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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
2
Continued from page 1 the article argues that progress was derailed by alleged connivance of high Federal officials and TVA opponents, blaming the delay on interference and lobbying efforts that hinder orderly development.
Alabama Representative Bob Jones and Clifford Davis introduce a bill in Washington to finance TVA by revenue bonds for new power plants instead of full reliance on appropriations. The measure would subject TVA budgets to normal oversight while ensuring a return equal to the government cost of money.
37 communities listed with names of residents and officials for Priceville Round Top Union Union Hill Walhermosa Springs and Winton. Each town shows three to four individuals including trustees and notable locals.
Readers in Alabama respond to a segregation ruling with editorials and commentary. Opinion writers from various papers weigh implications for society and law, reflecting diverse perspectives on civil rights and policy changes.
Morgan County Home Demonstration Clubs worked at Cole Springs to prepare the Junior 4-H Club Camp June 8-10 and the Senior 4-H Club Camp June 13-15 under the direction of Miss Martha Faye Pettus assistant county agent.
Virginia officials favor cautious steps toward desegregation while NAACP attorneys urge prompt action. Governors in Florida Alabama and Georgia respond with measures and strong statements about state rights and public school authority.
About 70 000 members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen stand firm for a $1.12 weekly pay increase on their base of $27.30. Indiana reports coal reserves totaling 17.6 billion tons.
Princess The Silver Chalice features Virginia Mayo and Jack Palance with showtimes 1 00 3 45 6 25 9 10 at Princess theater. The Snow Creature runs at 2 44 4 25 6 10 7 55 9 40 at ROXY with Langton and Leslie Denison. Black Shield of Falh stars Tony Curtis Janet Leigh at Sunset at 7 20 and 9 30. Ranch Hartselie Princess of the Nile stars Debra Paget Jeffrey Hunter with 7 30 9 20. Mars Asphalt Jungle features Mari Monroe and Sterling Hayden at 7 30.
Final rites for William A Christopher of Clifton Arizona, 74, were held at Walnut Grove Methodist Church at 3 p m. Tuesday he died at home. Survived by wife Mary E Christopher, son William M Christopher, three brothers, three sisters, a granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Tyson Townsend Charles Christopher Jewie Tennison James W Gray Houston Vinson and Melvin Vinson.
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Alice Sparks 66 are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bald Knob Cemetery Lawrence County with Rev Dennis Tucker officiating She died Sunday evening in Dowagiac Michigan She is survived by seven daughters plus sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, two brothers and a sister Pallbearers will be sons in law and other family members.
The piece warns years will pass before problems are resolved and rejects inaction or drastic measures like abolishing public schools. It argues against forced busing and promotes a constructive, community by community approach with law, moderation, and goodwill.
The Supreme Court's decision clearly ends segregated public education in Alabama. The piece urges immediate action to sustain or oppose integration, noting that for proponents feasibility starts today while opponents may push for never.
Editorials from the Huntsville Times the Alabama Journal and Selma Times Journal debate the Supreme Court desegregation ruling. Warnings of gradual compliance or local evasion are mixed with fears of ongoing litigation and political friction as NAACP actions loom.
Opie lka Daily News reflects on the Supreme Court enforcement decision in school segregation cases. The piece notes the ruling acknowledges real conditions and allows time for peaceful, gradual integration without vindictive retaliation or harsh measures in the South.
A Tuscaloosa News excerpt reflects on Alabama not being among certain states in a historical context. The remark anchors a broader discussion about regional status and alignment within a larger national framework.
Final rites for Miles A. Wilson, 82, Falkville resident, were held Tuesday at Enon with burial in Enon Cemetery. A retired farmer, he died Monday at home. He is survived by four sons, three daughters, and one sister.
Hawksbill, the highest peak in Shenandoah National Park, reaches 4049 feet above sea level. The climb offers expansive views across Virginia's landscape and draws hikers seeking prominent summit scenery.
The court's broad ruling applies generally but is directed at our state. It grants more time to think and plan a program to ensure higher and more equal educational opportunities for all children.
Khrushchev and Bulganin head Soviet delegation in Yugoslavia to improve ties with President Tito. Inside the factory Khrushchev led the talks, asked questions, and gave answers. He grabbed the guest book and signed it, then urged Bulganin to sign as well.
The toll includes George Sawaya 60 banked grocery operator. Mrs Freda Cramer 31 bank secretary. Joseph Gavin 45 WHIO publicity director and ex University of Dayton coach. Wilfred M Sherman 54 Third National VP shot in chest. R H Kastner 59 Winters Bank AVP shot in chest. Mrs Helen Burks 48 bank customer shot stomach. two more wounded William L Clark 76 arm and John Thein 72 Winters bank guard grazed face.
A compiled notice lists admissions at HOSPITALS BANK ST HOSPITAL and DECATUR GENERAL HOSPITAL including Ernest C. Carter Hartselle Little Beth Bloodworth Pruit Sims Clinton Johnson Athens Henry Reyer infant combos and several others with street addresses and city details alongside dismissals for Mrs J W McFarland Elkton Tenn B B Harper Decatur Norris Hargrove Prospect Tenn Mrs Archie Corum Chicago Ill Mrs Silas Wright Hartselle plus numerous residents from Decatur Athens Moulton and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Thomas Pack and infant son, Athens. Miss Bessie Davis, Athens. Roger Winston Young, Athens. Hilda Gaye Young, Athens.
Donald Wilkerson from Trinity. Mrs J D Cross and infant daughter in Moulton. Mrs James Oliver and infant Baby Gary in Moulton. Clinton Ligon in Moulton. Mrs Otis Nolan and infant son in Moulton. Mrs Haskel Cagle in Town Creek.
A series of birth announcements from area hospitals includes a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lucas in Athens at Athens Limestone Hospital on Monday. Additional births report Scott Eric to Pvt. and Mrs. Dalton Pearson at Ft. Jackson Base Hospital today, with residence at 411 Shirley Street Columbia DC and Mrs. Pearson formerly Lane Scott of Decatur. Other births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Oliver in Moulton at Lawrence County Hospital on Friday, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Otis Nolan in Town Creek 3 on Saturday, a son to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Curry in Moulton on Saturday, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Haskel Cagle in Town Creek 3 on Sunday.
Excavation under the First Presbyterian church in Athens proceeds to create 1,800 square feet of basement area for Sunday School classrooms and a dining room with seating for about 250. High school students, supervised by West Limestone High coach Harry Richter, have aided the project aided by dirt from below the church used to fill the new manse yard.
Cottonseed at 900.00 Milk Grade A 6.10 per hundred. Manufactured milk two dollars sixe mennees. No. 2 yellow ear corn 1.45 No. 2 white ear corn 1.45 No. 2 mile 2.40 Cattle utility and commercial steers 10.12 Calves choice to prime feeders 17.50 19.50 Hogs choice 180-220 pounds 18.75.
Atlanta AP reports poultry prices in Alabama holding steady with demand ample. Majority of offerings under quoted levels and many broilers around 2 lbs sold fob plants at about 27 to 28 cents per lb with prices ending near 34 cents in the morning trade.
Birmingham market notes include supply levels and current receipts. Nearby prices show whites market ranges with 31 to 36 cents for large, 31 cents for medium, and 28 to 29 cents for current receipts.
Prices slid in late trading with July at 33.82, October 33.95 and December 4.02, down 20 to 70 cents per bale from the previous close as liquidation intensified.
Morgan County agents say the National Maid of Cotton contest will be held June 27 in the WMSL-TV studios instead of Princess Theater. Local civic leaders urge qualified young women to contact L T Wagnon in Hartselle or the Decatur Chamber of Commerce with names of potential contestants.
William Stewart, 29, charged with robbery and attempted robbery, was recaptured in Chattanooga after escaping Morgan County jail three weeks ago. Ralph Watkins, 23, remains at large. both escaped by manipulating a wood piece to bypass the cell lock.
The case affects Georgia Mississippi and South Carolina with variations by county and district. Courts may test local compliance while five areas face further fights over progress. Elsewhere local officials are urged to voluntarily begin integration, with parents potentially suing to push progress.
June dates announced for surplus food distribution across towns including Falkville Austinville Eva Danville Trinity Somerville Priceville Valdermosa Union Decatur Fiorette Ryan Hartselle and Burleson notes Decatur residents pick day by last name initial A through L or M through Z with registration required for first time recipients.
In Moscow Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov hosted discussions with a Japanese spokesman. The talks, expected to last up to six months, aim for a comprehensive settlement covering territorial issues fishing rights trade diplomatic ties and the repatriation of Japanese prisoners of war still held by the Russians.
Mobile shippers and businessmen opposed to the docks bill waited as the committee recessed to 1 30 p m est to accommodate other hearings on a crowded calendar. Opponents would present their arguments in the afternoon.
Mrs Eliza Hall died Tuesday at 2 20 am at 704 Madison Street Decatur. Services will be Friday at 3 pm at Shi loh Baptist Church with Rev M C Cosby officiating Reynolds directing. Body to be shipped to Selma for burial Saturday. Survivors include four daughters Mamie Harrison Mary White Annie Robinson of Selma and Ida Mae McDaniel of Decatur and two sons James Hall of Decatur Moses Hall of Birmingham, other relatives.
Classified ad offers a 14 ft marine proweed bost with a small wheeled trailer for sale at 100 dollars. Contact by phone 900-W after 8 am or before 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm. Also rental listings show furnished upstairs with three rooms and bath plus two unfurnished rooms and kitchenette at 714 4th Ave. Call 4641. Ends noted as June July with names C Davis Blackwell Fear Preuit Simms.
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