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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1956

Page

3

Indians as forest shock troops in New Mexico drive fire response

Forest Service mobilizes Indian and Spanish American crews for summer fire fighting in Jemez Pueblo Taos and Zia areas. Leaders Jose Guadalupe Martinez Jose Antonio Lucero Amado Roybal stress military training and rugged work backgrounds. Chiefs view crews as a hard core draft essential for rough wilderness conditions.

Jemez Pueblo N.M The Forest Service Cy Ky Collins Southwest Jose Guadalupe Martinez Taos Pueblo Santa Fe South Pacific Jose Antonio Lucero Zia Pueblo George Patton Joe Amado Roybal U.S

Workers Leader Attacks U S Steel Unemployment Aid

Birmingham union chief R B Reid of United Steel Workers denounces unemployment benefits for idled steelworkers as TCI's 25 000 employees lose almost 17 million dollars in pay after a 41 day strike by 264 railroad workers halted Iron Division operations since April 28.

Birmingham U.S. Steel R. B. Reid United Steel Workers of American Local Iron Division TCI Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Fisherman Dies After Boat Capsizes on Gantt Lake

A fishing boat overturned on Gantt Lake near Andalusia Alabama. One of three fishermen died. The victim was Dan L. Short about 50 from the Babbie Community. The other two clung to the skiff until help arrived and Short's body was recovered about three hours later.

Andalusia Ala Gantt Lake Dan L. Short Babbie Short

Mom Pleased As Daughter A Stowaway

In Palo Alto California 11 year old Joan and 17 year old Dundrey Taylor were found on the Lurline after it sailed from San Francisco. Ship officers were unsure if they stowed away or ignored warnings. The ship reaches Honolulu today and the children have return airplane reservations paid by their parents.

Palo Alto Calif Honolulu Nadine L. Damon Joan Dundrey Taylor Lurline San Francisco Dudley

Laborers protest as mill workers face wage and job losses

The text describes striking workers accusing the E S See Fire and Enginemen of denying 25 000 employees thousands in weekly earnings while unemployed. Workers accuse the company of harming maintenance and repair efforts and claim no comment has been made by TCI amid ongoing litigation.

TCI

U S Officials Rule Out Dulles Chou Meeting Now

State Department officials said no Dulles Chou En-lai talks will occur until Communist China changes policy. Beijing must fulfill last year’s prisoner repatriation and renounce the use or threat of force regarding Formosa before any meeting could be considered. The Geneva proposal for a quick general renunciation and a Dulles Chou discussion by July 11 was rejected.

Washington State Department Dulles Chou En-lai China Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Geneva United States Red China Dulles-Chou Red Chinese

Veteran Actor Ralph Morgan Dies at 72 in New York

New York reports veteran actor Ralph Morgan aged 72 died at his home Monday night. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at the Little Church Around the Corner. He began acting in 1906 and retired two years ago due to illness, after years of stage and screen work. He was brother to the late Frank Morgan and father to Claudia, a radio and television actress.

New York Ralph Morgan Morgan Frank Morgan Claudia

Former Governor Joseph Ely Dies in Massachusetts

Joseph B. Ely, Massachusetts governor from 1930 to 1934 and former district attorney, died at 75 from brain-tumor surgery complications at a Boston hospital. He led the state during the early 1930s and served as last president of the American Woolen Co before its merger with Textron. His son Richard of Weston was by his side.

Westfield Mass Joseph B. Ely Massachusetts Ely Boston Richard Weston Williams College Harvard Law School Frank J. Battles Patrick J. McGinnis Massachusetts Turnpike Authority American Woolen Co Textron American Woolen Charles W. McKay Jr Talladega McKay Folsom Ward McFarland

Rebels' No 2 Target Sought After Valle Executed

In Buenos Aires authorities hunted for Gen Raul Tan cozy as the second rebel leader after the regime carried out firing squad executions of Gen Juan Jose Valle and Lt Juan Alberto Abadie. An army spokesman said police pursued Tanco without details. Valle hoped to seize the presidency if the revolt succeeded.

Buenos Aires Argentina Raul Tanco Juan. Peron Juan Jose Valle Tanco Valle Juan Alberto Abadie

Folsom Says Some Negro Leaders Push Too Hard

Montgomery Governor James E. Folsom criticizes certain Negro leaders for pushing integration too aggressively. He reiterates no command oversight for troops in the 7th Infantry at La Plata and defends his long standing segregation stance.

Folsom Montgomery James E. Folsom

Cotaco FFA Elects Six New Officers for Next Year

Jerry Thomas will be president of the Cotaco Future Farmers of America for next year. Other officers include John Mooney ham vice-president Connie Thome son secretary Bobby Maxwell treasurer Kelly Morris reporter and James Russel sentinel with D C Lott as advisor to the club.

Cotaco Jerry Thomas Cotaco Future Farmers of America John Mooneyham Connie Thomeson Bobby Maxwell Kelly Morris James Russel Sentinel D. C

Cold more common in women than men

Study finds the common cold affects women more often than men across populations. Researchers note higher incidence in women, suggesting possible biological or behavioral factors behind the gap.

Fastteeth Mouth Freshener Advertising Fragment

An advertisement fragment promotes FASTEETH as a denture aid. It claims to reduce sour odor and improve comfort by sprinkling the alkaline non-acid powder on false teeth and plates.

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Collins H. R C. R Enemas & Oe A &C Lakeland Steel Corp Detroit Mich Canada Ontario Belk-Hudson CO Chou Joseph Ely la Plata Dath National Pedro Aramburu Abadie Rafael Fernantez National Assn Alabama John Patterson McFarland Little Mountain State Park Guntersville Lake State Conservation Department Cotaco Ffa B. F. Goodrich Fisi B.F. Goodrich B.f.goodrich Emmett McClary Mgr Lee St Decatur, Ala EF Begoodrich, Mabe ‘ Dela Pe
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