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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1955

Page

3

State Dept limits appeals on passport denials noted by ACLU

AP News reports the State Department controls passport grants or refusals with broad discretion. Critics argue most applicants lack an appeal, except those with criminal records or Communist ties. ACLU seeks court action to require explanations and hearings, citing opaque reasons and no public accuser exposure.

Washington State Department Liner American Civil Liberties Union ACLU Latin America David Carliner United States

Hal's Mom Sells 34 Year Feud With That Old Barn

In Kansas City a long running family quarrel ends as Mama sells the 10 room white house she called that old barn after more than three decades. A young veteran buys it and the family reflects on memories tied to the home once central to their lives.

Hal Boyle Kansas City Mama White House Dolores Don Newton Dad

Poem of Enduring Love From Herschel Stegar

The speaker compares beloved warmth and light to April rain and returning sun. Velvet hands dissolve doubts and bring joy, making all hours bright. The verse names the beloved as the guiding star through hardship to daybreak, describing lifelong devotion.

Radio and TV Schedule Log for Decatur Daily Listings

Channel by channel listings show daily programs across WAIF WMSL MBS WRREC and WRAB stations with times for news, music, dramas, sports, and variety shows. The page details morning through late night slots including Hillbilly Highlights Meet the Press and Star Time across AM and PM channels.

Wmsl-Am Yukon Bobby Benson Fulton Lewis Jr Gabriel Heatter Roe Ieew Johnny Olson Florida Capitol Cedric Foster WMSL Bruce Dan Sportlight Virgil Pinkley Rays of Hope A. P. News Wabt-Tv Milton Berle Miss Marlowe Wrrec-Tv Annie Oakley

Hartselle Enforces New Speed Limits Citywide

Hartselle police chief M L Looney announces new speed limits with 15 mph in school zones 20 mph on side streets and downtown 25 mph on main arteries. Violations carry escalating fines as signs appear on metal posts throughout the city.

Hartselle M. L. Looney

Boy Misses Death In Old Ice Box

In Hattiesburg Mississippi a four year old boy Jimmy Odom is rescued from an abandoned refrigerator after his brother Lloyd Odom Jr 18 months old was found alive. The doctor said Jimmy will be all right after rest but the scene was near tragedy.

Hattiesburg Miss Lloyd Odom Jr Jimmy

Hartselle Legion Re-Elects Logan for Second Year

Lloyd Logan was re-elected commander of John T. Thompson Post No. 52, American Legion, for a second year. Other officers elected include I. T. Johnson adjutant John McDaniel first vice commander Sam Friedman second vice commander Dr. J. D. Johnston service officer Harvey Pickens post athletic officer Jim Cain chaplain J B Womack child welfare officer Adrian Jones Americanism officer Ed Summere legal officer Charles Smith publicity officer.

Morgan students excel in FSTC honors and listings

Six Morgan County pupils earned high marks at FSTC with others qualifying for the Dean's List and Honor Roll. Names include Anthce Culbreath Danilo Henry Catherine Puckett Charles Rushing and additional honorees Fred Culbreath and Mary Lee Vaughn from Union Grove Trinity Danville DeKalb Hartselle.

Morgan Countians Anthce Culbreath Union Grove Danilo Henry Trinity Catherine Puckett Danville Charles Rushing Hartselle Fred Culbreath Mary Lee Vaughn Decatur

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