Local notices from Decatur area include camps and church events
Household and local notices report Jo Anne Luker and Charles Luker at Double Oak Mountain camp near Birmingham for a week. B H Allen and Burns Coffee vacationing in Virginia. Thomas Woodard Sr. is recovering after surgery at Decatur General Hospital. Prayer services at First Presbyterian were canceled due to illness of the speaker. J N Lee and Albert A Stephenson seen in town. Leadership training at Austinville Church of God runs weekly, concluding Friday. Central Methodist Church holds a 7:30 PM prayer service with quarterly conference. choir practice at 8:15 PM. Patients admitted: Timothy Murphy, Irene Maples, Mrs J W Cambron, Mrs Lester Thrasher, Miss Bernice Letson, Miss Ida Wade, Mrs J C Stewart Jr. Miss Janice Hornbuckle visiting Huntsville. Three of four recorder’s court cases were disorderly conduct. one for running a red light. Births announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mack Jacobs and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Little at local clinics. Mrs R Q Knighton admitted to Baugh Wiley clinic. See diary on page 2.
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Decatur General Hospital
Timothy Murphy
Charles H. Murphy
Decatur 1
Irene Maples
Fourth Avenue
James W. Cambron
Seventh ‘Avenue
Lester Thrasher
Third Avenue
Bernice Letson
Moulton
Ida Wade
Ninth Street
J. C. Stewart
Panama City
Fla
Oden Accused of Mail Theft in Hartselle Case
Andrew A. Oden, a former Hartselle post office employee, was arraigned on mail pilfering charges and currently free on bond. Postal Inspectors arrested him, and his Decatur attorney Russell Lynne planned afternoon talks on next steps as Oden allegedly stole loose bills from letters to the electric cooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Chattanooga
Tenn
Electric Cooperative
Cooper Green Joins Alabama Platform Committee
Birmingham Mayor Cooper Green was named to Alabama’s platform committee as delegates faced a pivotal day at the Democratic convention. The move followed a ruling that Mrs Ethel Ledford McPherson could not serve, with Wilbur Nolen Jr. stepping aside to allow Green’s inclusion. Further intrigue centered on loyalty pledges and potential bargaining to boost Senator Sparkman for vice president. Jim Smith, Alabama’s new national committeeman, urged continued robust campaigning for the Democratic ticket.
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Chicago
Cooper Green
Birmingham
Alabama
Green
Ethel Ledford, McPherson
Anniston
John Sparkman
McPherson
Nolen
Wilbur Nolen Jr
Montgomery
Russell
Gov
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Sparkman
Jim Smith
Bus service returns to normal after Greyhound strike
Decatur Greyhound service was back to normal after a brief strike by maintenance workers in Nashville halted travel between Louisville, Nashville, Decatur and Birmingham for a few hours. Clyde Roden, Decatur manager, said the stoppage ended around noon and all schedules were normal by 4 P.M. The strike disrupted travel on the Louisville Nashville Decatur Birmingham route as drivers refused to pass picket lines. cause was not disclosed.
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Decatur
Greyhound Lines
Nashville
Birmingham
Clyde Roden
Decatur Greyhound
Louisville
Turmoil Across Middle East as Egypt Army Seizes Control
Turmoil rose to a fever pitch as Egypt’s army took over the government in a move aimed at stamping out corruption. Tanks ringed Abdin Palace while Western observers watched Cairo closely as Tehran saw anti American demonstrations and Mossadegh reasserted power amid oil disputes with Britain.
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Middle East
Egypt
London
No-Man’s Land
Farouk
Ahmed Naguib
Hilaly Pasha
Naguib
Hilaly
Abdin Palace
Cairo
Tehran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Ahmed Qavam
International Court
Iran
Britain
Suez Canal
Sudan
West
Shah
America
Talks Over Campaign Plans With Ike At Colorado Ranch
General Dwight D. Eisenhower plans campaign strategy talks today at his Fraser Colorado ranch with key supporters Sen James H Duff Ralph Cake and Gov Dan Thornton. Editor Palmer Hoyt joined the trip with newsmen as Ike cooks his own meals with friend Aksel Nielsen. He will meet Sunday with VP running mate Sen Richard M Nixon and may meet Gov Sherman Adams next week in Denver as chief of staff liaison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Denver
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rocky Mountains
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Ralph Cake
GOP
Oregon
Gov
Dan Thornton
Colorado
Eisenhower
Aksel Nielsen
Richard M. Nixon
California
Sherman Adams
New Hampshire
Adams
Ike
Secret session at Panmunjom stalls prisoner exchange talks
In Munsan Korea negotiators held a seven minute secret session on the truce and prisoner exchange. A Communist broadcast painted a grim outlook for early settlement. A further closed session is planned at Panmunjom for 11 am tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
Panmunjom
Young Slayer Out On Bond After Stabbing Father
James Braswell a 17 year old Decatur youth admitted fatally stabbing his father Sunday night. He was released on $1000 bond to attend the funeral set for 3 p m at Caddo church. Bond was set by Judge W H Long after a preliminary hearing was waived the case to go before the grand jury in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Braswell
Decatur
James
W. H. Long
Elder Braswell
Caddo Church
County
Sheriff's Office
Guard Units Move Toward Camp Stewart Training
Advance units of the Alabama National Guard left yesterday to prepare for the main body of troops departing Sunday for annual training in the field at Camp Stewart near Savannah Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama National Guard
Camp Stewart
Savannah
Compromise On Civil Rights To Be Unveiled
Democrats plan to unveil a new platform with a Civil Rights compromise at the national convention. Key leaders like McCormack Lehman and Perlman worked late to shape the plank while Southern members voiced cautious optimism and potential amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Frank McKinney
Democratic National Committee
McCormack
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Philip B. Perlman
McKinney
Lehman
Final Details Made Ready For Lions Horse Show
Lions club wrapped up final planning for the annual horse show at Legion Field with Sam Wheat as general chairman guiding committees. Members reviewed assignments to ensure each person knows their duties for Thursday and Friday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions ‘Horse Show
Lyons Hotel
Legion Field
Sam Wheat
South Carolina Senator Johnstone Ill On Convention Floor
Sen. Olin D. Johnston of South Carolina became ill on the convention floor and was rushed to a hospital by ambulance. Sen. Burnet R. Maybank, with him, said the cause was not yet known and Johnston appeared to be in much pain.
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Chicago
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Burnet R. Maybank
Johnston
Stevenson May Get Southerner In Second Spot
The Democratic National Convention at Convention Hall Chicago debates seating a Texas delegation. The Credentials Committee favored Gov Allan Shivers and the Texas slate over Maury Maverick loyalists, with a 36 to 13 vote approving seating Shivers. The floor fight follows a national loyalty pledge dispute.
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Chicago
Texas
Credentials Committee
Maury Maverick
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Defense Peril Seen In Strike
Washington reports a steel strike now in its eighth week threatens defense production. The Chevrolet plant in St Louis closing to make 105 millimeter shell casings employs 2600 workers and will delay finished shells for months.
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Washington
Army
Frank Pace
Chevrolet
St. Louis
Pace
General Motors
Fire Rakes Top Of Old Baldy Hill
United Nations planes and artillery pounded Old Baldy late in the day and at dawn. Chinese infantry held the crest as U N. foot soldiers held two southeast extensions of the Western Front hill near Chorwon. Casualties mounted on both sides in a see saw fight.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations
Old Baldy Hill
U. N
Chorwon
Old Baldy
Decatur Considers Expanding Water Plant Capacity
The Municipal Utilities Board discussed expanding Decatur water capacity beyond 8 million gallons daily. Manager George Godwin cited plans to add 4 million, then another 4 million, boosting total daily capacity to 16 million. Completion of lines into Moulton Heights is expected in ten days amid ongoing drought concerns.
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Municipal Utilities” Board
James H. Johnson
Decatur
Municipal Utilities Board
George Godwin
Water Department
Godwin
Moulton Heights
Alabama
Courtland Considers Formation of Local Chamber of Commerce
Courtland citizens plan to organize a Chamber of Commerce with a public meeting at seven p m on August 9 at the American Legion hall A stew will start the evening followed by business discussion Attendees include John Ward Alabama State Chamber of Commerce executive vice president and representatives from several city chambers of commerce including Florence Decatur Sheffield and Montgomery officials
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Courtland
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
John Ward
Alabama State Chamber of Commerce
Knight
Henry
Wilson
Montgomery
Hulette Jackson
Lorence Chamber of Commerce
Rhodes
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
Truman aides ease North South rift as Stevenson push grows
Reporter Jack Bell notes a new harmony at the Democratic convention as veterans press for a Stevenson Southerner ticket to unite North and South for November. The Truman staff seeks to back Adlai Stevenson and may announce support before the roll call tonight. Oscar Chapman met Governor Stevenson in a breakfast conference arranged by Edward McDougal.
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Jack Bell
Chicago
White House
Truman
Onco
Adlai Stevenson
Oscar Chapman
Illis
Edward McDougal
Chapman
Stevenson
Truman to name choice for Democratic nominee soon
President Truman told his Missouri delegation he would announce his preferred Democratic presidential nominee early, while preparing a Chicago speech. Spokesmen said he spoke by phone with Senator Henning about the matter, and the decision would be conveyed today.
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Washington
Truman
Chicago
Tom J. Gavin
Missouri
White House
Sen. Hennings
D-Mo
Henning
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Jo Anne
Charles Luker
Tenth Avenue Southeast
Double Oak Mountain
B. H. Allen and
Burns Coffee
Sixth Avenue Northeast
Virginia
Thomas B. Woodard Sr
First Presbyterian Church
J. N. Lee
Hartselle 2
Albert A. Stephenson
Decatur 3
Austinville
Central Methodist Church
Central’ Methodist Church
Janice Hornbuckle
Mary Elizabeth Walker
Huntsville
Recorder’s Court
Mack Jacobs
Eighth Street East
Harold Little
West Court Apartments
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
R. Q. Knighton
Somerville
Oden
By Leroy Simms
Hobby Rains
Gadsden
Gene Starnes
Guntersville
James G. Allen
Roland Cooper
Camden
Transily
Mohammed Naguib
Claud H. Foster
Cleveland
Ohio
Sandusky Bay
Palmer Hoyt
The
Denver Post
Fraser
Colo
Young Slayer
Bond
BY Edwin B. Harkinson
Sen. Lehman
Senate
Kefauver
By Ken Reynolds
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