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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1955

Page

3

One Time Civic Leader To Stand Trial On Narcotics Charge

Montgomery physician Dr. L. R. Gayden, once a civic leader, is set for trial in Circuit Court on charges of selling 100 morphine tablets to a Kilby Prison inmate after the State Supreme Court reversed his original conviction. The case was revisited by the County Grand Jury following the reversal.

Montgomery L. R. Gayden State Supreme Court Kilby County Grand Jury Supreme Court

Revival Planned At Pines Baptist July 31 to August 7

The Rev Bunyan Wallace of Shoals Creek Baptist Church will lead a revival at Pines Baptist Church from July 31 to August 7. Services will be held each evening at 7 30 with an invitation extended by Pastor Horace Fielding to the public.

Bunyan Wallace the Shoals Creek Baptist Church The Pines Baptist Church Pines Horace Fielding

Kentucky Derby winners Assault and Middleground foaled in Texas

Both horses Assault and Middleground, two Derby champions, were foaled in Texas and trained under the King Ranch stable.

Assault Middleground Texas King Ranch

Most Vulnerable Target Okinawa

An account from Kadena Air Base on Okinawa outlines its role as a forward base for Strategic Air Command and air defense. It notes proximity to China and Formosa, the presence of two jet wings, Marine and Army forces, and the fast alert radar network guarding western approaches. It also describes morale, living conditions, and the impact of continual air defense vigilance on base life.

Murray Fromson Kadena Okinawa Asia Shanghai U. S China Strategic Air Command 5Th Air Force Pacific Army Peiping United States Japan 3Rd Marine Division Honolulu Chiago Detroit Los Angeles William’ MacMillan James Moore Naha Okinawa Air Defense Command Formosa 51St Hilmer Nelson Tokyo Far East

Radio and TV Schedule Highlights for Evening Programming

A detailed rundown of the day’s radio and television slots across stations WBRC TV Channel 5 18 and others. Entries include news blocks sports scoreboards music programs game broadcasts and family shows with times from 6:00 to 11:00 plus late-night features and sign offs.

Bobby Benson Fulton Lewis Jr Waet-Tv Danny Thomas Mr. Sweeney Pinky Lee Adame Steve Allen Wbrc-Tv CBS News U.S.A

Wreck Damages Three Vehicles in Decatur Intersection

A two-vehicle collision at the 1st Ave and Moulton St intersection caused damage to the right front of a 1949 Oldsmobile and the right side of a 1955 Ford. Drivers James Floyd Davis and John M. Manly were identified. A second incident on 7nu St SW damaged a Buick with no truck damage. Investigations conducted by Slater, Robbins, Self, and Taylor.

Ford 1St Ave Moulton St Oldsmobile James Floyd Davis Rt. 3 Decatur John M. Manly Austin St Williamston

Ryukyus Emerges as Key Pacific Bastion for U S

The Ryukyus grow in strategic importance as Japan seeks the return of the is chain while the United States tightens its hold. The region rises from a stepchild to America’s principal Pacific stronghold amid mounting confidence and tension.

Ryukyus Japan United States America Pacific

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