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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1957
Page
3
General Nathanael Greene, Washington's trusted Revolutionary War commander, built a house in Anthony Rhode Island in 1770. The property remains preserved as it was in his day, offering a tangible link to colonial history.
The report notes a plan to secure a win in the challenge race with the Mobile Chapter, highlighting strategic efforts and anticipated competition while maintaining focus on the lead organizer and affiliated group.
A joint session of the North Alabama Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants outlined plans for the year. Incoming president J Grady Shaw spoke on goals with officers Howard Gifford and R D Meredith Jr and treasurer A Q Weaver. Directors and associate directors named plus plans to participate in the International Cost Conference in Washington DC June 23 27.
Three men, including Thomas D. Jacobs the grandson of Presbyterian College founder Thomas P. Jacobs, are in custody in Clinton, South Carolina, for a plot to kidnap Robert M. Vance Jr., the son of a local banker. The suspects, all men of different ages, faced charges of conspiracy to kidnap after a months long police surveillance. A ransom note and materials were found, outlining a demand of 350000 in small bills.
Athens College announced Spring quarter honor rolls listing forty five students. First honor roll members include Margaret H. Adams and Nofflet D. Williams. second honor roll features Elaree Adams and Charles E Bradford among others. third honor roll lists Charles L Aderholt and Frances Barron plus additional names.
The Republic of Panama covers about 33 667 square miles, comparable in size to Indiana or South Carolina. The note highlights Panama’s vast land area in relation to U S states for geographic context.
Algiers endured a wave of anti Moslem rioting by the French population resulting in at least six deaths and dozens injured according to French authorities with estimates higher from other sources. Police detained about 200 French participants as curfew and troops restored order after a bombing that killed eight and wounded three. A midnight blaze destroyed a flea market and a grenade injured an elderly Arab man and a five year old girl as papers denounced the violence.
Mrs. James R. Boatwright collapsed while walking on Sparkman Street in downtown Hartselle this morning at 10 o clock. The extent of injuries was not known, with X rays planned. The piece notes eye strain differences between farmers, cowboys, and office workers. Lafayette is identified as an amateur hypnotist.
The incident left lacerations on the head and arm. Mrs. Boatwright was taken to Hartselle Hospital for treatment.
An ad touts Coronam and COLONAID as the solution to constipation caused by a dry colon. It claims the product moisturizes the colon, stretches and stimulates bowel urges, and is safe for pregnant women. The 60 tablet pack is priced at 98 cents.
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