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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1959

Page

5

U S Faces Dual Talks With Khrushchev Over Geneva

In Washington the United States must monitor two parallel conversations with Khrushchev about Geneva and East West tensions. Eisenhower acknowledged the foreign ministers cannot forge major accords, while Khrushchev pressed threats on Greece and Turkey and warned of separate peace moves with East Germany.

Associated Press News Washington United States Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Geneva Khrushchev Eisenhower Khrushchev State Department East Germany State Department Greece Turkey Albania Germany

Alabama to receive $6.7 million in federal highway funds

The House Public Works Committee approved a bill to reimburse states for certain free and toll roads added to the national interstate system. Alabama would obtain 93 miles, with payments based on 90 percent of depreciated original cost plus previously paid federal aid. Funds require no state match and could support urban or rural projects. The measure advances to the rules committee.

Washington Alabama House Public Works Committee Rules Committee House

Fight Witness Found Beaten in California boxing probe

Los Angeles promoter Jackie Leonard, a key witness in an inquiry into underworld influence in boxing, was beaten in his Northridge garage. He suffered a severe head wound after a late night attack. police say a chlorine jug may have been used. Leonard had testified about Frank Carbo and Blinky Palermo pressuring him over Welterweight Don Jordan. The unrelated penguin note at the end is not part of the event.

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Texan Reunites, Then Denies Long-Lost Daughter Claim

In Houston, George Dodd hosted a two day family reunion for Annie Mae Wolaver who claimed to be his long lost daughter. After Floyd Dodd and others doubted the match, Annie Mae admitted she was not Dodd’s daughter and returned to Decatur with a bus ticket.

Houston Tex Annie Mae Wolaver George D. Dodd Dodd Annie Mae Decatur Ala Floyd Dodd Holly Mich Birmingham

Village Hit By Hail Storm in Selden Kansas

A two hour hail storm hit Selden Kansas dumping a foot and a half of ice on the town. Four business roofs and several homes collapsed under ice weight and basements flooded after heavy rain. One injury reported as awning fell on Jim Stewart. National Guard moved in to guard against looting. reinforcements expected. Road crews cleared a narrow path on US 83 isolating the town briefly.

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Old Age Factors Must Be Right Toward Colby

Pugh notes federal and state laws require the department to act in relation to the old age pension. The target location is Colby, about 25 miles southwest. The text emphasizes compliance with pension law and departmental duties.

Colby Pugh Aseas

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