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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1958

Page

2

Five More Held For Violation Liquor Laws

Five additional arrests were made in Alabama on federal liquor law charges by Alcohol Tax Unit agents. Those detained include Rather R. Pounders of Tuscumbia Rodney Bentley of Russellville John R. Appleton of Minor Hill Tenn and Robert Fulmer and W G Dowdy of Waterloo Alabama.

V. Florence Alabama Alcohol Tax Unit Northwest Rather R. Pounders Tuscumbia Rodney Bentley Russellville John R. Appleton Minor

De Gaulle Wins Brief Power Play Amid Algerian Tensions

France’s new leader secured six months of full power after a tense night session as Assembly members backed his push for reform. Riots echoed in Paris while Algeria’s junta embraced his installation yet resented cabinet choices, fueling talk of a federated autonomous Algeria allied with France.

Assembly Guy Mollet Pierre Pflimlin France de Gaulle Algeria Pflimlin Mollet Jacques Soustelle Algiers Paris

Rentals and notices in one line ad section

Multiple rental listings and a lost beagle notice appear. Apartments and rooms for rent include 2 to 3 rooms in various locations with furnished options. A beagle is missing from the station with a telephone reward request.

Market Prices Report With Wide Ranges Across Commodities

Cotton prices hover around 34.50 cents per pound while corn and wheat show mixed farm values. Cattle supply includes standard steers utility cows and bulls with broad ranges, hogs around 22 per cwt, and sheep trading near 22 to 23 dollars with occasional prime quotes.

U.S

Steels lead near 1958 high as market gains spread

New York stocks moved toward 1958 highs with steels as pacemakers. Volume neared 2.8 million shares, while several industries including aircraft rubber and copper advanced. General Motors and Chrysler were roughly flat as U.S. bonds firmed after early losses.

New York Motors Ford France U.S Republic Goodyear Douglas Gulf Oil du Pont International Nickel General Motors Chrysler Polaroid Goodrich Boeing Anaconda Kal Westinghouse Electric American Tobacco Baltimore & the Illinois Central U.S. Ypium Kennecott Zenith

New York Stocks Mixed As Dow Loses Ground

Wall Street shows a mixed day with declines for Lou & Nash Am Air and Nat Bisc while Am T&T and Pan Am W Air post small gains. Major names include U S Rubber, Goodyear, General Electric, and Coca Cola among others in a broad market with modest percentage moves.

New York Lou & Nash Am Air L Mallory & Foly Mont Ward Nat Bisc Nat Dairy Am T&t Nat Distill Am Y Central Anac Co No Am Av Armour Ohio Oil Atchison Pac G & el At C Line Pan Am W Air Bendix Param Beth Stl Pa RR Canad Phil Canad Pac Pet Carrier Pitt Plate Ches & Ohio Coca Cola Reyn Safeway Curtiss Wright St. Reg Doug Airc Sears Dow Simmons Ae Sinclair Ford Goodyear Swift Greyhound U S Ind U S

Poultry Prices Reported For Alabama Broilers Fryers

Alabama broilers and fryers are fairly adequate to short with prices paid up to 10:30 am Monday. Listings show farm prices for 2% to 4 lb birds around 20 cents and fob plant quotes at 21 cents. Total head reported include about 431,601 on farm and 61,306 fob plant.

Birmingham Alabama F.o.b. Plant

Livestock Prices Report From Nashville Tennessee

Cattle and calves activity described as varied with slaughter steers and heifers steady to strong. Standard steers feeders moderately active. 550-750 lb feeders 24.50 to 26.50. 550-600 lb calves 27.00. 350-550 lb calves 24.00 to 26.50. Vealers active as 400 lb group noted.

Nashville, Tenn

Graham Crusade Passes Half Million Mark

SAN FRANCISCO AP Evan gelist Billy Graham's crusade began here April 27 and has surpassed 505,600 in attendance after Sundays crowd of 12,000 at the 16,500 seat Cow Palace. Graham urged that judgment is certain and salvation comes through faith in Christ, noting 434 more conversions for a total of 17,935.

San Francisco Billy Graham Cow Palace Graham Christ God

Wallace Patterson campaign winds down as runoffs loom

Wallace and Patterson press last minute pleas as AlabamaDemocratic runoff races near. Boutwell and Skidmore face off for lieutenant governor while Frink battles Mathews for secretary of state. Campaigns include speeches, visits to Dothan, and a Capitol TV program.

Wallace Dothan House Chamber of the Capitol Albert Boutwell Jefferson County Harlingen Tex Boutwell E. W. Skidmore Tuscaloosa Cotton Study Committee Greenville Patterson Alabama Skidmore Bettye Frink Charles Pete) Mathews Democratic Executive Committee

District and county arrests over weekend reported

Athens deputies booked nine for violation of prohibition law one for public drunkenness three for highway intoxication one for transporting four for reckless driving one for driving while intoxicated and two insane Cullman ten charged with intoxication two for intoxication and prohibition one for reckless driving one for driving without a license and one for vagrancy Courtland four charged with disorderly conduct five for drunkenness and two for breaking parole by police over the weekend

Athens Cullman

Burglaries Reported In Decatur Over Weekend

A series of burglaries were reported in Decatur over the weekend with petty losses. The heaviest damage occurred at Home Ice and Coal Co at 621 NE Walnut St where about $50 was taken and a glass pane broken to gain entry. An attempt to force a hasp on a desk and to open a metal filing cabinet was noted.

Home Ice and Coal Co Walnut St Bowman

Hospital Dismissals and Addresses Listed

A local hospital notice lists patients and dismissals with street addresses. Names include Mrs William Prince Mrs Ruby Tidwell Coburn Norton Mrs James F Waugh Master Ross Woodard Mrs Henry Gordon and Ernest W Edwards with assigned locations such as Olive Street SE Ninth Avenue SE River View Street SE and Willow Street NW.

William Prince Olive St J. J. Saint 9Th Ave Ruby Tidwell Riverview St Coburn Norton Courtland James F. Waugh Willow St Ross Woodard St. SE Henry Gordon Hartselle

Car Seizure Ties Load of Lawful Rests to Ellison Case

Officers seized a car packed with one gallon jugs and drink containers found in every seat and the trunk. Ellison, found with a 22 caliber pistol, faces a concealed weapon charge. The 1949 Plymouth involved was taken, and Ellison has prior prison time for a Limestone murder.

Ellison

Admissions Miss Jennie Miller Jr Ardmore Names and addresses listed

Admissions notice lists several individuals and addresses including Miss Jennie Miller Jr Ardmore H Hall Ardmore rs A C Hagood 1803 Birch Miss Malinda Smith West Court Apts Mrs Andrew Reed 919 19th Ave SE Mrs A L Handley 1040 Jackson St SE Mrs Donald Wickham and infant daughter 1022 4th Ave SE.

Jennie Miller, Jr Gordon Dr H. Hall Ardmore A. C. Hagood Birch St. SE Malinda Smith West Court Apts Andrew Reed 19Th Ave A. L. Handley Jackson St Donald Wickham 4Th Ave

Decatur General Hospital Obituaries and Birth Notices

A list of names and addresses appears to record birth and obituary notices from Decatur General Hospital. Entries include Marilyon Javon Kenum Moulton Hollis F Cowart Decatur and Connie Jean Gray 911 18th Ave SE with accompanying names Verna Payne 401 7th Ave NW and others in Athens Danville and surrounding areas.

Decatur General Hospital Little Marilyon Javon Kenum Moulton Hollis F. Cowart Decatur Willie T. Shull 12Th Ave Doyle C. Gist 9Th Ave William M. Beene Tower St Joe Miles MccAbee Danville Connie Jean Gray 18Th Ave Verna Payne 7Th Ave Herbert Louis Hester Ed Massey Athens Margaret Ellen Follett Somerville Rd James Berry Lamar St Laura Ann Head 11Th Ave Henry J.edmonds Canal St Judy Fay Moyers

Soviet Vessels Off Canada Face U S Curiosity

U S officials report about six Soviet ships 100 miles off Canada's east coast. Vessels seen near buoyed area fly small Soviet flags and appear to monitor activities, while the area remains international waters. Moscow complains about a U S plane near a vessel, which U S officials call baseless.

Washington Canada U.S

Local Death Notices From Athens Area

Mrs Walter Morris Jr and infant daughter noted in Athens region obituary notices along with Mrs Grady Hall and Mrs Thomas Vibbert listed in Madison area records. The items reflect familial memorials and are presented as short notices.

Athens-Limestone Hospital Walter Morris, Jr Athens Grady Hall Thomas Vibbert Madison

Births Record for Hillsboro and Nearby Towns

Mr. and Mrs W C McBride Hillsboro 2 welcome a daughter Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Hilburn Athens 1 greet a daughter today. Mr and Mrs Fred Downs Hartselle 2 celebrate a son Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic.

W. C. McBride Hillsboro Decatur General Hospital Edward Hilburn Athens Fred Downs Hartselle Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic

Reuther Ignites Fresh UAW Talks Amid Plant Strikes Risk

Reuther warns strike now would be foolish with 750,000 unsold 1958 cars.Companies end dues flow to union and drop union shop, enabling insurgent crafts units. Reuther seeks cost of living for retirees and severance pay. GM and Ford project labor-cost rise over 70 cents per hour. Bugas says Reuther did not modify demands.

Reuther UAW Ford John S. Bugas Bugas

Report Finds No Evidence Linking Trujillo to Galindez Disappearance

A US based report funded by Dominican President Rafael Trujillo finds no proof tying his regime to the 1956 disappearance of Columbia University lecturer Jesus de Galindez. The document suggests Galindez may still be alive, noting his Basque exile work and the funds he raised for the Basque government in exile.

New York Rafael L. Trujillo Dominican Republic Caribbean Jesus de Galindez Morris Ernst Galindez Ernst Columbia University Trujillo Republic Columbia

President Misses Nuclear Protests At White House

About 700 Walkers for Peace demonstrated quietly outside the White House as President Eisenhower was away at his Gettysburg farm. The marchers traveled from Wilmington, Delaware, and Winchester, Virginia, some on foot, others by bus, while 25 special policemen observed the event.

Washington White House Eisenhower Executive Mansion Washington Monument Gettysburg Wilmington Del Winchester

Clayton Haney Sr. Services Tuesday

Clayton Haney Sr 46 of Elkmont died Sunday afternoon at Athens Limestone Hospital after a heart attack at home Graveside services set for 3 pm Tuesday at Antioch Cemetery Pat Abernathy to officiate McConnell Service Funeral Home in charge Survivors include widow Bertha Haney a daughter two sons three brothers a half brother and three half sisters and six grandchildren

Athens Clayton Haney, Sr Elkmont Athens-Limestone Antioch Cemetery Pat Abernathy McConnell Service Funeral Home Bertha Hane J. P. Evans, Jr James Luther Clayton “Ges

Theft Report From Local Businesses Involving Break-ins

Three tires were stolen from J. C. Coffey’s warehouse on Highway 31 S between Friday and Sunday after entry through a rear door. A cooked shoulder and cooked chicken were taken from Tom Maclin’s Barbecue at 312 NW Walnut St by a person who accessed the building through a broken window.

J. C. Coffey Highway 31 Tom Maclin Walnut St

Tank Car Blast Harms Mount Pulaski Town

A Sunday tank car explosion in Mount Pulaski Illinois killed two railroad workers and seriously injured one. More than twenty people were hurt by flying debris as fire forced evacuation of the town of 1500. two-thirds of 400 homes damaged. National Guardsmen were called to prevent looting as officials estimated damage at about one million dollars. The crater measured roughly 35 by 30 feet with debris hurled up to a quarter mile.

Mount Pulaski Ill Illinois Central Railroad National Central Illinois

Youth Dies After Bus Stop Collision in Athens

A 14 year old pedestrian was struck by a northbound truck after leaving a school bus and entering the truck’s path. The youth died at Athens Limestone Hospital shortly after arrival. The driver, Wilbanks, said brakes failed and he was going 30 mph. funeral arrangements are with Spry Funeral Service.

Bradford Wilbanks Motes Athens- Limestone Detroit

Price Wood Adams Rites Set Today

Funeral services for Price Wood Adams 55 of Elkmont were to be held at Beulah Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. Burial would be in City Cemetery with Robert M. Muir officiating. McConnell Service Funeral Home handled arrangements. Adams died Sunday at 4 10 p.m. in Athens Limestone Hospital. He is survived by his widow Florence Adams a daughter Peggy Nye a brother Edward Adams three sisters Ruby Brock Lela Locke and Edina Loveless. Nephews were to be pallbearers.

Athens Price Wood Adams Elkmont 1 Beulah Presbyterian Church City Cemetery Robert M. Muir McConnell Service Funeral Adams Athens-Limestone Hospital Florence Adams Peggy Nye Elkmont Edward Adams Harvest Ruby Brock Lela Locke Edina Loveless Pettysville

St. John's Episcopal Bazaar Workshop Discontinued

St. John's Episcopal Church notes that the annual Bazaar Workshop will be discontinued during the summer months and will not operate in that period.

St. John’s Episcopal

Weekend wrecks claim multiple lives across Alabama

Weekend incidents left several dead and others injured across Alabama. A 15 year old girl sacrificed herself to save her sister in Anniston area. Jimmie Nell Tucker died rescuing her sister near Montgomery. Pepper Hewett, seven, was killed by an accidental pistol discharge in Oxford. Others include Lewin N Lemon near Mobile, Fred Robert Harper in Texas, Nell Motes in Tennessee, Bobby Motes in Alabama, and Tom Shavers hitchhiking near Stevenson. Charges followed in one case for speeding and no license.

Anniston Jimmie Nell Tucker Montgomery Sue Pepper Hewett Oxford Ala Shreveport Lewin N. Lemon Mobile Fred Robert Harper Birmingham Hamilton Air Force Base Calif Hedley Tex Tennessee Nell Motes Remlap Cleveland Tenn Bobby Dwight Motes Athens Bridge Jackson County Tom Shavers Stevenson Shavers

Election Takes Over Boys State Spotlight

TUSCALOOSA AP election of senators and county officers plus campaign oratory by state office seekers was expected to dominate the 21st Boys State. Sponsored by the American Legion, the six day gathering features government experience for high school youths. Sunday's opening program elected officials for 12 Boys State cities and the event ends Friday.

Tuscaloosa The American Legion

Iowa Primary Focus on Taxes and School Aid

Des Moines voters weighed tax policy and school funding as Republicans and Democrats chose their nominees for governor, eight congressional seats, and other offices. The governor’s race featured tax plans with Murray proposing a three cent sales tax and Nicholas opposing tax increases, while Loveless faced criticism over education funding and a call for a special session. Three Republicans competed to challenge Rep. Merwin Coad in Iowa’s 6th District.

Des Moines Iowa Herschel Loveless William G. Murray Iowa State College William H. Nicholas Murray Nicholas Loveless GOP Merwin Coad Congress Coad

25 Million Dollar Luxury Liner Sails

The SS Atlantic began its maiden voyage from Mobile toward New York to start US Europe passenger service. Built at Pascagoula for American Banner Lines Inc, the 930 passenger liner spent a week at Alabama State Docks for crew hiring and final checks with 207 crew members hired, most from the International Seafarers Union AFL CIO.

Mobile New York American Banner Lines Inc Alabama State Docks Pascagoula Miss Atlantic International Seafarers Union Afl-Cio

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1St Ave 8Th Ave Lafayette St Passen- Station Coll Willie Bath Wall Street Graham Crusade John Bank Street Hospital Ernest W. Edwards 5Th Ave Irtimake Boys Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control Conscientious Guardian OF Public Works Brooksville Friends Paul Collier
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