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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
2
Two persons were injured about dawn today in a Decatur area collision four miles on the Danville road. A 1950 Ford driven by Robert Eli Smith, 17, of 1303 Ave S.E., Decatur, collided with a truck driven by Philip Hendrix of Austinville. Smith suffered injuries and was attended.
Ambiguous OCR listing shows films including Three Outlaws and ABain the Sea Chase with showtimes 2:55 4:30 6:05 and patronage by Lana Turner John McCrea Felicia Farr plus in person appearance by Wizards Of The Air at 7:30 9:30 and additional titles First Texan Ora McCrea.
Steels advanced with fractional gains around two points while motors edged lower in early quiet trading. Rails were little changed as U S Steel opened with 5 000 shares up. Dow Chemical and Boeing showed small upticks on lighter volume.
A truncated AP notice reports live poultry market activity in North Alabama with price details and farm plant offerings. The readable text mentions per egg and farm prices, indicating market movement and distribution channels.
Birmingham market report notes prices steady for staples with limited sales. Suppliers report higher costs and stricter demand leading to cautious buying across groceries and general merchandise in the area.
Decatur's utility system shows growth with 487 phone additions by Southern Bell from December through May. The electric department gained 302 residential customers in 11 months, boosting plant value by 210000 and gross revenue to 1488000. Gas services rose with 225 new lines, and numerous streets and subdivisions, including Crestview Heights and Somerville Road projects, are under paving or planned development.
A fire incident near the Ferguson residence stopped spread to several nearby homes thanks to a rapid fire truck response. A deep freeze was the only item salvaged and suffered heavy damage at one end.
A 15 year old California girl survived nine days under wreckage near a 300 foot highway embankment. Her fiance Jim Hixon lay dead in the car, found after a state wide search in Salt Lake City. She reported hearing cars pass about 300 feet away while trapped and emaciated with a skull fracture.
The bodies of Capt. James W. Tobias Jr. and Carl Matland, both passengers on the DC7, were found near the canyon bottom. Officials expect many remains remain near the wreckage as climbers search the butte for further identification amid the 128 dead.
A 21 year old rider died near Daphne Alabama when his motorcycle collided with a car. A 21 year old Alabama man died after a ladder fall in Birmingham. A cotton plane crash near Mississippi killed Oscar F McAllister Jr of Tuscaloosa. Alabama safety chief Col Lferly toured highways during the holiday observing traffic flow.
A passenger train struck a group on a track near Legion Field as a crowd’s fireworks drowned out the whistle. Coroner Robert Babcox said the train traveled 55 to 60 mph. several fatalities and injuries are reported as investigators search for a cause.
Mixed classified items list home rentals jobs and autos including a 1952 Studebaker Champion overdrive tires and a 1955 Bel Air Chevrolet. Also notes on small 3 room house near school, 5 room and 3-bedroom homes for sale, and a 1951 Mercury with extras. Contacts: Melvin Blackwood 2980, other phones 4259 and 3344.
A local notice announces a July special event labeled Wed arf Egattra's Fe Wek loom epee. Details are limited in the fragmented text and no dates beyond July appear. The item suggests a themed gathering or performance with potential epee fencing or crafts.
Gov Averell Harriman will address a Democratic meeting in Albany New York. He will speak at a state gathering of Democrats discussing presidential nomination in North Carolina.
Decatur General Hospital records dismissals for Mrs. Marcia Day and others at Grant Street and 7th Avenue NW, with names including Mrs. Sammie Rouse in Hartselle and John Marlin Jr in Athens. Admissions include Mrs Frances Malone on Memorial Drive and Mrs Mary Isom in Cullman, with listed addresses and towns.
Brief notes list Mrs Arthur Nix and son Trinity, Mrs Raben Martin, Trinity, and Bruce Mitchell of Decatur among short notices. Names appear without additional context or dates in a condensed community column.
Diomiessals Mrs. David Gordon Athens. Mrs. Charles Cottles and infant son Athens. William J. Durham Athens. Mrs. Eddie Holland Athens.
Classified notice for Mrs. D N Henderson of Somerville seeking medical services at the Baugh Wiley Clinic. The short entry lists the name and location with minimal detail.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Isom Jr., of Cullman box 213, on July 4 at Decatur General Hospital.
A political update notes Estes Adamanarden contending for the vice presidency with Daninaie, claiming a narrow edge over rival, and stating his governor has 400 to 500 delegates lined up. The report cites a recent conference and a debate.
Union officials call the contract a package of increases valued at about 14 to 17.3 cents per hour. The dispute notes a 7.3 cent wage boost in year one and argues the overall package differs from what management offered. Plant operations were not attempted as mills were idle during talks.
A government official explained that the administration favors using all media to inform the public. Brownell stated the government believes in telling its story through newspapers, radio, TV, and magazines.
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