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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

2

Long Reds To Talk At the Site Unsettled

Bonn officials said Chancellor Adenauer is ready to meet Russian leaders but not necessarily in Moscow. An expert exchange in Paris will continue for weeks before deciding place and time. Eisenhower and other Western leaders will be consulted in Washington and New York. James B. Conant arrived in Bonn to accompany Adenauer on the trip.

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer Moscow Adenauer Paris Eisenhower Washington New York Rytion United 8 Amiphendee James B. Conant United States Conant

Lawmen Probing Hartselle Break-In

Hartselle rest home break in under investigation with initial notices stating no arrests yet. Police and investigators collected evidence as they probe the entry and assess possible suspects.

Hartselle

Amusements Log of Tonight’s Screenings

From amble listings at multiple theaters showtimes include Syt A Bullet Is Waiting with Jean Simmons Rory Calhoun at 1 00 2 45 4 30 6 10 7 55 9 35 Dawn At Socorro features Rory Calhoun Piper Laurie with 1 46 3 42 5 38 7 34 9 30 Down Three Dark Streets screens at Sunset 7 30 9 30 Broken Lance with Spencer Tracy Jean Peters at Ranch Hartselle 7 30 9 35 The Naked Jungle stars Charlton Heston and Eleanor Parker at Hatfield 7 30 9 30 Highway Young at Heart with Doris Day Frank Sinatra plays Starvue Courtland 7 30 10 10

Syit Jean Simmons Rory Calhoun Roxy Dawn Socorro Piper Laurie Hartselle Broken Lance Spencer Tracy Jean Peters Starvue Courtland Highway Young At Heart Doris Day Frank Sinatra

Community notices and local updates from Huntsville area

Public invites and church events fill Friday schedule for St. Ann's basement and Baptist services. Local luncheon committee and election teller details, plus meetings of Mary D Johnson Chapter and Decatur Shrine Club previewed. Soldier Edward Poteet Jr. returns from Germany as Curtis Shirley correction noted.

Huntsville

University of Alabama asks legislature for help with professor salaries

President O. C. Carmichael told the House Ways and Means Committee Alabama has the lowest salaries among 12 southeastern colleges after a regional survey. The budget study included education needs for the next two fiscal years while Alabama Polytechnic Institute prepared its budget. Gov Folsom trimmed the university line to 526 434 below the request.

Montgomery University of Alabama O. C. Carmichael House Ways and Means Alabama Alabama Polytechnic Institute Senate Finance Committee Carmichael James E. Folsom University

Soviet Note Shifts Focus in West Germany Relations

The piece notes West Germany under Adenauer, a key ally of the United States, as a strong, productive state. It discusses Soviet attempts to influence or separate East and West Germany and forecasts debate during Adenauer’s upcoming Washington visit. It explains a Soviet aim to "détente" by accepting the status quo.

West Germany United States Adenauer East Germany Washington U.S Moscow Bonn Jurigdie

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List

Dismissals of Fagan Trinity. Admissions include Lovat Hutto Hillsboro Paul Lang Courtland Mrs Marvin Nuby Hartselle Mrs Comer Lott District One Sanatorium Bailey Cook 1816 16th Ave. Sw.

Bank ST. Hospital Fagan Trinity L. E. Vassar 2Nd Ave Lovat Hutto Hillsboro Paul Lang Courtland Marvin Nuby Hartselle Comer Lott District One Sanatorium Ae Bailey Cook 16Th Ave

Athens Limestone Hospital Announcements

Mrs. Everett Knox Harvest. Mrs. Willie D Jones Jr Athens. Mrs. Thomas Beckham Athens. Mrs. Bobby Lee Chambers and infant son Athens. J. M. Morgan Athens.

Athens-Limestone Hospital Everett Knox Harvest Willie D. Jones, Jr Athens Thomas Beckham Bobby Lee Chambers J. M. Morgan

Magnesium content in seawater per cubic mile exceeds 12 billion pounds

A historical note states that one cubic mile of sea water contains more than 12 billion pounds of magnesium. This emphasizes the abundance of magnesium in ocean water and its potential for extraction.

Hartselle Hospital List Names Residents

A compiled list from Hartselle shows names including David Ryan David Smith Dr A M White and several residents such as Mrs Harold Callahan Mrs J B Weaver Mrs Chester Beard Mrs Ezra Garland Mrs Buddy Murphy Mrs W D Barcliff Barbara Smith all tied to Hartselle.

Hartselle Hospital David Ryan Hartselle David Smith A. M. White Harold Callahan J. B. Weaver Chester Beard Ezra Garland Buddy Murphy W. D. Barcliff Barbara Smith

Baugh Wiley Clinic News Note

Mrs. Sidney Terry and her infant daughter are in Decatur following a visit to the Baugh Wiley Clinic.

Decatur General Hospital Notes and Addresses

Decatur General Hospital listing includes names Mrs. ubert Sanderson and Mrs. Loyd McAbee with addresses 447 Johnston St and Hartselle, plus Mrs. Henry L. King at 1813 Enol am Blvd. John-627 Grantst appears as a case reference or entry.

Decatur General Hospital John Grantst Ubert Sanderson Johnston St Loyd McAbee Hartselle Henry L. King Enolam Blvd

Services Friday For C H Harris

Hartselle obituary notes Charlie H. Harris 91 dies at home. Funeral planned Friday at 11 a.m. at Corinth Church with Rev. D R Jarrett officiating. Burial details not provided in readable text. He resided on Falkville Road prior to death.

V. J. Elmore Stores Modernize With Self Service Checkout

V J Elmore 5 cent 10 cent and 1 stores Inc announces the reopening of its Piarea store after remodeling featuring self service checkout a see through front window air conditioning and 80 fluorescent lights for merchandising. Manager Frank Manker notes improved merchandising and larger displays as the chain grows to 65 Alabama stores with executive offices moving to Birmingham in 1941.

Vv. J. Elmore Inc. de Piarea Frank Manker Decatur Cullman V. J. Elmore Alabama Birmingham Elmore Elba Clanton Ala U.S. Army W. J. Elmore Jasper Wetumpka

Enemy Of TVA Draws Picture Of An Empire

Rep Jensen accuses the Tennessee Valley Authority of autocratic power and unrestrained use of federal funds. He urges specific congressional authorization before new TVA projects and likens the agency to a sprawling empire exceeded by few public bodies.

TVA Washington Tennessee Valley Authority Rep Jensen AlIowa Congress Tennessee Valley Tennessee Valley Empire A. Curtis Ene Raty Directo 7 Rime A. J. Wagner D. Sonevicias

Brisk Buying Lifts Stocks Early In Session

Stocks opened strong with brisk buying pushing shares higher across several railroads and major issues. Pennsylvania rose on a large block, New York Central Baltimore & Ohio and Lackawanna gained, Lockheed climbed after a large contract, and Zenith Celotex Du Pont Allied Chemical Standard Oil Johns Manville International Harvester Genpiper United Aircraft and others advanced.

New York Pennsylvania New York Central Baltimore & Ohio Lack Lockheed American Airlines Zenith Celotex du Pont Allied Chemical Standard Oil (Nj Johns-Manville International Harvester Genpiper United Aircraft

Samuel F Moss 62 Athens Farmer Dies

Samuel F Moss 62 a farmer of Athens 4 died at 12 55 a m today at Athens Limestone Hospital Funeral services set for Friday at 3 p m at Seventh Day Adventist Church Rev George Stevens to officiate Interment in Athens City Cemetery Survived by wife Nellie Moss three sons Ollie B Amos Jack two daughters Mrs Jake Green Mrs Albert Pressnell Mrs Jack Eddy Mrs Simon Peever Mammie Moss two sisters Lela Hill and Carrie Morris and 12 grandchildren

Athens Samuel F. Moss Seventh Day Adventist Church Moss Athens-Limestone George Stevens Athens City Cemetery McConnell Service Funeral Home Nellie Moss Ollie B Elkmont Amos Jack Jake Green Albert Pressnell Jack Eddy Maumee Ohio Simon ~Peever Decatur Mammie Moss Lela Hill Carrie Morris Hillsboro

Dixon Yates Plan Faces TVA Obstacle and River Crossing Costs

TVA official G C Wessenauer notes the Memphis power acceptance question could force plan changes. Cannon contests the 6 million transmission line cost while SEC disputes delay the Dixon Yates project tied to the AEC and Paducah plant power shifts.

Memphis G. C. Wessenauer TVA Ane Cannon Dixon-Yates Atomic Energy Commission Security Exchange Commission Tennessee M Palities SEC Mississippi Generating Co Wessenauer AEC Paducahf, Ky Fulton, Tenn Mississippi River

Million Dollar Fire Rates Four-Blocks Of N. J. Beachfront

Seaside Heights, N J. A northeast wind drove a blaze through four blocks of beachfront concessions causing about one million dollars in damage. Firefighters from nearby towns fought flames for about two and a half hours, leveling 84 stands including three bars and the Carousel landmark near the Pier restaurant. Police cited a faulty electric sign connection as the ignition source.

Seaside Heights N. J Joseph McDevitt Pier Dumont Avenue

Unhappy gift ends in crash injuring teen and mother

Sherry Kelly, 17, received a new car for graduation and was driving with her mother Mildred Kelly, 39, when they collided with another car. Both were seriously injured in the wreck last night.

Birmingham Sherry Kelly Sherry Mildred Kelly

Sims Case Before Morgan Court in Summer Trial

The Morgan County Circuit Court heard two cases including a condemnation suit where Kendall Inc. was awarded 8450 for land taken for Highway 31. In the other, James E. Sims sues Mayor H Riley Summer for 10000 in damages alleging summer accused him of taking bribes. Trial underway with attorneys Chenault Caddell Harris presenting.

S. A. Lynne Morgan Co. Et Kendall, Inc Morgan County Kendall Inc James E. Sims H. Riley Summer Sims Summer W. L. Chenault John Caddell Norman Harris Caddell Mayor Summer Whitmire

UAW Eyes GM Ford Settlements as Walkouts Continue

The UAW urges GM and Ford workers to return after brief stoppages at GM sites in St Louis Pittsburgh Linden Trenton N J Los Angeles Kansas City Parma Ohio and Ford plants in Kansas City and Dearborn. Negotiations focus on income protection for idle workers and wage and benefit increases, with the Ford pact cited as a benchmark.

UAW Ford Reuther St.Louis Pittsburgh Linden Trenton N.J Los Angeles Kansas City Parma Ohio Big Rouge Dearborn Mich Auto CIO International Union of Electrical Workers Ees Hensdee

Parker Rites Set for Lammie G Parker 83 in Decatur

Mrs Lammie G Parker age 83 mother of Mrs Cecil McMillan died Thursday at Decatur General Hospital after eight weeks as patient. She lived in Decatur two years after visiting summers for 12 years. Formerly a dietitian for Washington College Jonesboro she resided at 1226 Second Street. Survived by Thomas G Black US Navy daughter Carolyn McMillan and several brothers and sisters. Native of Washington County Tennessee she was a member of the East Tennessee Methodist Church.

Lammie G. Parker Cecil McMillan Decatur General Hospital Parker Decatur Washington College Jonesboro 2Nd St Funeral Home Chapel McMillan Thomas G. Black U. S. Navy Carolyn McMillan Washington County Tenn Methodist Church East Tennessee

North Alabama Poultry Prices Slump Amid Demand Dip

Unclear OCR text notes shifting poultry prices in North Alabama as demand weakens. Mentions 24 hour period and fryer offerings with references to prices and market readiness. No clear entities or dates present due to distorted source.

North Alabama

Market Notes on Tea Quality and Gradings

The report describes tea stocks with grades like 60 non 5 Wt and 225-38. It notes greens and whites, with most being white tea in the 31-37 range and medium grade items also present.

Ewes Sold At Night Auction In Quiet Township

A small sale of shorn ewes occurred around 21 50 in a rural area. Local buyers traded livestock in a quiet market, with bidders competing for several lots and the event ending without incident.

Amendments Tied To Bill With Limited Highway Funds

Several amendments were added to the bill but none altered its core. One change capped State Highway Dept funds for the traffic survey at 100000 dollars, deemed sufficient by Brewer.

State Highway Dept Brewer

Michelangelo’s Carrara Marble Sculpts

The artist Michelangelo created stone sculptures using Carrara marble noted for its quality and suitability for his works.

Michelangelo Carrara

Adams Outlines Prosperity Aims in Speech

Sherman Adams, chief assistant to President Eisenhower, said the administration will pursue peace and prosperity through three phases including peaceful atomic power, freer trade, and disarmament principles. He cited economic gains since 1953 and pledged less government competition with private business.

New York Sherman Adams Eisenhower Adams Sen

Hat Continue Funds and Puerto Rico Turtle Steak Banter

Lev claims profits of more than a million from government contracts and invites Sen. Bender to Puerto Rico to try turtle steak, saying it is affordable and that the Senate could pick up the tab. Bender replies he lacks such money while the crowd laughs.

Puerto Rico Lev Sen. Bender Bender Senate

Births and newborn announcements in local hospitals

A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Wright of Danville born at Hart selle Hospital Tuesday. Marilyn Marie born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lee Posey. George Tarpley of Athens born at Athl ens-Limestone Hospital Tuesday. Cook, 16th Ave SE, at Bank St Hospital this morning.

Cook 16Th Ave Bank St. Hospital James Wright Danville Hartselle Hospital Marilyn Marie Howard Lee Posey George Tarpley Athens 2 Athbens-Limestone Hospital

Bible Distribution Totals Reported by Society in 1954

The American Bible Society distributed fifteen million three hundred ninety one thousand one hundred seventy one Bibles and parts of Bibles in 1954.

The American Bible Society

FOR SALE AND HELP WANTED CLASSIFIED ITEMS

Scrabble game discounted to 2.49. Coin folders four plus one free. Chest sets 1-3 off at Ira's Decatur 222 Moulton St. 36 inch attic form shutters and 1-3 hp motor offered. Happy Way Cafe seeks day or night waitresses. White housekeeping help wanted with board and meals. call after 6.00.

Ira’s Moulton St Decatur Happy Way Cafe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athe Matthaws Broderick Cra Rath Roman Bes J Vers St.Ann's Catholic Church Ey Es Et Bey Baptist Church Edic Gleaners Eugene Lamon Seaton Ave Mrs Harold Cook and Falkville Burton Alvis Hartselle 4 O. M. Hutcheson 5Th S.E Bank Street Hospital Mary D. Johnson Children of the Confederacy Christy Collier Line St Decatur Shrine Club Cornelian Hotel Cpl Edward Poteet, Jr Edward Poteet Somerville Curtis Shirley Jimmie Collier Shirley the Daily 7Th Ave C. H. Dumas Billy Wooten M. J. Wooten Fort Campbell, Ky Legislature Benk Street Mutucl Savings C.H. Harris V.J. Elmore Farmer N. J. Beachfront Decatur Markets Alley Greyhound Allis Can Am No & Myasa Loew's Armour Ie Monsan Chem Balt & Ohio Beth Steel Natoe West &U Trac Celanese Ches Cen Ga Radio Philip Mora Colg Palm Warner Seania Sanh H.p. Moor White Housekr Aay le Call Nak Jack'n Jill Belk-Hudson Children’s Studio Decetur, Ali
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