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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

2

No Contract No Work Stoppage Threatens Merchant Fleet

The CIO National Maritime Union urged a no contract no work walkout along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, risking half of the U S merchant fleet. About 2,000 NMU members abstained on 30 ships in New York harbor, with work halted on 12 ships in Baltimore and one tanker tied up in New Orleans.

New York Atlantic Gulf CIO National Maritime Union Philadelphia NMU Pennsylvania Delaware New Baltimore New Orleans Boston The Union Transatlantic American Independence Mediterranean U.S United States Europe East AFL International Organization of Masters, Mates and CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn CIO American Radio Assn

Eisenhower Tt drill simulates nationwide nuclear strike impact

The exercise envisions 31 secret retreats for key agencies near Washington as officials simulate emergency lines and communications. It estimates widespread crop and industrial damage across major cities while stressing rapid mobilization to restart factories and supply chains.

Portland Itsiamlar Teaa Gatien Washington New York San Francisco Philadelphia Buffalo Detroit Kansas City U.S Strategic Air Command Pittsburgh Los Angeles Akron Wilmington New England

Amusements Today Listings Mixed Film Times

The page lists showings for This Island Earth starring Jeff Morrow and Faith Domergue with afternoon and evening starts. It also lists Three Coins in the Clifton Webb with late evening runs and additional titles including a Beverly and ens 30 entry and a Mars Courtland Highway Boy From Oklahoma with Will Rogers showing at 7:30 and 0 40.

Mars Courtland Highway Oklahoma Will Rogers

House blocks Dixon-Yates funds to Fulton TVA plan

The Appropriations Committee favored using the 6 million line item for TVA to build its Fulton plant instead of funding a Dixon Yates transmission line. GOP leaders pressed eliminating the Fulton provision to redirect money for a Dixon Yates connection from the Mississippi River to West Memphis. The Dixon Yates contract, signed last year with the AEC, faced Democratic opposition as it related to nuclear power supply for the TVA.

Mississippi River TVA House GOP Rep Halleck R-Ind Fulton Dixon-Yates Wet Administration West Memphis Ark Mouse Appropriations Committee Eisenhower Eee Atomicergy Commission AEC

Hospital Notices and Admissions

Hospital dismissals and admissions list Mrs F J Johnson at 922 18 12 Ave SE. Admissions include Janet Sandlin at 1429 6th Ave SE and Bobby Wise from Hartselle 2. Also Mrs W J Harper at 1216 9th.

Bank ST. Hospital F. J. Johnson 12 Ave Janet Sandlin 6Th Ave Bobby Wise Hartselle W. J. Harper 9Th Ave

Athens Limestone Hospital Dismissals Noted

Mrs R A Stinnett and infant daughter discharged from Athens Limestone Hospital. Also listed are Jesse W Miller of Athens and Mrs W H Siniard of Ardmore in the discharge notices.

Athens-Limestone Hospital R. A. Stinnett Athens Jesse W. Miller W. H. Siniard Ardmore

Local Obituary and Household Notices From Lawrence County Hospital

Virginia Hagood and Master Thomas Hagood listed as children of Charles Hagood of Moulton. Miss Patsy Allen of Russellville, Mrs. Glen Reed of Trinity, Mrs. Fred Pierce of Double Springs, Cecil Horton of Town Creek, Mrs. Delois Garnett of Danville, Mrs. W. E. Sandlin of Paris Frost Moulton. Harden Garrison Grayson.

Lawrence County Hospital Virginia Hagood Thomas Hagood Charles Hagood Moulton Patsy Allen Russellville Glen Reed Trinity Fred Pierce Double Springs Cecil Horton Town Creek Delois Garnett Danville W. E. Sandlin Paris Frost Harden Garrison Grayson

Local Names Noted Across Hartselle Somerville Decatur

The list records residents and spouses including Noah Webster, Mrs Buddy Murphy, Mrs B W McGee, Brasher Lawrence, Houston Leeth, Mrs Bluntt Landers, W E West, Mrs Ozelle Morrow across Hartselle Somerville and Decatur indicating a community notice or registry.

He Hospital Noah Webster Hartselle Buddy Murphy B. W. McGee Somerville Brasher Lawrence Houston Leeth Decatur Bluntt Landers W. E. West Ozelle Morrow

Local Notices Listing Residents and Infant Details

Mrs. M. A. Davis and infant daughter reside at 1608 Tower Street. Mrs. G. W. Johnson is in Danville 3. Mrs. W. C. Hodges is in Elkmont 1.

M. A. Davis Tower St G. W. Johnson Danville Admissions W. C. Hodges Elkmont

Debatised Local Birth Notices from Decatur General Hospital

Mrs W S Kimbrell and infant son Trinity are listed among Decatur General Hospital notices. Entries show several mothers and locations including Pulaski Tennessee and Jackson Mississippi with addresses in Decatur Moulton and nearby, reflecting a community births listing.

W. S. Kimbrell Trinity Ed Petty Pulaski Tenn Willie Mae Berryman Market St Lynn Hallmark Decatur

Community and Mine Co. Permits Issued for Homes and Garage

Permits approved at the city clerk stage include a five room house at 1324 8th Ave SE for Milton Aldridge costing 6000 and a garage at 416 Jackson St SE for Walter Darrah costing 500. Five police court cases docketed for today include overparking, reversed parking, driving while intoxicated, and intoxication on a public street.

8Th Ave Milton Aldridge Walter Darrah Jackson St City Hall

Attendees At Kickoff Dinner Include Local Figures

Noble Russell chairs the event with a long list of attendees including Tom White Sam Nettles John B Wood Norman Harris Russell Lynne C Davis Fred Trimble John A Reynolds Frank Stone Huland Ryan Thornton Fleming F C Smith John T Dillard F W Kost er Paul Gann A B Craig Julian Harris Harold Damsgard Leo Wright Richard N Harris W J Duncan Jr Robert Agnew Roy Fite Jr Dr Garrold N ter Billy Duncan Bruce Ballentine W J Williams W E Steed Jr Reneau Carrell Allison Smith R G McNelly and Rev Minar L Triplett pastor.

Noble Russell Tom White Sam Nettles John B. Wood Norman Harris Russell Lynne C. Davis Fred Trimble John A. Reynolds Frank Stone Huland Ryan Thornton Fleming F. C. Smith John T. Dillard F. W. Koster Paul Gann A. B. Craig Julian Harris Harold Damsgard Leo Wright Richard N. Harris W. J. Duncan, Jr Robert Agnew Roy Fite, Jr Garrold N Ter Billy Duncan Bruce Ballentine W. J. Williams W. E. Steed, Jr Reneau Carrell Allison Smith R. G. McNelly Minar L. Triplett

Eisenhower Holds Underground Meeting On Alert

President Eisenhower convened an underground briefing at the Defense Department relocation center during Operation Alert. He planned to inform the National Security Council about simulated hydrogen bomb strikes on 61 U.S. cities and territories and the national defense posture.

White House Eisenhower America U.S Pentagon Defense Department National Security Council Washington New York

U.S. Will Arrange Homecoming For Turncoat POWs

The government announced it will arrange return to the United States for 21 American POWs who stayed in Communist China after Korea but now wish to come home. They will face U S laws and military justice for any wrongful acts. Relatives report Cpls Otho Bell and Lewie Griggs now want to return, with six others listed as hoping to leave China.

China White House State, Defense and Justice Departments United States State Department U.S Cpl Otho G. Bell Olympia Wash Lewie W. Griggs Jacksonville Tenn Red China

Peron Era Tensions Spike With CGT Call to Workers

Hugo di Pietro, assistant secretary of the CGT, urged workers to assemble at CGT headquarters after an attack near government house. The unrest followed an attempted revolution against Peron on September 28, 1951, as time of departure and events sparked clashes.

Government House Hugo di Pietro General Federation of Labor CGT Peron

Enterprise Girl Named Gov

In Montgomery Bobbie Sue Tindal of Enterprise won the 13th annual Girls State gubernatorial race in a runoff against Jerre Levy of Demopolis. Frances Crockett of Sheffield was elected lieutenant governor and other state officials were named across various posts.

Montgomery Bobbie Sue Tindal Enterprise Alabama Jerre Levy Demopolis Frances Crockett Sheffield Barbara Fike Florence Carolyn Mitchell Birmingham Betty June Langford Tuskegee Jade Higgins Montevallo Peggy Long Russellville Jeanette Beverly Roanoke Melba Louise Brown Gadsden Public Service Commission Lillie Bell Burrow Owens Crossroads Annette Nevin Kinston Supreme Court Mary Pierce Troy Linda Albritton Frisco City

Explosion at south coast naval base sinks Sidon and injures crew

A blast at the Portland naval base sank the submarine Sidon after it lay on the surface for about 30 minutes before nose diving. One officer and seven ratings were injured and hospitalized as rescue craft recovered men from the sea. A naval spokesman confirmed the crew typically numbers 44.

Thomas Sidon Portland Britain

Soviet Withdrawal Linked to Austrian State Treaty

The newspaper reports that Soviet troops will be withdrawn as part of the recently concluded Austrian state treaty, with a bidders or questions around the $2,500 figure noted in the coverage.

Methods Of CD Save Thousands In Make Believe Bombing

Civil Defense officials in Thomasville Georgia say Operation Alert virtual drills saved thousands of lives in a Southeast mock attack. Atlanta was a primary target with 450000 people evacuated in theory and about 12000 deaths and 4000 injuries estimated for the Five Points area. The drill produced a free meal for 1800 federal workers in Atlanta.

Thomasville Civil Defense Atlanta Knoxville Tenn Thomas H. Goodman Elliott Jackson Jackson

Aircrafts Rise On Stock Mart

New York stocks rose modestly with the Associated Press 60 gaining 1.00 to 170.60 a record high as steels, major motors, rubbers, coppers, chemicals, railroads, oils and airlines followed the upward trend amid a civilian defense drill and brief market recess.

New York Associated Press

Paraguayan Air Ministry probes Sao Paulo crash

A crash investigation is underway after Dowling and eight others boarded a plane at Sao Paulo. The Paraguayan Air Ministry sent officers to the scene as reporters were barred. The correspondent’s mother is Rae Dooley, a former Broadway comedian.

Air Ministry Dowling Sao Paulo Asuncion Rae Dooley

Detective Hendricks Turns Paint Craze In Jacksonville

Det. Sgt. Claude Hendricks, a 265 pound officer, blends police work with painting figurines. He runs a store with John B. Outz, producing delicate plaster figures as a side business to help ease troubles. Brought into art by a fellow detective, Hendricks learned the craft three months ago and now partners in retail moulding and sales.

Reltion Jacksonville Fila Claude Hendricks Hendricks Ae Nee En John B. Qutz Outz

George Washington Lays Capitol Cornerstone in 1793

The article notes George Washington laid the cornerstone of the present U.S. Capitol in 1793. This pivotal event anchors the founding era of Washington D.C. and the legislative seat.

George Washington U.S. Capitol

Missing Florida judge and wife feared kidnapped and killed

Authorities pursued a kidnap murder theory in the disappearance of Circuit Judge E Chillingworth and his wife in West Palm Beach Florida. Investigators noted footprints in wet sand blood stains on a beach walk and a smashed spotlight as possible signs of violence.

West Palm Beach Fla E. Chillingworth Florida John F. Kirk Chillingworth Phil O’connell John R. Hiatt Palm Beach

Local employment office lists 289 eager graduates

The notice profiles 289 bright eyed workers ready to fill vacancies in local establishments. It urges employers to give them a chance, noting they have no bad work habits to unlearn. For details contact Mr Woodall or Miss Sentiff at the employment office, 167.

Woodall Miss Sentiff

Alabama hearing on disbarment bill features senator Newton

State Sen. Reuben Newton of Jasper testified before the House Constitution and Elections Committee amid emotional remarks about his five year suspension for unethical conduct. The committee adjourned without voting and planned closed-door consideration of the disbarment bill. The Alabama Bar Association suspended Newton last June 18. the panel weighed lawyers’ right to jury trial in disbarment cases.

Ee -Alabama House Constitution and Elections Committee Reuben Newton Jasper United States House Committee Board of Compissioners Alabama Asgn Newton

Big Three plan Geneva start amid cautious diplomacy

Macmillan says a Geneva session could open a new phase for talks with the Soviet bloc and pressures for possible expansion of freedom. Adenauer joins the Big Three in Boston ahead of a San Francisco gathering with Molotov as security tightens.

Churchill Macmillan Dulles Russia Konrad Adenauer Boston San Francisco V. M. Molotov Edgar Faure Nikolai Bulganin

State records nearly 19000 old age aid bids under new plan

In Montgomery the Welfare Department reports about 12 000 old age assistance applications pending clearance as new liberal policies boost entries. May welfare payments total 96813 with 66074 for old age. 8573 applications approved in May across all categories. Changes include repeal of the relative law, higher asset limits, and expanded budget standards boosting eligibility and payouts.

Montgomery J. 8. Snoddy Welfare Department Snoddy Snody

Market summary notes corn prices and gains

Markets show a rise of over four percent. No 2 yellow ear corn sells at 1.40 per bushel and No 2 white ear corn also at 1.40.

North Alabama Market Steady Despite Dealing Slump

North Alabama markets show steady offerings amid a cautious trading atmosphere. AP reports indicate dealers maintain supply with limited gains as buyers await clearer pricing signals.

Birmingham North Alabama Deilas Neileaenel

Birmingham market update signals steady supplies and pricing

Birmingham reports indicate adequate supplies and stable prices amid steady market conditions. Officials note no shortages and steady demand across commodities, with traders watching minor fluctuations in key staples.

Birmingham Aps Ste Irmingham

Nashville Livestock Prices Mixed Across Classes

In Nashville cattle markets, calves and weaners show steady ranges with late arrivals at 200 to 240 pounds. Utility and canner classes vary from 7.00 to 13.00 with some 14.75 for odd bulls, while good to prime beef shows around 23.00 and ewes hold at about 4.00.

Nashville

Births Update From Decatur and Area Hospitals

A series of birth notices lists new sons and daughters born to families across Decatur area towns. Names include Tucker Albright Davis Vickers Bramlett Johnson Crow Carter Segars with births recorded at Decatur General Athens Limestone Hart selle Hartselle Hospital and Block Clinic. June dates noted for several births.

Hillis Tucker 2Nd Ave Decatur General Hospital Norman Albright Lth Ave Billy Davis Rogersville 3 Athens Limestone Hospital James Vickers Tanner Athens-Limestone Hospital Joe Bramlett Hartselle Block Clinic Tommy Johnson Hartselle Hospital Zemon Crow Danville Stanley Carter West Moulton Street Decatur Block Harvey Segars

Mars Water Misconception Replaced by New Data

Early telescopic observers believed dark Martian regions held water. Later measurements show no large bodies of liquid water on Mars, reshaping ideas about its surface and geology.

Mars

For Sale and Wanted: Rooms and Furnished Apartment Ad

Classified notice combines multiple ads including a five room house for sale with garage and barn near Hartselle, a request for a 15 to 20 cubic foot deep freeze, an upstairs furnished five room apartment for adults, and a bold employment pitch offering rapid promotion starting at five dollars per year. Contact details and addresses listed.

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