09 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
1
A brief feature surveys daily life and local events in Yilumale, highlighting residents, gatherings, and small exchanges that shape neighborhood ties. The piece notes outreach by groups and a cadence of seasonal activities within the town.
Master Nathan Horton Jr. rests at home after being struck by a truck and sustaining two broken bones in his left foot. Mrs. Horton says the incident was accidental and not reported to police. Mrs. Joe Guyton urges PTA presidents to attend the Alabama Education Association meeting at Riverside School Friday at 9 am. Educational legislation will be discussed. Special services are planned at Bald Knob Saturday night at 7 pm. Ford dealers in the Memphis district will meet in Decatur June 15.
Hat maker Harry Lev testified before the Senate Investigations subcommittee in Washington Chicago alleging he could guarantee government procurement officers would approve a specification change for a large purchase. He joked with Sen. Bender inviting him to a meal of green turtle steak, breaking tension during questioning.
More than 200 delegates gathered in Montgomery for the annual Girls State Week. A Cullman girl, Jane Ann Thompson, served as governor last year and will preside. Each attendee will join a political party, with party caucuses planned for opening night.
Washington officials suspect the Soviet Union may accept a permanent East West German division. If true, this could affect the Geneva Big Four talks next month where German unification is a key issue. Speculation cites Moscow inviting Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and possible motives including Yugoslav policy moves and trade interests.
A statewide Alabama delegation urged a joint session of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Taxation Committee to report favorably a measure allocating six dollars per day per patient for tuberculosis treatment. Delegates from across the state including W W Dinsmore and Dr Calix urged state responsibility in fighting tuberculosis with broad backing from medical leaders.
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 21.56 feet, down 22 feet in 24 hours. High today expected near 81 degrees, low tonight 58, high Friday around 78.
Albert Brewer, one of the state's youngest lawmakers, steered a toll road bill past veteran foes in the House. The measure seeks authority to study and potentially build a four-lane highway across Alabama with Gov. Folsom's backing. The bill awaits Senate committee action, while opposition cited regional concerns.
Talks between GM-CIO and management show cautious optimism as they resume sessions after a tense weekend at Ford where a three year contract with a modified guaranteed wage plan was reached. About 25,000 GM and 5,000 Ford workers remain idle as negotiations continue.
A petition to re-incorporate Somerville has been filed in Probate Judge T. C. Almon's office. A hearing is set for June 27 at 10 a.m. where supporters and opponents can present views. Judge Almon will verify that a majority of local taxpayers have signed the petition as required.
Washington House Appropriations Committee will review a subcommittee report shifting 6% million from a Dixon Yates power line to a proposed TVA plant in Fulton Tennessee. Chairman Rep Cannon supports the move after a 9 6 vote to remove funds and 8 5 vote to authorize.
Decatur resident Charlie Minton sponsors a motorcade to the TVA rally in Nashville on Monday. Decatur claims the first valley city to organize the trip with TVA backers from five states. Interested riders should contact Minton at 170 as Govs. James E. attends.
The 50 member Cannon headed committee weighs using the same funds for Fulton steam plant and the controversial Dixon-Yates transmission link. Coupon calls spending for the Dixon-Yates line absurd and critics oppose the private plant location. Mayor Tobey of Memphis states the city would not accept Dixon-Yates power.
Moulton postmaster Frank Howell will retire June 30, ending a tenure since June 16, 1934. James C. Weatherwax Sr. heads local and state Democratic committees in seeking his replacement. Republican input was not immediately available. Howell, a World War I veteran, also served in the probate office and as circuit court clerk.
Katie Kash announces a $250 jackpot claim weekend with no claim checks. The column teases various puzzle solutions and hints at multiple character clues. The writer notes many answers vary and expects the solution to be published tomorrow.
Decatur Days kicks off with two nights of street dancing on Second Ave Friday and Bank St Saturday. Arnold Morgan and the Echo Valley Boys provide music, with events statewide in town and some dancing televised on WMSL-TV. Stores stay open late Friday, and special sales are highlighted across merchants.
In Birmingham a Southern Bell official said a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions for cable damage remains active. C P Malone, district manager, reported more than two dozen cables cut Tuesday night causing 565 outages.
Pittsburgh reports two more of the Big Six steel makers Bethlehem Steel Corp and Republic Steel face United Steelworkers demands as USW President David McDonald leads sessions. Inland Steel Corp is set to meet next with the union, joining 400,000 USW members in the wage push.
Sen. Humphrey and Sen. Capehart urge a clear agenda for the Geneva summit with mid July aims. They fault the Eisenhower administration for doubts and domestic politics shaping the Big Four talks while insisting Russia be pressed on Yalta promises. Eisenhower warns not to expect too much yet urges readiness and bold ideas to confront the conference.
Three Rogersville residents were injured when their 1949 Mercury left U S Highway 72 near the Elk River bridge in Limestone County. Mary Ethel Smith 13 Lena Smith 30 and James Romine 20 were treated at Athens Limestone hospital all in good condition after the crash which threw all four from the car. Charles P Romine 22 the driver was not hurt and remained in county jail on bond early this morning.
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