adams
Betty Sue Thompson
Jett and Sanders Births Reported at Decatur General
Mr and Mrs Dennis L Jett announce a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul B Sanders announce a daughter born today at Decatur General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis L. Jett
Sherman St
Decatur General Hospital
Paul B
Sanders
Beech St
Gilmer Named President of Southern Bell Co
Gilmer elected president of Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co to succeed Fred J. Turner who becomes chairman. Gilmer, a Montgomery Ala native, joined Southern Bell in 1926 after graduating from Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. Turner led the firm since 1951 during its peak growth serving nearly 50 million telephones in nine southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ben S. Gilmer
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co
Fred J. Turner
Montgomery
Ala
Gilmer
Southern Bell
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Turner
Southern
City orders Mobile City Lines to enforce segregation laws
Mobile City Lines was told by the Mobile city commissioners to continue enforcing seating rules that segregate riders by race. The firm had claimed it removed signs and left drivers with discretionary seating. A delegation of Negro leaders sought clarity after the Montgomery decision, with no court action announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mobile City Lines
R. J. Cortright
Cortright
City of
City of Mobile
Commission
US Supreme Court
Montgomery
J. L. Leflore
The
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Alabama
Leflore
Public Affairs Committee of
American Saddle Horse Breeder's Assn Formation in Louisville
The American saddle horse became a recognized breed with the organization of the American Saddle Horse Breeder's Assn in Louisville Kentucky in 1891. For sale 85000 BTU Kenmore oil circulator used two Florida winters price 30 dollars. Phone 5060. Wished to rent three bedroom house. Phone 5060. Lost late Christmas afternoon black female Dachshund rabies tag shows Williams Animal Hospital Chattanooga Tennessee Phone 288 M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Saddle Horse Breeder's Assn
Louisville
Kenmore
Florida
William’s Animal Hospital
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Frankie Laine
Bowline
Tom Ewell
Dean Jones
Hatfield
Santiago
Alan Ladd
Lloyd Nolan
Starvue
Courtland Highway
Nancy Ee Pattie McCormack
Ranch
King and I
Yul Brynner
Deborah Kerr
Agency
Pack Self
Willie Lee Williams
Williams
Marvine R. Parker
Canal and Vine Sts
Decatur Transit Co
William D. Collier
Donald Hogan
Ford
Huston M. Moody
Moulton
Locust St
12Th Ave
Mary W. Right
Chestnut St
C. M. Kennedy
Alex Terry
Third St. NW
9Th Ave. NW
Studebaker
Mary G. Huckaby
Jimmie Williams, Jr
Decatur 1
Decatur Joan
Yellow Corp
Jly Ennccocs
SEIB
New Yorker
Ike
U. S
California
James Brannon
North St
George E. Bowden
Jean B. Bond
John Holt
7Th St
Lute G. Colony
Trinity
Thomas L. May
William Elvin Parker
William Bennett Whatley
12Th St
Loyd K. Barnett
7Th St. SW
Bank ST. Hospital
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Mobile Orders Bus Co
3Rd Ave
Moulton St
4Th Ave
Foxes Creek
James A. Gosline
Melvin Blackwood
Seton Ave
CoLonam
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