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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

3

Rep. Kelly Pushes Ban on Yugoslavia Aid in House Bill

Rep. Edna F. Kelly proposes a ban on U S aid to Yugoslavia amid a foreign aid bill before the House. Yugoslavia would receive 15 million dollars in economic aid plus unspecified military assistance. Kelly may refrain from a floor amendment as many colleagues are inclined to oppose aid.

Washington Edna F. Kelly D-Ny U.S Yugoslavia House Richards D-Sc House Foreign Affairs Com

Decatur Welcomes New Attorney Murphree to Gilchrist Firm

Charles Leroy Murphree, 28, joins Bob Gilchrist as partner in Decatur law practice to form Gilchrist and Murphree. A 1955 University of Alabama graduate, he has long resided in the Decatur area and lives at 210 Vine Street with his wife, daughter of A. D. Sample.

Charles Leroy Murphree Bob Gilchrist Decatur Second Ave Gilchrist and Murphree Gilchrist University of Alabama Bert Murphree Navy Nemanesineeninaiamee Daasi Ann Sample Hartselle A. D. Sample Vine St

Police study two local Fender-Bender crashes

Decatur police investigated two traffic accidents yesterday afternoon. No injuries or charges. A 1950 Buick and a 1954 Ford station wagon collided at Locust St. and 14th Ave. SE, damaging the front end and left side. Drivers listed were Elizabeth Housh Albert and James Flowers. A 1954 Chevrolet backed into another car on Third St. NW. Driver names given were Mary Proctor Roberts and Jean Hooper. Police Hunter and Crabb investigated.

Decatur Locust 14Th Ave. SE Eliz. Housh Albert 9Th St James W. Flowers 18Th Ave Third St. NW Mary Proctor Roberts 7Th Ave. NW Jean Hooper Wilson St. NW Hunter and Crabb

Visitor Freed In Theft Case

A young man was detained overnight after police investigated a stolen car found abandoned on Highway 20 west of town. He was released with no charges. Decatur resident described a man seen near the car. an FBI official assisted, and Lt. Pack Self continued inquiries today.

Highway 20 Decatur Lee and Canal Sts Edward Bowling Tucker FBI Pack Self Police Dept

Edna McGhee Native Of Morgan Passes At Home

Mrs Edna McGhee a native of Morgan County died at her Decatur home Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at Art Church by Rev Odis Golden and Rev Bunyon Wallace. She leaves a daughter Mrs E C Bishop and son Walter McGhee, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, a sister and a brother. Interment Shoal Creek Cemetery directed by Brown Funeral Co with pallbearers named Guy Smith Gus Thomas Ellicott Owens James Owens A O Brown and Elbert Peebles.

Edna Artist Church Odis Golden Bunyon Wallace C. J. Speegle Decatur Shoal Creek Cemetery Brown Funeral Co Guy Smith Gus Thomas Ellicott Owens James Owens A. 0. Brown Elbert Peebles

Radio Television Logs for Decatur Daily Listings

Program schedule notes list daily broadcast times and shows for WBRC Channel 6 and Channel 138. Programs include Breakfast Club at 7 30, Alabama News at 8 05, The Hartselle Hour at 8 30, I ve Got A Secret at 9, Wrestling at 9 30 and The Living Book at 9 00 with sign ons and sign offs noted.

Alabama News the Hartselle

Tax Assessment Protests Heard By Limestone Board

Limestone Tax Assessor reports only two property owners filed protests to assessed valuations. The Limestone board of equalization opened a 10 day session to hear protests and discuss assessments with owners. Taxes this year aren t higher than prior years but many assessments take effect Oct 1.

Athens— Limestone Tax Assessor Limestone Board of Equalization

Diary Notes Hint at Entries by Bianchi

A fragment suggests Bianchi, 17, has been keeping a diary and may have included related entries. No further details are available in the readable text.

Bianchi

Brotherhood on understanding and keeping America strong

A compact pledge echoed to reinforce unity. The message emphasizes shared purpose and steadfast national resolve. It frames cooperation as essential to national strength and resilience.

Understan America

Danville FHA Girls Attend State Convention

Three Danville High School girls Carolyn Doyle Judy Lindsey and Effie Turner will attend the Alabama Future Homemakers of America convention at Alabama College Montevallo from tomorrow through Friday. The theme is Builders for Better Homes. Adviser Mrs M T Holmes will accompany the delegation.

Danville Danville High School Carolyn Doyle Judy Lindsey Effie Turner Alabama America Alabama College Montevallo

Trucker Killed in Three-Truck Collision Near Forkland

Phillip Dows Williams 30 of Bessemer Alabama died in a Greene County crash near Forkland when his truck was struck after a truck skimmed a bridge abutment and a third truck was involved. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene by responding authorities.

Eutaw Ala Phillip Dows Williams Bessemer Greene County Forkland Highway Patrol Williams

Davidson Coal Co Raided Third Time

Davidson Coal Co and Feed Co at 206 Holly St NE suffered a third break in recently. A ball point pen valued six to eight dollars was found. about 50 pennies were stolen in prior break ins. Entry was gained by cutting a heavy wire nailed over the window, police said.

Davidson Coal and Feed Co Holly St. NE Steen Snctakcanee Aieed Onice

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