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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

3

Time Congress Faces Curb Talk On Supreme Court

Time is running out for Congress to act on curbing the Supreme Court amid court rulings on race and state laws. The McClellan plan expands federal state law conflict rules, while Bridges seeks to preserve state sedition laws, both approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and awaiting Johnson's decision.

Washington Congress Supreme Court Pennsylvania U.S Pennsylvania Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court Nelson Sen Bridges R-Nh Eisenhower McClellan D-Ark Senate Judiciary Committee Lyndon Johnson D-Tex Johnson

Senate U K Seen On Aid Bill Hike

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed a 4.502 billion foreign aid bill by a 13 to 2 vote. Senator Humphrey, a committee member, opposed drastic cuts arguing against jeopardizing NATO commitments as NATO braces for strengthened support. He noted Senate Democrats may oppose steep cuts despite House reductions.

Washington Sen Hum House Senate Foreign Relations Committee Humphrey George D-Ga Senate NATO

Dispute Over Guard Club Rights Triggers Fist Fight

Fort McClellan Alabama scene as Maj. Gen. A G Paxton reports a fist fight in a service club stemmed from a dispute over whether National Guard troops could use the facility. The Dixie Division commander summarized the Sunday night incident after an investigation.

Fort Mcclellan Ala National Guard A. G. Paxton Bist (Dixie

Hartselle Plans Dedication of New City Hall Wednesday

Hartselle prepares to dedicate its new city hall a $120000 municipal building opening to the public Wednesday. The cornerstone will be laid by Troy L Nunn a city council member and Mason leader. the American Legion will present a new flag. a flag raising is set for 2 30 with the Hartselle Band performing.

Hartselle New City Hall Troy Nunn Cornerstone Troy L. Nunn Grand Lodge of Masonary Alabama American Legion

Northeast Receives Weather Relief After Heat Wave

Relief spread from the Northeast easing the longest heat wave as cool air moved south into the central Atlantic states and Ohio Valley. Temperatures dropped 8 to 12 degrees in the Middle Atlantic while fair weather prevailed southward and storms were forecast later. Two tornadoes touched down in west central North Dakota with no injuries reported.

Midwest Central Atlantic States Ohio Valley Great Lakes Middle Atlantic New England Dakotas North Dakota

Two-Week Army Encampment Continues Amid Disturbance Reports

The Women's Army Corps area reported a disturbance described as a possible racial clash but no injuries occurred. The 31st encampment continues into its second week at the facility.

Women’s Army Army’s Corps 3Ist

First Baptist W M S Circles Meet This Week

The Whitman Circle met with Mrs. A. E. Nix, Minor Circle with Mrs. Leeman Gibson, Roberts Circle with Mrs. Frank Smith on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday evening at 7 30 the Montgomery Circle gathered with Mrs. Frank Howell.

W.M.S The First Baptist Church Whitman A. E. Nix Leeman Gibson Roberts Frank Smith Montgomery Frank Howell

Methodist Revival At First Church Signals Weeklong Services

The First Methodist Church announces a six day revival starting Sunday led by revivalist Noke with singing by Rev S N Kimbrough Jr a student from Birmingham Southern College. Morning services begin at 7 and evening at 7 30 with Sunday 11 a m and 7 30 p m services. The public is invited by Pastor Rev E M Barnes Jr.

First Methodist Church Noke S. N. Kimbrough, Jr Birmingham Southern College E. M. Barnes, Jr

Bible School Commencement Nears At First Baptist

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church concludes this Wednesday after a week of daily sessions led by church instructors. Attendance has grown each day with families from the community participating.

First Baptist Church

School picnic and certificate ceremony planned

A school will hold a picnic for all students on Wednesday at noon. At 7 30 Wednesday evening the regular prayer meeting hour will precede the commencement exercises. Those who have attended the school will perform a short program and receive their certificates.

Vacation Bible School Closes With Picnic

The Church of God Vacation Bible School concluded last Friday with an 11 a.m. exercises and a parents’ picnic. Teachers included superintendent Mrs Alex Adams and staffers Sue Adams Geraldine Pike Miss Eula Shanevfelt Carolyn McCutcheon Anita Tankersley Mrs Howard Shoemaker Mrs Olin Spivey Hilda Poole Olene Spivey. R E Tankersley led the refreshment committee.

Church of God Vacation Bible School Alex Adams Coner Tankersley Sue Adams Geraldine Pike Eula Shanevfelt Carolyn McCutcheon Anita Tankersley Howard Shoemaker Olin Spivey Hilda Poole Olene Spivey R. E. Tankersley

Smiths Move to Heflin Enter Auto Store Home

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Smith and their sons Freddie, Tommy and Jim have moved to Heflin to make their home in the Auto Store. Coy Stephenson who suffered a severe heart attack weeks ago is improving at his home.

Rudolph Smith Freddie Tommy Jimmy Heflin Coy Stephenson

Local workers relocate to Baton Rouge for new oil job

Wayne Summerford left the latter part of the week for Baton Rouge Louisiana where he has accepted a position with the Esso Standard Oil Company as a chemical engineer. Mr and Mrs Don Stephenson of Dallas Texas are guests of their parents in Hartselle and Falkville. Misses Joy Broom and Judy Newman are at Skyline Ranch Mentone where they are staff members.

Wayne Summerford Baton Rouge, la Esso Standard Oil Company Don Stephenson Dallas Texas Coy Stephenson Hartselle H. G. Long Falkville Joy Broom Judy Newman Skyline Ranch Mentone

Hoffhaus Family Vacation in Pleasant Hill Missouri

Mr and Mrs Jack W Hoffhaus and daughter Ann are spending their vacation in Pleasant Hill Missouri.

Jack W. Hoffhaus Ann Pleasant Hill, Mo

Relatives' Guests Visit Camp and West Coast Trip

Mike Roberts serves on the staff of Camp West Moreland as relatives join him. Mr and Mrs R B Ryan with Mr and Mrs Carl Ryan travel from Birmingham for a late week departure for a far western visit to relatives.

R. B. Ryan Carl Ryan Birmingham Far West

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