Buddy Jowers Gets Beer Permit
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a beer permit for Buddy Jowers at the Jowers Grocery and Service Station on Sandford Road near Phenix City. The case raised questions about county approvals and enforcement during the Patterson murder aftermath era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Joe
Wills
Phenix City
Vulcan
Birmingham
Dan
Jowers
Phenix
Sandford
Dawkins
County Board of Revenue
ABC Board
Albert Patterson
Algerian Nationalists Claim Broad Support for Liberation Council
The text reports that Algerians seek a transitional period under an international commission, with the Liberation Council backed by the people. It notes French colonial rule and opposition to nationalist demands, and that armistice would be respected immediately. It estimates nationalist losses over 19 months of fighting in Algeria at about 100000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iferians Commission
Interfer Es
National
Algeria
France
Liberation Council
Congressional Debate on Defense Spending Figures
The article notes GOP figures from Ohio Pennsylvania New York and Maine. Democrats' key spokesman on foreign policy advocates a possible 500 million dollar increase. The Senate may consider the aid authorization next week. Senator Russell proposes a one billion dollar cut from the House total with several senators favoring deeper reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Bush Keel
Cail Vt
Ives
al Payne
Maine
Senate
Russell
D-Ga
House
Evening Of Games At Apes Club Meet In Decatur
The Apes Club will meet in Decatur in the garden of Miss Ruby Jones Friday at 7 p.m. for an Evening Of Games. Ann's Parochial School hosts an event Thursday starting at 8 p.m. There is an Open House at Central Methodist Church Parsonage, 612 Jackson St., from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. No loss reported in a Decatur fire at Uggs Grocery, 212 West Moulton, caused by electric wiring at 11:33 p.m.
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The
Apes Club
Decatur
Ruby Jones
Ann's
New Central Methodist Church Parsonage
Jackson St
Decatura
Uggs Grocery
West Moultonne
Hospital admissions and discharges listed for Decatur area
General Hospital discharges include Robert Hickson Anna Shaneyfelt J. B. Borden Mildred Wilhite and others. Admissions noted for A Palmer T E Pettey Dennis Hart Louis Bell Susie Hamilton Karl Hamilton among listed residents in Decatur Hartselle Cullman Falkville and Pulaski Tennessee.
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Decatur
General Hospital
Robert Hickson
11Th Street
Anna Shaneyfelt
Hartselle
J. B. Borden
1812
S.E
Mildred Wilhite
Cullman
Howard Turney
Falkville
A. Palmer
T. E. Pettey
Pulaski
Tenn
Dennis Hart
Louis C. Bell
Jackson Stee Hartselle
Susie Hamilton
Sra
Karl Hamilton
3Rd Ave
Bank Street Hospital Dismissals
Dismissals listed include Mrs. E Bedingfield at 1613 Sunnee Heloy Gok and W H L Key at 405 8th Ave. The fragment notes names and addresses with no clear context or dates.
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Bank Street Hospital
David W.ea Eae i Wikma
Mrs. E. Hf Bedingfield
Sunnee ‘Heloy Gok
W. HL
8Th Ave
Baugh Wiley Clinic Ad Listing Local Names
Master Melvin Hutson and Mrs Floyd Smith of Ardmore join E H Drain and Betty Posey of Decatur in a clinic notice. Also listed are Billy Posey of Decatur with contact details at 923 8th and 806 3rd Ave SE.
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Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Melvin Hutson
8Th Ave
S.E
Floyd Smith
Ardmore
E. H. Drain
3Rd Ave
Betty Posey
Decatur
Billy Posey
Decatur 2
Athens area births and names listed in notice
Mrs. Charles Cooley and infant daughter are noted along with Mrs. M. C. Taylor and infant son in Athens. Other names include Mrs. Arvil L. Pack of Athens and Mrs. Ewell R. Gordon of Athens, Raymond D. Fogg of Ardmore.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
Charles Cooley
M. C. Taylor
Athens
Arvil L. Pack
Ewell R. Gordon
Raymond D. Fogg
Ardmore
Birth Announcement for a Son in Cape 222 Sthiga NW
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Arbun Hele Cape at 222 Sthiga NW. Both mother and child are reported in good health.
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Mrs. Arbun Hele
Convair Plans Atomic Seaplane Attack Project
Convair will start construction of an atomic seaplane designed to retaliate with an H-bomb. Money for the project is in the Navy budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, and the sum is secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Convair
Atom- Tribune
Navy
Few Whites Seen In Negro Colleges Report
The Montgomery Advertiser cites an editorial noting most Negro colleges admit few white students due to segregation and lack of white interest. A survey of about 18 colleges including Stillman and Miles College found only three or four white students at average integrated schools.
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Montgomery
Heat System To Be Changed At DH School
Decatur High School will switch from coal to gas for heating while keeping steam delivery. H R Leeman cites gas supply readiness and fuel economy as factors shaping a September implementation. Garner Pride confirms gas orders and local gas department roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur High School
H. R. Leeman
Leeman
Garner Pride
Decatur
Lawmen Curb Rioting Girls at State Training School
State and county police halted a 35 minute riot by 14 teenage delinquents at the Illinois State Training School for Girls in Geneva. One girl injured by broken glass, damages estimated from 5000 to 10000 dollars. Robert Patton of the Illinois Youth Commission launched an investigation. The institution houses about 450 inmates and is run largely by women staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Ill
Illinois State Training School For
Robert Patton
Illinois Youth Commission
Church Now Has Water Thanks Friends for Generosity
A pastor expresses gratitude to friends and supporters who funded and aided the water well project. The community rallied together to provide the necessary resources and labor for the installation.
Forgetting the past to press toward the prize
A devotional reflection on Philippians 3 13 14 urges forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what lies ahead The piece cites memory psychology and literary figures noting the danger of unhappy memories It concludes with the idea that acts of kindness to the hungry and needy should be remembered by the heart rather than by boastful minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ Jesus
J.M. Barrie
Apostle Paul
Jesus
Un-American Committee Votes 7-0 To Punish Negro Singer
The House Committee on Un American Activities voted 7 to 0 to pursue contempt against Robeson for refusing to reveal if he is a Communist. The panel also unanimously moved to pursue contempt against Clark Forem for not surrendering his passport and deferred action on Otto Nathan. The inquiry centers on use of passports to advance Communist activity. If the House votes contempt, the case goes to the Justice Department and a grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Un-American Committee
Washington
House Committee On Un-American Ac
Robeson
Clark Forem
New York
Emergency Civil Liberties Committee
Leonard Boudin
Justice Boudin
Communist Party
Otto Nathan
New York University
Albert Einstein
Pangani
Prove
Justice Department
Dedication Service Planned by Falkville Methodists
Falkville church members announce a dedication service at the Methodist Church with Bishop Clare Purcell speaking. The event on June 24 runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is at noon. W.S.C.S. meetings follow with circle leaders and hostesses named.
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Falkville Church
Falkville
Gordon
Molly Clark
Womans Society of Christian Service
Clare Purcell
W.S.C.S
Cer
L. D. Nance
S. C. Gordon
Sarah Drinkard
Luther Legg
Area Men In Service Re-enlists At Fort Sill
PFC James B. Hames re-enlisted for six years in the Regular Army at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He is son of Mr and Mrs Joseph R Hames of Decatur and wife Edith resides in Waco Texas. Hames serves as a mechanic in Headquarters Battery of the 617th Field Artillery Observation Battalion and was last stationed in Korea.
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Fort Sill
Okla
James B. Hames
Edith
Gurley Ave
Waco
Tex
Fort — Sill
Hamies
Joseph R. Hames
N. W
Eighth St
Decatur
617Th Field Artillery
Korea
Memphis Parents Donate Daughter Eyes To Help Man
The Lawson family of Memphis donated four year old Marilyn Lawson’s corneas to William S. Tate of Selma, enabling a corneal transplant that doctors say is successful. Tate, who lost sight after a light bulb accident, has improving vision and can distinguish large objects as bandages came off.
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Memphis
Marilyn Lawson
Weston G. Lawson
William S. Tate
Selma
Tate
Uranium Prospectors Survive Boat Capsize on Colorado River
Two uranium prospectors upended in a violent Colorado River capsize near Moab Utah with one man swept away over the rim. Bryan Waelder 52 of Long Beach California was rescued last Friday and remains hospitalized while partner Charles Dines 43 of Hot Springs Arkansas recovers with other survivors.
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Moab
Utah
Colorado
Rim
Charles Dines
Robinson
Hot Springs
Ark
Evers Eee Robinson
Bryan Waelder
Long Beach
Calif
Hemphill Captures 5 C Nomination for Congress
Robert W. Hemphill of Chester won the five county nomination for the U S House, grabbing 25 459 votes to 14 172 for Gettys. The seat is open as Rep James P Richards retires after 23 years. Sen Olin D Johnston and Strom Thurmond were renominated to six year terms. Thurmond's seat faces a four year remainder.
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Columbia
S.C
Robert W. Hemphill
Chester
U.S. House of Representatives
Hemphill
Gettys
James P. Richards
Richards
House Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S. House
Sen
Olin D. Johnston
Strom Thurmond
Senate
Thurmond
Thomas A. Wofford
Greenville
George Bell Timmerman Jr
Eisenhower Signs Nominations and Receives Adenauer
President Eisenhower sent Congress a long list of nominations in the Public Health Service Coast Guard and Marine Corps He signed letters approving the elevation to minister for Outerbridge Horschey deputy chief of mission in Tokyo He plans to receive Adenauer at 10 am tomorrow with no time limit noted for the visit
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Congress
Public Health Service
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Outerbridge Horsey
Tokyo
Eisenhower
Senate
House
Hagerty
Adenauer
Sherman Adams
Gerald D. Morgan
White House
Andrew J. Goodpaster
Howard M. Snyder
Ishower
Markets Rise to 17.50 Prime as Cattle Prices Mixed
Market notes show prime cattle at 17.50 with cows trading 10.00 to 11.50. Ib. butchers reported around 16.25 while utilities remain steady. Local traders monitor demand and supply in nearby livestock yards.
Market gains mark stock opening on steady Wednesday
AP reports modest advance in early stock trading after two volatile days. Major sectors rose with gains in aircrafts and oils while steel motors rubbers and railroads led the advance. Notable risers included Mrs California Phillips Petroleum U S Gypsum American Telephone Anaconda Armour Bethlehem Steel Chrysler Boeing and General Dynamics.
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New York
Mrs California
Phillips Petroleum
Gypsum
American Telephone
Anaconda Co
Armour
Betle Steel
Chrysler
Boeing
General Dynamics
Livestock Market Report with Mixed Steer and Cow Prices
Slaughter cattle steady on graded types while trade moves slowly. a few deals noted. Small frame 960 lb calf at 19.00 per hundredweight. 500-650 lb good steers mostly 17.00 to 18.50. Cows around 10.50 to 16.00. bulls 12.90 to 14.00. Part load and choice ewes mentioned.
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Leghae
Nine wood lead pencils sold for every other writing instrument
Market data shows nine wood lead pencils sold in the United States for every one item in all other writing instruments combined. This indicates a strong preference for pencils over pens markers and similar tools.
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United States
Hartselle Plans Open House for New City Building
Hartselle city officials finalize details for formal dedication of the new 120000 dollar municipal building. Mayor John Burleson expects a June 20 ceremony with a Masonic cornerstone and flag presentation by the American Legion. Public tours will follow the dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
John Burleson
Masonic Corner
Cairo War Displays Stir in Harbor as Canal Talks Rise
In Cairo the report describes Stalin era tension with MIG jets Ilyushin aircraft and parachutists over Alexandria and newly purchased naval units to be shown in the harbor. The Suez Canal remains under Camp Universelle du Canal Mme de Suez operation with Britain holding about half the shares as talks on its future proceed in London.
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Cairo
Alexandria
Poland
Suez Canal
Europe
Far East
Camp Universelle du Canal
Mme de Suez
Brutal assault kills Baltimore mother of four
Police describe the slaying as the most brutal assault seen in Baltimore County. Witnesses recall a loving mother beaten with a brass horse figurine and stabbed with two knives during a frantic struggle. The killer fled in the family car after taking keys from the handbag. beer bottles and a blue suit coat were found at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore County
Boost
Ee Fe Nce
Island Cyprus Greek Ties Surface Amid Turmoil
Southerners William P. Rogers warns the McClellan bill could inflame issues in the field and anger over its impact. Senate committee voting includes Eastland, O'Mahoney, Jenner, Watkins, Dirksen, Butler, and McClellan with Kefauver and Langer in the minority. Four of five people on Cyprus island are Greek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Rogers
Rogers
McClellan
Sens
Eastland
D-Miss
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Jenner
Rind
Watkins
R-Uteh
Dirksen
R-Ill
Butler
R-Md
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Langer
Island
Cyprus
For Sale 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan and Misc Bargains
Classified ad fragment lists a 1949 Ford Tudor sedan with unknown condition priced at 90 dollars. Also mentions sale items including coal briquets, possible farm location on Nick Davis Road and Old Poorhouse farm, and other mixed offerings.
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Old Poorhouse Farm
Nick Davis Road
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Athers
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Audie Murphy
Starvue
Courtland Highway
Methodist
5.C
Decatur Markets
Allis Chal Goodyear
Baker
T&t
Viscose & My
Anac Cop
Loew's Armst Ck
Lou & Nash
Atl C Line
Atl Refin
Mont Ward
P44
Balt & Ghio Nat
Nor i West Burl Ind
Calam M Calum & H
Philip Mor
Cater Trac Repub
Ches & Ohio
Chrysler Colg Palm
St Regie
Col Gas Comw Ed
Beeb AL Con
Edis Sears Reeb
Sou Co
Erie RR
P&l
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Warner
North
Ouly
Paul Davis
Mauiton St Crossing
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