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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1960

Page

2

Nixon Seeks Unity While Offering Debate On GOP Principles

Vice President Richard Nixon urged a preconvention Republican debate on national issues but pressed for closed ranks in the November campaign. He thanked the RNC for a standing ovation and urged unity to win, while acknowledging room for Rockefeller critics within the party.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Nixon Republican National Committee New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Eisenhower Rockefeller George L. Hinman Hinman National Committee Er Ees Ixon Thal Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Thruston B. Morton Soviet Union Rockefelt United States America Reis G. Har- Alexander Florida South

Local Hospital List Names Parents and Addresses

A long line of patient and guardian names with street addresses appears, including Miss Janet Hughes, Brenda Brown, John McRae, Elmer Partain, Mrs. William Dan, and many others in multiple Alabama towns such as Decatur Athens Moulton Ardmore Hillsboro and Hartselle.

Janet Sue Hughes Decatur Brenda Kay Brown Locust St John Moore McRae 8Th Ave Elmer Dan Partain Falkville William Dan Brookmeade William T 13Th Ave Edwin Lyle McCullough Danville John Douglas Clifton Church St Clyde R. Reeves Moulton

Local Birth Announcements From Area Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Tommy Husted announce a daughter born at Bank Street Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Skip McGlathery Lane report a birth at Decatur General. Ronald D Boyd of Washington St reports a birth at Decatur General. Mrs W W Storey and family note a birth at Ronde and Hospital.

Tommy Husted

Wanted ads result too late to classify for rent

Classified note shows a want ad for a four room dwelling and garage available but the listing is received too late for proper classification. Contact number EL 3-5280 for details.

Dismissals Listed For Local Residents

Local notices show dismissals involving residents Mrs. Barbara Cramer 306 Wilson St NW Mrs. Barbara Duke 1221 19th Ave and others including Elmer Glenn 421 10th Ave SW and Mrs. Tommy Husted 1909 Somerville Rd at nearby addresses.

Tommy Husted Somerville Rd Elmer. Glenn 10Th Ave Barbara Cramer Wilson St P. Duke 19Th Ave

Census counts show early 1960 totals near 180 million

Preliminary 1960 figures for 41 states and D C total 113,453,760, up 14.8 percent from 1950. Officials say final national total may land between 179.5 million and 180 million, with several large states still to report and Florida Nevada and Alaska posting large gains.

Washington District of Columbia New York Illinois Texas California Arizona West Virginia Arkansas District Mississippi Florida Nevada Alaska Alabama Georgia

Eisenhower Tokyo visit faces uncertainty over schedule

President Eisenhower's Tokyo trip is in flux as Hagerty reports to Eisenhower on police capabilities and talks with Japanese officials. Plans for travel to the Imperial Palace and a golf match with Kishi may be canceled, and a news conference in Tokyo is in doubt amid fears for U S prestige and the U S Japanese alliance.

Hagerty Eisenhower Emperor Hirohito Heneda International Airport Tokyo Imperial Palace Kishi Soviet Union Paris Nikita Khrushchev State Department Japan United States America Western Pacific

Local Names Listed For Public Notices

A fragmented OCR list shows numerous individuals with addresses in Ardmore Decatur Madison Trinity Athens and Cullman. The names include Mrs Maggie Miss Vickie Hicklan Thelma Bates Evelyn White Nona Junkins Lee Ransom Andrew Walker Gail Jones Burleson Timothy Lou Allen Pamela Walker Olena Vandiver Kenneth Voss Elbert Whitt Tassie Parker Ruthie Sisco Jack Emberton Thana England Grace Callaway Vergie Lowell Neel Morris Dave Widner Leroy Johnson Otha Rogers Louie Gay and infant son.

Eli Maggie Cedar Vickie Hicklan Ardmore Thelma Bates Sth Ave Evelyn White 4Th Ave Nona Junkins Falkville Lee Ransom 5Th Ave Ruthie Sisco Madison Jack Emberton Athens Thana England Grace Callaway 9Th Ave Vergie Lowell Cherry St Neel Morris 8Th Ave Dave Widner 2Nd St Cullman Leroy Johnson Clara Ave Otha Rogers Memorial Dr Louie Gay Trinity

Notable Athens Area Names in Public Notices

A list of individuals connected to Athens with associated towns and numbers appears, including Susie McLemore, Edward Randolph, Kathy Gurlie, Roy Watkins, Carlos Brackeen, Barbara Black, Pauline Lovell, Aline Smith, Henry Grisham, Darrell Anerton, Ola Flannagan, Gloria Smith, James Sneed, Billy Lovell, James Adams, R. C. Bailey, Frances Swanner, Mildred Hamley, Dave Cannon, Lois Jones, Brenda Daly, Eugene Kellum, Bill Brooks, and Bufert Brewer, with town indicators such as Athens Elkmont Lester Madison and various figures.

Susie McLemore Athens Edward Randolph Madison Kathy Gurlie Roy Watkins Elkmont Carlos Brackeen Barbara Black Pauline Lovell Aline Smith Lester Henry Bowlitt Grisham Darrell Lynn Anerton Ola Flannagan Henry Grisham Gloria Smith James A. Sneed

Manitoba Food Experts Poisoned By Contaminated Dish

In Winnipeg Manitoba the province announced that 20 of 28 food experts were affected by a poisoning incident tied to a contaminated dish. The disclosure followed a lengthy delay before the incident became public.

Winnipeg, Man Manitoba

Jet Age Barmaid Advertised in The Times

The Horn and Trumpet in Worcester advertises a jet age barmaid in The Times offering about 84 dollars weekly and a week of training in Paris for a suitable candidate. The notice seeks a fit applicant for the London based position in the wartime era.

London Worcester The Times Paris

Manitoba Dietetic Assn Annual Meeting Hit By Food Poisoning

An annual meeting of the Manitoba Dietetic Association was stricken by a form of food poisoning. Health authorities reported the province's hospital standards were sized eight days.

Manitoba Dietetic Assn

Atlas Test Pushes 5000 Mile Guidance Milestone

An Atlas rocket powered by a new inertial guidance system hit a 5000 mile target off Ascension Island in the South Atlantic. The test, described as excellent by Air Force project officials, advances salvo launches from underground shelters and completes despite a five day machinists strike at Convair.

Howard Benedict Cape Canaveral Fila Air Force Bull’s-Eye South Atlantic Ascension Atlas Convair Indian Ocean Midas

Brenda McCarty Crowned Moulton Rodeo Queen

Brenda McCarty of Moulton was named queen of the Moulton Jaycee’s Rodeo beating five rivals. The Lawrence County High School student was crowned during an afternoon rodeo performance.

Moulton Brenda McCarty Hollis McCarty Moulton Jaycee Lawrence County High School

Moulton 4 Man Dies Of Gun Wounds

Nathan Harville a 26 year old store operator from Moulton 4 Loosier was pronounced dead on arrival at Lawrence County Hospital Saturday night. Coroner Grady Sibley and sheriff's deputies investigated a later report stating the wound was self defense. Elliott Funeral Home said Harville died from gunshot wounds and funeral arrangements will be announced.

Moulton Lawrence Nathan Clark Harville Moulton 4 Loosier Lawrence County Hospital Grady Sibley Elliott Funeral Home Harville Clark Harville Elliott

Limestone Negro Leaves Hospital After Head Injury

Athens report states 14 year old William Little of Green Briar was discharged Friday after a hoe strike Tuesday. Sheriff Clyde Ennis said Floyd Douglas, 20, was held in Limestone jail pending condition of the youth. Little was allegedly struck while chopping cotton on the L. V. Moore place.

Athens Greenbriar William Little Decature Clyde Ennis Floyd Douglas Limestone Ennis Little L. V. Moore Place

Chile Flood Threat Recedes As Evacuations Continue

Engineers reported progress in containing Lake Rinihue near Valdivia but thousands remain evacuated. A 36 hour dry spell reduced risk of a dam break while further winter rains could renew pressure on canals ditches and dikes.

Santiago Chile Lake Rinihue Valdivia

Deaths Maxwell O Kent 63 Birmingham educator dies

Maxwell O Kent 63 of Ridgeley Apts Birmingham died Saturday night at 7 15 p m in a Birmingham hospital born in Hartselle he was an auditor for the Birmingham City Board of Education Survivors include a sister niece and nephews Funeral services are Monday at 11 a m at Johns Ridout's Funeral Home with Dr T M Giltner officiating Graveside services follow at 2 p m at Hartselle City Cemetery

Birmingham Maxwell O. Kent Ridgeley Apts Hartselle Birmingham City Board of Education Suvivors Charlie Quin Neice Robert Stepheson Charles Quinn Hartsele Jack Kent Manila Johns Ridout T. M. Giltner Hartselle City

Negro Given Chair In Slaying Of 5-Year-Old Daughter

Wilmon Gosa, 38, convicted of first degree murder in the stabbing death of his 5 year old daughter Shelia Gosa on January 17 1959. An all white jury deliberated about 50 minutes before the death sentence by electric chair. Gosa claimed insanity but a lunacy panel found him sane at the time. The case now goes to automatic appeal at the Alabama Supreme Court.

Tuscaloosa Ala Wilmon Gosa W. C. Warren Gosa Negro Mental Hospital Mount Vernon Shelia Gosa Mount Vernon Hospital State Supreme Court

Chic Lady Delights Discourse On Diverse Topics

A stylish woman with a bright personality engages in lively conversations about diverse subjects including poodles rockets and politics while noting feminine flair and confident presence.

One Is Charged After Wreck

Police report a Saturday wreck on Beech Street where Thomas Lee Newson aged 46 of 1407 Locust Street struck a parked car owned by James G. Jackson. Newson was charged with word while intoxicated. A second incident occurred at 12 10 p m on Highway 31 N near the river bridge involving Ralph M Wilson 35 from Detroit Michigan and a Teton truck driven by Robert.

Thomas Lee Newson Locust St Beech St James G. Jackson Decatur Newson Highway 31 River Bridge Ralph M. Wilson Detroit Mich Robert

Girl Scout Camp Cleared at Hazlewood Farm Site Open

West Central Day Camp at Hazlewood Farm on Old Moulton Rd was cleared Saturday in preparation for Galeon Day Camp opening June 20. Camp directors and committee invited parents. stew and coleslaw prepared for about 100 Girl Scouts expected to attend. Parents wanting to help should call directors or committee members.

West Central Hazlewood Farm Old Moulton Rd

Youths Given Unusual Jail Sentences in Pulaski

In Pulaski Tennessee Judge Rhea sentenced Ken neth Kirby Bobby Turpen Tanner and Horace Haney Lewis Haney Jr to six months with 50 dollars fines and costs. Four months were suspended and the remaining two months will be served two days at a time from 3 15 p m each Saturday until late Sunday night to allow continued work. The youths pled guilty to stealing fender skirts.

Pulaski Tenn Morgan Limestone County Kenneth Kirby Hartsille Bobby Turpen Tanner Horace Haney Lewis Haney, Jr Wilson Haney Athens Rhea

District Diary Auxiliary to Meet Moulton

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Joe Wheeler building. Moulton Baptist Church vacation Bible school runs Monday through Friday with 8 to 11 a.m. classes. Bible school at the Methodist Church is 8 30 to 10 30 a.m. daily this week.

Moulton American Legion Auxiliary Joe Wheeler Moulton Bible Schools

Ryan Graduate Tops Class at Southern Union College

Jerry Charles Ralph, 1958 Ryan High School graduate, led his class at Southern Union College Wadley as scholastic leader and student body president. He attends on a scholarship. son of Mr and Mrs Albert Ralph Baileyton.

Ryan Jerry Charles Ralph Ryan High School Southern Union College Wadley Albert Ralph Baileyton

Typhoon Reported Drenched China and Kyushu Drove Losses

A Typhoon described by Radio Peiping drenched parts of China with heavy rains and caused rising water levels as it moved toward Kyushu Japan. The storm weakened Sunday after striking southern Kyushu, with reports noting related losses.

Tokyo Kyushu China

Decatur Toastmistress Club Dinner and Local Notices

Decatur Toastmistress Club will hold a dinner meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Hotel Lyons with Huntsville representatives demonstrating opera. Limited memberships available in a new local club. Also notes on parking violations and a student dean list achievement at Auburn University. Fire department answered two grass fires on Saturday afternoon.

Decatur Toastmistress Club Hotel Lyons Huntsville Ee Aon Visib Carolyn Ruth Schaefer Decatur Auburn University Decatur Fire Department 11Th Ave Finley Dr. NW

Australian airliner crash leaves 28 dead in fog

A Fokker Friendship of Trans-Australian Air Line crashed near Mackay in heavy fog killing 28, including two Americans and seven at-sea recoveries. John F. O Grady U S consul and Vincent Nicholas Bissen of Boston were identified among victims. Searchers reported 21 bodies still unrecovered amid shark-infested waters.

Brisbane Australia Mackay trans-Australian Air Line John F. O'Grady U.S Vincent Nicholas Bissen Boston Mass

Venezuela relies on oil exports and U S imports dominate

Oil accounts for 92 percent of Venezuela’s exports while about 64 percent of its imports come from the United States, indicating strong energy and trade ties with the U S.

Venezuela United States

Bristolian Rail Route Flies 118 Miles to London

The British Railway service the Bristolian travels 118 miles from Bristol to London at an average speed exceeding 70 miles per hour.

British Railway Bristol London

Eastern Air Lines Pilots Stage Miami Stopover

Eastern Air Lines pilots walk off at midnight in protest against FAA seating rules. By afternoon stranded EAL planes clogged Miami International Airport as officials warned the backlog would grow. New York reports a possible easing as routes to Miami were halted and flights from major cities canceled.

Miami Fla Eastern Air Lines EAL New York Boston Chicago Federal Aviation Agency

Navy boxer Howard faces assault case settlement

The article recounts Howard's past as a Navy welterweight champion with 150 to 200 ring bouts and a wandering life. Attorney Ritch says heavy punches left him unstable, explaining repeated boxing during drinking. Howard's assault charge was settled Friday with Ervin paying 105 in fines and costs.

Ervin Navy Howard Ritch Henry Marathon Fla

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James Harold Massey 7Th St James Fowler Kenneth C. Jordan Somerville John Hamilton Endlam Blvd Maxie McKay Loggins Apts Vernon Oakley Lanier Hillsboro John David Dobbins Patricia Carol McNatt P.O. Box Robert Ochis Ray Little Sherry Kay Harwell Gillard George Cooks Melvin N. Locke 6Th St Asa Mayhal College St. SE Admissions R. Calvin Woodall Sherman Kenneth J. Wilcox Tower St Steve Kenneth Mittwede Rosemont St Forest G. Rhodes Sarah Ann Sittason 14Th Ave William D. Garner Lauren L. Garrison Bank Street Andrew O. Walker 6Th Ave Miss’ Bradley Gail Jones Colfax St W. S. Burleson Timothy Lou Allen 1St St Pamela Walker Kenneth Voss Elbert Whitt Tassie Parker Athens Limestone J. T. Broadrick Patricia Blackwood 19Th Ave. SE P. C. Ratcliff C. J. Blackwood 7Th St. SE Miss McCarty L’stone Negro Girl Scout Jimmy Hayes Jackson St. SE of Boston, Inc Boston, Inc L. C. Fisher Company Investment Securities Muscle Shoals Note Sheffield E. C. Hendon Verifex Shelton Bank ST
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