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19 Feb 1957
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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1957
Page
1
Death mystery in Ida Birdsong case unsettles Morgan County
Morgan County coroner Lewis Brown has not yet ruled on the cause of Ida Mae Birdsong's death. Birdsong, 22, was dead on arrival at Decatur General Hospital after being found in a car off Highway 20 with Equator Black, 31, of 608 Grove St. Black says after several drinks he cannot recall details until morning. The report details a late night scene and potential alcohol involvement as investigators proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Lewis Brown
Ida Mae Birdsong
Grove St
Decatur General Hospital
Highway 20
Equator Black
Black
Alabama Cotton Hardship Group Seeks Hearings in Congress
The Alabama Cotton Hardship Committee plans hearings before House and Senate agriculture committees the week of February 24. Led by A. W. Todd, the delegation will press for changes to cotton laws, seeking equal state treatment, abolition of county quotas, and individual grower accountability amid ongoing farm displacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Washington
House
Senate
E. C. Gathings
Arkansas
Cotton
North Carolina
Georgia
Texas
Lister Hill
Senate Committee On Agriculture
A. W. Todd
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture
Alabama Cotton Hardship Committee
Todd
Benson
Alabama Cotton Group
Agriculture Committees
Negro Leader Warns Of Trouble If Civil Rights Bill Fails
Roy Wilkins of the NAACP warned Congress that Negro patience could end if civil rights legislation falls short. He cited ongoing violence, inflammatory rhetoric, bombings, shootings, and discriminatory laws as evidence the period since last September has been turbulent for Negro citizens. See NEGRO on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roy Wilkins
National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People
Senate
Eisenhower
Wilkins
Segrega
Docks Workers Remain Idle Across Ports
Striking dockworkers from Maine to Virginia stayed idle as contract disputes in Baltimore and Norfolk blocked a general return to work. Union leaders including International Longshoremen's Association president William V. Bradley warned of no broad resumption until agreements are reached in all ports from Portland Maine to Hampton Roads Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maine
Virginia
Baltimore
Norfolk
William V. Bradley
International Longshoremen’s Assn
Portland
Hampton Roads
President Heads Back To Capital From Spence AFB
MOULTRIE Ga President wer took off from Spence Air Force Base at 11 41 a m EST. The presidential plane was expected to reach the capital by 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Wer
Spence Air Force Base
Weather and River Report for Decatur and Vicinity
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 17.97 feet this morning, down 17 feet in 24 hours. Sea level reading was 52.27 feet. Yesterday’s high was 59 degrees and low 30. At 7:30 am the temperature was 43. By 11 am the river gauge showed .75 inches precipitation for the period. Forecast calls for cloudy with occasional rain and cooler tonight, northwest winds 15-25 mph. High today around 45, low tonight 37, high tomorrow 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tennessee
Keller Memorial Bridge
Limestone G. Jury Remains In Session
Athens Alabama Limestone County grand jury met with Circuit Court and remained in session. The group may stay through tomorrow to determine whether highway patrolman had probable cause for killing an Elkmont farmer. Howard Battles, charged with first degree manslaughter of 15-year-old George Ray, was waived to this session. Jurors named include Milton E. Johnson foreman and 15 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Limestone County
Elkmont
Howard Battles
George Ray
Milton E. Johnson
Foreman
Clarence L. Norton
B. Carwile
Joseph E. Maples
Chester Nichols
David Coy C. Robinson
William B. McGuire
Claude R. Cole
Harold M. Broadway
Hagan Rogers
Alvin Bates
Thomas Leon W . Lee Sanderson
George L. Gey
William Black
Calvin Clark
Benjamin C. Cox
Missing Shell tanker Landak feared captured by pirates
The 342 ton Shell tanker Landak with a crew of 17 is feared captured by pirates. Among the crew are three Britons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oe —_ ne shipping
Landak
Redstone Expert Outlines Ionic Rocket A Mars Mission Concept
Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, chief at Redstone Arsenal, said an ionic rocket using a nuclear reactor could reach Mars in 400 days and return in 320, with speeds up to 86 400 mph. He described a 600 ton craft with 150 ton payload and noted a Photon rocket remains a mathematical possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
Mars
Ernst Stuhlinger
Stuhlinger
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Convair
General Dynamics Corp
Army
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville
Ala
Earth
Stublinger
Rate Of Consumer Spending Bright Spot In U S Economy
The article notes consumer spending remains the brightest area of the economy with rising incomes supporting high retail volume and a booming business sector. It mentions inflation creeping into stores, selective purchasing, and economists debating if inflation has peaked due to expanded industrial capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
York
Notant
Federal Reserve Board
Army Reserves Move Into VA Building in Decatur
The U S Army Reserve Training Center moved from 447 East Moulton Street to the Veterans Administration Building at 201 Gordon Drive SE. The second floor and part of the basement now host the center. The 423rd Military Government Company serves Decatur, headquarters the Decatur sub-district with centers in Florence and Sheffield. Current staff includes one officer, six enlisted, and three civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army Reserve Training Center
East Moulton St
Veterans Administration
Gordon Dr
423Rd
Decatur
Florence
Sheffield
Fire damages home of Mrs Ellison at 521 10th Ave NW
Firefighters responded at 11 27 a m and remained two hours as heavy damage was reported. The blaze started in the house center and moved south with the wind direction noted by fire crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ellison
10Th Ave
Washington Democrat Johnson Urges Eisenhower to Warn Aggressors
Senator Johnson of Texas asked the Senate to support a resolution urging President Eisenhower to issue a clear warning to aggressors in the Middle East. The move aims to deter Cotucanios and other forces from further incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Texas
Senate
Cotucanios
Midle East
Southwest Decatur Gains School Bus Service Plan
Decatur voters will receive transportation for local high school students in the Southwest area via a Decatur Transit Co. bus. A petition with 47 signatures urged service to Decatur High, Gordon Bibb, and West Decatur schools while city leaders weighed routing and fare details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Decatur
Williams
Decatur Transit
Decatur Transit Co
Decatur High
Gordon Bibb
West Decatur
Greenacres
Austinville
T. R. Britt
Carridale St
John A. Caddell
City to Build and Run Dog Pound in Decatur
Decatur will build and operate a dog pound costing about 4500 to 5000 dollars on the city edge. Council sponsor Johnnie Aycock said the fire committee will oversee construction and equipment. An ordinance to forbid loose dogs and cats is to be drawn with a $1.50 city license tag for inoculated animals. Police report about 100 dog complaints monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Johnnie Aycock
Aycock
John A. Caddell
Burglars Strike Hartselle Store
Morgan Deputy Richard Hyde and State Investigator R. W. Godwin probe a burglary two miles southwest of Hartselle. About 500 to 600 dollars in cash and goods were taken including 10 to 20 Goodyear tires from H. H. Anders Trading Post and 70 to 100 dollars from a cigar box. An additional 5 to 6 dollars was stolen from another area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Here
Morgan
Richard Hyde
R. W. Godwin
H. H. Anders Trading Post
Goodyear
Town Creek stores to begin closing early Wednesdays
Town Creek merchants will close each Wednesday afternoon until Sept 1 to better serve customers. The post office and city hall will also close Wednesday afternoons, aligning with the usual postseason pattern noted during cotton ginning season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Creek
Secretary Sees Nasser Passing Israelis Also
Washington Dulles, secretary of state, said American ships may transit the Gulf of Aqaba without Egyptian interference if ships from Israel are engaged in a legitimate passage. He refused to confirm whether the United States would force passage with gun emplacements if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dulles
Gulf of Aqaba
Terael
Gulf
United States
Gulf N
Ean
Egypt
Aralan Terael
Osterpall
Eer Aasbe
Ale Tee Dulles Tekas
Persip Ie
Ganelt Shige Tein Tabeaaee
U S Intensifies Mid East Effort In UN Session
United Nations experts report U S pressure to resolve the Gaza and Gulf of Aqaba dispute amid stalled talks. Israel and Egypt face U S pressure as Ambassador Eban returns to Jerusalem to brief his government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.Y
U.S
Israel Erty
Eban’s
Jerusalem
U. S
United States
Israel
Gaza Strip
Gulf of Aqaba
Quickies by Ken Reynolds
Short quirky column by Ken Reynolds appears in the Daily Want Ad section. The text includes pithy observations and humorous asides about daily life and popular topics.
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