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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
2
A nationwide AP survey shows 1956 traffic deaths exceeded 1955 with a 5 percent rise and a record high overall. States report expanding patrols, stricter license rules, auto inspections, and use of National Guard and radar to curb reckless driving during peak travel periods.
Eden warned a conference of the Big Four and India offers little hope for progress amid Mollet's rejection of the five nation talks. Mollet attacked Bulganin over Hungary and Egypt coverage, calling it distorted and lacking objectivity while disputing NATO aggression claims and its aims to lower or raise tensions.
Lawrence County officials continue to work out rights-of-way issues for a major project. Landowners in Speake protested rights-of-way appraisals and some appeals are in court. About half of the Morgan County leg has not secured rights yet.
Dr. A Joseph Reddick pastor of St James AME in Miami said the Florida NAACP suit has no direct link to the Montgomery and Tallahassee bus cases but arose from the Montgomery decision. He stated the case enforces segregated seating under Florida law and Miami ordinances until changed.
Gov. James E. Folsom appoints Alfred J. Turner of Eastadega to Talladega County Commission District 1 to fill the late John’s term ending January 1959. Folsom also names Dr. Jora H. Clemmons of Cullman to the State Planning and Industrial board and notes NeSmith’s resignation.
The schedule lists World premiere style showings including Two Years Before The Mast The Gun That Won The West at 6 30 and 9 30 evening. Also Starvue at Courtland Highway Manfish with John Bromfield and Victor Jory at 7 and 9.
Vernor Shook, 18, of Sheffield Alw was arrested in Chicago in connection with the Tuesday night stabbing of Police Officer John J. McManus, 36. He admitted the attack and implicated three other Sheffield men Erni ard, 32, Allen Crisson, 23, Wright Roden, 32, all held for questioning. McManus is hospitalized with three knife wounds after attempting to separate a street fight. Shook is held without charge.
Businessmen foresee a renewed push for oil depletion allowances and tax write offs, protection for industries hurt by imports, and easier depreciation. They expect congressional action on free natural gas rate setting and increased aid to move surplus farm products overseas, with foreign policy and civil rights headline potential.
AUBURN Alabama a freshman Theodore Henry Simmons brother of football end Mike Simmons was killed in an automobile crash 16 miles northeast of Auburn. Jim Walsh senior fullback and Joe Nathan guard on the 1956 teams were injured Nathan in critical condition. The car veered off U S 29 struck a dump truck driven by Thomas Dean Dunn of Troy Alabama.
Gus B. Thames of Mobile is named to serve concurrently with the Governor, marking a notable appointment in state administration and signaling collaboration between executive offices.
Dulles met with House leaders and senators split on granting the president broad authority to use troops. Rep Gordon backed administration policy while Sen Kefauver opposed. Sen Ellender warned blanket authority could lead to war and urged cutting aid in the Middle East. Hearings start next week and Vinson urged approval.
Britain accuses Yemen of unrest in Aden while Yemen's UN delegate labels British aggression and asks Hammarskjold to intervene. Al Gumhuriya reports Iraq groups plotting a government in exile within ten days to withdraw from the Baghdad Pact and seek new alignments. Jordan weighs closing its Turkish embassy and seeks a friendly alternative, amid warnings against severing ties over alleged aggressions.
Mrs. Daisy M. Byrd died today and will be interred at Sykes Cemetery at 4 p.m. Friday with Reynolds Funeral Home directing. Surviving include her mother a brother James Byrd and grandmother Minnie B. Byrd.
Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Sykes are planned at Mt Nebo Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge. She died December 31 at her residence 727 Sykes St. She is survived by her husband and two sons John T Sykes and Leandrew Sykes, plus Berthena Gustus Caroline F Sykes and Geneva Sykes.
Democrats applaud as Jausche votes for Hayden and the ailing Sen. Neely is wheeled in to cast his ballot with his party. The spectacle leaves the chamber split 48 to 48, with Nixon poised to break the tie if needed. The result secures a Democratic victory on the measure.
Advocates seek a rules change under Knowland to require two thirds to shut off debate and curb Southern Democratic obstruction. Eisenhower pledges renewed push for a civil rights program as supporters plan to offer Senator Anderson's motion and delay final action.
Reports persist that Leonard W. Hall will resign as chairman of the Republican National Committee though Hall says no final decision has been made. Rumors link him to a Cabinet post or to special foreign affairs duties for President Eisenhower as he meets with the President to discuss his future.
Elijah Eddy age 88 of Danville 2 died at Hartselle Hospital. Funeral Friday at 2 from Penn Schoolhouse Church of God with Revs. Kermit Carver and C. J. Weaver officiating. Interment Center Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, six sons, 46 grandchildren and 92 great grandchildren. Body kept at daughter Mrs. Gertrude Praytor’s home. Pallbearers listed.
Miss Eva Fennell died at her Brookmead Road home after a year of illness. A Morgan County resident and Central Methodist Church member, she is survived by one sister Mrs. L A Neill of Decatur and many nieces and nephews. Services Friday at 11 a.m. at Central Methodist Church with Rev. Wallace Lovett officiating. Interment in City Cemetery Brown directing. Pallbearers listed.
Six women were robbed on a Denver residential street by the same assailant described as a handsome blond man of about 21, well dressed with crew-cut hair. The bandit, praised as nice, compelled Pearl Olson to surrender 7 dollars for bus fare, and Pau Robinson to give her wallet while refusing the purse.
George K. Funston served as president of the ae Stock Exchange and was active in the financial scene while pursuing his college education, illustrating a trajectory from student to market leadership.
Market notes list prices for corn, oats, barley, soybeans, and milks. Grade A milk at 6.10 per hundred. manufactured milk at 3.25 per hundred. corn No 2 White Ear 1.33. No 4 Yellow 1.25. No 2 Barley and No 2 Mile at 2.10. soybeans 2.45. Cattle ranges include steers and heifers 13.50-17.50. utility cows 10.00-12.00. calves 15.50-29.50. hogs 16.50-16.75.
In slow early trading on the New York Stock Exchange prices edged up a touch led by fractional gains in pivotal stocks. Steel and motor shares were mostly firmer with Chrysler posting a minor rise while rails stayed steady. Chesapeake & Ohio rose on solid earnings and Gulf Oil led oils with about a point gain. Royal Dutch, Sinclair, Texas Co. and Standard Oil New Jersey also posted fractional increases.
Birmingham Alabama reports steady live poultry market with good balance of offerings and strong demand for broilers and fryers. In Atlanta North Georgia, markets show steady demand and ample supply with prices up to 11 am and farm prices 16 to 17 cents per pound for broilers, hens, and light types.
The report notes supplies are fully adequate for fair to good demand. Wholesale grades and delivered prices to Birmingham are listed with case details and a minimum 60 percent A quality. Whites and mixed colors are described with size ranges and packaging notes.
AP Nashville reports cattle trading with mixed quotes. 775 lb steers bring 14.50 while 900 lb heifers offer limited improvement. bulls up to 15.00 with some higher prices seen, and several lots around 16.00 to 18.00 for lighter weights. Sheep demand weak with 25 head listed at nominal prices.
The U S Court of Appeals affirmed the contempt of Congress conviction of New York attorney Harry Sacher for refusing to answer Senate investigators about Communist Party membership. Convicted in March 1956, he received six months in jail and a $1000 fine stemming from questions at a 1955 appearance before the Senate Internal Security subcommittee linked to Harvey Matusow's recantation context.
The final 45 Hungarians and the MATS task force flew from Munich Reim airport after noon. Brig. Gen. George B. Dany led the group leaving the plane first. Passengers were health checked and sent to Camp Kilmer for processing.
John Edward McHenry a Black man convicted of raping a white Houston housewife was executed by electric chair at the Texas state prison in Huntsville. He arrived from Delano California five months earlier and walked into the death chamber smoking a cigarette. He spoke little and asked Father Francis Duffy the prison chaplain to write his mother in Delano. He had been sentenced to death in 1955 and in a prior interview said he would not accept life imprisonment if offered clemency.
Cullman Mrs Ira Davis at 208 Hickory St died at 10 40 p m yesterday at home Funeral services set for 2 this afternoon at Ebenezer Church Interment in adjoining cemetery Survivors include husband Carl Davis two sons William L Davis and Carl W Davis three daughters Mrs Etta Gillentine Miss Lola Bell Davis and Mrs Amanda Cook
A two year old boy named Stanley Paul Latijolais Jr. fell into a water filled gully at Maxwell Air Force Base while following his dog and was presumed drowned. The body was recovered about two hours after he was reported missing by base information officer Capt. Warren J. Papin. The parents Col and Mrs Latiolais reside in Lafayette Louisiana and have three other children. Latiolais attends the Air War College at Maxwell.
The term bald refers to a lack of color on the body feathers rather than the white head. The eagle's plumage creates a striking silhouette, with the white crown serving as a distinctive feature rather than indicating hair loss.
Frank Wiley remains at home under treatment after contracting influenza. Local health advisory urges rest and isolation to prevent spread while he recovers.
Dismissals include Mrs. Nettie Worthington of 301 SW Gordon Dr and Mrs. Lonnie Boutwell with son at 1426 5th Ave SE. Admissions list features Mrs. Oscar E. Whitlow of 1913 9th St SE and others such as Mrs. Hafford Leeman and Mrs. Clarence West.
Admissions list includes William Carlton Fowler of Somerville and C. Lawrence at 1713 Creighton Ave. Mrs. Bernard Dawes and infant son reside at 809 3rd Ave SE. Mrs. J. P. George listed at 1621 Sherman St.
Cynthia Gibson Athens L C Gilliland Decatur Jill Davis 1020 Grant St Master David Randall Russell 303 W Moulton St Mrs Charlie Neville Decatur Mrs D W Glenn Hillsboro Mrs Eldred Hall 1514 Chestnut St Mrs John Hill Decatur Lee Michael Meyer 1403 Cypress St
The document records multiple patient or contact names associated with Lawrence County Hospital across towns including Moulton Decatur Russellville Trinity Danville Landersville and Town Creek. Individuals include Rosie Summers Darlene Pitt and others with various age or family annotations.
Hospital admission notice lists patients by name and residence including Mason Carruth Lester Patty Elaine Hornbuckle Edward Smith Ronald Wales Elkmont Robert Daly Ath ens Herbert Thornton James Jackson Travis Newton Sam Dement Melvin McLemore Hartselle Schrimsher Harvest Cindy Kaye Robertson Lester.
Mr and Mrs Henry Lowery Danville announce twins a son and daughter born Monday at Lawrence County Hos. Mr and Mrs Elmough announce birth of a daughter Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Eldred Hall announce a son this morning at Bank St Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Hill announce a daughter yesterday at Bank St Hospital.
Reading area fire kills Mrs Esther Rothermel 48 and five children from Fleetwood Kutztown and Reading families. Cause appears to be leaking oil stove in living room. Three others including Gertrude Paine and two children escape.
The report shows college campus mobs on February 6 and lists the largest donation of $100 from United Packinghouse Workers of America in St. Paul. Other funds came from New York and New Jersey residents. contributions of $240 were recorded for February March and April. Attorneys fees totaling $5,000 were paid by Alabama Scholastic and Educational Fund and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. The NAACP Fund is described as separate from the main organization per a defense spokesman.
At the United Nations India’s V K Krishna Menon proposed inviting Communist North Korea to join the General Assembly Political Committee debate on Korea. The move followed the US request to invite South Korea.
Funeral services for Raymond L. Wray, 67, of Cullman 2, will be Friday at 2 p.m. from the First Christian Church. Officiating will be Sam A. McCook. Interment will be in City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, six daughters and two sons, including Ed Spencer and Earl Wray.
Keg listing shows W L, W H, C G with two brothers and sister eight grandchildren and two great. FOR RENT Pah Am Service Station on Highway 33 downtown Hartselle with washing and greasing facilities. Leon Barnett contact. 1955 DESOTO Hardtop low mileage one owner. 1953 FORD Fordomatic black and white top cleanest in town one owner. Phone 2980 Melvin Blackwood. Plymouth Belvedere 8 full option. 1949 FORD Tudor cleanest seen. Phone 2980 John Moseley. 1956 Plymouth Plaza 4-Door. 1958 Plymouth Gib. 1952 Dodge Custom gal two door white tires.
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