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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1958

Page

2

Jurors Refuse Indict Two Morgan County Men

In the June circuit court, the Morgan County grand jury refused to indict Walter Rogers Jr. and Robert Callahan. Rogers 21 of Deer Springs faced a charge connected to a reported incident involving a 5 year old girl and had been jailed since March. Callahan 20 of Somerville faced a separate incident involving a 20 year old girl in April and was released on bond after a prior reduction. The grand jury returned no true bills on both cases amid 67 indictments from about 105 investigations.

Circuit Court Morgan County Walter Rogers Jr Robert Callahan Rogers Deer Springs Callahan Somerville

Senate Eases Labor Bill Revisions Amid Rhetoric

The bill aims to curb racketeering in labor unions and give members more control. It keeps core Taft Hartley changes while adding recall provisions and stricter officer lending limits.

Labor Mitchell Eisenhower Senate William F. Knowland California Sam J. Ervin D-Nc Aera Prescott Bush R-Conn

Ambulance Wrecks on Alabama 33 .

An ambulance on Alabama 33 wrecked not on an emergency run. Burch was bruised but not hospitalized. Archie Dee Terry, 16, of Moulton, overturned a pickup on a curve nearby. Freada and Sue Terry were passengers and not injured. Terry treated at Lawrence County Hospital but not admitted.

Highway Patrol Burch Archie Dee Terry Moulton Freada Sue Terry Terry Lawrence County Hospital

Dismantled log house and rental listings

Classified items include a dismantled log house with numbered logs priced at 200 and articles for rent a six room house at 85 monthly from Earl Glenn Agency. Also personal ads seek wrought iron and glass top items and coin collection buyers.

Earl Glenn Agency Grant

Markets Report from Decatur Includes Cotton and Livestock Prices

Decatur markets list inch middling cotton at 4.50 and various commodity prices. Grain prices show Ear Corn 1.34, No 2 White Shelled Corn 1.58, No 2 Yellow 1.40, No 2 Mixed Ear 1.24. Livestock readings include steers 22.00-26.50, heifers 24.50-25.00, cows 19.50-22.25, bulls 20.00-22.25, sheep and lambs with spring lambs 20.00-23.50 and buck lambs 19.00-23.00. Prices also given for pulpwood and milk products.

Decatur

New York stocks falter after brief high in 1958 market

Irregular trading sees gains and losses swing around a point as profit taking halts a rally to new 1958 highs. Rails hold gains while coppers chemicals and aircrafts trim early advances. Major gainers include American Cyanamid Du Pont Goodrich Douglas and Eastern Gas & Fuel with others like U S Steel and Goodyear showing mixed moves. Government bonds slipped.

New York American Cyanamid du Pont Goodrich Douglas Aircraft Eastern Gas & Fuel New York Central Illinois Central Southern Railway Baltimore & Ohio Youngstown Sheet General Motors U.S. Rubber Loew’s A Dodge Sears Roe United Aircraft Goodyear Sinclair U. S. Steel International Telephone Commonwealth Edison Union Carbid U. S

Market Snapshot of Corporate Receipts and Stock Percentages

A dense listing shows numerous companies with percentage figures and share values including ABC, Gulf Oil, Loew's, Armour, RCA, Colgate Palmolive, Reading Co, Du Pont, Texas Co, Eastman Kodak, Goodyear, and Woolworth among others. The text resembles a stock or commodity board listing with many firms and percentages indicating holdings, returns, or prices, interleaved with partial company tags and obscured OCR elements.

ABC Vend Steel Gulf Oil Kress Mtrs Lehman Adest Sittey & SY Fou Am Loew's Am —' Oo & Nash ¢. Armour Hon Armst Ck Maid Atchison Chem Atl C Line Mont Ward Balt & Ohio Nat St Beatz Nat Tea Beth Steel Nehi Co Norf & West Burl Ind Penney (Jc Burr Pa RR Calum & H Siar Garis St. Regis P Schenley Xiv Seab AL RR A. Crown Sears Reebeee Sinclair Delta Air L Diana Swift Erie RR Texas Co Texas Pc&o P&l Gen Foods Aire Gen Mills Gen Pub Warner B Pic Gen Teil West Auto S Ga Pac Cp West An Tel Glidden Westy A Bk Goodrich Westy Elec Goodyear Woolworth Greyhound

Georgia live poultry prices and demand reported

The report notes strong demand for broilers and fryers with adequate supplies and varying prices as of Monday morning. Prices paid ranged with farms reporting large totals and plants showing limited availability, while hens and processing plants reflect lower figures and unsettled totals.

Atlanta Georgia Ob. T

Eggs in Birmingham See Local Wholesale Trading Report

AP reports Birmingham wholesale eggs listings with locally produced A quality whites in sizes large and medium. Prices range around 24 to 41 cents per dozen, with most large eggs 39 to 41 and medium 29 to 33, reflecting trading at the local market.

Birmingham

Nashville Livestock Prices Mixed as Trading Slows

Cattle trading slows in Nashville with most classes steady. Prices show good steers around 26.50 for 1100 lb. calves 350. hogs 1100 priced up to 25 higher for barrows and gilts. cows and utilities range 12.00 to 22.50.

Nashville

ABC Cancels Lodge Interview Over Editing Demands

ABC canceled a Mike Wallace Interview with U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge after Lodge demanded edits. Fund for the Republic defended Lodge, noting prior programs were revised with network approval. John Daly said Newsmakers Productions guaranteed Lodge the right to edit but ABC could review content as of air day events.

New York American Broadcasting Co U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Network ABC Robert Hutchins Fund For the Republic Lodge Mike Wallace Fund Newsmakers Productions Hutchins Ambassador Lodge U. S United Nations John Daly Newsmakers Daly

Moon life risk says doctor urges caution for space travel

Dr Burgess L Gordon warns space planners to consider new diseases on the moon and to deploy a doctor on the first manned moon mission. He cites fungi and spores as possible forms that could be beneficial or harmful and urges careful handling to avoid contamination of Earth.

Moon Burgess

Grave Pilferer Suspect Released On $500 Bonds

Howard Lott, 37, charged with two counts of petit larceny for taking cemetery plants and decorations in Cullman. He posted two $500 bonds and was released. deputies said grave pilfering has been widespread in the county for years. A companion, Jimmy Lynn Davis, also faces prior drunken driving charges and remained in jail.

Cullman Howard Lott W. C Waldrop Lott Waldrop Cullman County Jimmy Lynn Davis Davis

Hog Receipts Report Mixed Weights in Thomasville

AP dispatch from Thomasville notes mixed weight and grade hogs 190-250 pounds 22.75 to 23.00 per hundredweight with some 23.25. 160-190 and 210-225 weights quoted. Lows steady to 25 higher. Sheep 300-650 pounds 1000 head fairly active all classes steady.

U.S

Unions Push Group Med Care Despite AMA Criticism

Labor unions pledged to expand prepaid group medical care for workers amid objections from the American Medical Association and physician groups. Dr. Morris Brand of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union accused medical societies of economic motives and coercive tactics to block consumer and union sponsored programs. Dr. Warren F. Draper of the United Mine Workers welfare fund defended joining controls to curb costs while facing backlash from state medical societies in several states.

Washington Morris Brand New York American Labor Health Assn American Medical Assn Brand Sidney Hillman Health Center Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union AMA San Francisco Warren F. Draper United Mine Workers Welfare Fund Draper Colorado Illinois Pennsylvania Kentucky Mine Workers Fund

Births at Decatur General and local clinics

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Moore welcome a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Baird announce a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blackwood greet a daughter at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic. Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Smith Jr. report a daughter at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hollis at Bank Street Hospital.

William R. Moore E. Moulton St Decatur General Hospital Herbert Baird 8Th St. SE Harold Blackwood Locust St Baugh-Wiley- Smith Clinic J. T. Smith Danville Rd Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic Kenneth Hollis Moulton Bank Street Hospital

Language speakers comparison in global totals

A brief note states that about 250 million people speak English worldwide while Chinese is spoken by 600 million. The figures highlight language reach across regions and populations.

Glasses of many kinds use varied ingredients and lands

A lens maker offers 120 types of optical glasses made from 60 ingredients sourced from nine states and two foreign countries in addition to quartz sand.

Micmac Community Still Thrives in Nova Scotia

Several thousand Micmac descendants of the aboriginal people who watched Cabot reach Cape North in 1497 still live in Nova Scotia.

John Cabot Cape North Nova Scotia

Elderly Driver Hospitalized After Cullman Accident

A 62-year-old Cullman man was hospitalized at Cullman County Hospital after his 1952 Chevrolet pickup overturned while attempting to pass another vehicle on Highway 69 south of town. He suffered a laceration to the right eye and kidney bruises. the truck was a total loss. Rain and slick roads were reported as factors. Investigating officers were W. G. Chunn and E. F. Dixon.

Cullman Cullman County Hospital Here Highway 69 Highway Patrol William J. Swafford W. G. Chunn E. F. Dixon

Two Elephants Killed in Brooklyn Zoo Attack

Police report two elderly elephants Astra aged 32 and Judy aged 48 were shot at Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn after Judy was deemed unable to eat due to age and Astra injured two men with her trunk. Authorities described the incident as a fatal attack and noted the elephants died from gunfire.

New York Prospect Park Zoo Brooklyn Astra Judy

Housing Authority Seeks Harrison Land for East Acres Project

The City of Decatur Housing seeks to acquire about 13 acres owned by Carrie Harrison off 19th Ave SE for the East Acres Housing project. A probate hearing before Judge T C Almon is set for July 9 to determine damages and appraised value with possible jury appeal if values are contested.

T. C. Almon City of Decatur East Acres 19Th Ave Carrie H. Harrison T. R. Harrison Almon Housing Authority

Crosby frightened by kidnapping plot against wife

Hollywood AP report says Bing Crosby was unaware as his wife Kathy Crosby arrived from Reno. Davison, a 48 year old ex convict, admitted planning to kidnap Mrs Crosby for 100000 dollars. He may face life for multiple robberies and kidnappings. Kling, 40, fled with most of the loot after the Lakewood robbery.

Hollywood Bing Crosby Bing Alaska Sheriff's Office Wilburn E. Davison Davison Seminole County Oka Eugene Kling Lakewood Kling Miss Snow Crosby

Hospitals Names and Addresses Listed in Notice

A public notice provides a list of hospital related names and street addresses including Homer Smith at 1511 13th Ave SE Oscar Dugger of 2001 Flint Rd Mrs Henry McFarland of Elkton Tennessee Mrs John Cloud of Falkville Mrs R A Sparkman 917 7th Ave SE Mrs C L Lewter of Athens Master Robert Johnson 1202 Broadus Ave SE Baby Arthur McLamb of Falkville and Master Edward White III of Trinity.

Homer Smith 13Th Ave Oscar Dugger Flint Rd Henry McFarland Elkton Tenn John Cloud Falkville R. A. Sparkman 7Th Ave C. L. Lewter Athens Robert Johnson Broadus Ave Arthur McLamb Edward White, III Trinity

Bank Street Hospital Admissions Listed

Henry Gordon of Hartselle 2, Mrs. Kenneth Hollis of Moulton 2, Mrs. Charles H. Weeks of Decatur listed as admissions at Bank Street Hospital.

Bank Street Hospital Henry Gordon Hartselle Kenneth Hollis Moulton Charles H. Weeks P.O. Box Decatur

Community News and Bar Endorsement Update

Mrs. Ethel Overal visits Manchester niece while the Hoovers’ children vacation in Panama City. Morgan County Bar Association backs Clopper Almon for Alabama Bar vice presidency. Free safety check extendable on Gordon Drive for 1 to 5:30 pm. Inez Orr’s residence fire causes slight loss. VFW Post 4190 to meet on Holly Street for State Convention plans in Sheffield July 3-5.

Morgan County Bar Assn Clopper Almon Sheffield T. C. Almon Alabama Bar Assa Edward B. Almon Chamber of Commerce Gordon Dr Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Holly St

District Diary Weekend Arrests and Local Music Notices

ATHENS law violators kept Highway Patrol and sheriff busy with 13 alcohol violations, 1 DUI, 6 intoxications, 2 reckless driving, 1 illegal parking, 2 assault and battery, 1 insane, 1 transporting, 4 driving without a license. SALEM McCoy Family concert June 20 at 7:30 p.m. CST at Salem Methodist Church Barkley Ridge Rd. Free will offering. June 22 monthly singing at the church. DANVILLE Jack Miller chairs Friendship Baptist Church singing June 22 with noon dinner. public invited.

Athens Highway Patrol Sheriff's Office Salem McCoy Salem Methodist Church Barkley Ridge Road Hartselle Danville Jack Miller Friendship Baptist Church

Decatur General Hospital Dismissals List

Decatur General Hospital records list dismissals including Mrs Robert J Lincoln and infant son at 905 Eleanor Dr Ronald Stafford Wilkins at 1801 Summerlane SE Morris Wayne Edmundson at 1220 4th Ave SE Mrs Ernest Matthews and infant son Decatur 2 Mrs Baron L Cockrell Decatur 1 Mrs James Cook and infant daughter Decatur 2 Mrs Cramel Hulsey Decatur Mrs Orville Arnett 911 5th Ave SE Baby Danny Howell Davis Summerville 1 Mrs William L Grimes 834 Grant St SE Mrs Virgil Monk Decatur 3 Master Ronald F E Holmes Falkville Mrs Kenneth Reatherford 21914 5th Ave NW Rev Andrew V Faggard Wiggins Miss

Robert J. Lincoln Eleanor Ronald Stafford Wilkins Summerlane Morris Wayne Edmundson 4Th Ave Ernest Matthews Decatur Baron L. Cockrell James Cook Cramel Hulsey Danny Howell Davis Summerville William L. Grimes Grant St Virgil Monk Ronald FE. Holmes Falkville Kenneth Reatherford 5Th Ave Andrew V. Faggard Wiggins

Weekend police report lists six arrests in Courtland

Police here report six arrests during the weekend. Three charged with public drunkenness. One transferred to Lawrence County jail at Moulton on an assault and battery charge later. One charged with disorderly conduct. One with reckless driving and violation of the prohibition law. One with driving without a license.

Courtland Lawrence County Moulton

Hospital Births and Accessions in Athens Area

List of births and new arrivals at Athens Limestone Hospital and nearby facilities. Names include Mrs Chester Nichols, Bobby Lemay, Mrs Edward Riddle, Columbus C Taylor, and others from Athens Tanner Madison Anderson Huntsville Redstone Arsenal and surrounding areas with infant births noted.

Chester Nichols Athens Bobby Lemay Edward Riddle Columbus C. Taylor Tanner Joe Lambert Dewey Springer W. L. Howell Anderson Ala Glenda Richard Reed Madison Sledge Mike Sulatucke Redstone Arsenal Arthur Lawson Booth Billy Floyd Huntsville Ronald Craig Ronald Haney Betty Nave

Kiwanis program features Daytona Beach race film

Roy Woodard leads a Kiwanis meeting Tuesday at 6 30 p m at All Steak Cafe. A film showcasing Daytona Beach auto races will be shown.

Cullman Roy Woodard All Steak Cafe Daytona Fla.) Beach

Weekend Sheriff Arrests Reported in Cullman County

The Cullman County sheriff’s office listed weekend arrests for driving while intoxicated highway intoxication and driving under the influence along with charges of violation of the prohibition law petit larceny reckless driving assault and battery and a peace warrant.

Cullman

Carlsbad Cavern Maintains constant 56 degree climate

The Carlsbad Cavern in New Mexico preserves a steady 56 degree temperature year round regardless of surface weather. This stable environment affects cave life and study conditions for researchers and visitors alike.

Carlsbad New Mexico

C W Johnston Dies At 83

Clifford W. Johnston 83 of 216% E Moulton Street died Saturday at 5 20 p m at Colonial Rest Home Funeral services were set for today at 1 p m at Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev James C Bodley officiating Burial followed in City cemetery Survivors include one brother Ben E Johnston of Decatur Pallbearers were Bob Cattlett Bob Harrison I D Cockrell David Gibson Horace Levin and George Jordan Johnston had lived in Decatur 41 years and had worked for Brock and Spight until four years ago.

Clifford W. Johnston David Gibson Horace Levin George Jordan Mr. Johnston Decatur Brock and Spight

Alabama Experiences Rain, Heat Across State

Weekend rainfall reached 1.60 inches in parts of the state with Mobile Montgomery and Evergreen logging heavier totals. Do than and Evergreen reported heavy showers while Jefferson County Farm Agent Clint Johns noted timely rain easing forage shortages. Lions and Cairo? (Note: This line intentionally kept concise yet preserves entities and facts from the OCR.)

Mobile Montgomery Evergreen Dothan Jefferson County Clint Johns Alabama Cullman Birmingham

Flood Forces Evacuation and Guarded Streets in Terre Haute

Flooding surged through West Terre Haute as the Wabash rose toward a crest. Residents loaded furniture onto trucks and moved to Red Cross shelters at Central Grade School while authorities warned 40 percent of the community could flood. National Guardsmen and troopers helped police curb looting as 40 prisoners aided sandbagging near the levee after Gov Handley declared a state of emergency. Terre Haute, with 65 000 residents, sits on higher ground and is not in immediate danger.

Ter Red Cross Army West Terre Haute Wabash State Penal Farm Harold W. Handley Terre Haute Anderson Indiana

Tito and Khrushchev clash over U.S. aid in Yugoslavia

President Tito and the Soviet bloc exchanged sharp fire in Belgrade and Labin as Tito defended accepting U.S. aid. A radio broadcast branded him as Judas for taking American help, while he challenged Khrushchev’s attack on Yugoslavia given Moscow’s own credit requests from Washington.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Tito U.S Heiping Radio Judas Iscariot Labin Nikita Khrushchev Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mercury Decatur Markets Wall Street Thomasville Gene Akern Norman Walker Dixie Marine John W. Tanner Decatur 3 Florida Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S. C NEW Marine James K. Standridge Hartselle 2 Marine Dixie Company S.C Harrison Land Kathy Crosby Ethel Overal Grant St. SE Floyd Haley Manchester, Tenn William F. Hoover 6Th Ave Panama City Fla Inez Orr Sunset Dr Orville Arnett 5Th Ave. SE Athens-Limestone Hospital C. W. Johnston
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