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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1958

Page

10

Russians refute British airman hoax over A bomb threat

A former British airman, William Whales, 34, claimed he wrote an A-bomb letter to Soviet Ambassador Malik as a hoax. The Russians dismissed the claim as groundless, noting no Whales name appeared on the original letter. Ipswich police questioned Whales but no charges were filed.

James F. King London William Stanley Whales Jakob Malik North Sea W. Whales Malik R.A.F Ipswich

SICKLY SISTER-IN-LAW HOME STRAIN AND ADVICE COLUMNS

Melissa asks about moving in with sisters-in-law and keeping her own room while they refuse to rearrange. Dorothy Dix suggests a family conference and possible hiring help to reduce tension. Millie seeks parental dating guidance. Dorothy urges independence and patience in choosing partners. Ginny describes a two-timing situation and receives advice to recognize similar patterns and be honest with all involved.

Muriel Nissen Melissa Dorothy Dix Millie Dave Gladys Randy Ginny

Sheridan Apts Change Hands In Birmingham Sale

Warner Kanter Corp. announced the sale of its Birmingham and Decatur properties including the Essex House in Birmingham. Sidney Albert and Irving Kirsch of Troy New York represented a investor group in a transaction described as more than three million dollars. The Essex House, a 10 story building with 136 apartments and private clubs, was the largest unit.

Birmingham Warner- Kanter Corp Decatur Essex House Sidney Albert Irving Kirsch Troy N.Y Essex Lounge

Bridge Work Narrows Keller Span Channel On Tennessee River

U S Army Corps of Engineers reports the new highway bridge over the Tennessee River has begun construction. A cofferdam at the left channel pier reduces the Keller Bridge spanning opening from 210 feet to 198 feet until about October 1 1958. Navigators are asked to slow and use extra caution in the area during cofferdam placement. Subsequent notices will announce cofferdam removal and other construction phases.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tennessee River Keller Bridge

Prisoner Attacks Officer Then Pleads Guilty

Curtis Walter Alred, 26, of Decatur, struck Highway Patrolman Dexter Haney in the jaw, dazing him, during an early Saturday incident in the sheriff s office. Alred resisted arrest and pleaded guilty to parking on pavement and resisting arrest, receiving a total fine.

Moulton Curtis Walter Alred Fourth Ave Decatur Dexter Haney Franklin Smith Smith Alred Justice of the Peace J. L

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