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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1954

Page

3

Hill Says State Education Board False In Accusations

Dr. W W Hill president of Livingston State Teachers College says he was flagrantly and falsely accused by the State Board of Education which ordered his dismissal. A court injunction halted the order temporarily as Hill fights the charges and a temporary acting president is named.

Hill State Education Board Montgomery W. W. Hill Livingston State Teachers College State Board of Education Alabama W. J. Terry James J. Cater Walter B. Jones Jones Livingston Persons H. L. Upshaw Charles G. Dobbins Dobbins Dr. Hill Dean R. M. Lyon Charles Montgomery Eutaw Myron Rubey Mobile W. van Gilbert Athens

C of C Manager Attends Institute in Chapel Hill

Joe McCullers Decatur Chamber of Commerce manager attends the 11th annual Southeastern Institute for C of C executives in Chapel Hill North Carolina. The program runs through June 26 at the University of North Carolina with 45 hours of coursework and a diploma upon completion. A Carolina Inn buffet honors the group followed by a convocation and a week of study and entertainment.

Decatur Chamber of Commerce Joe McCullers Southeastern Institute For C of C Chapel Hill N.C University of North Carolina Southeastern Institute Carolina Inn Institute

Beach house break in yields odd rent money clue

Police in New London investigate a break in at a beach house where two one dollar bills weighed with a can opener were found. Authorities speculate the bills were left as rent money by intruders.

New London, Conn

Eisenhower Attends Marine Welcome at Quantico Base

At Quantico Virginia on June 19 President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon arrived for a ceremonial welcome amid a 21 gun salute. Secretary of Defense Wilson Lt Gen Clifton Cates and Admiral Arthur Radford spoke on strategic challenges and the narrowing U S margin in weapons tech in a meeting with defense leaders.

Quantico Eisenhower Nixon Washington Defense Wilson Clifton B. Cates Marine Schools Quantico Gates Arthur Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Donald A. Quarles Defense Russia U. S Marshall Islands Moscow Quarles United States

Birthday Fund Drive Seeks Help for Ill Child

Donations listed include Trinity 1 dollar and Decatur and Decatur area donors such as R. T. Rich two dollars and Charlie Smith two dollars. The Larry Terry Fund at The Daily invites cash or checks to cover future treatments and care for the boy facing additional medical needs.

Western Europe Ready to Reject U S Plea on Seizure Rights

London dispatch reports most Western European nations preparing politically to reject Washington’s request to search ships at sea for Guatemala bound arms. Britain already declined, and France Belgium Norway the Netherlands and West Germany echoed similar refusals. Spokesmen in Italy Sweden and Finland said no notices were received.

London Europe U. S Britain Guatemala France Belgium Norway Netherlands West Germany Italy Sweden Finland

West German Space Travel Institute Planned

In Bonn Germany a West German institute to study rocket travel through space is to be set up this fall with government backing. Actual experiments await the allied ban on West German aviation to be lifted. Theoretical work is permissible says Dr Fritz Gerlach transport ministry official and chairman of the German Society for Space Research.

Bonn Germany Fritz Gerlach Transport Ministry German Society For Space Research

Dutch Queen Juliana to Lead Two Week Med Cruise

Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard will cruise the Mediterranean Ionian sea for two weeks late this summer. The trip is by invitation of King Paul I of Greece and reflects their long association with maritime travel and European royal duties.

Hague Netherlands Juliana Prince Bernhard Mediterranean Ionian Sea Paul I Greece

Springtime dessert in sherbet glasses

Slice sugared strawberries and lay in sherbet glasses. Top with tapinta cream and garnish with fresh strawberries for a light spring dessert.

Lawrence County Democratic Chief Calls For Grand Jury Probe

C A Young chairman of the Lawrence County Democratic Executive Committee requests that Solicitors subpoena Mr. Lee Porter to appear before the August Grand Jury. He urges a thorough investigation into alleged fraud or irregularities in the June 1 primary elections as reported by The Decatur Daily and other papers.

Lee Red) Porter Porter Democratic Party Lawrence County George C. Johnson Earle Proctor Decatur Daily Democratic Executive Committee

Weather Too Good, Groucho Leaves London for New York

Comedian Groucho Marx departed London by plane for New York after a short visit. He commented at the airport that the weather was too good and joked he hates London when it is not raining.

Groucho London Groucho Marx New York

Mendes-France names new French cabinet amid party splits

New French Prime Minister Mendes-France faces internal rifts as eight MRP members vote for him while two defy party orders and resign from ministry roles. Robert Buron becomes overseas territories minister and Andre Monteil is secretary of state for the navy. The cabinet, with Edgar Faure staying as finance minister, awaits National Assembly approval as Mendes-France plans to be in Geneva. Gen. Pierre Koenig is named defense minister.

MRP Mendes-France Robert Buron Overseas Territories Andre Monteil Rene Coty Elysee Palace National Assembly Geneva France Edgar Faure Finance Ministry Laniel Pierre Koenig Charles DeGaulle Rene Pleven

Author Dorothea Snow Visits Decatur Bookshop

Dorothea J. Snow, author of The Whistling Mountain Mystery and Raphael Semmes Tidewater Boy, based her Huntsville visit on Monte Sano background. She signed books at Ira's Book and Gift Shop after a luncheon at Why Not Cafe, meeting local guests including Annie Wheeler and Don Schnell.

Bobbs Merrill Ira Dorothea J. Snow Mrs. Snow Huntsville Monte Sano Mountain Whistling Mountain Alabama Annie Wheeler Joe Wheeler Miss Wheeler Don Elmhast Lynn Scruggs Ira Schnell

Indonesia Eyes End to Dual Citizenship for Chinese Residents

Jakarta says it plans to end dual citizenship for thousands of Chinese in Indonesia. Foreign ministry sources say talks with Red China are set for July. The government prefers one nationality either Red Chinese or Indonesian and does not recognize Nationalist China.

Jakarta Indonesia Foreign Ministry Gaid

T L Kirby Named Haleyville High Principal

Twenty five years ago today June 20 1929 T L Kirby former Riverside and Central High faculty member accepted a post as principal of Haleyville High School. The short notice item notes several residents visiting relatives and traveling to nearby cities including Memphis Athens Huntsville Chattanooga Nashville and Birmingham.

T. L. Kirby Riverside and Central High Haleyville

Rites Held Saturday For Issac M. Cook

Funeral services for Isaac M. Cook aged 75 of Cullman 9 were held Saturday at 2 00 p m at New Hope Church No 2 with Rev W O Hunt officiating Surviving are his wife Mrs Della Cook two daughters Mrs Lottie Isom and Mrs Mae Lovell and one brother all of Cullman 9

Isaac M. Cook Cullman New Hope Church No. 2 W. O. Hunt Della Cook Lottie Isom Mae Lovell

Truth About Piles and Rectal Diseases Bulletin

Medical bulletin prepared by leading rectal disease specialists explains piles fistula and rectal and colon troubles. In 95 cases neglect causes danger. Learn effective treatment procedures and relieve pain. Write today with symptoms to McCleary Clinic Excelsior Springs Mo.

McCleary Clinic Elms Boulevard Excelsior Springs

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