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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1956
Page
2
Betty Jordan 25 gave birth to twin daughters alone in her cottage in San Jose California with no aid from others. A doctor later said the infant was fine and the babies were taken to O’Connor Hospital Nursery. The mother said she did not want hospital care and her husband, a serviceman in North Africa, has not contacted her.
Repubs eliminated a similar provision foreshadowing Senate trouble as Southern Democrats warned against any such feature. Rep McCormack blamed Republicans for the defeat while Rep Haileck argued Democrats ignored warning signals. The House scene centered on the antisegregation amendment and education bill fate.
The attorney general asked for access to NAACP records including charters and correspondence tied to Alabama activity. The probe references two women who sought University of Alabama admission and a bus segregation suit, with denied claims of NAACP funding or business in Alabama.
More than 700000 miles of rural US highways were surfaced from 1920 to 1935, expanding road networks and improving rural mobility during the period.
Local theater listings show Princess with The Three Outlaws starring Neville Brand Alan Hale Bruce at 1 20 2 55 4 30 6 05 7 40 9 15. Roxy screens Clipped Wings with Lee Gor cey Bowery Boys Glory Marie Erie times 1 00 3 30 6 00. Wayne Lana Turner Wizards Of The Air in person 7 30 9 30. Bowline presents The First Texan Joy McCrea Felicia Farr 1 30 later domes James ersus altons Brett King Barbara 7 30 9 30. Starvue lists Courtland Highway Raid and Het Anse al 7206.
The Federal Mediation Service plans remain unclear as a government freeze limits access to steel, affecting items used in aircraft missiles and AEC projects. Defense producers may stockpile certain items, but not the designated stockpiles. International Harvester Co. raised prices on rolled steel by five dollars per ton following other small nonstruck producers.
Police report three break ins at Mutual Savings offices between 8 am Wednesday and 6 30 am yesterday with doors pried and drawers forced. The same thief or group is suspected as other offices at 101 12 2nd Ave were also tested. Amount missing from Mutual is 176 08 with a $100 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
The passage traces Communist tactics from 1935 to 1939 as they pursued anti Nazi fronts, Stalin's 1939 nonaggression pact with Hitler, and the 1941 wartime patriotism during Nazi invasion. It then notes postwar European splits, Cominform creation in 1947, its dissolution, and Moscow’s continued influence amid talks of united fronts and parliamentary methods.
Lawrence reads from Section 20 of the act declaring county equipment may not be used for private gain and penalties for violators. Judge Lynne finds punishment provisions unconstitutional under state law, while the prohibition on using county resources remains valid and directs the grand jury to investigate irregularities in recent election laws.
At its Portland convention the National Education Association prepared for a new bid in Congress to pass federal school construction aid. James L. McCaskill lamented the setback but said the NEA would move quickly next January. Debate also swirled around desegregation and discrimination issues as delegates considered resolutions and potential floor fights.
Mrs. Lula Garrison 69 of 1401 Magnolia St. died at Decatur General Hospital at 9 10 this morning after a day as patient. Funeral services set for 4 p.m. Saturday at Beech Street Church of Christ with viewing at the church from 3 p.m. Pallbearers include James Throneberry Luther Hodges Hoyt Beddingfield Millard Beck Leonard Love and J. T. Vinson. Burial at City Cemetery. Brown Funeral Co. directs.
Funeral services for B. J. Cahela 74 who died Thursday morning at his Austinville home will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Chalybeate Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Jones and Rev. Joe Henderson officiating. Burial in Morris Chapel Cemetery directed by Brown Funeral Co. Grandsons to be pallbearers. cortege leaves residence at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 30 a m at McAfee Funeral Home Greenville South Carolina for Mrs Virginia P LaBoon 83 mother of Mrs T J Cottingham and George LaBoon of Decatur D C She died Thursday 6 30 p m at home on Rt 3 Taylors D C She had been ill about a year She is survived by two daughters one son eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren
Baltimore's urban history notes streets illuminated by gas as early as 1816, signaling an early adoption of gas lighting in the city and marking a milestone in its municipal infrastructure development.
Cotton values show middling at 36.00 with Decatur loan 35.02 and cottonseed at 42.00 per ton. Manufactured milk at 3.15 per hundred. grade A milk 6.10 per hundred. wheat No 2 fi 85. oats No 2 8c. ear corn No 2 1.50. barley No 2 5c. Calves good quality 17.50 to 20.50. cows 9.25 to 10.50. hogs 190 240 lb 16.75. New York cotton futures edge up then fall with late-session around 34.61 July, 32.67 October.
Aircrafts led early trading gains as government restrictions on critical steel items limited supplies but boosted aircraft makers. Boeing rose 1 to 93.5, U S Steel barely moved, General Motors up 0.5 to 45.5, American Telephone up 0.5 to 181, United Aircraft and Douglas ahead, with mixed moves in other industrials.
At farms in North Georgia buyers faced light bird weights as receipts remained below 3 pounds. The fair to good demand persisted with prices for fryers around 24 to 23 percent at markets and 21 to 22 percent at farms through 10 a.m. today.
AP reports Birmingham egg market shows adequate to good grades with medium quality at 36% to 39% and nearby locally produced eggs around 43% to 44% in the same delivery.
The House Appropriations Committee cut 1.41 billion dollars from President Eisenhower's foreign aid request, a 28 percent reduction mainly in arms aid. The move deepened cuts beyond prior limits and funds would be set by the bill subject to further House Senate action. The panel also called for a thorough investigation of foreign aid amid vagueness surrounding the program.
HANCEVILLE This afternoon at 2 funeral services for William West 80 were to be conducted at Center Hill Church by Revs Chappell and Pruitt. Mr West died Wednesday at 12 40 p m Savannah West two sons Edward and Noble three daughters Lena Baker Lois Walker Velma McClendon eight grandchildren three great grandchildren three sisters and numerous relatives all of Cullman County. Interment in the adjoining cemetery was to be directed by Moss of Hanceville.
Montgomery state health officials urge eligible residents to receive the Salk polio vaccine amid declining demand. Dr. Ira Myers notes the state rejected 480 879 doses to avoid loss of effectiveness and stresses maintaining immunity to prepare for potential future outbreaks.
A new low temperature record for July 6 was set when the thermometer hit 56.7 degrees at 4 20 a.m. This marks a drop of three tenths of a degree below the prior record of 57 established in 193?2.
Adlai Stevenson, seeking the Democratic nomination, says the country needs new ideas to tackle farm problems. He outlines a possible program offering high inducements to maintain a grass and legume base, allowing farmers to grow other crops outside that base with a simpler policing approach.
Beatrice Weinberger pleads over radio and TV for her infant son Peter to be returned. Nassau detectives read a ransom note with a 30 ounce formula and demands for 2000 dollars in small bills. Police staged decoy envelopes by the Weinberger home as a taxi and wagon sightings passed. Westbury lies about 25 miles from Times Square.
Elmer Kirby a former Decatur resident and Columbus Georgia native died Thursday night of a heart attack. Body to be returned to Decatur tonight funeral arrangements to be announced later Cleesa Kirby and two sons Allen and Jack Kirby both of Columbus survive him along with his father A M Kirby of Decatur three sisters and two brothers listed with their locations in Decatur Danville and Hart Seller.
Four masked men raided a factory nearby and stole a duplicating machine. The victim was a 44-year-old Greek Cypriot foreman for a contracting firm building new head quarters for the British Middle East Command near Limassol. EOKA is identified as the Greek movement fighting British rule.
Brown was found hidden in weeds after a warning shot. He surrendered when hit but was not seriously wounded by a shotgun pellet. About $1,000 was found in his car, and detectives say he used a pass key and knew the safe combination to plan the May 23 burglary.
Baby Donnie Henry and Frances Painter lead a list of admissions and residents, including R C Beddingfield, Mrs Cliff Buchanan of Athens 3, Mrs Virginia Medders of Decatur, and Nancy Black of Decatur 3, with corresponding street addresses.
Mrs B H Bobo of Hazel Green and Lester Jones of Madison are named along with young Barbara Ann and Betty Carolyn Brown of Lacey's Spring in a compact notice listing residents and relations.
Dismissals listed for Athens Limestone Hospital include Mrs L W Currin Jr and baby girl in Athens eight, Mrs William Johnson and baby girl in Athens three, Jeffery Scott White in Chicago, Mrs Noel Hayes in Athens, Star Rt Herman Harwell in Harvest one, Mrs Cassie Holland in Athens six, Mrs Clodessa Gordon in Athens, William J Durham in Athens five, Mrs Ray Terry and baby girl in Athens, Mrs Robert Boyd and baby girl in Athens, Mrs Robbie McSherry in Elkmont, Mrs Redus Patterson and baby girl in Anderson, Mrs Harry Robinson in Athens, Mrs Joe A Moss and baby boy in Athens.
Lawrence County Hospital lists include Mrs Olene Sterling of Danville Mrs Willodean Burch Huntsville Little Diane Glen of Moulton Mrs Seldon Barrett and daughter of Moulton Clarence Heflin Town Creek Mrs McTeen Dotson Hillsboro Mrs Mabel Gordon Moulton Mrs Lona Craig Moulton J C Earley Moulton with multiple counts noted.
A son to Mr and Mrs Grady Dotson Hillsboro at Lawrence County Hospital Wednesday. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles H Campbell 1617 Chestnut St at Decatur General Hospital this morning. A son to Mr and Mrs Cliff Buchanan Athens 3 at Bank St Hospital this morning. A son to Mr and Mrs Albert Beeler Sheridan Apt at Baugh Wiley Clinic last night. A son to Mr and Mrs Carl Little Moulton 2 at Baugh Wiley Clinic last night.
In Buttston near Alexander City Alabama two sons of Mr and Mrs Levi Clark Camp Hill died when a boat belonging to relative Edsel Henderson capsized on the Tallapoosa River. John Morris Clark 13 and Grady Wayne Clark 9 drowned after clinging to Hendersons shirt which slipped off. Coroner Rob ert Pless attributed the deaths to the accident.
Alabama state senator Albert Boutwell said at a Birmingham talk that the proposed freedom of choice amendment would still leave schools segregated. He outlined provisions empowering the attorney general to defend suits and protecting school officials from suit while repealing mandatory public school requirements.
Bruce Christopher publishing discussed with Edward Mills about a Rodin nude as the program cover. Leo Manheimer supplied 16 designs while James H Barry prepared 13,000 two color covers and a four color run. Richard Gaylay of the GOP approved the final selection in Washington, funding with advertising space totaling about 30000 dollars. Mills dismissed the controversy as needless fuss.
Mojud obtains a worldwide license to manufacture men and women’s hosiery under the Mojud label with Roth as sales agent for women’s hosiery for at least one year. Mojud will stay out of hosiery for 10 years, leases its Greensboro mill to Roth for 10 years with a possible 200 year extension, and retains Long Island City and Decatur plants not in operation. Mojud plans to sell or lease those mills while continuing lingerie and sleepwear and exploring blouse and bra production. The settlement does not affect Mojud’s suit against its former directors over the March 14 contract.
Five month old female collie missing. Recovered by returning to owner for reward. Contact phone 3607.
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