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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1957

Page

8

Milk Control Board Faces Major Overhaul In Alabama

Alabama's milk control board may undergo a major overhaul as producers and distributors back a compromise plan. The proposal creates a four member board with two public representatives and one member each for producers and distributors, with staggered four-year terms and the agriculture commissioner as an ex officio nonvoting member.

Milk Control Board Montgomery Alabama House Agriculture Committee James Hall Robert G. Kendall Jr Conecuh Bob Gilchrist Morgan Commissioner of Agriculture Hall Alabama Legislative Council Charles Adams Tallapoosa County Milk Board The Agriculture Commission John A. Garrett Alabama Farm Bureau Federation

Deed Transfers Recorded in Daily Records

A series of property deeds are documented including Johny Louise Alverson to Willis G Crow for 1 dollar and multiple other transfers. Transactions include William Cottingham to Raymond Wakefield for 725 dollars Sarah E Isbell to W H Isbell Lucy B Orr to Osbie Light Jr L L Bates to W H Blanken ship Jr 1000 dollars May Alma L Guy to Carrie L Harrison 50 dollars Otto L Sharp to Housing Authority City of Decatur 3000 dollars Aileen C Johnson to Clifford F Green 10000 dollars and Thomas A Thompson to Robert W Work 17210 65 dollars.

Deeds Johny Louise Alverson Willis G. Crow Wiliam Cottingham Raymond Wakefield Sarah E. Isbell W. H. Isbell Lucy B. Orr Osbie Light, Jr L. L. Bates W. H. Blankenship, Jr May Alma L. Guy Carrie L. Harrison Otto _L. Sharp Housing Authority City of Decatur Aileen C. Johnson Clifford F. Green Thomas A. Thompson Robert W. Work

Civil suits in Morgan County Circuit Court docket

LeRoy Barker sues Georgia Casualty and Surety Co. for money damages and accounting. Representation by John Sherrill Jr. noted for the plaintiff in the Morgan County Circuit Court filing.

Morgan County LeRoy Barker Georgia Casualty and Surety Co A Corp John Sherrill, Jr

New Teacher Approved For Riverside School

Supt. H. R. Leeman announced board approval of Evelyn Timberlake as fourth grade teacher at Riverside Elementary. She holds a BS from Athens College with social studies major and music and English minors. Timberlake has six years teaching at Priceville and prior experience at Belle Mina and in the Decatur system.

Decatur H. R. Leeman Board of Education Evelyn Timberlake Riverside

Brazil Name Origin From Red Wood Embraced by Portuguese

The term Brazil comes from a vivid red wood used by early Portuguese colonists. The wood resembled live coals or brasas, giving rise to the name that evolved into Brazil.

Brazil

Eisenhower Knowledge Gaps Highlight Civil Rights Bill Debate

President Eisenhower repeatedly signaled limited understanding of the civil rights measure, drawing Southern opposition by suggesting the bill’s language is loaded with gimmicks. He stressed lawyers drafted it, and he had not thoroughly reviewed its details, with jury trial provisions fueling contention.

Washington Eisenhower Gen Brownell Justice Department Sen Russell D-Ga William Howard Taft

New York Harbor larger than next six largest harbors

A New York City report notes the harbor’s size surpasses the combined capacity of the world’s next six largest harbors. It also states Rhode Island is the nation’s smallest state and carries the motto “Hope.”

New York City Rhode Island

Attorney General to Explain Ambiguous Bill Passages

A speaker requests a meeting with the attorney general to clarify phrases in a bill discussed this morning. The goal is to understand the precise meaning before making further remarks. The request signals concern over legal interpretation and the need for authoritative explanation.

Bill

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