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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1955
Page
1
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Tommie Lee Chatman, 43, released from Morgan County jail on 750 bond. He faces assault and attempt to murder charges for allegedly stabbing Walter E. Vandiver, 45, in front of Vandiver home near the highway between Lacey's Spring and Whitesburg Bridge on July 2. Alabama Beverage Control board members P. H. Sandlin and Carlos Nelson were in Montgomery on business. both were picked up for absence from National Guard meeting. Mrs. Elizabeth Coats left Sunday for a vacation. Clover Crafts Club meets tonight at 7 at Delano Park with Mrs. Frances Lee Diary on Page 2.
Rep Bryce Davis withdraws a proposal to merge the Cullman County circuit clerk and register offices citing burden with the county now a separate circuit district. The plan aimed at economy but is deemed unwise given the regional restructuring.
Police faced a large Catholic protest in Plaza de Mayo with more than 500 demonstrators. Sixty people were arrested though many released after questioning as riot lines clashed near the Metropolitan Cathedral.
A brief item notes Sunday features the 96 hottest selections, following a Saturday lineup that served as the previous event. The short tease underscores the ongoing countdown of popular picks.
Law state senate status and gubernatorial approval discussed. Lawrence Rep Bill Lee introduces local bill. Joe Calvin in Decatur says he will call for first reading. Change hinges on board of revenue and control or board of commissioners under probate chair. 30 days after governor signs. See LAWRENCE on Page 2
In Harrison New Jersey police say Lt Peter A OConnor jailed his wife after a quarrel that began Saturday night and involved a noisy disturbance. The woman mother of two, 18 year old Peter Jr and 15 year old Grace, was found dead in her jail cell after about two hours.
Hong Kong report details three American prisoners of war who defected to Red China. Lewis Griggs William Cowart and Otho Bell share evasive answers but agree life in Red China is not ideal. Cowart hopes to see his four year old daughter Paula born after he left Korea.
Readers are reminded that a $350 prize awaits the smart entrant. The note stresses submitting the correct entry with name and intact puzzle portion, and warns not to mail in with a torn claim check. Katie will be waiting this afternoon for results.
Flint city council met at the schoolhouse to approve drainage grading rock paving six city blocks and installing six street lights. Work starts immediately on the first two projects with tree trimming for lights to follow. lights cost about 525 dollars. The council appointed committees on utilities street police and sanitary departments. next meeting set for August 13.
Three former U S soldiers, Cowart Bell and Griggs, prepared for a midnight sail from Hong Kong to the United States after renouncing communism in China. They expect prosecution but will face it to tell their story, saying life with the Reds was hell.
The Cullman to Moulton road progress moves ahead as about half of the required deeds to the right of way are secured. Plans for a Cullman to Piney Grove link are drawn with federal state support, routing via West Main and St Joseph Streets through West Point to Moulton. County revenue officials discuss the road’s procurement and engineering steps across Cullman Lawrence and Colbert counties.
Nedra and River readings in Decatur area show river level at Keller Memorial Bridge 20.14 feet with sea level reading 554.44 feet. Yesterday’s high 96 degrees at noon, low 77 at 5 am. Today’s 8 am 84 degrees, 11 am about 90. Forecast calls for partly cloudy warm and humid conditions today tonight and Tuesday with scattered afternoon and evening activity and a high near 94.
Cpl. Charles Edwin Harrison 21 of Salem died Saturday when the 1950 Ford he drove side swiped a northbound car on U.S. 31 about 17 miles north of Pulaski Tennessee. A passenger in the Harrison car died. five in the northbound vehicle were injured. Harrison en route home on a weekend pass from Fort Campbell Kentucky. Interment with full military rites planned at Hester's Chapel cemetery. He is survived by his parents and sister Nancy.
Ruth Ellis a 28 year old ex model and divorce mother of two faced execution for the murder of her lover David Blakely. The home secretary refused clemency and her hanging was set for 9 am at Holloway Prison.
Three members of a hymn-singing convict quartet that escaped from an Alabama prison were recaptured. Bobby Tidwell and Bobby Cottrell were arrested near Fredericktown Missouri after abandoning a broken wagon. Walter Tidwell was captured in Memphis. The fourth member, Orville Gray, had refused to join the escape and reportedly planned to defect to Michigan. Gray reportedly left the others in Fredericktown. authorities note he had only a guitar and a small amount of money. Gray's location and status remain under investigation.
Senator Joe Calvin's measure requiring bids on all state purchases over 500 dollars cleared a Senate committee stage amid administration opposition led by Fuller Kimbrell. Governor Folsom had not yet commented as debate moved slowly toward the calendar.
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