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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1959

Page

3

U S Faces Two Khrushchev Talks On One Subject

James Marlow notes the United States juggling Geneva negotiations with Khrushchev’s separate threats and warnings. The State Department and Eisenhower press Khrushchev on provocative remarks as talks fail to advance.

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Alabama Set to Receive 6.7 Million in Federal Highway Funds

Washington reports Alabama stands to gain 6.7 million dollars in federal highway money if a House Public Works Committee bill becomes law. The measure would reimburse states for certain toll and free roads now part of the interstate system, with Alabama holding 93 miles. Payments depend on 90 percent of depreciated original cost and would not require state matching. The bill advances to the rules committee for clearance.

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Fight Witness Beaten After California Boxing Probe

Los AngelesAP promoter Jackie Leonard promoter of Hollywood Legion Stadium was found beaten in Northridge after a trip to a drug store. Police reported a chlorine jug used as a weapon and a hammer seen in the garage. Leonard testified to threats by Frank Carbo and Blinky Palermo tied to boxing manager demands. The attack follows his standing witness role at a California Athletic Commission inquiry.

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Texan Convinced He Didn't Find Long Lost Daughter

George D. Dodd, a pest exterminator and farmer from Houston, welcomed Annie Mae Wolaver who claimed to be his daughter. After a two day reunion in Decatur Alabama the truth emerged when Dodd's son Floyd declared she was not the family member, and Annie Mae returned to Decatur. The story notes Dodd's long search for his missing daughter who disappeared 17 years earlier.

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Village Hit By Hail Storm

Selden Kansas faced a two hour hail storm leaving a foot and a half of ice. Four business roofs and several homes collapsed under the load. One man injured by an awning as guardsmen and loaders moved in to guard against looting and clear roads for access.

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Possible court action over pension misrepresentation

William Pugh of Morgan County Department of Pensions and Security says a possibility exists that court action will be brought against some residents who may have misrepresented their financial status to obtain old age pensions. He notes federal and state laws require proving need for eligibility.

William Pugh Morgan County Department of Pensions and Security Pugh

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