Rural area sees no accidents Friday report
Highway Patrol notes no rural accidents in the area on Friday. A $500 building permit was issued to D. L Murphy of 1324 9th Ave SE to build a tool shed. A meeting of the sociation is set for 1 p.m. at the high school. attendance is urged. The De serve A Healthy program will be conducted by three Decatur committees at 7 p.m. No loss was reported in a grass diary note mentions Page 2.
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Highway Patrol
D. L Murphy
9Th Ave
Decatur
Riots In Middle East Target US Flag Amid Regional Turmoil
Dispatches from Jerusalem Amman and Belgrade describe mobs attacking the US flag and American buildings as Jordanian unrest flares over the Baghdad Pact and regional alignments. Demonstrations grow into mass meetings leftist protests and widespread strikes. US consul general William Cole was reportedly present at the consulate where a building was set afire. See HOLY on Page 2.
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Russia
Iran
Jordan
William Cole
U.S
Jerusalem
Amman
Two Bills Seek Purchase Curbs in State Legislature
Sen Joe Calvin of Decatur remains cautious on a Calvin bill to bar state purchases under 500 dollars. A companion house bill stalled, but a new push appears in the senate. Rep George Hawkins proposes a five member committee to grant exemptions, including highway director and comptroller, while the bill lacks exemptions. See two on page 2.
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Hawkins Serine
Etowah
Brownell Talk Sets Off Rumors
A reported prediction by Attorney General Brownell that President Eisenhower will come back and lead us for a long time sparked speculation among Republicans that a second term bid is possible. See Brownell on Page 2.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Atty. Gen
Brownell
Eisenhower
Cullman Tax Repeal Faces Local Opposition
Cullman Rep. Bryce Davis seeks repeal of a one cent Cullman County gasoline tax estimating a $40,000 to $50,000 yearly burden and arguing the county road system should stay under state control. opposition has appeared among affected lawmakers and constituents. See CULLMAN on Page 2.
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Cullman
Bryce Davis
Cullman County
Davis
Ike's Name In N.H. Primary. White House Not Objecting
President Eisenhower's name will appear on the New Hampshire presiden tial primary ballot March 13 with no White House objection. The White House will not object when his name is listed, but Eisenhower must decide by February 11 whether to withdraw or run. If he takes no action, his name stays on the ballot under state law.
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N.H
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
White House
Associated Press
All Ready For Todd Visit With Benson
Final deed was recorded yesterday for a 90 acre tract in Southeast Decatur sold to Dan Lawrence for more than 100000. Brookmead Sub-Division No Two will likely be the name of the area with 100 prospects. A conference with U S Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson is set in two years if crop control programs persist. Todd said Alabama Senators Lister Hill and John Sparkman are gathering legislators from two areas to hear a report. Valley cotton producers face immediate ruin under acreage cuts, according to Todd from cotton industry leaders in Decatur. He plans to present the same story to Benson in a 10 am conference and asks to freeze acreage allotments at the 1954 level, potentially restoring about 50000 acres to cotton production in Alabama. The Decatur Daily organized the Benson meeting to relay southern farmer plights to the cabinet officer.
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Ezra Taft Benson
On Pee
Todd
Alabama
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Valley
Decatur
Sec. Benson
Benson
Decatur Daily
Davis Answers Jaycee Challenge State Park Log Cutting
Guntersville Jaycees condemn timber cutting near the community and urge W H Drinkard of the state conservation department to cancel the contract. Davis says the issue endures and accuses logging of destroying the park’s assets.
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Davis
Jaycee
State Park
Guntersville
City School Expands Property Holdings Near Decatur High
Decatur City Schools purchased a house and lot for 20 750 near Decatur High School from heirs of R H Lee, adding to five lots bought weeks earlier for 38 000. More purchases are underway as the district plans, potentially, a future wing on the southeast site facing Somer Road.
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Decatur High School
R. H. Lee
Joe Calvin
Schoo
Somer Road
Weather and River Reading at Keller Memorial Bridge
Decatur area reports the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge rising to 16.31 feet, up 0.08 in 24 hours, sea level reading 550.61 feet. Friday highs reached 66 and a low of 33. Saturday morning temps around 49 then 41 by 4 15 pm with forecast windy cold fair tonight. Waterfowl shooting times listed for Monday and Tuesday from 6 27 am to 4 24 pm and 4 25 pm respectively.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
George George remarks on defense aid and foreign policy
Washington. Senator George of Georgia voices defense aid support as a partisan spokesman for Democrats. He backs reasonable military spending to strengthen the nation but opposes broad long term economic aid programs. Eisenhower’s State of the Union noted in this report.
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Sen
George
D-Ga
Congressional Dem“T
Eisenhower
America
Dark-Haired Beauty Kissed Prince in Royal Gossip
New York report describes a dark-haired beauty who twice kissed a startled prince in front of his blonde fiancée. The princess-to-be, Miss Kelly, is quoted as saying the woman was not amused and demanding lipstick removal. The Post notes the mystery guest left no clear answer.
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New York
Miss Kelly
Post
Dark- the Post
Kelly
Woman
Folsom may call another special session for seat reshuffle
Governor James E. Folsom considers a new special legislative session to broaden work scope and push through reapportionment and school finance reforms. Report notes the two thirds hurdle for items outside the call and hints at compromise routes without a constitutional convention.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Folsom
Sion
Cotton Acreage Petition Moves Through Alabama Senate
A senate petition requesting a top level cotton acreage study was approved and sent to the Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture A. W. Todd. The measure, introduced by Rep. W. J. Lee of Town Creek, urges action to determine why Alabama’s cotton acreage has drastically shrunk in recent years. It followed passage in the House last Monday.
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Agrisenhower
Secreta
Ezra Bensonmoush
Alabama Senate
Frida
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture
A. W. Todd
Lawrence
W. J
Bill) Lee
Town Creek
Alabama
Senate
Alabama former halfback Gilmer joins coaching staff
Mobile Alabama January 7 Harry Gilmer former Alabama halfback joins the school's coaching staff in time for spring practice as part of the university program adjustment.
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Mobile
Ala
Harry Gilmer
University of Alabama
United States to set off new super hydrogen blast this year
Washington reports a planned United States test of a new super hydrogen blast probable for this year. The announcement describes the blast as surpassing Asia's previous tests in yield and scope, marking a major step in weapons development.
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Washington
Asia
United States
Bank Robbery Attempt Ends With Safe Release At Mantee
A bandit in dirty clothes attempted to rob a Mantee bank today but took L. George as hostage and released him unharmed. The suspect fled after the failed heist with no injuries reported.
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Miss
Dndee Oh
the Benks Predeht L. George
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