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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1958

Page

2

Khrushchev Roles In Diplomatic Gambit And Propaganda

The piece analyzes Khrushchev’s public diplomacy from soft friendly tones to coordinated letter writing with Eisenhower. It notes Bulganin’s multiple letters and the Soviet push to present equality or superiority, shaping international perception and provoking reactions from U.S. leaders including Dulles.

Eisenhower United States Secretary of State Dulles Dulles Bulgarin

Election Year Frenzy Roils Gadsden Races

Voters in Gadsden face two elections this year including liquor referendum and school tax issues along with two Democratic primaries and November general. Candidates for mayor include Troy Watford and Sam V. Bacon with others like Dick Edwards and Mark Mashburn contending for sheriff.

Gadsden Duane Tata Troy Watford Sam V. Bacon Bacon Suibde Safety Dick Edwards Mark Mashburn Weatherbee

Four Years After Killing Si Garrett Faces Murder Trial Uncertainty

Four years after the Patterson slaying Si Garrett remains uncertain about facing a murder trial. Circuit Judge McElroy declined a mental examination, ruling it violated Garrett’s rights since he did not plead insanity. The state appeals, with no ruling yet announced.

Si Garrett J. Russell McElroy Patterson Garrett McElroy State Supreme Court Albert Fuller Circuit Arch Ferrell Bryce Hospital John Patterson

For Sale Items and Rentals in Neighborhood Ad

Classified blurb shows for sale items including a 1954 Chevrolet with manual transmission priced at 495 dollars and a 1954 Chevrolet P-G 5 power mower. Also listed are a five room house with yard, trees, storage, basement, and insulated features for sale. Rental offers include a furnished two room unit suitable for a young couple. Call details present.

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Community Notes From Morgan County Hopewell

Local social items detail residents attending dress reviews in Hartselle and various weekend visits and church events. Names include Gladstone Isley Burns Wallace Penn Orr Morris and Williams among many others with gatherings at homes, churches, and towns like Decatur and Danville.

Local Notes from Lawrence County Families

A crop of family visits and travels spans Lawrence County. Mrs H F Stephenson hosts and Mrs Mona Mardis aids. Jerry Patterson’s party joins others in sharing news from Waco to Birmingham. Relatives gather in Decatur and Danville while youths attend church events and a picnic at Wheeler Dam.

Hospital admissions and dismissals listed for Danville Meriad ianville Ala

Hospital notes show admissions for Mrs Earl Clark Danville Master John Jennings Meriad ianville Alabama Mrs Charles Basden 207 Memorial Dr SW Miss Mary Eubanks 114 Wilson St NW D T Ford Eva J Hugh White 1815 College St SE Mrs Minnie Lee Allred 1321 7th Ave SE Dismissals for Mrs Clarence Perkins 1610 Tower St SE Mrs S T Owen 1112 4th Ave Mrs Don Pickerill and infant Mrs R H Segars 1514 Olive Mrs Mollie Counts 9805 8th Ave SE

Clarence Perkins Tower St S. T. Owen 4Th Ave Don Pickerill R. H Segars Olive SE Mollie Counts 8Th Ave Maggie Lewis Elkmont David Harris Gilley 7Th Ave L. C. Gilliland Decatur Steve Anthony McSherry 10Th Ave Martha Peach Jones Stratford Rd Lucia Alston Jones Henry Hokgtt 3Rd St Lelia Ellen Tiller Joe Miles McAbee Henry J. Edmonds Canal St Nelson Holladay E. Moulton St Edward Hilburn Athens William Sandlin, Jr Admissions Willie Confer Ave Marshall T. Henley 11Th Ave Marion George Belle Mina Clay Wilson Steelman Simmons Johnston St Carl Loyd Hudson P. O. Box Cephas G. Parker 3Rd Ave Lucy Faye Teague 5Th Ave Rose Edna Stewart Olive St James P. McAnear Falkville Little Paula Aurilla Roberts

Bank Street Hospital Dismissals

Bank Street Hospital lists dismissals including Mrs. Katie Lewter of 23 NW Wilson St and Mrs. T C Hill of 1500 Riverview Elkmont as well as Harold Glenn Blackwell of Elkmont and Genese Gipson of Town Creek.

Katie Lewter Wilson St T. C. Hill Riverview Ave Harold Glenn Blackwell Elkmont Genese Gipson Town Creek

Dismissals Listed at Decatur General Hospital

The notice lists multiple individuals including Maggie Lewis Elkmont David Harris Gilley and others associated with Decatur Athens Falkville Belle Mina and surrounding areas. It names residents and infants with addresses or locations and references hospital dismissals at Decatur General Hospital.

Local Births and Family Notices Gathered in Athens Area

Mrs Leo Brooks and infant son Athens J C Miller Athens Kenneth Scoggins Elkmont Suzanne Owens Athens Steve Wayne Sims Tanner Bob H Smith Athens Mrs Harry Orr and infant daughter Athens Betty Joan Harwell Harvest Mrs Loyd Williams and infant Mrs Dewey Johnson Athens

Leo Brooks Athens J. C. Miller Kenneth Scoggins Elkmont Suzanne Owens Steve Wayne Sims Tanner Bob H. Smith Harry Orr Betty Joan Harwell Harvest Loyd Williams Dewey Johnson

Local Names Listed in Obituary Waybill

A fragment lists multiple individuals with associated towns. Names include Maggie Breedlove Rogersville G J Butler Danville Billy and William Reeves Hillsboro Maggie Stewart Hillsboro Davie Watson Moulton Mae Belle Filyan Hillsboro Therman Jetton and baby Moulton Ernest Owens Moulton Terry Little Robbie Dodson Trinity.

Hollis Bowling Moulton Thomas Hagood Davie Watson Mae Belle Filyan Hillsboro Therman

Local Visits and Housemove Noted in Community

lor Tuesday visiting their family and Mrs Ott Smith on Sunday were Mr and Mrs Malcolm Hurst Mr and Mrs Billy Green Boyd and Hal and Mr and Mrs J C Woods and Janice Mr and Mrs T W Whitlock of Tusculumbia visited Mr and Mrs Beck Thursday afternoon Mr and Mrs Gwin Allen and baby are moving into the house vacated by Mr and Mrs Billy Green

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Chemstrand executive to attend Columbia program

Roy G Hemminghaus vice president and general manager manufacturing Chemstrand Corp will attend a six week Columbia University course as part of the advanced management development program announced today by president Edward A O'Neal. Sheriff's office reports one arrest for public drunkenness and two for disorderly conduct yesterday. Curb Market sale features fresh produce and baked goods Saturday morning. Evangelist Erman Bain leads gospel meetings June 8 15 at Beech Street Church of Christ with nightly services 730 and Sunday 950 and 700. Christian Science services emphasize the supremacy of God and spirit. First Christian Church Vacation School starts Monday at 9 am for children through junior age. Mrs Macon Gilbert leads. Firemen respond to two runs early with no loss. incidents at Highway 20 State Highway Dept building and Gobble Fire Lumber Co. SFC and Mrs Joel Sandlin and children return to Decatur after three years in Hawaii, then fly to Detroit for overnight with Mrs Sandlin's brother. Detour Letson family from Detroit visiting in Decatur and Courtland. James P McAnear treated at Decatur General Hospital for a cut from a fall on Bank Street. Marie Sandlin and relatives arrive. visitors expected for Elbert Weaver residence.

Roy G. Hemminghaus Chemstrand Corp Columbia University Chemstrand Edward A. O’neal State Highway Dept Highway 20 Gobble- Fire Lumber Co

Narrow Channel Quarries Through Ocean Plain

A narrow channel cuts through the Pacific with numerous whirlpools driven by a 13 knot rip tide. The feature disrupts local currents and creates challenging navigation for vessels in the area.

Bank couple accused in string of thefts and river dumping

The FBI states a metal device was used to fish night deposit sacks from a depository. Checks were burned and ashes flushed, sacks weighted with stones and dumped in the Tennessee River. They committed two thefts in March and three in May, with no April incidents. Police and FBI investigated after depositor notices mailed in May.

FBI Tennessee

Athens Officials Attend Meetings to Sell Refund Bonds

Mayor Arthur W. Stewart and City Clerk M. S. Kennemer travel to Birmingham to deliver 300000 in Urban Electric System revenue warrants sold to Sterne Agee and Leach at an average cost of 2 865 percent. Kennemer to Milwaukee for Municipal Finance Officers Assn. event.

Athens Arthur W. Stewart M. S. Kennemer Birmingham City of

Local Births Reported in Decatur and Hartselle Areas

Mr and Mrs Douglas DeGraf fenreid Decatur1 welcomed a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Atley Howell Decatur3 welcomed a daughter at Bank Street Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Sanford Hartselle2 welcomed a daughter at Lawrence County Hospital.

Douglas DeGraffenreid Decatur Decatur General Hospital Atley Howell Bank Street Hospital William Sanford Hartselle Lawrence County Hospital

Strauss Named to Lead U.S. Delegation for Geneva Conference

President Eisenhower appoints Strauss as special assistant for peaceful uses of atomic energy and head of the U.S. delegation to a Geneva conference. He previously chaired the AEC from 1953, after serving under Truman, amid disputes with Dulles over nuclear testing policy and safeguards. Separate note recalls railroads ordering many locomotives in 1951.

U.S Geneva Switzerland Strauss AEC Truman L Eisenhower Gordon Dean State Dulles

Market prices update for crops livestock and poultry

Cotton inch middling 4.50. Decatur 32.79. No. 2 White Shelled Corn 1.55. No. 2 Yellow Ear Corn 1.34. No. 2 Oats .68. No. 2 Milling Wheat 1.85. No. 1 Soybeans 2.10. Cattle 50. Hogs 50. Calves good and choice 27.00-28.00. Barrows and gilts strong to 25 higher. Sheep 25. Not enough to test market.

Decatur Ieat U. S

Wall Street Mixed After Slight Decline From Highs

The New York stock market finished mixed in late trading with moderate volume about 2.6 million shares. Key stocks moved in small fractions, with rails up briefly, industrials steady to modestly higher, oils strong, and several leaders like Lorillard, Brunswick, American Motors, and Studebaker-Packard up a bit while Anaconda, GE, Santa Fe and American Tobacco slid.

Wall Street New York Lorillard Brunswick - Bulke American Motors Studebaker-Packard Chrysler Anaconda General Electric Santa Fe American Tobacco Amerada U.S

Markets At A Glance From New York AP Summary

Markets at a glance show mixed stocks with selected issues gaining while bonds rise as corporates stay in demand. Cotton remains irregular with commission houses active. Chicago wheat falls on liquidation, corn steady to firm on exports, oats steady with light trade, soybeans mostly lower amid moderate selling. Hogs rise 25 to 50 cents to a top of 24 dollars, while slaughter steer offerings are nearly absent with no sales.

New York Commission House Chicago

Poultry Market Report Highlights Alabama Kill Totals

AP dispatch notes about Alabama poultry, with about 20 volume for Saturday kill and 441 164 head reported by farms at 79 percent. It lists f.o.b. plant totals, intra company sales, and demand for broilers and fryers with hogs trading lightly.

Poultry Bimingham Alabama

Birmingham Eggs Bring Local Supplies Citing Change

Local area eggs market shows price changes and delivery options. Suppliers report mid quality mixed batches and added cases with extras in Birmingham area.

Birmingham

Livestock Market Report with Mixed Cattle Lots

Cattle totaled 50 with small offerings and no clear market trend. Feeder steers 600 650 pounds offered on a bought to arrive basis at unconfirmed prices. Cutter cattle scarce with mixed weight grades 190 225 pounds at about 22.50. Sows absent.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

Khrushchev Soviet Union Nikita Bulganin Pres Sam Lasseter al Milligan Reich Hotel Oak Ridge Atomic Plant Woodrow Stephens Billy Joe Johnson Roy Wallace John Cratic Silas Coma Garrett Jr Clarke County Atatur Sale Flyin Nee Morgan County Hopewell Gladstone Isley Harry Wiggins Noah Webster, Jr Herman Burns Kapd Suess Hartselle Rete Burns Jimmie Stephenson Suzanne Jack Allen Bert Allen Hoyt Ida Rooks J. C. Boger Silas Wright Dennis Roberson Junior Roberson L. Williams Pleasant Valley Jack Garner Jim Garner Ramon Wallace Eral Jamis L. L. Williams Betty Sue Williams J. N. Powell Florence Rodgers Leonard Williams Lucian Breedlove Marvin Penn Danville Linda Charlotte Orr R. B. Orr J. D. Ryan Martha Hutsler Mt. Zion Lawrence County H. F. Stephenson Jerry Patterson Mona Mardis Jeanette Anderton Deal Jackson Melba Jeffreys Jimmy Caudill Waco Texas Hollis Thompson Pam Jasper Talladega W. R. Taylor J. H. Williams Dr. Williams Indiana Grady Nichols Horace Roe Waldrep Junior Thompson Wheeler Dam W. R. Tay Janice Isley Kathy Holliday Clyde Holladay John Payne Edward L. Sandlin Lester Sandlin Ralph Scott Speake Henry Scott Rayburn Minnie Lee Allred Athens-Limestone Hospital Maggie Breedlove Grayson G. J. Butler Rogersville Tommy Jackson Eame Leow & Callahan Billy Ae William H. Reeves Little Rickey Dale Riddle Maggie Stewart New Jersey Connecticut Westchester County Cross County Parkway Sheriff's Office Erman Bain Beech Street Church of Christ 16Th Ave Beech St John Barton Beech Street God Christian Science Services First Christian Church Macon Gilbert SFC Joel Sandlin Joey Jackie Hawaii Detroit Harvey Letson Courtland Barbara Coun Terry Edna Terry Falkville 1 Bank St Marie Sandlin Dan Sandlin Marie Whitmire S. C J. J. Salmon St. Paul Minn Elbert Weaver Julius R. McCoy Baltimore Capital Airlines Brunswick Maryland Air National Guard McCoy Memorial Hospital Frederick Bob Burchette Washington Post Daily Herald Gene Ahern Decatur Markets Lockheed Toc Allied Es Lorillard & Ash Am Air L Low Cyan Am M&fdy Monsah Mtrs Mont Ward Nat Bise T&t Nat Dis Y Central Anac Co Ohio Oil Atchison Pac G&el Pan Am Air Bendix Borden Pitt Plate G Celanese Ches & Ohio Coca Cola Reyn Curtiss Wright Sears Roeb Doug Aire Sinclair du Pont Ford
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