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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

3

Winnie May Talk To Congress

British Prime Minister Churchill may address Congress during his Washington visit for talks with President Eisenhower. U S officials floated the idea of a congressional speech or an appearance before an unofficial group. Churchill has spoken before Congress on previous visits, but no invitation has been issued yet.

John M. Hightower Washington Churchill U.S Congress President Eisenhower United States

Man Jailed After Whisky Found In Car

Sheriff's forces arrested a white man with 30 gallons of whiskey in his car about a mile east of Danville at 4 50 this morning. He was jailed on a transporting charge by Chief Deputy Harold Abercromb ie and Deputy J E Roberts. Also this morning deputies jailed two persons on charges of public drunkenness.

Sheriff's Danville Harold Abercrombie J .E. Roberts

Seven Injured When School Bus Collides With Dump Truck

Seven children were injured today near Troy when a school bus overturned after a collision with a dump truck. The bus carried 32 children. none sustained serious injuries as passengers exited the bus.

Troy N.Y

Churchill Luncheon Speaker at National Press Club Visits

During visits to Washington, Churchill was a luncheon guest at the National Press Club where distinguished visitors are routinely hosted and speakers share remarks.

Washington Churchill National Press Club

Nine Aid Stations Planned For City By Civil Defense

Ransom Crawford head of the Decatur Civil Defense health division announced Decatur High School is the first of nine aid stations to be set up to relieve suffering in case of atomic attack or natural disaster. The others include Gordon Bibb Riverside American Legion DAV Negro High West Decatur Decatur Country Club and Southeast Decatur schools. Registered nurses and Red Cross trained volunteers are asked to staff the stations.

Ransom Crawford Decatur Civil Defense Health Division Decatur High School Howard Proctor Gordon- Bibb Riverside American Legion DAV Negro High School West Decatur Decatur Country Club Southeast Decatur American Red Cross Crawford

Mrs C L Walker to be buried in Greenville

Funeral services for Mrs. C. L. Walker of 205 Capers St Greenville S C who died at a Greenville hospital on Wednesday are set for Friday morning in Greenville She was frequent visitor at the home of her daughter Mrs Harvey Pride of 620 Sherman St

Harvey Pride Greenville C. L. Walker Capers St S.C

Principalship Declined For Danville High School Vacancy

Robert N. Bailey refused the Danville High School principal job saying he already accepted a similar post at Thomasville. Bailey, former Alexandria and Collinsville principal, cited better advancement prospects elsewhere. The Danville board must propose another candidate as J. C. Pettey moved to Morgan County High School.

Peabody College Danville Alexandria Collinsville Danville School Bailey County Board of Education Board of Education J. C. Pettey Morgan County Hartselle Eva High School Wooten

Fluoridation Approved for Chicago Water System

The Chicago City Council approved fluoridation of public water supplies with planned start next year due to current-year funding gaps. The Chicago Health Department backed the move as a measure against tooth decay.

Chicago Chicago Health Department

Sunshine Club Hosts Sanatorium Picnic for District One Youth

The West Decatur Sunshine Club held a June 11 picnic on the Sanatorium patio for teen patients in District One. Mrs. Howard Goodlet and Mrs. Gene Zahnd assisted, along with Mrs. George West and Mrs. Elva Tipton from the Volunteer Hospital Club, in serving.

West Decatur Sunshine Club

Death under subway train shocks New York bank VP

Gilbert Yates 58 a vice president at Chemical Bank and Trust Co fell or jumped beneath a Lexington Ave subway train at East 77th Street. Rescuers jacked up the third car to recover the body as the train arrived.

New York Gilbert Yates Chemical Bank and Trust Co Lexington Ave East 77Th St

Rear emergency door incident cited in driver report

A fragment notes a rear emergency door and the driver involved, unclear details. The readable portion points to a vehicle safety issue or incident requiring clarification from the report.

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