Kiwanis history lesson, members welcomed to fold
Kiwanis education committee led a session recalling the 1941 incorporation and by laws as Walter Clopton chaired with Harry Wyatt. Rex Rankin presided. W G Simpson joined as a new member. John Eyster returned to Kiwanis after two years in the armed forces.
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Kiwanis
Walter Clopton
Clopton
Harry Wyatt
Bill Wright
Rex Rankin
W. G
Bill) Simpson
Sosution Service
John Eyster
Armed
Iron Clad Inspection Backed By U S In Korea Truce Woes
U S officials say Korea arms import curbs breakdown shows need for iron clad inspection in any global disarmament plan. Dispute over Neutral Nations commission prompts demand for Communist withdrawal to a neutral zone. Sweden and Switzerland back American view while Poland and Czechoslovakia may halt commission activities. Chinese and North Korean actions could affect the truce but overall implications reach beyond Korea.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
State Department
Korea
United States
North
South Korea
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Sweden
Switzerland
Farm Prices Show Steady Recovery
Washington reports farm product prices rose 8 percent over the last five months and 3 percent from mid-April to mid-May, with meat prices driving much of the gain. Officials note livestock costs rose slightly as production cuts suggest higher yearly averages.
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Washington
Mojud to Take Over Alabama Hosiery Mills Property
Mojud Co. president Lester Martin said the Alabama Hosiery Mills site will be sold or leased to a responsible buyer. He noted the Roth Co. contract is being canceled and a new agreement is being finalized, with several parties interested in buying and operating the plant after its closure due to industry over production.
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Lester Martin
Mojud Co., Inc
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Martin
New York
the Daily
Mojud
Chester H. Roth Co
Alabama
Roth Company
Deere Workers Return After 137 Day Strike at East Moline
Four Deere plants involved with the United Auto Workers reached a ratification agreement Monday night. Three East Moline plants the spreader works and harvester and malleable plants voted to accept the deal. Des Moines plant workers vote today on ratification.
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East Moline
Demo Delegates Gather Tonight
Alabama delegates to the Democratic national convention will meet in Montgomery to organize the 52 member delegation and select a chairman. Sen. John Sparkman and former Rep. Laurie Battle are top contenders for chairmanship with Sparkman backers claiming 33 votes. S. T. Russell called the meeting to form a committee to confer with party leaders.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Chicago
John Sparkman
Ala
Sparkman
Laurie Battle
Birmingham
S. T. Russell
Russell
Stevenson targets California voters in old folks issue
Adlai Stevenson attacks the Eisenhower administration over senior citizen needs and defends his pension record as Kefauver counters with charges of mudslinging. Both men court California retirees ahead of the state’s 68 Democratic convention votes, with Stevenson speaking in San Diego on the pension question.
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Adlai Stevenson
California
Eisenhower
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Stevenson
Kefauver
Radio Corp. of America
Zenith Radio Corp
RCA
San Diego
Adlai
Western Union workers vote to return to jobs amid talks
About 3,500 Western Union employees in the New York metropolitan area end a walkout and resume work under an armed truce as contract talks continue. Similar negotiations are under way in Washington with the Commercial Telegraphers Union representing roughly 30,000 outside New York.
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New York
Western Union
American Communications Assn
Independent
Washington
Commercial
CTU
NAACP Officials Decline Immediate Comment in Alabama Ruling
Birmingham NAACP leaders refused to comment on the Circuit Court order restricting the organization’s activities in Alabama. Regional secretary Mrs. Ruby Hurley said she would read the petition before responding to Atty. Gen John Patterson’s action. The group lists 40 branches with 12 000 to 13 000 members and maintains regional offices in Birmingham.
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Birmingham
NAACP
Alabama
Ruby Hurley
Atty
John Patterson
California primary could decide Stevenson bid
Senator George says next Tuesday's California primary will be decisive for Adlai Stevenson in securing the Democratic nomination. Sparkman credits Florida win as broad appeal while Aiken notes voter indifference to prospective Eisenhower challenger.
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Washington
Sen
George
California
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Florida
Illinois
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Sparkman
D-Ala
Kefauver
Gov
Aiken
Eisenhower
Texas Rival Faces Weather Parallels Between Dallas and Houston
In Dallas the weather turns sticky and humid prompting a local quip that Dallas mirrors Houston. The piece notes Texas presents a solid front abroad while at home neighbors spur each other amid hot conditions.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Houston
Gulf Coast
Lawrence Woman 103 Reflects on Life and Longevity
Lawrence County resident Mrs. Mattie Whitlock of Hillsboro 2 marks her 103rd birthday. She lives alone near Mallard Creek, does her own chores, cooks, and plans to pick cotton again this fall if able. She recalls weaving cloth in youth and her father Will Sims fighting in the Civil War.
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Jack Smith
Mattie Whitlock
Hillsboro 2
Mrs. Whitlock
Montgomery Bus Boycott Half-Year Anniversary
The Montgomery boycott marks six months since Rosa Parks refusal sparked action on December 1 1955. About 50 000 Black residents halted bus use after a Parks fine and a city ordinance conflict. A federal court challenge to segregation laws is pending with a likely Supreme Court appeal.
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Montgomery
United Nations
Rosa Parks
U.S. Supreme Court
Asst
R. C. Mills
Montgomery City Lines, Inc
Molotov resigns as Soviet foreign minister amid shakeup
Moscow Radio reports Vv. M. Molotov has stepped down and Dmitry Shepilov becomes the new foreign minister. In New York Britain modifies its Middle East peace plan while opposing major Arab objections at the United Nations Security Council session. Syrian delegate Ahmed Shukairy warns the plan remains unacceptable and vows to continue the fight.
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Moscow Radio
Vv. M. Molotov
Dmitry Shepilov
United Nations
N. Y
Britain
Middle East
Ahmed Shukairy
Pierson Dixon
U.N. Security Council
Dag Hammarskjold
Southern Baptist Convention Affirms Autonomy of Local Churches
In Kansas City the Southern Baptist Convention voted to uphold the principle that local churches are autonomous while not repudiating a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling that granted church property control to a minority.
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Kansas City
Southern Baptist Convention
North Carolina Supreme Court
Eisenhower names seven member Small Business Committee
President Eisenhower announces a seven member Committee on Small Business to conduct a continuing study and propose steps to strengthen the economic position of small businesses and foster their sound development.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Montgomery Methodist group backs resolution to resist desegregation
The Alabama Methodist Conference approved a resolution to hold the line against racial desegregation of congregations, signaling a firm stance within the denomination.
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Montgomery
Bama
Methodist Conference
Bell Employees U K Contract Approved in South
Southern Bell Telephone Co. workers ratified a new contract granting weekly wage increases from 1 to 5 dollars. District CWA chief G E Gill said the deal lets raises appear in upcoming paychecks and covers more than 50,000 employees in 700 towns across nine southeastern states.
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Atlanta
Southern Bell Telephone Co
G. E. Gill
Communications Workers of American
Gill
Weather Summary for Decatur and Vicinity
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge morning 21.82 feet up .21 in 24 hours. Sea level 556.12. Yesterday high 90, low 63. At 8 15 this morning 65, at 10 30 69. Rainfall 0.87 inches. Forecast scattered showers this morning noon tonight and Saturday. High today 76, tonight 50, high Saturday 76.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
Atty Gen Moves Toward Ban on NAACP in Alabama
Montgomery circuit judge issues a temporary injunction banning the NAACP from doing business in the state. The order bars new chapters and fund collection while a hearing on dissolution is possible. Alabama Attorney General John Patterson accuses the group of backing the Montgomery bus boycott and aiding campus integration efforts.
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Montgomery
Walter B. Jones
National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People
Alabama
John Patterson
NAACP
Patterson
Autherine Lucy Foster
University of Atama
Attorney General’s Court
New York
ATTY
Death of Dr Johnston Ruled Suicide in Somerville
Dr. Johnston died from a self inflicted pistol wound confirmed by Sheriff Collier in the absence of the coroner. He had been in poor health since a October heart attack and resided with his sister Mrs Helen J Lyle. Burial at Somerville Cemetery handled by Brown Funeral Co with service in Hart selle.
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W. K. Stephenson
Frank Aldridge
Hartselle
Brown Funeral Home
Somerville Cemetery
Brown Funeral Co
Somerville
Johnston
J. F. Johnston, Jr
Mary Jane Johnston
American Legion
Alabama Dental Association
Hartselle Methodist Church
Lyle
C. P
W. S
J. E. Johnston
Edith Woodall
Birmingham
Mattie Simpson
John Swift Lyle
Bill
Harold
Jack Lyle
Leo Fretwell
E. A. Poteet
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