Stevenson Asks DNC Members to Stay on the Job
Gov Adlai Stevenson urged Chairman Frank McKinney and the Democratic National Committee staff to remain in office temporarily. He admitted little organization and asked for guidance while meeting the 108 member committee in Chicago. McKinney will stay on and has lined up 25 hours of media time amid fundraising goals.
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Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Frank McKinney
Democratic National Committee
Stevenson
National Committee
McKinney
Illinois
Democratic National Comvention
Joseph Gill
Fires threaten Pell City and surrounding areas amid dry conditions
Local residents and Fort McClellan troops battled two fires near Pell City and a new blaze appeared along U S Highway 78 toward Brompton. A separate large fire burned five miles from Wylam on the Birmingham road in Jefferson County. State forester J M Stauffer urged travelers to exercise extreme care as woodlands were likened to a powder keg. French Guiana is noted as France's oldest colonial outpost in the Americas.
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Ft. McClellan
Pell City
U. S. Highway 78
Brompton
Jefferson
Birmingham
Wylam
Birmingport Road
J. M. Stauffer
State Forester
Montgomery
Egyptian King Farouk Abdicates After Military Coup
Farouk signs abdication ending a 16 year reign marked by World War II occupation and postwar tension with Britain. Naguib’s coup installs Aly Maher Pasha as premier and a regency council to govern until the crown prince matures. Farouk’s settlements include 100000 pounds annual pension and 100000 pounds for royal family with a 50 million dollar private fortune. Britain relies on Suez Canal protection as Anglo Egyptian Sudan dispute lingers.
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Fawzia
Farouk
Britain
Aly Maher Pasha
Naguib
Egypt
Narriman
Cairo
Alexandria
Abdin Palace
Maher Pasha
Mohammed Aly
Ahmed Lutfy Pasha
Aziz Azzat Pasha
King
London
Suez Canal
Sudan
Sparkman Named Democratic VP Nominee Surprises Alabama Delegation
Alabama delegates reacted with mixed shock and cheers as Sterling Sparkman was chosen as the Democratic vice presidential nominee after a tense convention week. While Sparkman’s selection energized many in Birmingham and Montgomery, the Alabama delegation split between Kefauver and Russell, with seating debates and a looming national campaign shaping the final days. The decision followed a long process affecting Alabama’s 22 votes and sparked celebratory scenes at the Conrad Hilton breakfast with Sparkman and his family.
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Alabama
Sparkman
William Rufus King
Selma
Congress Hotel
Sen. Hill
Cy Garrett
Grove Hill
Allen
James G. Allen
Gadsden
Virginia
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Estes Kefauver
Gordon Persons
Stevenson
T. T. Shepard
Conrad Hilton
Platform Committee
Naval Officer Dies In Flames On Base
Commander Mark A. Grant executive officer of the U S Navy mines countermeasures station at Panama City Florida burned to death in a fire that destroyed his home on the base. His wife and their 13 year old daughter Marian Louise were asleep when the blaze started. Investigators said a piece of paper placed over a light bulb caused the fire.
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Panama City
Fla
Mark A. Grant
Marian Louise
Decatur Market Prices for Cotton Wheat Oats and Corn
In Decatur markets cotton middling at 4000c with a strict low 38 50c. No 2 wheat new crop 3.10. No 2 oats new crop onion-free 800. No 2 yellow ear corn 18% Hues. Price paid in Decatur 21.75 cents.
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Decatur
Crippled Tor Opens Bank Account Gifted by Friends
Newt Jones age 15 from near Phenix City Alabama opened a $500 bank account in Columbus Georgia after writing a letter about a bicycle thief that moved readers to help his crippled sister Sue Ellen who cannot walk. Readers sent two new bicycles along with the gift and wheelchair for Sue Ellen.
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Columbus
Newt’ Jones
Phenix City
Ala
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Newt
Sue Ellen
Deaf Man Complains Of Neighbor Noise In Trial Court
In Danville Virginia a deaf man appeared in Justice Court to report excessive noise from a neighbor though he admits he cannot hear it his wife does and wakes him. The report also notes market summaries including grains and lard with price changes for September contracts.
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Danville, Va
Trial Justice Court
Local Notes Highlight Speake Area Society Activities
Carrie Speake visits daughter in Town Creek and residents move schools and towns. Teachers and principals shift postings at Speake School. Families travel to Decatur Hartselle Marietta and Detroit. A revival takes place at Church of God and summer term opens July 28. Historical anecdotes mention Charles Burton and 1951 watermelon production.
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Carrie Speake
Charles Pullen
Town Creek
Smith
Speake School
Mr. Smith
Talladega
Falkville
Bettie Hampton
Miss . Marie
Decatur
Hartselle
C.J. Johnson
Corbin Smith
Marshall Singleton
Tennis Teague
John Lee
Deborah
Mobile
Charles
Charles McLemore
Manco White
Reed
Birmingham
Ulric Speake
Mary
Moulton
County sheriffs report multiple arrests on weekend
Sheriff reports two public drunks and a VPL lodged in county jail. Limestone notes one passing bad check. Morgan adds embezzlement and reckless driving arrests with transfers from Battle Creek jail. McCutcheon and Smith report weekend arrests for reckless driving and liquor offenses.
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Cullman
W. C. Waldrop
Limestone
John Sandlin
Lawrence
Frank
Smith
Morgan County
Battle Creek, Mich
McRae Plans Daytona Beach Visit and Campaign Start
McRae, visiting Daytona Beach with Mr and Mrs McRae and Harold Feild, says on return he will begin active campaigning. He pledges loyalty to Decatur and Morgan County and asks residents for support to lead toward greater things.
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McRae
Harold—Feild
Daytona Beach
Fla
Decatur
Morgan County
Great Lakes Cities Extend Pipes for Clean Water
Chicago and Duluth plan to extend water pipes 2 to 8 miles offshore to draw lake water from beyond polluted city intakes. The move aims to protect supply by accessing clearer water from the lake.
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Great Lakes
Chicago
Duluth
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France
Belk
Buster Brown
Belk Hudson Co
Cooper Green
Wall Street
New York
Associated Press
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Pennsylvania Railroad
U. S. Steel
American Telephone
Tri-Continental Corp
Jupiter
Devon Leduc
Western Homestead
North Alabama
Johnston St
Tor
Board of Trade
W. R. Rush
George E. Rush
Exec
John Murray
F. Aubrey Carmack
L. B. Herren
Board OF Directors
Melvin Hutson
Mutual Savings Life Insurance
Pat Valine Loan Company
H. Parker Osment
Morton, Allen & Williams
Ruel (Pete) Pryor
Pryor Optical Company
W. A. Belcher
Belcher Lumber Company
N. EB. Ware
N. E. Ware Hauling & Contracting Co
George E. Bush
Par Value Loan Co
Walker Mattison
National Union Life Insurance Co
A. J. Stabler
Frank Chambers
Frank Chambers Engraving Co
M. J. Collins
Collins Produce Company
I. &. Herron
Par Value Loan Company
Wm. F. Hendrix
Hendrix-Brooks Furniture Company
E. Aubrey Carmack
General Counsel
Sidney W. Smyer
Cor. Bank & Vine
4Th Ave
21St St
North
Decatur - Bessemer
Tuscaloosa
Tuskegee
State
Lawrence County
Charles Burton
Burton
England
United States
Pazel
Highway 31
Graves & Jones Agency
E. Moulton St
P. O
Decatur, Ala
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