Community notices and church services around Decatur
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers and cooler conditions in the northwest. Southside Baptist Vacation Bible School runs 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. daily through June 15 for ages 4 to 16. Rev J M Holland to lead 11 a.m. services at First Methodist. evening services canceled for graduation at Decatur High. St Pauls Lutheran to hold 3:30 p.m. congregational meeting in the armory. VFW district encampment at local clubrooms Sunday at 2 p.m. Dr L A Roberson to preach Grace Baptist June 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion services at St Johns Episcopal Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday 3 p.m. Woman's Auxiliary business meeting. Local residents J M Anderton and J F Hagood noted on business. Birth announced for a son at Baugh Wiley clinic. Training union with Rev C E Burton June 28 at Shocco Springs. Diary on page 2.
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Southside Baptist Vacation
J. M. Holland
Caraway Methodist Hospital
Birmingham
First Methodist
Decatur High School
Lee Roberson
Chattanooga
Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist
St. John’s Episcopal Church
C. E. Burton
Shocco Springs
Rev. Burton
Central Baptist Church
Contract Signed For Housing Project In Decatur
Officials of the Decatur Housing Authority signed the $1 242 770 East Acres housing project contract. The 145 unit low rent project near Somerville Road school will start around July 1 with completion aimed in six months, though 300 days are allowed plus 90 days for landscaping.
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Decatur Housing Authority
East Acres
Harry Higdon
W. A. MecWaters
Montgomery
John R. Butler
C. E. Poole
Jimmy Rutland
McWaters
Rutland
The
Charles Parker
East Decatur
Somerville Road School
British Spokesman Denies US Blockade Request
A British foreign office spokesman said Britain was never asked by the United States to join a general naval blockade of Red China. He noted Admiral Sherman testified Britain was the only UN member opposing such a blockade, a point he rejected. The spokesman spoke at a daily news conference in London.
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London
Foreign Office
United States
Britain
China
Forrest Sherman
United Nations
Sherman
U. S. Senate
MacArthur
Fatal Hartselle Crash Claims One Child
One dead and three injured in a morning traffic crash near Hartselle. Jimmy Lavon Henry, 2, died from a broken neck. Injured are Lillie Mae Turner about 25 with brain concussion, infant A J Turner in critical condition with skull fracture, Houston Montgomery 50 with multiple injuries, and James Henry 25 the driver with minor injuries. The 1936 Ford collided with a truck after brake failure on a dip bridge at about 10 30 A M. Coroner Morrison and Highway Patrolmen are investigating. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Hartselle
Jimmy Lavon Henry
Joe Morrison
Lillie Mae Turner
A. J. Turner
Houston Montgomery
James Henry
Morrison
Henry
Leroy Fields
Williams Auto Company
O’neal Coleman
D. A. Hanserd
Turner
Montgomery
Mutual Service
Peck
Prominent Veterinarian Admits Assaults Near Bowling Green
Sheriff says Dr. James Birdenstine admitted assaults on three young couples in country lanes. Chemical throws harmed two girls sight. latest incident left an 18 year old and a 16 year old girl attacked on a road south of Bowling Green. One girl fled. eye damage feared.
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Bowling Green, CO
Clarence Marsh
Bowling Green
James Birdenstine
Marsh
Cartier Alia
Heroic Brazilian Doctor Dies Of Cancer
Dr Napoleno Lagreano a 36 year old Brazilian physician devoted to cancer fight died last night amid fundraising efforts. He organized a foundation from his hospital bed aimed at improving treatment facilities with a 5 million dollar goal supported by President Getulio Vargas.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Napoleno Lagreano
United States
Laureano
Getulio Vargas
Iureano
Malik Repeats U N Security Council Presidency
United Nations. Jacob A. Malik of the Soviet Union became president of the U N Security Council for June. It marks his return after last August when he paralyzed the council for a month. The presidency rotates monthly among members. Malik previously ended a seven month boycott to chair the council.
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United Nations
N. Y
Russia
Jacob A. Malik
U. N. Security Council
Council
Malik
Debate on Formosa document in Acheson testimony rises
In Washington on June 1 the Senate inquiry into MacArthur heard Secretary of State Acheson testify while debate focused on whether a 1949 State Department memorandum about Formosa should be released. Senators weighed security implications as McCarthy and Tobey argued over public disclosure and its possible impact on national defense.
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Washington
Acheson
Senate
MacArthur
State Department
Formosa
Tobey
R-Nh
McCarthy
R-Wis
Healy
Douglas MacArthur
Combined
Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
U. S
Pacific
United States
Russell
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Mat Arthur
Knowland
R-Calif
Apportionment Plan Under Fire In Alabama Legislature
Alabama Senate debates reapportionment by Elvin McCary to assign House seats by county population and faces a possible filibuster. Opponents failed 16 to 14 to kill the measure as discussions shift to whether to pause for the weekend. House votes advance two tax bills extending the use tax to three percent and adding a one percent auto tax amid broader fiscal debates.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Senate
Calhoun County
Elvin McCary
House of Representatives
Senate
McCary
Mobile
Jefferson
Talladega
Graham Wright
Tom Johnston
Johnston
House
Alabama
Sheriff Ouster Petition Targets Polk County Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff John Edwards faced an ouster petition in Benton Tennessee accusing him of neglecting to pursue W. August Lewis’s murderer and mirroring anarchy fears. Edwards laughed at the filing promising a hung jury when the case proceeds. The effort seeks removal at the earliest possible moment amid a county coroner vacancy.
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Benton, Tenn
Polk County
John Edwards
Yester
Polk
Edwards
W. August Lewis
Wallace
Fire destroys Farm Industries feeding and refrigeration building
An early morning fire at Farm Industries Inc. destroyed the feeding and refrigeration building. Firefighter Dean Allgood was injured by collapsing walls but recovered and returned to duty. The blaze, originating in an attic, involved 18 Decatur firefighters and caused extensive smoke and water damage to nearby structures.
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Farm Industries
Dean Allgood
Decatur
Walter LeCroy
Farm Industries Inc
Allgood
Decatur General Hospital
Brown’s
Floyd Elkins
Quaker Oats
Joe Duncan
Elkins
Gulf
James Howell
the Daily
Veterans Group Urges Overhaul of Veteran Benefit Payments
The American Veterans Committee warns current benefit payments could bankrupt the country. National Chairman Michael Straight calls for overhauling the system on the eve of the AVC fifth annual convention. The AVC comprises World War II veterans.
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New York
American Veterans Committee
U. S
AVC
Michael Straight
Reds Bolster Defense Lines on Korean Front
In Korea the Chinese tightened ridge line defenses around the Red Korea massing area while Allied tanks entered Yanggu near Hwachon reservoir. Reports say Reds dug in north of the 38th parallel and moved artillery into new positions as analysts consider potential new attacks to disrupt the UN counteroffensive.
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Tokyo
Red Korea
Yanggu
Hwachon Reservoir
Hwachon
Chorwon-Kumhwa-Pyongyang
38Th Parallel
U. N
Drennon Becomes New Chief of Alabama Military District
Col. C B Drennon Jr was named chief of the Alabama military district succeeding Col John O Lawrence who retires. Drennon a Georgia native has served as executive officer since 1948 with Lawrence. Lt Gen John R Hodges presented Lawrence a merit certificate at a testimonial dinner with Brig Gen John D Higgins and Col Stewart McDonald among attendees. Drennon served with the chemical corps in World War II and arrived in Alabama in 1941.
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Birmingham
C. B. Drennon, Jr
Alabama Military District
John O. Lawrence
Drennon
Georgia
Lawrence
John R. Hodges
Third Army
M.G. Stubbs
University of Alabama
John D. Higgins
87Th Infantry
Stewart McDonald
Mississippi Military District
Drennan
Chemical Corps
Alabama
Truman Urges Mossadegh to Start Talks on Oil Crisis
President Truman personally urged Premier Mohammed Mossadegh to begin negotiations with Britain over Iran’s oil dispute. Grady delivered the letter amid Tehran reports Mossadegh’s cabinet would meet to discuss potential changes to Iran’s nationalization law.
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Tehran
Iran
Truman
Mohammed Mossadegh
Britain
Herbert Morrison
U.S
Henry F. Grady
Mossadegh
Washington
State Department
Free World
Grady
Gray
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Khuzistan
Francis Shepherd
Majjlis
Majlis
Newsprint Prices Hike Announced by Abitibi
Abitibi Power and Paper Co Ltd announces a $10 per ton increase in newsprint. New York price rises to $116 per ton and Canadian price to $112.
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Toronto
Abitibi Power and Paper Co., Ltd
New York
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Armory
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 4190
J. M. Anderton
Hatton
J. F. Hagood
Deratur
Leon Zills
Joan Frahn
Moulton Street
Ges
Hillie Roden
Trinity
T. E. LeCroix
Decatur 3
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Rwail
By Vic Bubbett
Veterans Group Hits Benefit Payments
Reds
Clen Clements
Col. Drennon
White House
Mossadeagh
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
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