Decatur Boy Struck By Car at City Intersection
A four year old boy, Chaymond Russell, was struck by a car at Moulton Street and 3rd Avenue SW as he ran into the street around 11 am. He was taken by ambulance to Dr. T. M. Guyton's office for treatment and released with bruises. Driver Percy Cottongim of Decatur said he did not see the child until impact.
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Moulton St
3Rd Ave
Chaymond Russell
Raymond Russell
Brown
T. M. Guyton
Pack Self
Percy Cottongim
Decature
Cottongim
94 Unions Sign No Raiding Pact
Ninety four AFL and CIO unions signed a no raiding pact in Washington as a first step toward possible merger. The agreement bars raids on rival groups’ members though holdouts remain including AFL Teamsters CIO Steelworkers and CIO Carpenters. Combined signers represent over 10 million workers across 65 AFL and 29 CIO unions.
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Washington
AFL
CIO
AFL Teamsters
AFL Carpenters
John L. Lewis
Independent
United Mine Workers
Plainview School Board votes to dismiss principal
The Plainview board ousts Principal Bone amid charges including fire hazards from lumber under the building and defective wiring. Bone defends his record, planning to protest the decision before the county Board of Education, while patrons and parents reportedly pushed for change. Lester Wooten, county superintendent, declined to comment. Homer Sullivan avoided a statement.
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Mr. Sullivan
Lester Wooten
the Daily
Bone
County Board of Education
Deeds Record Transfers Include Notable Property Sales
Daily Records itemizes transfers: L A Terry to Grady Tucker for 150 dollars, W J Tillery to Hugh Russell for 0 dollars, First National Bank to L L Bates for 900 dollars, Charles E Mooney to W E Putman for 4800 dollars, B P Roberts to Mooney for 1 dollar, Curtis L Shelton to Dennis L Jett for 200 dollars, Myrtice Jones to Lillie Belle Turrentine for 1 dollar, G Tennis Odom to Frank B Wilson for 17500 dollars.
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Deeds L. A. Terry
Grady Tucker
W. J. Tillery
Hugh Russell
First National Bank
L. L Bates
Charles E. Mooney
W. E. Putman
B. P. Roberts
Curtis L. Shelton
Dennis L. Jett
Myrtice Jones
Lillie Belle Turrentine
Tennis Odom
Frank B. Wilson
Amusements Today Films At Local Theaters
Princess Glenn Miller Story starring James Stewart and June Allyson shows at 1 00, 3 10, 5 20, 7 25 and 9 30. Roxy Pride Of The Blue Grass features Lloyd Bridges Vera Miles with showings 1 29, 3 09, 4 48, 6 29, 8 09 and 9 40. The Snows Of Kilimanjaro with Gregory Peck Susan Hayward plays 7 30 and 9 30. Ranch Hartselle Mogambo with Clark Gable Ava Gardner at 7 30. Athens Arrowhead with Charlton Heston Katy Jurado at 7 30 and 9 48. Istarvue Courtland Gypsy Colt with Donna Ward Bond at 7 00 and 9 00.
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Glenn Miller Story
James Stewart
June Allyson
Roxy
Lloyd Bridges
Vera Miles
Glimpses About Your Community
Brief reads reveal local happenings and small events shaping daily life. Community members share notable incidents, upcoming meetings, and points of interest affecting neighborhoods and daily routines.
Sunday Worship Topics and Local Community Notes
Rev. Minar Triplett preaches The Place Called Wits End and A Religious Technique at morning and evening services. Local families visit grandparents, and several churches host Vacation Bible School registrations with phone options. A Tenn. pastor speaks at 16th Ave. Baptist. Armored Cavalry troops pass Decatur. a new six room home permit is issued. traffic cases heard. Pleasant Valley Church hosts a Saturday sings.
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Minar L. Triplett
First Methodist Church
Wit’s End
Fred Martin, Jr
Shelbyville, Tenn
16Th Ave. Baptist Church
Campaign Waged Against Me Cited by Porter
Porter described the charge as typical of the campaign waged against him by the association and his opponent, signaling a heated dispute over the issue at hand.
Moose Lodge Plans Fish Supper and Guest Night Dance
Members of the Decatur Moose Lodge met for a barbecue supper and business session. An applicant was voted on for initiation, and a fish supper was announced for Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Wives of Moose members were invited to join Women of The Moose as the charter is pursued. The June 19 dance was postponed to June 26 with guest night observed at the event.
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Decatur Moose
Moose
The
Court Order Stops Woman From Picketing Husband's Theatre
A police court hearing is set today for Sammie Wolfson 40 on a disorderly conduct charge after she picketed her husband’s Montgomery theater with a sign accusing him of withholding money. She was freed on a $200 bond after officers halted the protest outside the theater.
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Montgomery
Sammie Wolfson
Traveling Urge Hits Negro Boy Again
In Dothan a young Black boy with a history of thefts stole a two ton truck from a bakery rear and crashed it into a ditch after knocking down a fire hydrant as part of a pattern of travel driven thefts. Earlier he had attempted to steal a motor scooter and had previously used skate wheels stolen from a rink to reach Headland fourteen miles away.
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Dothan
Headland
James Herring
Land Squatters Freed By Mob Riot Near Cananea
In Cananea Sonora a mob rioted against land squatters backed by Communist rumors. Federal troops were sent from Hermosillo to establish order after Police Chief Teofilo Peralta freed eight prisoners from jail and prepared to station about 100 soldiers.
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Cananea
Mexico
Sonora
Hermosillo
Arizona
Teofilo Peralta
Peralta
Cananea Cattle Co
Cananea Copper Co
Anaconda Copper Co
Heat and humidity grip eastern United States with deadly Iowa tornado
Muggy conditions persist across the eastern half of the nation as cooler air presses in from the north. A tornado near Rockwell City, Iowa, kills 23 year old William Nicholson on a farm, destroying buildings.
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Associated Press
Dakotas
Rockwell City
Iowa
William Nicholson
Pacific
Rockies
Austin
Nev
Eisenhower Signals Key Foreign and Domestic Stance
The President said Indochina’s French Union forces might be better defended with outside aid, but the U.S. should not start a war and must keep reserves mobile. He endorsed Republican nominees for Congress, joked about possible embarrassment, and warned against a premature special session. He urged broader atomic energy information sharing with Allies.
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Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Congress
Eisenhower
U.S
Four Williams Children Die in Fatal Lacona Fire
Four young brothers and sisters perished in a Lacona New York fire that trapped them in their second floor bedrooms. Six family members escaped with two leaping from a roof porch. The victims were Gerri 7 David Lee 5 Jessalyn 4 and Ann 2 children of Mr and Mrs Harvey Williams.
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Lacona
N.Y
Harvey Williams
Gerrit
David Lee
Jessalyn
Ann
Patterson figure tied to canvass and county tally
Patterson support figure 23 660 was turned over to the state committee and included in today’s tabulation. Albert Rosenthal of Birmingham appeared before the Jefferson County Grand Jury about a 600 vote discrepancy in the tally and also attended the canvass. Patterson testified at the canvass while Porter was absent, represented by two Montgomery attorneys.
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State Committee
Albert Rosenthal
Birmingham
Patterson
Jefferson County Grand Jury
Jefferson
Porter
Montgomery
Henry Schultz Dies At Cullman Home
Services for Henry Edward Schultz 78 who died Wednesday at his Cullman home after a long illness will be held at Jones Chapel Church. Moss Funeral Home Cullman to announce date and time. Schultz is survived by his wife a daughter and a grandson, all of Cullman 5.
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Church of Christ
Grant St
Memorial Dr
Eastside
Somerville Rd
Austinville
Grant St. Church of Christ
Henry Edward Schultz
Jones Chapel Church
Moss Funeral Home
Cullman
Cullman 5
Schultz
Allie James
Pepper to Speak at Alabama Bar Association Meeting
Former Florida Senator Claude Pepper will be among speakers at the 77th annual Alabama Bar Association meeting in Montgomery July 15 17. Pepper addresses Phi Alpha Delta July 16. Other speakers include University of Alabama President O C Carmichael and Erwin W Roemer of Chicago. Officers will be elected at the closing session.
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Montgomery
Claude Pepper
Florida
Alabama Bar Association
Pepper
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
O. C. Carmichael
University of Alabama
Erwin W. Roemer
Chicago
The
Bar Association
Vote Charges Being Probed In Jefferson County Attorney General Race
A Jefferson County grand jury probes allegations that 600 votes were added to Lee Porter’s tally in the attorney general race. Initial canvassers showed 23 060 votes for Porter. certifying documents later listed 23 660, prompting a recheck by a subcommittee and witnesses from both sides.
Bill Bagwell Dies at Home After Illness
Cullman man Bill Bagwell 4 died at his home Wednesday after a long illness. Funeral services are Friday at 2 p.m. at Emus Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery Moss Funeral Home directing. Survived by his widow Jewel Bagwell two daughters and two sons.
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Bill Bagwell
Cullman
Emeus Church
Moss Funeral Home
Mr. Bagwell
Jewel Bagwell
Polio Cases Decline in Alabama with Four New Infections
Alabama health officials reported four new polio cases last week, down from twelve the prior week. Jefferson Baldwin Etowah and Mobile counties each reported one case, lifting the year’s total to seventy one.
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Montgomery
Alabama
State Health Department
Jefferson
Baldwin
Etowah
Mobile
Riot Leaders Rounded Up In Buenos Aires Blood Riot
Police rounded up forty suspects amid labor riot violence in Buenos Aires with four killed. Authorities say unrest aimed to bar metal workers from returning to work after a strike settlement.
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Buenos Aires
Food Is Only Thing You Should Swallow
Health note discusses accidental swallowing by children and adults, listing objects such as coins pins teeth brushes and hair. It notes possible injuries esophagus stomach or intestines and when surgery may be required. It mentions hair buildup to six and a half pounds and X ray tests helping predict passage or need for removal.
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Mr. V
Laniel Faces Confidence Vote Amid Geneva Tensions
France braced for a pivotal confidence vote as Premier Joseph Laniel sought support from the National Assembly. Observers expected a tight result after a narrow May 13 victory, with leaders concerned over jeopardizing the Geneva conference. Deputies rejected a Indochina resolution 324 269 after a four day debate.
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Paris
France
Geneva
Joseph Laniel
National Assembly
Lanier
Georges Bidault
Indochina
Temperature May Reach 98 in Alabama Heat
A scorching day was forecast with a predicted high of 98 degrees across Alabama. Yesterday's highs reached 99 in Dothan Evergreen and Tuscaloosa, marking the hottest weather of the year. Anniston Talladega Gadsden were named as the state's hottest area today with a high of 98.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Dothan
Evergreen
Tuscaloosa
Anniston - Talladega-Gadsden
Virginia and other governors react to Supreme Court delay on segregation cases
Governor Thomas B. Stanley reports the conferees will wait for the Supreme Court to reconvene on October 4 to set dates for arguments in five segregation cases. Briefs are due October 1. Stanley and Governor Umstead favor a plan to work around the ruling while Governors Persons and Johns have not commented.
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Ginia
Thomas B. Stanley
Supreme Court
Stanley
William B. Umstead
North Carolina
Gordon Persons
Alabama
Charley Johns
Florida
McCarthy Accuses Army of Political Pressure in Schine Case
McCarthy claims Stevens and Adams tried to steer the subcommittee to investigate the Army’s sister services. He says Adams offered Cohn information on the Navy and recounts a Sept. 16 dinner at Schine’s parents’ home. The Army says McCarthy and Cohn pressed for favors for Schine amid draft concerns.
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McCarthy
Navy
Air Force
Army
Adams
Roy M. Cohn
Subcommittee
Stevens
Schine
Waldorf Towers
New York City
Cohn
Oan
McCarthy Subcommittee
Ray H. Jenkins
Senate
Market Snapshot: Cotton Wheat Cattle Hogs Prices
Cotton inch middling 34.21. No. 2 wheat 1.74. No. 2 corn 1.56. Feed corn 1.42. Milk Grade A 5.70 per hundred. Cattle steers 15.00 to 19.50. Cows 9.00 to 12.00. Calves 17.50 to 19.50. Hogs 190 to 230 pounds 25.00. Cottonseed 50 per ton. Manufactured milk 2.80 per hundred.
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Decatur
North Georgia live poultry market unsettled with irregular trading
Atlanta poultry market shows unsettled activity as farmers operate on a wait and see price basis. Prices reported cover 24 hours to 10 am with broilers and fryers at farms 21 to 23 cents per pound and plant prices 23 to 24 cents. supplies ample for present needs.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
f.C.b
Nashville Livestock Market Report Notice
Nashville livestock report shows cattle supply tight with limited activity and weak odds and ends. Calves steady at 125, hogs 190-240 lb butchers 25 lower, weights 400 total. Sheep and lambs strong with spring lambs up to 50 and slaughter ewes steady. prices listed for several weight ranges.
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Nashville Livestock
Nashville
Choice
Hospitals Bank St Hospital Dismissals Noted
Dismissals listed for individuals including Little Tom Kay Blankenship of 211 Wilson Ave Mrs Alfred L Moebes of Decatur Robert Vaughn of 210% E Moulton St and Talmadge Barnes of Trinity. Details appear in a local hospital notices section.
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Bank ST. Hospital
Little Tom Kay Blankenship
Wilson Ave
Alfred L. Moebes
Decatur
Robert Vaughn
Moulton St
Talmadge Barnes
Trinity 1
Baugh Wiley Clinic Admits Mrs Louis Bennett
Admissions list shows Mrs Louis Bennett admitted to the Baugh Wiley Clinic located at 1301 16th Ave SE.
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Louis Bennett
16Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital Dismissals Summary
Dismissals listed for Mrs Velma Knighten 1615 Olive Mrs Mary Holland Tanner and Mrs Minerva Moses tur 2 A L Johns 1106 4th Ave SE Mrs Ben Collier lan Court Apts David Wallace Tanner 1 John W Anglea 702 W St Mrs Myrtle Newsom 104 Locust. Names and addresses reflect routine hospital discharge notices with multiple individuals named.
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Decatur General Hospital
Velma Knighten
Olive
Daniel Roan
Eva
Mary Holland
Tanner
Steve Young
8Th Ave
Minerva Moses
Tur
A. L. Johns
4Th Ave
Ben Collier
Lan Court Apts
Local Auto Stolen From Theatre Lot
Local broker W. J. Duncan reported his 1950 Oldsmobile 98, tag 52 3304, stolen from the Princess parking lot last night. The car was missed shortly after 7 p.m. Highway Patrol and city police are handling the theft. no location found yet.
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W. J. Duncan
Princess
Highway Patrol
Cullman Wins Hog Judging and State Fair Honors
Cullman FFA captured first in hog judging at the Alabama state convention held at Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Riverton, Susan Moore and Cullman led beef and dairy results, with Mont Auburn and other chapters earning top placings. Star Farmer honors went to Robert Moore Jr. of Winfield, with district awards to Waymon Paul, Buddy Woodyard, John Sanford, and Pascal Hamby.
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Auburn
Ala
Riverton
Susan Moore
Cullman
FFA
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
W. D. Moon
Donald Sublett
Buddy Darwin
Berton Hawkins
John Childress
Lonnie Hawkins
Bill Collier
Roy Boyd
Charlie Martin
Ramer
Rogersville
Robert Hollandsworth
Jackie Haraway
Duell Varnell
Weldon Hathore
Harlon Wiseman
Harold Wright
Rawls
Jimmy Solomon
Evan Merrill
Charles Etheridge
Lloyd Northcutt
Joe Davis
Hilo Middleton
Robertsdale
Howard Holley
Billy Joe Prestidge
Emmett Bonnar
Philip Kohlenberg
Ferrell Alexander
Kenneth Wood
Millport
Titus Black
Charles H. Graham
Davis Barnes
Holly Pond
Wade Stewart
Ray Henderson
Rex Sutton
Excel
Max Shumack
Ray Owens
W. H. Horne
Alabama Ffa Association
Kansas City
Waterloo
Iowa
Winfield
Jacksonville
Evergreen
Robert Moore Jr
Waymon Paul
Geneva
Buddy Woodyard
Leroy
John Sanford
Spring Garden
Pascal Hamby
Dadeville
Community event features soil conservation talk and music
A conservation program invites soil conservation experts and a hillbilly music program is planned. The evening will open with a brief welcome from C. of C. president R. S. Hicks, followed by comments from interested individuals.
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C. of C
R. S. Hicks
Birmingham Man Aboard Navy Plane Lost Over Pacific
Lt. (jg) Cecil Fain Hackney Jr. of Birmingham was aboard 17 crew members reported overdue on a Navy PBM amphibian plane from Iwakuni Japan en route to Okinawa. He attended the University of Alabama and Birmingham Southern College. his father C. F. Hackney owns a Birmingham hardware store and was a former Age Herald editor. a brother Morris Hackney is a Naval Academy graduate serving in the Pacific.
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Washington
Birmingham
Navy
Japan
Okinawa
Cecil Fain Hackney Jr
C. F. Hackney
Hackney
Naval Reserve
Old Birmingham Age Herald
Iwakuni Air Base
East China Sea
Young Hackney
University of Alabama
Birmingham Southern College
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Morris Hackney
Naval Academy
Pacific
Population inches up in May 1 census estimate
The Census Bureau reports the U S population including armed forces abroad reached about 161,969,000 on May 1. This marks a rise of 1,767,000 people or 1.7 percent from the previous May 1 estimate.
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Washington
Census Bureau
For Sale Dining Room Suite and Plymouth 1941 Car
Classified ad lists a dining room suite for sale by Mrs. Howard Johnson with phone number 1745 and a 1941 Plymouth four door car priced at 95 dollars. Financing available with a reasonable down payment. Call 3467 during 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Howard Johnson
Plymouth
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Red) Porter
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