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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
2
Mayor Frank Tobey announced a public forum to address critics and charges about creating a municipal power plant. Arkansas civic leaders and TV representatives from 30 East Arkansas cities accused the city of dictating to TVA. Tobey said questions would be answered at tomorrow’s meeting.
Premier Bulganin cites inflationary pressures in the Soviet economy and a heavy emphasis on industry. He warns that cutting armament investment and satellite control would require foreign policy shifts to avoid stalling growth. Youth rebellion and Geneva talks loom as factors shaping policy.
A school segregation bill designed to preserve segregation won House approval as pro segregation leaders seek final passage with an identical Senate measure due next Tuesday. Dissenters were Rep. Hawkins, Rep. Nice, and Rep. Dement in a 97-3 vote. The blast follows a stalled earnings plan and potential tax changes if approval fails.
A 30-year-old truck driver on a delivery trip killed two women and a man in a tavern near Flint Michigan. Police said he sought a good time and fired repeatedly into a booth where two couples sat, ending a night of drinking with multiple fatalities.
The list details film showings at multiple theaters including Princess ROXY SUNSET RANCH HARTS dale and Hatfield Athens with titles such as Track of The Cat Road House Smoke Signal and The Adventures of Harji Baba. Screenings occur at varied times from early afternoon to late evening featuring stars Mitchum Lupino Andrews and Curtis.
Decatur Rotary Club hosted an open meeting at Woodall's with new president Holmes Turner. Rev Otis E Kirby played organ music and several guests from nearby cities attended, including Ken Johnson Cantonment Fla and Dr John Bayley Miami Fla.
Newly elected Cullman Lions Club officers and committee chairmen for 1955 56 are Powell Blair president J L Below first vice president D H Com second vice president J C Kurg third vice president Harold Freeman secretary treasurer W E Waters corresponding secretary C D Brown Lion tamer Joe Voss tail twister J R Howard Fred Merrill two year directors Dr James Frutiger Albert Werner one year directors Committee chairs include Attendance John McCool Membership Ferris Patrick Finance Joseph Kreps Program and entertainment Fred Merrill Convention T L Harless Sight conservation and blind Bloyd Jones United Nations James Caretti Greetings Marvin Lewis and Arthur Apel Education Martin Campbell Publicity Low Waters Safety Larry McPherson Agriculture W C Peinhardt Health and welfare Ray Townsend Civic improvement Clyde Glasscock Community betterment W R Gusman Boys and girls Bobby Cheatham Citizenship Ed O Neal Lion information James Smith Constitution and bylaws Lewis Christensen
A fragmented passage notes that under a plan each pupil would be judged on an individual basis. The text hints at ongoing discussion on assessment methods within the university.
President Hobby states personal reasons force his secretary of health, education and welfare to resign. Mrs. Hobby writes of illness in her husband former Gov. William P. Hobby of Texas as the likely cause and proposes August 1 as the effective resignation date.
A 1955 Chevrolet stolen from Gentry Terry Chevrolet in Moulton was found in Greenwood Park Decatur at 2:50 am. The left rear fender was damaged. police found a rifle from Moulton in the back seat. The car had traveled about 150 miles. no arrests reported.
Market notes show milk at 6.10 per hundred for manufactured milk. direct farm milk at 2 cents per mill. Barley priced under No 2. Poultry fee 1 core. Hogs 180-240 pounds bid 17.50 to 18.00.
New York stock market slipped slightly in early dealings with minor losses around two points and small gains up to seven. Industry groups showed mixed movements as Avco traded 18,200 shares at 7 up, Harris-Seybold opened at 39 percent in its trading debut.
A fragmented OCR item notes broiler percentages at farms and plants, showing varied figures around 2 to 3 percent and 26 percent in several segments. The text hints at costs, 3 percent rates, and rising counts, with unclear context.
AP reports a morning wholesale price snapshot with grade details and quality standards. The notice lists percent ranges and price indicators for eggs, noting the market timing up to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Nashville AP report shows feeder and slaughter cattle mixed in price with variations by grade. Hog and sheep quotes drift lower with lighter demand and steady to weak tone across weights.
New York cotton futures showed irregular trading with a liquidation urge. July contracts traded around 33.27 to 33.32 cents per pound, roughly 1.90 to 2.15 dollars per bale versus the prior close.
Armstrong refused to answer on the matter amid firm demands from Ketones for details. He cited White House orders and involvement of confidential administrative affairs. Senator Gore warned that any agreement to pay contract cancellation fees to Dixon-Yates would face rigorous congressional scrutiny.
Dismissals include Mrs. Virginia Turner of Hartselle, Mrs. John W. Woods of Falkville, Mrs. Joe Wallace of Hartselle, and two others listed as Charlotte Orr and an additional Hartselle entry. Admissions include Mrs. Harold Dunnaway of Somerville and Mrs. W. B. Daniel of Valhermosa Springs.
The Athens Limestone Hospital lists individuals including Alvie Leopard from Athens and C. V. Norton of Tulsa Oklahoma along with Mrs. C. V. Norton and Mrs. O. L. Brakefield of Athens. Other names include Mrs. Perry King James Berrett and Miss Sarah Chambers all associated with Athens.
Bank St hospital records show Mrs. Noel Eaton of Athens 7 and Mrs. Curtis Patterson of Town Creek 3, with R. O. Carter listed at 1015 9th Ave SE.
Decatur General Hospital lists patient names and street addresses including Mrs Teelely Boyet 301 5th Ave Decatur Mrs Lawrence DeVaney Madison Legee Master Billy Ray Eddy Decatur G E Price 318 Memorial Drive Mrs Jimmy Murphy 405 3rd Mrs Lutie P Shaw 246 Jackson St Mrs David Callahan Hartselle Billy Hayes 1106 7th Ave Master Billy D Pettey Trinity Miss Aline Norris Falkville Akers 1505 1 2 12th Ave Mrs B Garrison 1401 Magnolia St Baugh Wiley Clinic Larry Joe Yarbrough 919 7th Ave SE Mrs Billy Joe Smith 14 E Vine Miss Edna Eckstein Ardmore Tenn
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Hollaway of Hartselle at Baugh-Wiley Clinic this morning. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hayes of 1106 Seventh Avenue Southeast at Deca Hospital Tuesday.
Officers Slater Collier and Bowman answered a call to St. last night at 10 50 finding Junior Pryor, a Black man, shot through the back by a pistol said to be a .22 caliber. Pryor declined to swear out a warrant. No Pryor was listed as admitted in local clinics or the hospital today.
Trapdoor claims jealousy affected her emotions but the court rejected the defense. A jury of 10 men and 2 women found her guilty on June 21 after only 24 minutes of deliberation.
Humphrey plans a Friday night radio and TV broadcast before flying to Geneva for discussions on European problems and arms control. Some Congress members who observed the briefing say Eisenhower will not commit on Asia. soviiet Premier Bulganin may press Far Eastern questions seeking Western consent for a Red China meeting, while Eisenhower and Dulles expect no Red China conference. Chairman George expects progress on disarmament rather than a formal plan, with a sense Moscow may move forward.
Dr RL Williford president led the Cullman Rotarians meeting at a church last night. Hop Hopper of the Ensley Rotary Club spoke on What Rotary Means To Me praising long attendance and service in Rotary.
CULLMAN Thursday at 2 p m funeral services for L M Edge 41 are set at Crescent nine acre Lipscomb Edge died Tuesday at 4 a m in Nashville Survived by wife Mrs Barnett Edge one son ana Edge one daughter Mrs Jeanette Cross one grandson his mother Mrs Blin Edge five brothers Robert W J C T J T and P T Edge Mass Service Funeral Home will assist with interment.
Local attorney John A. Reynolds told the Decatur Lions Club at Woodall's that Memphis losing TVA as a purchaser was a real body blow to TVA. He urged future power plans including the Davis-Jones Bill or municipal facilities leased to TVA to meet growing demand.
Flint Mayor T. V. Day announced five city council committees with members named to each. Finance includes Ben C. Norris Jr as chairman, R. L. Tapscott, G. J. McClellan. Utility with W. R. Grant as chairman, McClellan, Norris. Street with R. L. Schultz as chairman, Tapscott, Grant. Police with McClellan as chairman, Schultz, Grant. Sanitation with Tapscott as chairman, Norris, Schultz.
Graveside services are planned for Gregory M. Ayers two months old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Ayers of 715 Sykes Lindy Gal ke. The infant died Tuesday at home following illness linked to torment.
The Chine County Court will convene criminal new cases the week beginning August with Judge W. H. Long presiding.
Rain that lashed the mountain hampered the search as rescue teams reached the victims the next day. The dead include Richard and James Balis two 13 year old twins Wi pak Deri Cheetak Seneeee Pa Dava Conn and Luther Seddenah Ok Louis Ballard 13 and Jerry Clattenburg 14 from Philadelphia who were seriously injured. Peter Smith 13 Paoli Pa and Tony Woodfield 16 Rye N Y escaped with minor hurts and returned to base to sound the alarm.
At 4 p.m. a 1953 Studebaker on Ferry Street collided with a 1950 Plymouth driven by Kelley Watson of College Street and a second Studebaker occupied by Mrs. W. J. Tarpley on Gordon Drive. At 11:53 a.m. a parked 1949 GMC truck rolled into a 1954 Buick on Bank Street, owned by John Gordon and driven by A. L. Neville of Line Street. A 1952 Oldsmobile struck a 1946 Chevrolet one-half ton truck at 11:25 a.m. on 14th Avenue Southeast and Tower Street, driven by Clarence Aiken as the Buick’s front and right door were damaged.
Property listing describes a main house with 6 bedrooms and a second house with sleeping space upstairs. Details include baths, closets, finished basement, electric heater, and sanitation aspects. Contact R.R. Thomas Nick Davis Road east of Athens. Also public notice of a lovely 11 room home at 1304 Somer Rd near schools and shopping. Separate apartment at 807 9th St. Contact Claudia Thombs in Florence.
Local print lists wedding supplies with price breaks at 9.80 per 100 for sixes and references to bridal books and wedding napkins. The note cites the Decatur area and a shop at 222 East Moulton Street.
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