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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1955

Page

7

Final Showdown at the Jail in Double Diamond

Rusty and Kerry break from the jail as a mob besieges Farrell. Lacey Parran, Rob Mallory, and deputies rally the townsfolk, Rob threats the crowd, Kerry and Rusty flee with aid from Rob who carries Kerry to safety. The town reels from the night’s violence and Cameron’s cold rebuke awaits.

Kerry Rusty Lacey Sigento Farrell Parran Mallory Rob Cameron

Selma Mayor Vows to Stand By Segregation After Ruling

Selma Mayor Chris Heinz pledges all-out efforts to maintain school segregation despite a U S Supreme Court ruling deeming segregation unconstitutional. The city council supported his Monday statement, claiming the current system prevents cross-racial hostility and preserves advantages for both races.

Selma Chris Heinz U.S. Supreme Court Heinz Eth

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A dramatic teaser shows a sheriff tracking a scarred fugitive and a warning that the subject will vanish to avoid questions as the scene promises a continuation. The piece hints at pursuit, secrecy, and danger without revealing details.

Lumber Strike May Idle 650 State Workers

More than 650 employees at two W. T. Smith Lumber Co. plants in Alabama face idle time as CIO International Woodworkers Union negotiators and company spokesmen failed to reach a new contract. Union asks for wage hikes and fringe benefits. company counters with other terms. details of settlement not announced.

Greenville Ala W. T. Smith Lumber Co O. A. McKinney Atlanta Southern CIO International Woodworkers Union Chapman John . Andress Mobile Conciliation Service Floyd McGowan CIO Alabama McKinney W. T. Smith Southeast

Purdue study links flies to lower dairy yields

Purdue University researchers report cows plagued by flies may milk up to 3 1/2 pounds less per day than unaffected cattle. The note mentions a record number of marriages in 1946.

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