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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1957

Page

3

Disarmament Talks Show Shifts as Inspectors Lead

James Marlow reports on U.S. and Soviet disarmament talks in London. Both sides have offered modest concessions but deeper agreement hinges on an inspection regime and linked steps including a halt to nuclear testing and force reductions. The U.S. and Russia still differ on details and timing.

James Marlow Washington United States Russia Eisenhower Harold Stassen London Geneva Bulganin United Sates United Nations Ganin Britain France Canada Stassen Bulgaria Rus Sian State Dulles

Jerry Lewis on humor and born funny men

Jerry Lewis argues mothers can raise boys to be comedians and distinguishes taught comedians from natural funnymen. He cites Chaplin Langdon Fields Gleason and Berle as examples and recalls a heart scare that became a playful trick. His son Gary’s experience reinforces the allure of show business.

New York Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis Charlie Chaplin Harry Langdon W. C. Fields Jackie Gleason Indi- Jerry Gary

Morgan County News Briefs Highlight Local Updates

The W M A supper raised 10250 dollars. Mrs Joe Crawford is recovering from illness. Miss Pat Latham attends college in Nashville. Audreys Moon’s son ill with measles at home. Birmingham and Albertville Wright families visit Pat Wright. Gladys Summerford and her Florida daughter visit her parents.

W.M.A Joe Crawford Patsy Latham Nashville Audrey Moon R. D.mcsmith Theo Wright John Birmingham Robert Wright Gloria Patricia Albertville James Wright Barry Quinton Gregory Pat Wright Gladys. Summerford Little Daughter Florida

Local Notes From Union Grove and Nearby Homes

Sgt Bill Lockridge and Mrs. Lockridge visit her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Brooks while he trains at Fort Benning Ga. Lonnie Bowling and family attend a reunion with Mrs Woody’s family in Section Alabama. Leo Tyler of Illinois visits his parents Wise and Mrs Tyler. Buddie Owens travels to Dear Bernice and Janice Campbell visit aunt Harold Brooks family.

Bill Lockridge White Sands New Mexico Homer Brooks Wise Tyler Buddie Owens Dei Bernice Janice Campbell Bessemer Harold Brooks

Water safety and boating guidance for summer fun

An article emphasizes safe water use with tips on swimming, supervision, and equipment. It warns hazards like rip tides and cold water, urges designates areas, group swimming, and life precautions. It notes that boating requires instruction and competence before use and ends with a teaser about tomorrow's Independence feature.

Mike Todds London party sparks mass hangover chaos

London reels from the Around the World in 80 Days premiere party thrown by Mike Todd as hundreds remain intoxicated into morning. Aly Khan and Bettina ride a merry-go-round while Eddie Fisher is misidentified as a waiter. U S Ambassador Whitney wades through mud as the Duchess of Kent attends.

London Europe Mike Todd Todd Aly Khan Bettina Hartley Shawcross Eddie Fisher U.S John Hay Whitney Duchess of Kent Alexandra Battersea James McNeill Whistler Thames

Vacation Bible School Offing at Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Joe Crawford invite all children under 16 to attend the Vacation Bible School at the Baptist Church the week after the fourth Sunday in July.

Joe Crawford Baptist Church

Mt View Sun Day School Picnic and Social Visits

Community notes report a Mt View Sunday School picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs C L Vice. Visits include Melton Shull and family from Florida, Grace Pridmore visiting Rita McNutt, and Louise Reeves returning from Hartselle Hospital. Other locals host or visit friends and relatives in Decatur and nearby towns.

Mt. View C. L Bobbie Ann Roberts Phil Roberts Cordie Decatur Judson Lindsey Verlon Lindsey Billy Lindsey Wilks Turney and Donald Dean Turney

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice Column From Navy Romance to Dance Etiquette

A reader asks about waiting for a sweetheart while entering the Navy. Dorothy Dix advises against solemn promises and urges mutual trust, then answers readers on liking a shorter partner and on polite dance responses. The column offers general guidance and instructions for sending problems for Dorothy Dix’s leaflet. Dorothy Dix is a registered trademark.

Wesley Muriel Nissen Dorothy DIX L.L Mary Steady Sylvia

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Family Gatherings

Children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Turney. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Jones visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lowe Sunday afternoon.

G. W. Turney Silas Jones Jim Lowe

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