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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1956
Page
1
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A meeting of the Little League board of directors is set for Thursday at 6 30 p m in Dr Kermit Pitts office. The Alabama Hatchery Assn named A N Mitchell and W P Gibbs as directors at the Birmingham convention of the Alabama Poultry Industry Assn.
A German Der Spiegel profile claims 61 year old Miss Greet Hofmans, a faith healer, influenced Queen Juliana since 1948, causing estrangement from Prince Bernhard after he expelled her in 1950. Dutch officials caution, saying Juliana’s authority is limited. Bernhard travels in Stockholm for Olympic equestrian events.
The Decatur Daily received many reader letters on Why I Think My Dad Is The Best Dad In The World. Judges at The Daily are deeply engaged choosing winners, with results to appear in the Father's Day edition Sunday.
Ferhat Abbas, head of the Algerian National Liberation Council, told Expressen that self government is the sole condition for peace. He outlined a four point plan toward a free Algeria including recognition of independence and a temporary government.
TVA paid 32 million dollars to the U.S. Treasury, bringing the current fiscal year total to 59 million. Cumulative power-proceeds payments reach 210,131,519 dollars. By law the money is repaid within 40 years after a unit goes into service. TVA assets totaled 1,276,858,000 with 990,581,000 payable to the Treasury.
A Decatur pedestrian remains near death after a collision that left him with a fractured skull and broken legs. Police and emergency crews investigated the scene as the man fought for life.
A majority of Decatur merchants favor closing Wednesday July 4 and opening half day Thursday as the usual practice. La Boon urged cooperation of all merchants to observe the long holiday with a full Wednesday closure and a half-day Thursday.
A Senate Judiciary Committee panel approved a broad sedition measure 7-2, aiming to shield state laws alongside federal antisubversive statutes unless Congress asserts exclusive control. The bill, led by Senator McClellan with 11 Southern co-sponsors, expands beyond the Bridges proposal prompted by the Steve Nelson case. Nelson, a Pennsylvania Communist leader, had his sedition conviction voided by the Supreme Court, which held federal authority over subversive laws.
Albertville Alabama reporter notes the death of Joseph Ezell age 16 months after a bean became lodged in his windpipe. He had previously undergone surgery at a Gadsden hospital and died while awaiting a checkup. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. tomorrow at Asbury Methodist Church.
President Eisenhower, despite discomfort from an intestinal operation, signed 27 bills and other documents in a 25 minute session with White House staff. He planned a hospital room meeting with Chancellor Adenauer and spoke with aides and foreign partners, including Britain New Zealand and the Dominican Republic on civil uses of atomic energy.
The last British garrison, once 85 000 strong, left the Suez Zone as Egypt assumed bases near Port Said at 6 a.m. The Union Jack was lowered and Britain retained only a five year right to return if a regional conflict arises. Egypt plans a June 18 celebration with arms displays.
The National Academy of Sciences warns accumulated radioactive waste from future atomic power could pose greater long term radiation risks than a nuclear war. The report notes widespread industry waste, fallout from tests, and cautions against overuse of X rays. Dr. Warren Weaver criticizes casual radiation exposure and stresses genetic risks from parental irradiation.
A Daily Mail cartoonist presented a personal preview of the U S presidential race in London. The illustration depicted a candidate from the perspective of post operative lessons on the ileum and the absence of adverse coronary reaction, underscoring a cautionary, satirical view of American politics.
Baltimore police report a 21 year old handyman, Carl Daniel Kier from Roanoke Virginia, is charged with murder and rape in the North Baltimore case of Mrs John H Boost aged 48. He was identified after a neighbor discarded a note with his name and address. Police found sex books and weapons in his room.
Nationalist rebels attacked near Algiers with 22 fatalities reported by French authorities. Arab allies of the French line up among the opposing forces as the conflict intensifies in the region.
The Decatur area readings show the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning at 21.47 feet, up 0.15 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.77 feet. Yesterday’s high was 87, low not stated. 8 am today 75 and 10:30 am 82. Forecast: cloudy and mild with occasional showers.
Ten Republican senators led by George A. Smith voiced support for President Eisenhower and the administration's approach to the 3.8 billion dollar foreign aid bill. They warned wavering could weaken allied resolve and boost communist momentum as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee prepared to begin closed door work on the measure. The group named Clifton Case, Allott, and See as among the signers, urging to preserve leadership for peace.
Southern Bell Telephone Co in Decatur completed purchase of a dial equipment building site by buying a lot at 427 Grant St from Mr and Mrs J C Conley. The Conley home occupying the lot has been sold to the unnamed buyer.
A wall of sand swept onto a group of children playing in a Brooklyn excavation for a highway underpass killing six youngsters ages 5 to 10. Police and the Brooklyn district attorney opened an investigation to determine if negligence was involved.
Rep. Kearney labeled architect Henry Willcox’s visit to a 1952 Red China peace conference a flagrant treason. Willcox, 66, said his passport was stamped not valid for China but declared he is a good American and follows the law. The coal industry and United Mine Workers announce an unprecedented plan to export ships and coal.
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