Decatur Lions Club to hear valedictorian speech on Coins
Ben Lee Damsky valedictorian of Decatur High School will speak on Coins at a Decatur Lions Club noon meeting Tuesday at Decatur Country Club. Has Kell J. Ross arranged the program. Trinity Home Demonstration Club plans its annual picnic Thursday at Woodall's starting 11 30 a.m.
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AA convention delegates near end of 25th anniversary event
In Los Angeles about 12 000 AA delegates attended the 25th anniversary convention. An AA spokesman reports only a couple fell off the wagon, and both staggered back on board, highlighting resilience among attendees.
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Religion as a Factor in the Upcoming Election
A respondent argues religion remains a core part of a person, not separable from politics and ethics. The idea that faith could be irrelevant is rejected, asserting religion will influence this year's election as part of the whole person.
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Violent storms lash Midwest and Northeast weekend
Tropical-like storms sweep across the Midwest South and Northeast causing deaths, injuries, and millions in damage. In Indiana winds up to 75 mph disrupted Peru and Logansport, and a tree crushed a woman in Lake Schafter. Albany and Saratoga areas report power outages and flooding.
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New York City
Hawaii’s Star Makes It 50 and Nationwide Flag Day
Hawaii joins the 50 star flag on dawns across the country as celebrations begin at Iolani Palace and on Maine peaks. President Eisenhower at Gettysburg, Nixon at home, amid picnics and nationwide observances marking the new flag.
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Washington
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Hawaii Celebrates First Flag Over Ft McHenry
About 30 000 Hawaiians and friends attended the midnight ceremony at Fort McHenry as the 50 star flag flew over the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner. Rep Daniel Inouye praised the day while a mock bombardment and fireworks accompanied the event. Three busloads traveled 40 miles from Washington after President Eisenhower ordered the flag raised first at the fort.
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Death of 9 year old at Lake Martin sparks murder probe
Nine year old Barbara King of Birmingham died during a family Fourth of July outing near Kowaliga Alabama. Authorities suspect a high powered rifle shot may have caused the fatal head wound though sheriff Lester Holley cautions no definite cause is yet found. The body was taken to Wetumpka for funeral arrangements as police and medical examiners continue their investigation.
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Congress Grants President Authority to Cut Sugar Imports
Washington AP report says after a long Sunday session Congress approved a bill giving President Eisenhower power to cut sugar imports from Cuba. The action targets Cuba's subsidy through quotas while Congress returns after a recess for nominating conventions.
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Antares Shines Near Moon as Full Moon Approaches
The notice notes a July 8 full Moon with Antares visible below the Moon. It references the star's light reaching Earth since the era of Columbus and places the events around Decatur on Tuesday, July 5 with sunset, sunrise, and moonrise times listed.
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Weather and River Readings for Decatur Area
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 20.89 feet, down 0.28 feet in 24 hours, sea level 555.19 feet. Yesterday’s high 93, low 72. Partly cloudy and warm with scattered thundershowers today tonight and Tuesday. Winds WSW 8 to 18 mph, gusts to 40 near storms. Today’s high 92 tonight 71 Tuesday high unknown.
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Keller Memorial Bridge
Robinson's Frigidaire History Sells Low Priced Cycle Bedy Core
A fragment notes a low priced sock cycle bedy core washer offered under Frigidaire history at Ro binson's. The scribble hints at a sales event or catalog line but details are incomplete.
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Independence Day traffic deaths rise amid holiday observance
The National Safety Council reports a sharp increase in deaths on Independence Day travel as the Fourth of July holiday approaches. The death rate threatens to set a one day record for motor vehicle fatalities during the holiday period.
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National Safety Council
Area Traffic Safety Week Ends With No Fatalities
Four county region reports no traffic fatalities during the Fourth of July weekend amid scattered mishaps. North Alabama enforcement continues crack down on violators across ten counties.
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Highway Patrol
Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
Three Dead In Alabama Traffic Toll Over Holiday
Alabama records three traffic fatalities during the long Fourth of July weekend as law enforcement urges caution. The toll includes a 3 year old drowned in Tombigbee River near Demopolis and a 14 year old struck by a vehicle in Phenix City.
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Union Springs
U.S. Highway 82
One Is Hurt In Decatur
A 13 year old boy Burt Caley was injured slightly when his motorcycle collided with a 1953 Buick on Moulton Street East at 7 03 AM Sunday Caley was driving on the wrong side of the street and his left knee was injured The incident followed a separate crash at Cedar Lake where Leo Smith 26 Chicago was driving a 1960 Chevrolet south on Ray Street when he hit a rock and struck a utility pole.
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Traffic Toll Expected To Break Records On Fourth of July
The council warned the homeward Fourth of July traffic could yield the nation's heaviest toll for a three day weekend with a forecast of many fatalities. The Associated Press noted 1955 figures and compared Memorial Day and Independence Day weekends with dozens of drownings boating accidents and multiple family fatalities across several states.
Poisoning at San Antonio Wedding Party Sends 23 Guests to Hospital
Twenty three guests were hospitalized in San Antonio after a wedding party. Hospital authorities said none were in serious condition. The incident involved suspected food poisoning.
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San Antonio
Tex
Quickies by Ken Reynelda misreads ads again
A note from the columnist jokes that the bait shop is targeting the Daily Want Ads once more. The lighthearted item pokes fun at advertising mixups and local small businesses.
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Ken Reynelda
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