Transit Workers Vote New York Strike Over Wage Pact
The Transport Workers Union backs a midnight strike that would shut down New York City buses and subways. About 5000 members approved the walkout after failed talks with the Transit Authority over a contract expiring tomorrow. The union seeks a 65 cent hourly raise in a one year pact. the TA offered 18 cents over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Transport Workers Union
New York City
TWU
Westchester County
Autonomous Transit Authority
TWA
Woman dies in hunting accident in Cullman County
Mrs Barrett was shot in the chest when a weapon discharged while a man loaded loose stock for display at their Cullman home. He and Barrett were alone. her husband and relatives were nearby as she died before help could arrive. Funeral services are planned at Mt Grove Church with burial at the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include the husband her parents and siblings from Hanceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Moss
William Stewart
Hanceville 1
Break-ins in Hartselle Target Same Area Suspected
Morgan County authorities reviewed two nearby burglaries and found no cash in the first store and no cash in the second. Chief Deputy Richard Hyde noted there was none in the store. The proximity suggests the same parties may be involved in both incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Richard Hyde
Toddler Survives Days Wandering In Blue Ridge
Shirley Ann Ramsburg, a 3 year old, wandered two days and nights through rugged terrain near the Shenandoah River in Charles Town West Virginia. Volunteers found her cold scratched and exhausted beside a tree. She was treated for shock and exposure with blue toes and minimal injuries.
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Charles Town
W.va
Shirley Ann Ramsburg
Donald K. McIntyre
Shenandoah River
Blue Ridge
West Virginia
Panhandle
Virginia
Dulles to Attend Baghdad Pact Nations Meeting
Secretary of State Dulles will attend a Baghdad Pact gathering in Turkey next month. It marks his first participation in the pact’s three year history. The United States is not a member but has supported the organization and sent observers since its formation in February 1955.
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Washington
Dulles
Turkey
United States
Iraq
Pakistan
Britain
Iran
For Rent Listings Mix of Furnished Apartments and Homes
Classified notice shows multiple rental ads across Somerville and 8th Street SE. Listings include 3 room furnished upstairs apartment private electric couple only, 2 room furnished downstairs adults only, 4 room unfurnished at $40 per month, and 3 room furnished or similar. Contact numbers EL 3-7620 EL 3-9188 and exchanges at 1314 Somerville Rd or 1411 8th Ave SE.
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Prority
Somerville Rd
Prone
Downsairs
Decatur Market Prices for Corn Soybeans and Livestock
Market report lists No 2 yellow ear corn 1 19 per bushel No 2 yellow shelled 1 25 No 2 white ear 1 59 No 2 mixed ear 1 09 No 2 mixed shelled 1 15 No 1 soybeans 2 18 per bushel quoted at farm 17 18 4 19 cattle calves hogs with weights 1 200 300 600 lb and prices 16 50 23 00 for stockers 18 50 for veature a pen 18 75 19 00 for barrows gilts No 1 3 sows 14 00 15 00.
Markets At A Glance
New York AP markets report shows mixed grain futures with Chicago wheat higher, corn steady, oats steady, soybeans up on demand. Hog futures slide to 19.75 top, cattle steady to lower with 30.00 top.
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New York
Otton
Neabdotion
Chicago
Wall Street Slumps Amid Yearend Tax Selling Amid Broad Decline
New York stock traders faced one of 1957’s heaviest sessions as yearend tax actions weighed on the market. Aircraft makers bucked the trend with small gains while most key issues fell fractions. Volume reached about 3.5 million shares as traders looked to tax moves and profit hopes for the new year.
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New York
Nora
Washington
New York Stocks Mixed Amid Declines and Gains
Daily stock list shows Allied Chemical Am Air, Am Cyan Am M, Am Mtrs and others with varied moves. Major losses appear for some household names while tech and utility names show mixed results.
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New York
Allied Strs
Airi
Cyan Am
M & Fay Am
Mtrs Am Rad
T&t Am
Anac Co Armour Atchison Atl
Bendix
Beth St
Borden Canad Pac
Celanese
Chrysler
Coca Cola
Mtrs
Corn Pd
Doug Airc Dow Chem du Pont
Johns Man
Loew's Lorillard
Warner B Pic Wess O & S West UN
Woolworth
Cotton futures fall on hedge selling and weak demand
New York AP reports cotton futures declined as hedge selling expanded and demand remained limited. By late afternoon March at 35.54, May 35.74 and July 35.54 dollars per bale, each down from the prior close by 55 cents to 1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Cotton
NEW York
Grain futures rally as liquidation peters but holds gains
Chicago Board of Trade saw liquidation efforts stabilize with futures edging higher after last week's sale. Wheat edged lower to modest gains around March prices, corn and oats mixed, rye up, and soybeans mostly firmer on the day with January quotes cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Grain Chicago
Board of Trade
Alabama and Georgia Live Poultry Markets Steady With Adequate Demand
AP reports steady broiler and fryer markets in Alabama and North Georgia. Offerings and supplies balance with fair to good demand, prices for broilers and fryers at farms mostly 17 and plants around 18, hens supplies adequate, turkeys too few to report.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Moniday
f.C.b
Central
Bama
Atlanta
North Georgia
Eggs Birmingham Market Prices End Monday Trade Steady
Wholesale 38 market prices for the period ending 10 a.m. Monday show the market about steady with adequate supplies. Trading normal on Monday. Prices paid delivered Birmingham, cases included, extras minimum 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
United Fund Board Expands With New Directors
Rex announces three year terms for the new directors who join 40 current members on the board. The nominating committee led by J. B. Hewitt proposed officers and directors. Shelton discussed the fund’s philosophy and efficiency gains, while Lester Smith detailed agency allocations and costs for 1957. A Dutch luncheon honored L. E. Stone and Alvis Briscoe for leading the 1958 drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hewitt
Ralph Agee
John Collier
B. G. Hall
Jack Hoffhaus
Luther
United Fund
Shelton
Lester Smith
Lyons Hotel
L. E. Stone
Alvis Briscoe
James N. Bloodworth
New Year Observances Across America and Beyond
The article notes Bishop J Kenneth Pfohl presenting 1957 memorabilia in New York at St Patrick’s Cathedral for a New Year’s Eve Mass focused on peace. Eisenhower plans to stay at Gettysburg Farm. Washington hosts an Air Force band concert then vespers by Eastern Orthodox clergy. Philadelphia hosts the Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day and Colorado Springs follows the Adaman Club’s 32nd annual Pike’s Peak climb with new member intake.
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J. Kenneth Pfohl
New York City
St. Patrick's Cathedral
North
South
Central America
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Washington
Air Force
President’s Park
White House
Philadelphia
Colorado Springs
Adaman (Addaman
Pike's Peak
Unclear Auction Notes on Color and Size Standards
Fragmentary data lists quality categories by color and size with codes 4614 51 and 45 49 41 42 39 40. Nearby area shows no reported sales and no timestamps or names.
Livestock Prices Report from Nashville and Thomasville
Cattle and hog markets show active demand with steady to higher tones. Nashville notes strong cattle with high good to choice at 1000-1100 lb steer ranges and vealers up to 32.00, while Thomasville reports hog receipts 3600 at multiple plants with mixed lots around 18.25-18.75 and several weight bands. Slaughter lambs around 21.00, and country sales in South Georgia and nearby states show 19.67 to 20.17 for 180-240 lb barrows and gilts.
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Livestock Nashville
U.S
Thomasville
Albany
Moultrie
Tifton
Dothan
Jacksonville
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Religious Social Activities Welcome 1958 to Area
Area residents plan New Year events with church services and dances. Jaycees host a VFW Club dance on Holly Street while Country Club members hold a separate New Year event. Churches schedule multiple masses and services, with some dedication and midweek prayers, and local offices announce Wednesday closures and police coverage for New Year's Eve.
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Jaycees
VFW Club
Holly St
St. Ann’s Catholic Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Neel
Shady Grove
Memorial Drive
Methodist
Sions and Securities
Health Dept
Board of Revenue and Control
Department of Pensions and Securities
Heath
Register In Chancery
Veterans Affairs Office
Pack Self
Deadly Washington shooting spurs nationwide car chase
Gunmen Overton and Carpenter fled south after a Washington restaurant attack killing two and injuring one. They kidnapped three people, stole cars, swapped license plates, and were pursued across states. Overton, a diabetic with prior crimes, faced murder and kidnapping warrants as the pair fled.
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Overton
Carpenter
Washington
Jacksonville
Tennessee
Virginia
J. B. Stanley
Wray
Greensboro
N.C
Cocoa
High Point
FBI
Bernard J. Mainer
Doris Mattingly
Army Pfc
Larry Lee Monteith
Richmond
Monteith
Alberta
Asonia G. Allman
Cheraw
S.C
Eisenhower eyes balanced 1959 budget with defense gains
Post Sputnik period aims to balance fiscal 1959 budget by offsetting higher missile outlays with cuts to some military programs. The civilian budget seeks no increase while possible civilian program cuts are considered to offset defense spending. Officials weigh a 500 million contingency fund for rapid rocketry exploitation.
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Tration
Besin
Eisenhower
Congress
Withdrawal of Gordon Persons Leaves Alabama Gubernatorial Question
Former Alabama governor Gordon Persons withdrew from the 1958 gubernatorial race, sparking analysis of impact on likely candidates. Comments from C C Jack Owen Jimmy Faulkner George Wallace and Laurie Battle note his influence and possible boost to others, as field narrows and illness cited.
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Montgomery
Gordon Persons
Alabama
Persons
C. C
Jack) Owen
Alabama Public Service Commission
Jimmy Faulkner
Ray Minnette
George Wallace
Rains
Ala
Congress
Laurie Battle
Birmingham
Battle
Folsom Proposes Federal Aid for Science Education and Scholarships
A government plan outlined by Folsom seeks to boost science and math teaching, fund 10 000 annual federal scholarships averaging 750 to 800, and expand graduate fellowships to attract top students to teaching careers. The program emphasizes local control, state matching funds, and new language training centers abroad and at home.
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Folsom
Congress
Asia
Africa
Near East
Afro Asions Hit Pape Snag At UN Admission Draft
Cairo reports the African Asian conference committee on imperialism clashed over language in a draft resolution demanding Red China’s admission to the United Nations. The measure urged China have a rightful place and argued no major international issues can be solved without its active role. Delegates split on wording amid broader Soviet influenced propaganda resolutions.
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Cairo
Red China
United Nations
Committee On
China
Hospital Addresses and Dismissals Listing
A scanned hospital roster lists names and addresses including William Nix Deborah Hill C S Whitmire Joe Michael Sharp and others with dismissals noted for Foster Magnusson Brende Kay McMeans Mrs Herbert Milligan and infant Frances Johnson Norman Dean Woodall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nix
Trinity
M. W. Smith
9Th St. SE
Deborah Hill
C. S. Whitmire
E. Moulton
Foster Magnusson
Ardmore
Brende Kay McMeans
Sherman St
Herbert Milligan
14Th Ave
Frances Johnson
L1th Ave
Norman Dean Woodall
Decatur
Decatur General Hospital Names Admitted and Residents
Decatur General Hospital lists admissions and residents including Mrs J L Ray from Hartselle Mrs John Eyster of 1501 20th Ave SE Joseph Bowling from Hillsboro Baby Randy Ledlow of Decatur Mrs Mary Clara Blackwell 432 E Moulton St Eugene Cross 1808 7th St SE Robert Leonard Lively 704 4th St Willard Morgan 307 11th Ave NW and Little Elizabeth Dianne Gilliam 918 8th Ave SE.
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J. L. Ray
Hartselle
John Eyster
20Th Ave
Joseph Bowling
Hillsboro
Randy Ledlow
Decatur
Mary Clara Blackwell
E. Moulton
Eugene Cross
7Th St
Robert Leonard Lively
4Th Ave
Willard Morgan
11Th Ave
Elizabeth Dianne Gilliam
8Th Ave
Dismissals at Athens Limestone Hospital Persons Listed
Hospital records show several discharges in Athens Limestone area. Names include Mrs James Berrette and infant daughter, Johnnie Marie Wilson and infant son, Matilda Moore and infant son, Mrs Robert L Harris, Mrs M P Dorning and baby boy, Mrs Fannie Carter and Mrs Alvin Gooch with Elkmont and Athens as locations.
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Anthony Solari
Athens
James Berrette
Johnnie Marie Wilson
Matilda Moore
M. P. Dorning
Baby Boy
Fannie Carter
Alvin Gooch
Elkmont 1
Birth of Daughter for Bloodworths at Degatur General
Mr and Mrs J M Bloodworth Jr announce a daughter born Sunday at Degatur General Hospital 1503 Olive St SE. The family names the infant and shares the happy arrival with the community.
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J. M. Bloodworth, Jr
Olive St
Degatur General Hospital
Weekend Sheriff's Roundup Across Alabama Counties
Cullman reports three arrests for public drunkenness. Athens notes three public drunkenness cases and one reckless driving. Moulton records five gaming arrests, two prohibition violations, two drunken driving, and five public drunkenness arrests.
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Athens
Ala
Moulton, Ala
Collision on Ferry Street Ends in Extensive Vehicle Damage
A misunderstanding over right of way caused a crash at Ferry Street NE and Walnut Street NE Saturday around 4 p.m. Both a truck driven by Charles Hough of 421 Sixth Ave SE and a car driven by Charles Edgar Maples of 415 Fourth Ave SW sustained extensive damage.
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Ferry St. NE
Walnut St
Charles Hough
Sixth Ave
Charles Edgar Maples
Fourth Ave
Sheriff Arrests Burglary Suspect in Morgan County
Morgan County sheriff arrests Frank Thompson 30 for three counts of burglary tied to Decatur break ins. Thompson, held previously in Madison County, was nabbed Saturday at his Cedar Lake area home. Weekend charges also list public drunkenness insanity driving while intoxicated assault and battery disorderly conduct and peace proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Sheriff's Department
Frank Thompson
Thompson
Decatur
Cedar Lake
Madison County
Morgan
Mrs Pearl Harris Dies At Residence
Funeral services are set for Mrs. Pearl Harris 57 at Calvary Baptist Church on Courtland Rd with Rev J A Self presiding. She died at her Decatur residence Sunday night at 11 40, survived by husband Paul Harris four daughters Pauline McGregor Nel Shelton Grace Ricks Louise Davis two sons Cecil and J C Harris four grandchildren and two half sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harris
Calvary Baptist Church
Courtland Rd
J. A
Decatur
Weekend Sheriff’s Office Forces Active In Local Area
Weekend patrols by the sheriff’s office saw increased activity in the county with deputies conducting checks, traffic stops, and community safety outreach. No major incidents were reported, but several warnings and minor offenses were addressed.
Seven in Alabama weekend accidents claim seven lives
The Associated Press reports seven people died in Alabama weekend crashes and fires. Victims include Richard S. Andrews in Heflin, Stephen Smith in Tuscaloosa, Johnny Bernard Smith in Marshall City, two Bessemer women Car rie McKee and Vivian McKee McElroy, Gaston Forehand in Dothan, and Crow Nelson in Russellville.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Richard S. Andrews
Atlanta
Heflin
Stephen Smith
Tuscaloosa
Highway Patrol
Johnny Bernard Smith
Grant Rt. 1
Marshall City
Bessemer
Bucksville
Ala
Carrie McKee
Vivian McKee McElroy
Dothan
Gaston
Russellville
Southern Railway
Crow
Nelson
Pentagon may back atom driven airplane plan compromise
Officials say the Pentagon could propose to President Eisenhower a compromise to clear the way for an atom driven aircraft. The nuclear plane program has faced funding pressures and repeated threats of shutdown despite congressional activity. Inglewood gunmen held six hostages for nearly three hours before surrendering as tear gas was deployed by police. Officer Bob Perry named suspects Bob Sullivan and Sid Brunner, both wanted for robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
Eisenhower
Congress
Inglewood
Calif
Bob Perry
Los Angeles
Hillary’s Party Near Pole in Antarctic Trek
Sir Edmund Hillary and a four man tractor team pressed toward the pole on their overland Antarctic trek. A radio message from Scott Base reported 442 miles covered overnight, altitude 11 000 feet, temperature minus 23 Fahrenheit as they approached within about 150 miles of the South Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Zealand
Edmund Hillary
South Pole
Hillary
Scott Base
McMurdo South
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Vaughn announced
Mrs. Clara Vaughn dies at her residence on West Lafayette Street. Reynolds Funeral Home in Decatur will announce funeral arrangements. The body will stay at Brown Funeral Home in Decatur until services. Burial set for Roselawn Cemetery with Brown directing. Six half brothers are listed among survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Vaughn
W. Lafayette St
Reynolds Funeral Home
Decatur
Brown Funeral Home
Roselawn
Brown
TVA Fertilizer Program Seen as Good Omen Amid Criticism
Washington The Tennessee Valley Authority says its fertilizer production program is a good omen despite criticism from a study group. TVA accepts 26 of 32 recommendations and will move ahead while adjusting to ensure production aligns with educational needs and regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Conard
Wll
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16Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Robert L. Harris
Elkmont
Sheriff's Office
Drtemale
Dinah Sue Pirkle
Dinah
Hotel Lyons
Rotary Club
Grant St
Avery Taylor
Lions Club
W. C. Day
Central Baptist Church
Albert Bradford
W. M. Randolph
Add Randolph
Carolyn Joe
Danville
Floyd Miles
Davis
W. W. Whitaker
Gretchen Craig
Penny Lane
Craig
Oscar Franklin Underwood
ITI
Huntsville
Underwood
Betty Haze
Pamilton
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