Chamber board accepts resignation of Shelton
Decatur Chamber announces the resignation of president Shelton, effective while remaining on the board. Joe McCullers praises his diligence. A slate of directors including Robson Pryor Edwards LaBoon Collier Taylor and others may elect a new president as Shelton continues to serve within his capabilities.
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Shelton
Joe McCullers
Chamber
Paul W. Robson
Luke Pryor
Jimmy Edwards
George LaBoon
Redus Collier
Avery Taylor
W. J. Williams
F. W. Koster
Jack Wood
R. S. Hicks
Barrett Shelton
Charles Norman
Ed Price
J. S. Edwards
W. K. Wilder
Jimmy Bloodworth
Decatur
Spear Headed
Riverside Park
Fils
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Rotary International
Decatur Rotary Club
Morgan County
The
American Red Cross
Knights of the Pythian
Paul
al Shelton
Theft in Car Leads to Missing Coat and Tie
Police report a gray sport coat a pair of dark brown pants and a blue tie were stolen from a car of Bill Cantrell parked at 1609 Chestnut Court Apt between 10 p m Friday and 7 30 a m Saturday. Sixteen students at Walter Jackson School have attendance records for the past school year.
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Bill Cantrell
Chestnut Court Apt
Walter Jackson School
Amusements Today Showings and Times
Listings include Princess Helen of Troy with Podesta and Jack Sernas at Tron 8:08 and 9:20 shows, Rory Uresium Boom with Dennis Morgan and Patricia Medina at 1:00, 4:30, 6:15, 7:55, 9:30. Blood Alley featuring Lauren Bacall plays at 7:30 and 4:30, 6:43, 6:56. STARVUE Courtland Highway Hise Martie with prices and times noted.
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Helen of Troy
Podesta
Jack Sernas
Rory — Uresium Boom
Dennis ‘Morgan
Patricia Medina
Eisenhower Undergoes Ileotransverse Colostomy
President Eisenhower undergoes ileo transverse colostomy after intestinal obstruction. Surgeons confirm the ileum remains and report a normal cardiac condition. Doctors expect rapid convalescence and a possible return to duties within days. Presidents officials say no interruption of government work is anticipated.
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Democratic party faces civil rights and unity tests
Governor Harriman signals in New York that the party will stand firm on civil rights while seeking liberal agreement in the South. He defends Eisenhower as Republican candidate and urges clear accountability for actions of the President and associates.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Meseevak
Truman
New York State
Harriman
United States
Eisenhower
Foreign aid faces Senate vote as Dulles tours Midwest
Secretary Dulles urged strong foreign aid funding during a Midwest trip, arguing the program is key to national security. Senator Saltonstall pressed for authorization, while House cuts were criticized as insufficient. Eisenhower recovers at Walter Reed after abdominal surgery, delaying a planned foreign aid conference.
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Sen. Saltonstall
R-Mass
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Midwest
Iowa State College
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Senate
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
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Weather and beetle damage hit Limestone and Cullman farms hard
Limestone County reports widespread drought stress with corn and early crops suffering while sugar cane beetles invade corn stalks. farmers urge timely rain for yields. Cotton shows resilience but needs moisture. oats and wheat harvests start as rain is delayed. Cullman County notes general rain needed though crops remain in good shape.
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Wagnon
Limestone County
F. K. Agee
Grain and dairy prices in early market notes marked
Market items show No 2 milling wheat at 1.85, No 2 yellow corn about 1.50, No 2 barley 0.85, milo unchanged, milk price notes and local ratios referenced with direct milk point figures and loan data.
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Sig MO Milling
Burglars Use Car to Force Entry in Port Huron
Port Huron officers report a burglary where suspects employed an automobile to gain access. No injuries noted as investigators pursue leads and review surveillance. Authorities urge residents to secure vehicles and report suspicious activity.
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Port Huron
Mich
Dry weather may curb Cullman County sweet potato crop
The setting was held up due to dry weather. Normally about 5,000 acres of sweet potatoes are planted annually in Cullman County, but Pinkston doubts that figure will be reached this year. Cotton is growing well, and corn shows no signs of stress, county agent reports.
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Cullman
Pinkston
Labor talks stall as layoffs loom across Southeast
The company and union have not reached a wage and fringe benefits agreement. About 2,900 workers face layoffs, with spread across the Southeast. Dr John Bryan notes 2,900 in Birmingham area not confirmed. He cites 2,200 jobs at three Hattiesburg companies at risk. Some coal mines set for Monday with pickets by the Brotherhood. Federal mediators report no further talks scheduled.
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John Bryan
Chamber
Birmingham
Hattiesburg
Miss
Eisenhower illness sparks Democratic hopes and GOP doubt
The article notes Democrats see a stronger chance to defeat rival Republicans if Eisenhower does not seek a second term. It mentions Harriman’s candidacy moving from suspension to serious consideration, while Mundt downplays illness as a factor for Eisenhower’s 1956 run and notes no political action before the August convention.
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Eisenhower
Harriman
Thelr
Ned Mundt
McFarland Could Lose Rights Delay Probation Sought
Groovis stated McFarland faced possible restoration of political and civil rights without delay but said he did not place McFarland on probation. He noted taxes due $10,140 plus a 50 percent penalty of $5,120 and court costs. McFarland was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on three counts of income tax evasion for 1949 through 1951, totaling $4,887.54 on income of $20,958.71.
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McFarland
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