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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1959

Page

3

Ike and Khrushchev puzzled over Berlin threat

President Eisenhower clashed and then seemed to lean toward Khrushchev on Berlin while insisting on progress before any summit. He demanded that Soviet and Western ministers first meet and show results, warning that a Beijing like threat to Berlin could not force a conference. The piece traces the shifting positions over Berlin, summits, and German unification.

Washington Nikita Khrushchev Eisenhower Khrushchev Berlin East Germany East Berlin Geneva

Radio and TV Schedule Chronicle

A detailed listing of Decatur Daly war coverage and daily radio and television programs across multiple stations. Includes times for News In Brief, Top Tunes, Bandstand, Farm shows, World News, and various public service and entertainment slots with channel identifiers and program titles.

Decatur Jesus Wbrc-Tv Cochise Chane H Eddie Jimmy Dean Sam Levenson

Four Convicted in Hayes Aircraft Strike Case

In Birmingham four men were convicted in the Hayes Aircraft Corp. strike case. Clifford G. Rollins received a year in jail plus fines of 35 dollars and 210 dollars costs, Claude Lee Blackwood got a year in jail with 200 dollars fine and costs, Horace Walker Byrd was fined 100 dollars with 180 days jail, and Hazel William Combs was fined 25 dollars with costs. The defendants were among a group linked to an attack on a car leaving the Hayes plant on June 10. The report also notes Eisenhower’s remarks on Berlin and a later clarification by press secretary Hagerty.

Birmingham Hayes Aircraft Corp Recorders Court Charles H. Brown Clifford G. Rollins Claude Lee Blackwood Altoona Ala

Alabama life underwriters to hold annual convention

Members of the Alabama Assn. of Life Underwriters will gather in Dothan for their annual convention starting Friday. President Horace A. Calkins of Montgomery leads the group with officers Martha Price of Florence secretary R M Howard of Troy vice president and George Hester of Florence secretary-treasurer.

Birmingham Gains 50 Acres and 150 Residents

The Birmingham area grows with 50 additional acres and 150 new residents after Killough Springs votes to join the city. The annexation awaits final official certification by Probate Judge J. Paul Meeks.

Birmingham Killough Springs J. Paul Meeks

Dietician Is Removed At Blount Hospital

In Oneonta Alabama the Blount Memorial Hospital dismissed dietician Rosa Lee Farris amid unsanitary food handling charges ending a protracted quarrel within the Blount County Medical Society. Health officer Dr. T M Towns confirmed she was not in the hospital kitchen and would not return.

Blount County Medical Society T. M. Towns Blount County Health Rosa Lee Farris

County Agents To Gather Tonight

About 300 persons are expected for the Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents annual convention opening tonight. Speakers include Coach Ralph Jordan of Alabama Polytechnic Institute Dr E York Jr director of the Alabama Extension Service and Rep Frank W Boykin. J C Bullington of Jasper is president.

Mobile Alabama Assn. of County Agricultural Agents Ralph Jordan Alabama Polytechnic Institute E. ‘T.york Jr Alabama Extension Service Frank W. Boykin D-Ala Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries R. C. Bamberg J. C. Bullington Jasper

Snow through polar light reveals crystal colors

Polarized light exposes the diverse colors in snow crystals, beyond the apparent white seen by the unaided eye.

Sterchi Expands by Buying Florence SC Store

Sterchi Adds South Carolina Concern by purchasing the Rainwater Furniture Co. Store at Florence. This is the second Sterchi acquisition this year after buying Isboro through Furniture Co. The two new stores bring Sterchi to 42 locations in seven Southeastern states.

Sterchi South Carolina Wide Furniture Chain Rainwater Furniture Co Florence, S. C Tthhrough Furniture Co Isboro Ala

Plastic Mattress Liner Claims Life Of Child

In Derby Colorado a 6 month old, Frances Cecelia Guerrero, suffocated after her head was drawn into a plastic bag used as a liner for her mattress. The incident occurred during nap time when her mother, Mrs Frank Guerre, checked on the infant.

Derby Colo Frank Guerrero Frances Cecelia Guerrero

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