Japanese to Try U S Soldier Girard in Japan Case
James Marlow reports on William S. Girard a 21 year old American soldier in Japan whose killing of a Japanese woman led to a dispute over whether the act was in the performance of official duty and thus under U S jurisdiction. The case tests the 1953 U S Japan agreement and may reach the Supreme Court.
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Sealed bids sought for storm damaged timber sale in Morgan County
Alabama Department of Conservation invites sealed bids for the purchase of storm damaged timber marked on the SE quarter of Section 16 Township 8 South Range 4 West Morgan County. Bids due June 18 1957 at 2 30 PM. Cash terms with 10 percent deposit. Timber viewing June 4–17. Bids opened 2 30 PM June 18.
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City fixes street grades on multiple Decatur avenues
The Decatur City Council adopts a resolution fixing and establishing the grades of }th Street Court SE State Street SW from Cedar Street SW to Corridare Street SW and the curbs on both sides, per city engineer blueprints on file. City Clerk Joe Pettey records adoption dated June 4 1957.
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McRae Approves June 4 1957 Actions
Mayor K L McRae approves actions dated June 4 1957. Anteaters have no teeth but use a long tongue to gather ants, which form the bulk of their meals.
Decks of Saratoga Mount One Mile of Trolley Track
Decks of the U S aircraft carrier Saratoga mount a mile of trolley track to carry ammunition. The setup facilitates rapid ammunition transfer on the carrier during operations and demonstrates wartime logistics in the fleet.
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Machinery Tax Bill Could Hinder Alabama Industry Drive
Alabama legislators were urged to reject a tax on new industrial machinery as it could hinder attracting industry. Looney, head of the planning and development board, announced the request in a board resolution. The board also urged Congress to proceed with the Alabama Coosa River system development.
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Birmingham Cleans Up After Thunderstorm
Toppled trees and debris litter Birmingham's Southside after a severe storm. A 100-block area bore the brunt as heavy rain flooded streets and water poured down Red Mountain wash into a construction site near the Five Points intersection.
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