Phenix City story named Alabama's top news of 1955
The Associated Press poll ranks the Fuller Ferrell trials and Phenix City murder case as Alabama's biggest news story of 1955. It notes Ferrell's acquittal on murder and vote fraud charges, Fuller’s conviction appeal, and Garrett's ongoing trial status, with Alabama Power expansion and school segregation debates also highlighted.
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Associated Press
Fuller-Ferrell
Albert Patterson
Atty
S. Garrett
Texas
Alabama
Russell County
Phenix City
Arch Ferrell
Birmingham
Garrett
Montgomery
University of Alabama
Patterson
Folsom
Sparkman
Alabama Power
Coosa- Alabama
Clio
Slyacauga
Tom Abernethy
Auburn Football Union
Morgan and Mother's March on January 21 Plan
Morgan County polio drive details: American Legion Post 52 promotes Blue Crutch Day. Decatur Junior Chamber outlines local effort. National Foundation pledges March of Dimes aid to 68,000 polio patients in 1956. Hunt states no county goal yet but urges county rally for a successful campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post 52
Decatur
America
National Foundation
Fred 8. Hunt, Jr
Parsigila
Morgan County
Weekday Theater Screens Roundup of Action Films
Amusements listings show Princess The Second Great est Sex with Jeanne Crain and Bert Lahr at 1:35 3:30 5:25 7:25 9:20. Roxy presents You're Never Too Young with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis at 1:15 3:15 5:15 7:15 9:15. Sunset shows The Private War of Bowline The Naked Dawn at 7:00 9:00. Ranch Hartselle presents The Far Country with James Stewart Ruth at 6:45 9:00. Hatfield Athens screens Battle Cry with Van Heflin Aldo Ray at 7:00 9:00. See Courtland Highway Texas Lady with Claudette Colbert Barry Sullivan at 6:30 8:30.
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Princess
Jeanne Crain
Bert Lahr
Roxy
Young
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Courtland Highway
Texas
Claudette Colbert
Barry Sullivan
Fire destroys three buildings in Selma area blaze
Smouldering ruins marked the end of a morning fire that gutted three structures. Fire Chief H. H. Berry, 67, was hospitalized for exhaustion after directing the strenuous effort. Businesses in the blaze included Selma Parts Service Inc, Hohenberg Brothers Cotton Co, Lackees Brothers Wholesale Grocers and Produce, and Max Rogers' Garage.
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Aga
H. H. Berry
Selma Parts Service Inc
Hohenberg Brothers Cotton Co
Lackees Brothers Wholesale Grocers and Produce
Max Rogers’ Garage
Soviet Leaders Lambaste Eisenhower in Western Policy Clash
Three days earlier Khrushchev and his ally assailed President Eisenhower and Western leaders in speeches. They dismissed Eisenhower open sky ideas as military intelligence and called his Christmas message to East Europeans crude interference. The President retorted that U S policy seeks peaceful liberation of captive peoples.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Communist Party
Eisenhower
Citizens Remember Rest Home Occupants
Mrs Earl Sherrill who runs the Colonial Rest Home on the Courtland Highway expresses gratitude for Decatur residents kindness at Christmas. Patients from Morgan Limestone Cullman Franklin Lawrence and Jefferson Counties received fruit baskets and a 30 pound turkey. Carolers Falla Bailey, W W Coffey and friends offered meditations and songs as each room boasted blue lit trees. More gifts were presented for the New Year.
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Satuday
Earl Sherrill
Colonial
Courtland Highway
Decatur
Morgan
Limestone
Cullman
Franklin
Lawrence
Jefferson
Frankie Martin
Falla Bailey
W. W. Coffey
Local notes span holidays services and events across Decatur area
Mrs Gladys Ferguson visited family in Plainview Huntsville and Somerville while Herbie Sherrow of Decatur joins Georgia Tech Glee Club for Sugar Bowl performances after touring for U S Armed Forces. Rev Jimmy Rodgers preaches East End Methodist today. Wheeler Area Girl Scout Board meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m. Local families visit relatives and attend the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville Fla. D A R and W M U chapters plan meetings and reports. Pinion Sims travels to Miami for the Orange Bowl. Employment desk at Decatur Daily misidentified John Chessar and H P Still. correction issued. Car truck crash on U S Highway 31 injures two. turkey shoot and grass fire noted. Priceville Home Demonstration Club meets Tuesday. Rev W K Stephenson completes three years at First Baptist with growth.
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Herbie Sherrow
H. R. Sherrow
Sherman Sr
Georgia Tech Glee Club
New Birmingham
Glee Club
U. S
Alaska
Canada
Iceland
England
Azores
Japan
Korea
Any
Australia
Greenland
Newfoundland
Labardor
Vinemont 15 year old shot in accidental weap on wound
A 15 year old Vinemont resident, Virgil King, was wounded in the abdomen by a .22 caliber gun Saturday afternoon. He was hospitalized in Cullman County Hospital at 3 25 p m after emergency surgery to repair internal damage. The bullet passed through his lower body and the shooting is believed accidental.
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Cullman
Vinemont 1
Cullman County Hospital
Virgil King
Vinemont
Cullman Hospital
Shrine Tragedy Kills About 120 in Japan
In a Tokyo area incident 120 people died as walls collapsed and a stampede broke out at Kyahike Shrine 150 miles northwest of Tokyo during New Year worship. Police say about 35,000 worshippers crowded into the small shrine compound.
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Tokyo
Kyahike
Alabama Governor Folesom Faces Constitutional Convention Hurdles
The Alabama political scene shows Governor Folsom facing Senate resistance to a constitutional convention. A 35-member AP poll reveals limited support for an unlimited convention. Delegates cannot be limited in scope, so reform may require broader action. Folsom’s allies push for reapportionment pending legislature compromise, with possible further special sessions.
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Associated Press
Senate
Folsom
Alabama
House
Sentate
Insects labeled public enemies spark tide of concern
The department of agriculture reports 10 000 insects found in tete us deemed public enemies prompting heightened scrutiny and actions by authorities. The note underscores the threat to crops and ecosystems amid ongoing pest control efforts.
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F. Agsculture
Tete Us
Church Gets Air Conditioning and Vessel Budget Boost
A church facility now features air conditioning and its vessel budget has been substantially raised, signaling increased capacity and commitment. The update reflects broader improvements and financial support from associated groups and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve Seer
Stock Market Ends Rough, Rich Year in 1955 Boom
New York reports a rough but rich year with a burst of higher prices. Trading volume on the New York Stock Exchange reached 649,602,291 shares, about 13 percent above 1954, nearing 1953’s total as the AP 60-stock average rose about 16 percent to finish at 180.20. The year saw record highs and a banner close with a large gain.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Associated Press
French to Open Year at Polls
Paris voters faced a national election as 1956 opened, amid a record field of candidates and deep national grievances. The result likely yields three blocs the Communists, Left leaning, and Center right. Campaign focused on terrorism, North Africa, stability, tax reform, church schools aid, housing, and farm prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hudson
Paris
National Assembly
France
Regional airline plans potential Decatur feeder service
Hulse predicted CAB approval would speed a petitioned route. He said 1056 would provide Decatur with scheduled service within 60 days of approval, with Pryor Field adequate for the operation. The plan envisions at least two daily flights via Atlanta and Nashville with possible Memphis, Anniston, Gadsden, and Jackson stops.
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South
Hulse
Decatur
Pryor Field
Reet
Atlanta
Nashville
Memphis
Anniston
Gadsden
Jackson
Tenn
Early Holiday Death Count Low Across New Year Weekend
A New Year holiday traffic report shows 53 highway deaths by Friday 6 pm to 3:30 pm EST, totaling 64 lives from all accidents at 3:30 pm EST today. This contrasts with 138 deaths recorded by Christmas Eve 3:30 pm EST, including 9 fires and 2 miscellaneous mishaps.
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Associated Press
U.S
TVA Reports Record Year for Power Generation and Finances
TVA's 1955 fiscal year set records in power generation and finances. The federal government and Atomic Energy Commission plants at Oak Ridge Tennessee and Paducah Kentucky received the bulk of output. Revenue topped 188 million dollars, with 50 million paid to the Treasury and 14 million later retiring all bonded debt. Total Treasury payments reached 151 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Folsom
Jefferson
Birmingham
National Guard
Alabama Power Co
Coosa-Alabama River
First National Bank of
Jacksonville
Auburn
TVA
Atomic Energy Commission
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Paducah
United States Treasury
Treasury
Norris
Tax Bill Repairs Debated After House Passage
The article notes ongoing tax policy debate as a House bill granting an individual income tax credit stalled in the Senate after last session. It mentions bipartisan pressure for debt reduction and a planned April 1 date for changes to corporation income taxes and excise taxes, with current government interest costs around seven dollars yearly per capita.
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House
Senate
Congress
Farm price crisis triggers 1956 campaign debate
Senators warn farm price declines will dominate next year’s race. George argues farm welfare ties to national defense, calling a strong agriculture essential for a sound military. The soil bank gimmick emerges as a new parity tool while Expect tough fights on foreign aid highways and education. fiscal balance remains a key issue.
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Sen
George
D-Ga
Seeboom
Martin
Local Names and Addresses in Community Directory
G N Craig Town Creek 3 Martha Braswell 1504 Grant St G W Hughes 1618 Danville Rd Harvey Bernard 218 Ferry St Admissions Michael Ray Lemmond Somer Mrs J C Willingham 808 13th Ave SE.
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G._N. Craig
Town Creek
Martha Braswell
Grant St
G. W. Hughes
Danville Rd
Harvey Bernard
Ferry St
Admissions
Michael Ray Lemmond
Somer
J. C. Willingham
13Th Ave
Nungester Clinic Dismissals List Names and Addresses
The notice lists discharges from Nungester Clinic including O F Hathcoat of 714 4th Ave SE Floyd Pirtle at 916 18 12 Ave SE and Harold Whitmire at 1013 9th Ave SE. The brief entry records patient dismissals with street addresses for each individual.
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Nungester Clinic
O. F. Hathcoat
4Th Ave
Floyd Pirtle
12 Ave
Harold Whitmire
9Th Ave
Obscure Birth and Residence List Noted in Local Directory
A readout lists multiple names with addresses including Baby Jean Ellen Slater at 2006 10th St SE and Master David Wayne Higdon at 1207 9th Ave SE among others. The fragment appears as a directory-like compilation of residents and infants with varied street addresses across several neighborhoods.
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Jean Ellen Slater
10Th St
Scott McClanahan, Jr
7Th St
Clyde Smith
6Th Ave
Sam Malone, Jr
Woodland Ave
Marvin Sides
9Th St
Charles Beier
Locust St
Lawrence Terry
Sheri- Apt
Arthur Bynum
Chestnut St
Homer Price
Trinity
Bal lard and Shelford Welcome Back-to-Back Births
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wiley Ballard at Decatur General Hospital on Saturday. A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs William Shelford at Nungester Clinic on December 29.
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Wiley Ballard
7Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
William Shelford
8Th Ave
Nungester Clinic
World War II era nuclear war fear and new year warnings
The piece notes rising unease about the H-bomb since Geneva, Bulganin greeting Americans for the new year, and Dulles remarks. It also reports New Year celebrations worldwide with prosperity, yet warns of highway accidents and fires as tolls rise, with officials urging caution.
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West
Geneva
Bulganin
U.S
John Foster Dulles
United States
Europe
Iice
Johnson Plans Return After Health Review
Johnson, 30 pounds lighter, told newsmen he feels able to resume the tough job after Congress last Tuesday. He said he will be sensible about it and not overexert himself. He provided reporters with health statements signed by six doctors who treated him, noting fatigue after long work periods.
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Congress
Johnson
Ping Luck
Obituary for Mrs. Mary E Creel and family ties
Mrs Mary E Creel of Baileyton passes away leaving three daughters Frona Williams Annie Mae Holmes and Wylla Caudle two sisters and one brother. The wording indicates surviving relatives and family connections in the Baileyton area. Records note a traditional obituary with kinship details.
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Ters
Frona Wn
Daughilliams
Annie Mae Holmes
Wynella Caudle
Kefauver Seeks Self Financing for TVA Plan
Senator Kefauver urged Congress to authorize a self financing method for the Tennessee Valley Authority. He cited the agency’s 22 years of returning every appropriation as evidence TVA can run efficiently with financing flexibility. He endorsed Kerr's self financing proposal and urged quick adoption.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Len Kefauver
D-Tenn
Eet
Congress
Eisenhower
Kefauver
Treasury
Tennessee
Sen. Kerr
D-Okla
School Bus Fleet Notes Age and Cost Savings
Board reports 48 passenger buses with average loads over 77. Two new buses added since 1949, none since 1953, routes exceed 100 miles daily. Fleet maintenance data show buses bought on bid basis. Board saved 2062 dollars across six deductions and uniforms.
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Meintananes
Arsenal payroll figures reveal vast civil service staff
The 1954 military payroll and 1955 payroll for the Arsenal's prince show salaries exceeding 1,500 personnel. Total civil service employees at the Arsenal reached 5,851 at year-end, with overall Arsenal staff approaching 9,000 at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonnel
Driver Charged After Accident On Moulton Street
A collision at 2:35 p m at 12th Ave and Moulton St W left two cars with minor damage. Teames Terry of 821 19th Ave SE was charged with driving without a license after his vehicle, headed west on Moulton, struck a car driven by Marvin Rex Rankin. Terry posted bond.
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12Th Ave
Moulton St. W
Terry
19Th Ave
Wes Moulton
Marvin Rex Rankin
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