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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1958
Page
2
Sheriff’s office reports 12 arrests for public drunkenness last night. Women of the Moose will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the Moose Home on Moulton Street.
The faction investigates illegal telephone tapping and overheard conversations amid a larger probe into possible undue influence on regulatory agencies. Key figures include Shacklette a federal investigator Lotto a public relations expert Harris from El Dorado and committee lawyer Lishman. The hearings aim to determine if pressure could unlock millions for a businessman.
The text describes strains between Canada and the United States over security cooperation. It cites the Mounties passing data to the FBI, Canada's threat to stop, and a 1950s controversy involving Ambassador E Herbert Norman. It notes U S leaders Eisenhower and Dulles seeking cooperation with Ottawa and mentions Congress optimism.
AP dispatch from Mobile reports a record of sixty vehicles in a tunnel trial run. The description notes four officials observing the event and confirms the smooth progress of the test.
Lebanon in the Middle East unveils a new sports coliseum with seating for 50,000 spectators. The facility broadens regional capacity for major events and athletic competitions.
A weary investigator was caught spying on Goldfine aides through a hidden mission from his $16 300 yearly post. The subcommittee condemned the eavesdropping done without its knowledge in a five hour session. The lawmakers hinted at possible further actions involving Judea Dae ment, the FBI and Washington DC police. The session also revealed a second surprise from the Goldfine camp: Goldfine's bookkeeper was involved.
The commission agreed to continue discussion at the July meeting after further study. Attorney Caddell read the code aloud as revisions were suggested for minimum bedroom area and hot water. The panel voted to recommend adoption by the council, outlining occupancy standards, inspector enforcement, and a five member board of adjustments and appeals.
The two month rise in job hunting hours to nearly an hour marks the largest gain in twelve years. Factory work week reached 39.2 hours in June, eight tenths below last year, boosting weekly earnings to 83.10 with a 1.27 rise. Average hourly earnings held at 2.12 as millions entered or re-entered the labor market.
Jasper Bonded Warehouse Co. placed in permanent receivership after audit found 3019 bales of cotton missing. L. M. Muldrow operated the Jasper facility under State Agriculture Commissioner Todd. Credit Corp Anderson Clayton and others named as owners in the loss case.
Markets report ewe bids near four percent direct ratio under four percent. Hogs run 500 head with barrows and gilts at 23.00 to 23.50, sows 17.50 to 19.00, and 800 head at 22.00 to 23.50. Utilities and goods for lighter weight hogs 16.00 to 20.00. Slaughter ewes range 3.00 to 7.00.
Wall Street activity eased from brisk early trading as the market entered a consolidation phase. Industrials fell slightly while rails rose a touch, led by Atlantic Coast Line, with steels and aircrafts generally lower and Douglas Aircraft down on layoffs. Du Pont also slipped as bonds declined.
Financial fragment lists multiple company names and percentage figures without clear context. Notable entries include U S Steel Warner B Pic West Auto West Un Tel Woolworth and various percentage values, suggesting a market movement or securities readout without full sentence structure.
Birmingham reports ample supplies for broilers and fryers with fair to good demand and an improved undertone. Prices paid up to 10:30 a.m. include 2 64 pounds at farms and f.o.b. 20 cents. Atlanta notes generally ample offerings with light prices. broilers and fryers 2% 3% pounds at farms 19-20, with 774,700 head f.o.b. plants 20, 391,200 head.
The data outlines distribution across size categories with percentages for large, medium, and small groups. It notes whiteness or purity levels and provides approximate ranges for several subcategories, indicating a broad spread in composition.
Hog receipts Monday totaled 2550 across Albany Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Ga and Dothan Ala and Jacksonville Fla with No 1 weights and No 2 mixed. Sows 16.75 19.75 20.25. In South Georgia Southeast Alabama and North Florida auctions 180 240 lb barrows up to 24.42. Cattle in Nashville 400 head with good steers 23.30 25.50.
Law officers from Lauderdale and Limestone counties cooperate in a forgery sweep touching Alabama and Tennessee. William P. Lollar, 24, of near Athens, released on bonds after June 20 jail time, faces second degree forgery charges. Investigators say checks were drawn across Tuscaloosa Florence Ardmore and other towns. Scroggins and others may also face charges as warrants are pursued.
Mary Wright of 1812 Chestnut Street must move by 9 a.m. Saturday July 12. Sheriff to padlock the house and post notice it cannot be entered to enforce the decree. The court may consider selling or renting after Sept. 1 1958 with bond and court approval. Wright must comply with the liquor nuisance order.
Richard Bartlett of Cummings Trucking Co faces assault with intent to murder charges after a picket line clash with Teamsters Local 612. Dock Robinson was wounded. Bartlett claimed he fired in self defense during a confrontation near a jointly used yard in Birmingham. A hearing is set for this afternoon.
Alabama state tax collections mirror a see-saw pattern from January onward. In the first nine months of the fiscal year, receipts were ahead five times and behind four. June totals were 9.16 percent above June 1957, lifting year totals 0.46 percent above the prior year. At the end of May, collections trailed last year by 0.62 percent for the eight months.
Active cattle prices show broad ranges with calves strong and high bids. Hogs trade steady to 50 lower with barrows and gilts near 23.50 to 24.00 and sows 18.00 to 19.50. Lambs weak though good and utility weights 22.00 to 23.50 with lighter lambs 16.00 to 20.00 and slaughter ewes 3.00 to 7.00.
The New York market shows declines at the open with most contracts quoted lower. Prices move from near 36.04 for October to 37.02 for May while other month quotes range from mid 34 to mid 36 dollars.
The 1958 Agricultural Conservation Program will have the federal government share the cost of approved soil and water conservation practices on Alabama farms. Information on eligible practices and cost-sharing rates is available at the ASC office. Requests for fall planting practices open Monday and close July 25. Morgan County farmers are urged to participate.
Lawrence farmers in the soil bank program will receive payments soon after a temporary government delay. Alva Wade, Lawrence ASC office manager, said funds are expected to arrive early this month. About 500,000 dollars remains to be paid to farmers with roughly 11,000 acres enrolled. 135,000 dollars in checks have already been mailed.
Probate Judge Isaac Johnson granted probation to seven defendants in Lawrence County in hearings Monday morning. Each received one year probation on misdemeanor charges, primarily public drunkenness, with several others who sought probation not appearing. Defendants named include Leamon Harris Town Creek 2 George Wood Courtland 2 Willie Hampton Courtland 2 Jimmy Cottingham Courtland 2 Willie J. Hill Courtland Carrie Mason Wheeler 1 and Jimmy Lee Carter Danville 2.
R. S. Hicks, president of Hicks Chevrolet Co., wins a February March sales contest and sails from Birmingham on July 14 with about 150 Southeastern dealers. They stay at the Riviera Hotel, Havana, Cuba, returning July 18.
Dismissals list includes Mrs Bennett Springer and infant son in Athens and several other Athens area mothers with infants. Also noted are dismissals of Mrs Gerald Smith and infant son Athens and Mrs C L Pepper with infant daughter Ardmore among others. Admissions include Miss Gladys Dugger Athens and several other residents with infants.
A list of names and addresses appears including Miss Beverly Brown 1006 Ferry St NE Mrs H T Summerford Falkville Miss Shelia Jo Duncan Hillsboro 2 Mrs Coy Hall 1621 Chestnut St SE William E Camp Decatur Mrs Wendell Dunnavant Elkheart Ind Mrs Douglas Berryman 818 Sycamore St NW Master Jimmy Singleton 1717 32nd St Mrs De Knox 416 Sinclair St ane Price Carpenter 922 Austin St SW Miss Lula McCutchen 722 4th Ave SE Mrs Lurline Chunn Decatur 2 Mrs Claude Johnson Arab 2 Mrs Tommy Whitehead 1113 6th Ave SE
Howell M Turney of Decatur and others are named with addresses and spouses or infant children. The list includes Mrs Freeman Dunn Trinity and several residents across Decatur Moulton Madison and adjacent streets with varying street numbers and apartments.
The Soviet government charged that the aircraft crossed the border on its June 30 flight from Moscow. Moscow radio claimed the crew spied for the U S Strategic Air Command and demanded the men be released. An expressed U S regret was seen as softening Moscow’s stance during Thompson’s talks.
Marvin Jackson of Montgomery announces his run for governor with a first campaign speech at City Hall. He will appear on the November ballot against Democratic nominee John Patterson and Republican W L Longshore Jr. of Birmingham.
The schedule for an April event was delayed because of the Cuban revolution then in progress, altering plans and timelines for organizers.
Max Wilson a 34 year old job foreman for C F W was injured when an 18 foot trench for the St St relief sewer caved in on Fourth Ave He was not buried and no other workers were near him at the time The Fayetteville Tenn contractor described the incident as a freak and said no other injuries have occurred since the Decatur project began.
Mr and Mrs Harold W Fretwell Decatur1 welcome a daughter Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Redus McClendon Decatur1 announce a son today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Herman Swanner Tanner1 report a son today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Gordon Phillips Trinity1 welcomed a daughter last night at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic.
Albany Self says Albany Station operations outgrown its 2 100 square feet. M R Rankin Rex Rankin Insurance Agency will take over part of the building sharing space. Expansion triples office area for the agency.
The nine member Alabama study committee and consultants meet with Assistant Secretary Marvin McLain at 4 p m to push a bold new report on solving the cotton crisis. They aim to align Southeastern congressmen behind the report’s substitution for an approved Senate bill and plan a noon dinner with Alabama delegates to present the findings.
County Agent Sam McClendon reports heavy weekend rainfall across Lawrence County boosting crops. Irrigation use increased in fields, with heavy rain in Moulton and Courtland Town Creek valley areas, while some Tennessee River lands saw little rain. Cotton stands show variation as some fields bloom and others just emerge. European corn borer eggs present. he warns timely insecticide if eggs are found. Wheat harvest lagged about 20 percent below normal due to excessive winter and spring rain.
Mrs Vera Mae Blair 66 died at Cullman County Hospital Monday. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Burial followed in City Cemetery. Mass Service Funeral Home arranged the service with pallbearers Roy Drinkard Orvil Willoughby David Barker E B Baggett Dr J C Chambliss and Dr John Morris. Survived by daughter Mrs Clemmons and five grandchildren.
Town Creek reports 10 police docket cases with violations including prohibition, speeding, public drunkenness and DWI. Athens arrests for the week end include six driving without a license and 22 speeding, plus noise, drunkenness, reckless driving and other public offenses. In Moulton, cotton allotment measurements are 95 percent complete and expected to finish within a week. ACP programs begin in Lawrence County with farmers urged to enroll by August 8 to receive about half the cost of conservation inputs.
Several small ads appear for household items a Bendix washer a 20 inch boy s bike and bedding the listings also include livestock Landrace Cross gifts weighing 60 to 180 lbs a partial rental ad for a room and kitchen privilege and multiple apartment and house rental notices with addresses and contact numbers EL 3 5858 EL 3 942 EL 3 353 and 7126 plus 1800 Olive St SE after 5 pm
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