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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
1
During a grand jury inquiry in Birmingham the Jefferson County Democratic Committee said official returns for a candidate for attorney general had been fraudulently increased. The statement was signed by County Chairman Lamar Reid and six other committee members.
Porter named Lawrence county among the counties in his election charges. He was defeated there. Local figures deny any basis for the allegations and say they have heard nothing to support the charges. Porter could not be reached for elaboration.
A special committee meeting led to altered Jefferson voting figures for Lee Porter from 23 660 to 23 060 amid fraud claims. The statement cites unknown party or parties as responsible and directs readers to see ACTION on Page 2.
Rev. Minar L Triplett will preach on God Give Us Men at 10 55 Sunday worship. The pastor will also speak at 7 00 P M on One Who Always Gave Encouragement. Community meetings follow at 7 30 P M and 7 00 P M. Local visits and council notes included.
A Decatur resident triggered two false fire alarms and one police alert yesterday. Authorities were dispatched to 1607 Woodland Street at 5 p.m. and to the 700 block of Lafayette Street NW at 9:41 p.m. The incident risks injury during frantic responses and angered bystanders who called it dangerous mischief.
Lay preacher Charlie Hall was arrested on a charge of violating Alabama anti snake handling law after hosting a service in his basement. His wife and a church member posted $500 bond, Hall released. The case references a deadly snake bite at Hall’s home last week and a conduct warrant by Rev. A Shel ton Turner.
French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault engages Western and Communist delegates in Geneva to keep Indochina peace talks alive. He plans to return to Paris for a National Assembly debate as Eden and Smith weigh staying on to support a standby group. Chou En Lai and Molotov meet as U.S. and British leaders weigh next steps.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 21.56 feet, up .11 in 24 hours. TVA reports yesterday high near 86 at 10 am. Temperature 81 at 8 am. Partly cloudy and warm with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and evening. Highs 92 today and 93 Friday, lows 69 tonight.
Barbara Sears Rockefeller departs New York for Reno signaling the end of her high profile marriage to Winthrop Rockefeller. Reports indicate a negotiated settlement favors her with a choice of a $500000 trust fund or a $70000 annual income plus the family fortune, and continued visitation rights for Winthrop Paul Rockefeller.
Cullman High School senior Jane Ann Thompson, 17, won the Girls State governor seat after two runoff battles among 19 candidates. She defeated Beth Bodiford and Babs Warren in a close final ballot and said hometown ties to Gov. James E. Folsom had no bearing.
Pierre Mendes-France told the French National Assembly that if named premier he would resign if peace in Indochina is not achieved by July 20. He outlined a three point plan including a settlement effort and an economic recovery program, seeking special powers to implement reforms. If confirmed he would lead France’s 14th premiership in ten years.
The Morgan County Democratic Executive Committee meets Saturday at 9 A.M. to hear Sheriff John McCutcheon contesting Jimmie Collier’s June 1 runoff victory. McCutcheon claims Collier failed to file expense statements on time. Collier disputes the grounds. The committee could push the case to court if denied.
The civil damage case James Horace Knight et al versus Crescent Amusement Co et al remained active in Circuit Court this morning following a wreck involving a Sunset Drive-In Theatre departure and a collision on U S highway 31. Peach, Caddell and Shanks represent the plaintiff while Eyster and Eyster defend. The next case on the docket was Kenneth Jr versus B Frank Chenault et al with Bloodworth Lea and Eyster Che assisting in proceedings.
Senator McCarthy pressed that Democrats promoted the Army inquiry as the 36th day of hearings drew to a possible close. Sen. Symington accused Mundt of partisan remarks, while McCarthy charged Democratic influence and urged McClellan to confront him on the stand for full disclosure.
Peiping radio announced China will send a charge d affaires to London to establish full diplomatic relations with Britain. The move follows efforts by Sir Humphrey Trevelyan in Peiping and prior British discussions with Chou En Lai in Geneva.
Phenix City Alabama State Rep. J W Brassell prepared to testify today in a contest of the Russell County May 4 Democratic primary results. He faces W Cecil Curtis for renomination and will present nine or ten witnesses including his son and Judge Bowen Brassell.
Ira C. Lowe of Festus Missouri withdrew his 250000 damage suit filed last March against four tobacco companies including R J Reynolds American Tobacco and others alleging lung cancer from heavy cigarette smoking. Lowe's attorney declined comment and the firms said they believed medical evidence does not prove smoking causes lung cancer.
Honduras urged by Guatemala to prevent anti Arbenz exile forces massing near the border. Chinchilla warned of parachute troops and airlifted fighters ready to strike Guatemala, while Honduras pledged to seize arms and block incidents as tensions rise toward a potential clash with the Arbenz regime.
Physicians at Vanderbilt Hospital report Larry Terry is "a little better" while Hodgkin's disease treatment proceeds. The Decatur Daily lists new contributors to the Larry Terry Fund from Decatur and Trinity including Paul C. Davis, Mrs. Fred Trimble, Mrs. H. H. May, Herbert Neher, and others aiding with cash donations to cover costly Nashville treatments.
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