Solons Go Along On Vet Pensions
The House Veterans Affairs Committee approved a modified form of the American Legion pension bill plus provisions for disabled veterans, Spanish War veterans and widows. The measure would cost about 1.4 billion dollars in the first year and rise in subsequent years. Chairman Olin E. Teague said leadership from veterans groups was lacking.
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Washington
House Veterans Affairs Committee
Ech
House
American Legion
Olin E. Teague
Dtex
Niagara Continued From Page One Power Cut Halts Local Industry
The report notes a widespread outage that halted much of the area's chemical industry. It mentions a third section with 25 cycle service and nine 8,000 kilowatt generators in 60 cycle service and a 100,000 customer cutoff. Within two hours, a gradual restoration began as the company tapped power from other sources.
Railway tunnel misplaced by city easement error
City aerial notes reveal the municipal railway tunnel lies 87 feet from its planned easement. Property Director Philip Rezos identified the mistake while reviewing easement boundaries for the 1,000 foot corridor near the Twin Peaks site in 1918.
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Seneral
Philip Rezos
For an Englishman a four door sedan is a saloon
A note explains that in British English a four door passenger car is termed a saloon rather than a sedan. It clarifies regional naming differences without broader context.
Movie Showings and Times at PVRS ROXY SUNSET STARVUE
listings for PVRS and neighboring theaters show Princess Silver Lode at PVRS with John Payne and Lizabeth Scott at 1:00 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:00. I Am A Camera at ROXY with Julie Harris and Laurence Harvey at 1:20 3:20 5:20 7:20 9:20. Sunset Tall Man Riding at SUNSET with Ran ai g Sous Dorothy Malone at 1:20 and 9:30. Athens shows Ransoms Glenn Donna Reed at 1:10 2:20. Starvue Courtland Highway lists Chandler and Deonna Jase at 0:20.
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John Payne
Lizabeth Scott
Roxy
I Am A Camera
Julie Harris
Laurence Harvey
Sunset
Tall Man Riding
Ranaig Sous
Dorothy Malone
Athens
Glenn Donna Reed
Starvue
Courtland Highway
Chandler
Jase Deonna
Planning Commission to Meet Monday in Decatur
The Decatur Planning Commission will hold a regular session Monday at 4 p.m. in city hall according to chairman Quince Eddens. Sheriff's deputies reported the arrest of one person on an assault and battery charge yesterday.
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Planning Commission of the
City of
Decatur
City Hall
Quince Eddens
Commission
Sheriff's Forces
UA Treasurer Resigns to Join Bank
Pickens resigns from the University of Arizona treasurer post to join First National Bank as vice president and director. President Carmichael praises Pickens for long service. Pickens, a UA School of Commerce graduate, earned a 1938 B S in commerce and previously worked as chief accountant and comptroller.
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Bank
O. C. Carmichael
School of Commerce and Business
University
First National Bank
Pickens
Southern Railway
Miss Chenault to Direct Second Water Follies
Miss Eleanor Chenault will direct the second annual Water Follies at Blue Haven Pool around the middle of August per a tentative morning announcement. She directed the first Water Follies in 1955 and invites all interested boys and girls to participate.
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Eleanor Chenault
Blue Haven Pool
Chenault
Mrs. C. O. Foote Services Pending
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. C. O. Foote are to be announced.
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C. O. Foote
Louisiana Legislation Aims For Tax Increase Across State
Baton Rouge bills seek to raise taxes by about 45 million dollars in the first Louisiana Legislature since Gov Earl Long won on a no new taxes pledge. Huey Long's brother leads with a liquor price proposal from 1.58 to 1.68 per gallon as floor action looms and a two thirds approval requirement tests his power.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Earl Long
Huey Long
Long
Soviet doctrine calls for global socialist rise through force
A Soviet leadership program declares nations must move to socialism. Some transitions may be violent as resistance appears. The document warns capitalist countries with strong economies may face a 10 to 15 year Soviet push to win influence. The West is warned.
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All For
Europe
U.S.S.R
West
Lawrence Native Alonzo Alexander Passes At Home
Lawrence native Alonzo Alexander dies at his home at 6 in the morning. A funeral service is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Smyrna Church with Rev Clyde Mr. Alexander’s body to be returned to the residence this afternoon. Interment will follow from the residence with directions by Funeral Co. He leaves a daughter Mrs A B Courtland.
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Roe Alexander
Courtland
Smyrna
Clyde
Alexander
Lawrence County
Funeral Co
A. B. Courtland
C'mon Weekly Wins Promotional Award
Louisville area paper C mon Weekly shares news that three Alabama weekly newspapers earned National Editorial awards in a prominent promotion event. The brief notes recognition by a national association highlighting community journalism efforts and promotional excellence.
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C’mon Weekly
Louisville
Alabama
Teacher societies in Calil claim over one and a half million members
A report notes 1,529,757 members belong to teacher societies in Calil. The figure underscores the reach of organized educator groups and reflects broad participation across institutions.
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Calil
Outstanding Indian Educator Visits Decatur Area
An acclaimed Indian educator will visit the Decatur area speaking to the Decatur Lions Club and visiting Methodist Vacation Church Schools. He will be guest speaker at a district Missions Workshop at Hartselle Methodist Church replacing the annual District Missionary Institute. The workshop opens at 7 p.m. with WSCS leaders and M.Y.F. chairs urged to attend. The educator has previously spoken in Kansas, Montana, Colorado, California, and Mississippi.
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Decatur
Mrs Norris Falls Ill After Months of Illness
Mrs Norris, who became ill here about two months ago, decided to seek care and medical advice. The fragment indicates ongoing health concerns and a local setting without detailing outcomes or next steps.
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Mrs. Norris
Disarmament Talks Move Toward Direct U S Soviet Contact
The latest letters between the United States and Soviet leaders point to two nation talks as the next step in disarmament negotiations with Russia. Bulganin’s letter to Dulles arrived via Ambassador Zarubin, with a 15 hour prepared text. Eisenhower and Bulganin have exchanged multiple letters since the Sear summit, touching arms issues and regional sentiment.
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Russia
Bulganin
Dulles
Georgi N. Zarubin
Sunderstood
Eisenhower
Sear Ae Eee
Melaneey
Meridian Tests Reveal Blood Disease After Plane Landing
Five cars were on hand at the Meridian airport when the plane landed at 10 50 yesterday to transport the donors to the blood bank.
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Meridian
Medical word for high blood pressure explained
Health for Today discusses the term hypertension and notes a brain stem center that sends impulses related to emotional pressure. The article outlines recognition of emotional stress as a contributing factor and highlights the role of medical terminology in describing blood pressure conditions.
Blood Pressure Causes and Psychogenic Factors Discussed
The article outlines how hypertension arises from arterial tone, chemical substances, thyroid disease, and psychogenic factors, noting these account for about 10 percent of cases. It warns that psychosomatic elements may be physical experiences linked to rising blood pressure, with a future note on celiac disease.
President Eisenhower Health Update Delays Schedule
President Eisenhower remains ill with an upset stomach and headache. White House aides say no heart issue is suspected, Dr. Snyder has been with him since early morning, and no cardiogram details are yet available. A news conference at 10 30 a m noted no new word on potential heart concerns.
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Hagerty
Snyder
Paul Dudley White
Boston
Eisenhower
White House
Dismissals and Admissions List At Local Hospitals
Dismissals include Chester C. King of 601 Lamar St Mrs. Thomas Langley of 912 Canal St and Mrs. Ozell Penn of 118 Haig St Hartselle. Admissions list Leroy Hartselle Jr of Hartselle Harold Wayne Fagan of Trinity Eva A Oakes of Eva 1.
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Bank ST. Hospital
Chester C. King
Lamar St
Thomas Langley
Canal
Admissions
Leroy Hartselle, Jr
Hartselle
Harold Wayne Fagan
Trinity
A. Oakes
Eva
Decatur General Hospital Listing Names and Addresses
Mrs Frank Gresham and infant daughter reside at 1616 8th St SE. Master Bill Pate lives at 1117 15th Ave SE. Ap Ken Carr at 1805 Magnolia. Mrs Thomas Henderson Evtk mont. Mrs Roy Poff at 1103 14th Ave SE. Master James ae Paul. Mrs James D Oo ieee St N. Carter Dobbs. Master Charles T Roberts Jr at 1122 14th Ave SE.
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Decatur General Hospital
Frank Gresham
8Th St
Bill Pate
15Th Ave
Thomas Henderson
Evtkmont
Roy Poff
14Th Ave
James Ae
Paul
James D. Oo
Ieee
N. Carter Dobbs
Decatur
Charles T. Roberts, Jr
Baugh-Wiley Clinic Dismissals Reported
Dismissals listed include H C Lemmond Somerville and Mrs Clifford Presswell with infant daughter at 918 Carridale St. Other names appear: Ray Hayes 1002 North St Misses Phyliss and Adene Howard 1418 7th Ave SE Mrs Wallace Long Decatur and Paula Royer 413 Jackson St.
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H. C. Lemmond
Somerville
Clifford Presswell
Carridale St
Ray Hayes
North St
Phyliss
Adene Howard
7Th Ave
Wallace Long
Decatur
Paula Royer
Jackson St
Wealthy Heiress Margaret Biddle Dies in Paris at 54
Mrs. Margaret Thompson Biddle wealthy heiress and former wife of Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Jr. died in Paris from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 54 after returning from the opera.
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Paris
Margaret Thompson Biddle
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Jr
Biddle
Market Grain and Livestock Prices
Markets report wheat and corn prices with No. 2 milling wheat at 1.25 dollars per bushel and No 2 yellow corn at 1.59. Feeder calf values range 12.50 to 15.50 per hundredweight and utility cattle price bands span 10.90 to 11.50.
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Wits
North Alabama poultry market steady at Birmingham auctions
North Alabama live poultry offerings remain steady with farm prices around 20 to 21 cents per pound for heavy hens and fryers. The report notes adequate supply to meet needs and lists farm delivery prices around 18 to 24 cents per pound.
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Birmingham
North Alabama
Nashville AP: Prices Not Established Pot Policy Unclear
In Nashville, an AP brief notes prices not established in a policy regarding pot sales, leaving questions about regulated costs and enforcement unresolved.
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Nashville
New York Cotton Futures Quiet Ahead of Washington Developments
New York cotton futures were quiet as traders awaited further Washington developments. Late afternoon prices stood about 15 cents per pound, signaling a cautious market stance amid policy uncertainty.
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New York
Washington
House votes to cut Eisenhower aid by over one billion
The Ways and Means Committee approved a 1.109 billion cut from the 4.9 billion requested aid. Chairman Richards of South Carolina led the committee in delivering a dramatic victory. Eisenhower and aides push personally to restore 600 million, urging Martin and Rayburn to oppose the cut.
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Slavia
Maeermee Affairs Committee
Richards
D-Sc
House
Eisenhower
Joe
Martin
Rayburn
Queen Elizabeth in Sweden Visit Amid Jet Salutes
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke visit Stockholm in a historic trip. Royal yacht Britannia battles fog and enters harbor as shore batteries fire in salute. The pageant features hundreds of jet fighters overhead and noted royal procession at Stockholm's castle grounds.
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Stockholm
Elizabeth II
Sweden
Britannia
Gustav Adolf
Age Se Mae, Homans
A shrew may consume food equal to its own weight
A short note reports that a shrew can eat roughly its body weight in food within three days, indicating high metabolic rate and intense feeding needs in small mammals.
Valley Stockyard sells 1909 head at sale total
Valley Stockyard moved 1909 head at its livestock sale with receipts totaling 67452.08 dollars. Top veal calf was sold by Chuck 235 Co Madison Indiana for 21.50 per hundredweight, weights 235 and 240 pounds. Top fat heifer weighed 710 pounds selling for 20.10 to Neuhoff Nashville.
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Valley Stockyard
Chuck 235 Co
Madison
Ind
G. H. Henry
Somerville
Pearl Packing Co
Frank Gatling
Prospect
Tenn
Neuhoff
Nashville
Sol McBrayer
Phil Camilla
J. E. Sims
Athens
A. B. Thomas
Hanceville
W. S. Garth
Marvin Ashwander
W. S.garth
Louie Morris
Elkmont
Carolina Packing Co
N. C
Decatur Hires Martha Sue Boyd as Math and Science Teacher
Decatur High School appoints Martha Sue Boyd to teach math and science. She previously taught nine years at St. Clair County High School and holds a B S from Jacksonville State College and an M A from the University of Alabama.
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Martha Sue Boyd
Decatur High School
St. Clair County High School
Jacksonville State College
University of Alabama
R. E. Moore
Moore
Tuscumbia City School
Mary Augusta Bibb
Decatur
William McKinney
Lakeside High School
Michigan State College
Bonds To Be Sold For Ardmore Waterworks System
Revenue bonds totaling 98000 are to be sold Monday to finance Ardmore water system installation. The Alabama side underwrites 60000 of the debenture with the Tennessee portion underwriting 38000. Revenues will retire the issue over 30 years.
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Ardmore
Alabama
Tennessee
Final rites for Mrs. Lena Floyd observe Birmingham funeral
Mrs Lena Floyd died at her daughter Mrs Jessie Glovers Birmingham residence on Wednesday at 430 pm. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 pm at Shi Baptist Church with Rev Cosby officiating. Interment at Gilee Cemetery Leighton Reynolds directing. Survivors include six daughters six sons one sister 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Lena Floyd
Jessie Glover
Birmingham
Shi Baptist Church
6Th Ave
Ie Fayette St
Cosby
Gilee
Leighton
Reynolds
Zella Hollins
Jessi Glover
Lorene Davidson
Vin
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Mpesche Vila
Kay "Calhoun
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Floyd Sherrod Jr
University of Mate
Pat Anderson
Dallas
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Miss Chenault
Lawrence
Alonzo Alexander
W. W. Bauer
M. D
Education American Association
Ken Carr
Magnolia
Ape
Goodrich
Altis
Air & My
T&t
Sou Co
Texas PC
US Steel
Gen Elec
Warner Pic West UN Tel
Westy
Glidden
Queen Elizabeth
Pere N
Katherine Beecher
Joe's
Billy Boy
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Aorth
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