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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1959

Page

3

Virginia Governor Sees Some Measure Of Mining In Schools

Gov. J. Lindsay Almond Jr. urged Virginians to accept some integration in state schools or lose local control to the federal government. Speaking at Warren County Education Foundation High School, he defended public education and warned against abandoning it, noting Warren County High reopened in a desegregated form. The address followed the county’s split between public and private schooling after desegregation.

Front Royal J. Lindsay Almond Jr Warren County Education Foundation High School Virginia Warren County High

Burglary at Athens Firm Details Missing Tools

Athens officers investigate a burglary at W. C. Chambers Construction & Supply Co. Missing are a skil saw an electric drill and nine gallons of paint. An attempted safe entry failed as the lock was jammed. A back fence lock was cut and the office door pried open.

Athens W. C. Chambers Construction & Supply Co

Junior Colleges Highlighted as Vital Education Option

Hartsel le Rotary heard Ed Price, former Morgan County High principal and current Florida junior college director of instructions, explain junior colleges as two year programs beyond high school. He noted they serve as preparatory or independent post high school options, offer economical study, keep students in their home districts, and help relieve overcrowding in four year schools.

Hartselle Edwin Price Morgan County Florida Price Colege

Moulton Club Forms Fundraising Panel for Public Pool

Mrs Lavonia Ross Porter president of the Moulton Business and Professional Women’s Club appointed a three member committee at the luncheon to plan projects for raising funds to build a public swimming pool at the coliseum. Members Emogene Stephenson Helen Littrell and Frances Smith were named. The group plans Labor Day activities and a Christmas bazaar after Thanksgiving. The next meeting is June 23 at 7 30 p.m.

Moulton Lavonia Ross Porter Moulton Business and Professional Womens’ Club Town House Porter Emogene Stephenson Helen Littrell Frances Smith

Hartselle Names M. L. Looney Police Chief

M L Looney was named full time police chief by unanimous vote. Chaney will return as a line officer, resuming morning duty on day shift alongside Looney. Chaney served seven years and became chief in 1957, previously deputy sheriff under Knox McRae. The council also warned delinquent merchants to pay license fees by June 23 or face citations. The city seeks to cut losses on water furnished to the T B sanatorium at Flint, reviewing a 1943 contract. Amusement tax collections for the Hartselle school band will be resumed, and sewerage plant work with Dethless and Hannon of Anniston discussed.

Hartselle M. L. Looney Morgan County Chaney John Looney Forces Knox McRae T. B Flint Burleson Water Committee Merrill Doss Dethless and Hannon Anniston

Erhard Challenges Adenauer For West German leadership

Ludwig Erhard, long the CDU’s economic poster child, challenged Chancellor Konrad Adenauer after returning from Washington. He sought party support to force Adenauer to reverse plans to stay as chancellor, hinting at a potential no confidence move or coalition with socialists if needed.

Adenauer George Vaneasia Bonn Germany Ludwig Erhard Kened Adenauer Washington Erhard Christian Democratic Party West Germany Heinrich Krone Christian Democratic Hermann Hoecherl Willi Rasner Christian Democrats

Pee at Hepsidam Mountain Invitation

Mrs Porter announced an event inviting all prospective B&PW members to attend a gathering at Hepsidam Mountain. The notice emphasizes inclusive participation and community involvement.

Hepsidam Mountain B&pw Porter

Pastor Elree Waddell Installed at Westside Baptist Church

The Rev. Elree T. Waddell, a Lauderdale County native and Florence State College graduate, becomes pastor of Westside Baptist Church this week. He served in World War II as a medical technician and has led multiple prior congregations. He lives in the church parsonage with his wife Evelyn Corum and their two children.

Elree T. Waddell Southern Baptist Seminary Louisville Westside Baptist Church Waddell Lauderdale County Florence State College Lexington Baptist Church Sardis Springs Deborah Memorial Dr. NW

Unions in Britain Reach Ten Million Members

About ten million people belong to trade unions in Great Britain and roughly 650 unions operate across the country. The figure reflects wide participation in labor organizations and the breadth of union representation.

Great Britain

Eisenhower Aides Seek Open Debt Limit Boost in Congress

The Eisenhower administration sends top fiscal experts to Congress to press repeal of the interest rate ceiling on government bonds and raise the debt limit. They urge increasing the savings bond rate and expanding borrowing authority to about 288 billion dollars, amid sharp Senate debate over fiscal policy.

Washington Congress House William M. Martin Federal Reserve Board Eisenhower Woodrow Wilson Senate Prescott Bush R-Conn Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Stuart Symington DMO Thomas H. Kuchel Calif

Pitts Chiropractic Clinic Offers Free Consultations

Pitts Clinic advertises a free consultation at 916th Ave featuring examination designed to identify cases suited to their methods and to avoid those they cannot help. Call EL 3-5805 for an appointment.

Pitts Chiropractic Clinic Ave Pitts Clinic

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