Invasion Threats Raise Guatemalan Capital Tensions
Insurgents in Guatemala City clash with reports that Col. Carlos Diaz sought refuge in a foreign embassy. A martial law decree was issued as evacuations began for U S citizens families. Rebel columns moved from Honduras toward Jutiapa Macuelizo Puerto Barrios and Zacapa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Carlos Diaz
el Salvador
Castillo Arriola
Guillermo Toriello
Gualan
Motaguan
Honduran
Associated Press
Jack Rutledge
U.S
Neuva Ocotepeque
Honduras
Jutiapa
Macuelizo
Puerto Barrios
Zacapa
Anderton Baby Girl Born at Bank Street Hospital
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Anderton of 205 7th Ave NW at Bank Street Hospital on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Anderton
7Th Ave
Bank St. Hospital
Man Travels 5000 Miles To Make Movie Grade
CANNES France Andy Schummer from Los Angeles traveled 5000 miles to land a film role. While in the Army near Anchorage he toured France on furlough to visit his mother in Cannes. Alfred Hitchcock cast him briefly in To Catch a Thief and he had a scene tossing a French paper to Grace Kelly on a Cannes street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
France
Andy Schummer
Los Angles
Schummer
Paramount Studio
University of California At Los Angles
Anchorage
Alaska
Anna Lubormisirski
Alfred Hitchcock
Grace Kelly
Amusements Today Showings Listed For Local Theaters
Princess Casanova with Bob Hope and Joan Fontaine plays at 1 30 3 30 5 30 7 30 and 9 30. Take The High Ground with Widmark and Malden shows at 1 19 3 19 5 19 7 1 9 19. Doris Day and Gordon MacRae star in By The Light Of The Silvery Moon at Ranch Hartselle 7 30 and 9 30. A Girl For Arturv at Hatfield and The Caddy with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis at Courtland 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess—Casanova
Bob Hope
Joan Fontaine
Hartselle
Doris Day
Gordon MacRae
Market prices for cotton, grains, dairy and livestock
Cotton inch middling at 34.00 with Decatur loan 33.0 percent. Cottonseed at 550 per ton. Grade A milk 5.70 per hundred. manufactured milk 2.80 per hundred. No 2 wheat 1.71. No 2 yellow corn 1.56. feed ear 1.42. No 2 mile and barley noted. Cattle steers 18.50? 50? cows 9.00-12.00. Calves 14.50-15.00. Hogs 22.50 for 190-230 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
North Georgia live poultry market shows tight supplies
North Georgia live poultry market reports limited supplies with fair demand especially for birds over three pounds. Farm trading prices hold near Friday's level while plant deliveries improve. 24 hour prices ending 10 am show broilers at farms 25 to 25 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Poultry
Atlanta
North Georgia
F.o.b
Nashville Livestock Market Report
Cattle 1,000 head with slaughter steers and heifers weak to 50 under. cows 50 lower. bulls steady. Stockers slow. Commercial and good steers and yearlings 15.00-19.00. utilities 12.00-15.00. cows 9.50-12.50. Calves 400 dealers steady. top 15.00-15.50 for choice. 300-450 lb calves 13.00-15.00, top near 16.00. Hogs 900 with top butchers 75 higher. weights 175-190 up 1.00. sows 50 higher, mostly 21.25-23.25. 240-280 and 160-190 lb sows 21.25-21.50. sows 16.00-16.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Guatemalan Ask OAS Aid to Halt Invasion
The five member Inter American Peace Committee of the OAS was asked by Guatemala to help stop the invasion against President Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán. A cease fire call followed Guatemala's charges that Honduras and Nicaragua with U S backing and United Fruit involvement plotted aggression with mercenary expeditionary forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Inter- American Peace Committee
OAS
Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Washington
Eduardo Castillo-Arriella
Honduras
Nicaragua
United States
William B Mullins Dies After Brief Illness at Hartselle Hospital
William Bryan Mullins age 45 of 1023 19th Ave SE died Sunday at 11 30 a m after a week as a patient at Hartselle Hospital Funeral services will be announced by Brown He is survived by his father H M Mullins of Decatur and a sister Mrs Robert Crane of Denver Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bryan Mullins
19Th Ave
Hartselle Hospital
Brown
Mullins
H. M. Mullins
Decatur
Robert Crane
Denver
Colo
Fresh beef brisket serving options and cooling method
Fresh beef brisket may be served hot or cold. If offered cold, allow the meat to cool in the cooking broth, then chill the meat.
Smith outlines US stance at Geneva on Indochina and Korea
Smith said the United States seeks a just, lasting settlement in Indochina and will maintain a friendly, nonbelligerent role at Geneva. He noted no progress toward Korean unification due to Communist opposition and UN role rejection, and promised a detailed report to President Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Geneva
Korea
United Nations
Smith
Eisenhower
Leaders Predict Congress Will Pass Usable Farm Bill
Senate and House leaders predicted Congress will pass a farm bill the President can sign. Sen Knowland and Rep Halleck offered no details but urged progress toward gradual, flexible price supports. They foresee adjournment by July 31 and full fiscal-year appropriations by June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Eisenhower
Sen
Knowland
Calif
Rep
Halleck
R-Ind
House Agriculture Committee
Benson
White House
Atty
Gen
Brownell
Pendine
Ear's balance role and hearing functions described
The ear serves as a hearing organ and also contains mechanisms that help maintain balance and spatial orientation within the body. It describes how the inner ear parts contribute to equilibrium and the perception of motion.
Dismissals and Admissions at Decatur General Hospital
Dismissals include Mrs Corat Kirby and infant Trinity, Mrs John Teall and infant daughter, Mrs Brewster Eskridge and infant son, and Master Wommy Smith of 112 13th Ave NW. Admissions list Little Janie Bolan of 116 Pine St and Mrs Fred Bowen of 1503 Wadsworth plus Winburn Young at Colonial Apt, Mrs Jack Gillespie, Mrs Evie Pike of Hartselle, and Miss Mildred Cameron of 1628 Tower Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur General Hospital
Corat Kirby
Trinity
John Teall
Decatur
Brewster Eskridge
Wommy Smith
13Th Ave
Janie Bolan
Pine St
Fred Bowen
Wadsworth
Winburn Young
Colonial Apt
Jack Gillespie
Evie Pike
Hartselle
Mildred Cameron
Tower Ave
Bank St Hospital Dismissals Names Listed
Dismissals announced at Bank Street Hospital include Wimbreth Jane Melton of 1312 Somerville Road Kay Muzzey of Decatur Hulut Smith of Decatur Mrs John R Moore of Decatur and Mrs J L Lemmond of Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbreth
Jane Melton
Somerville Road
Kay Muzzey
Decatur
Admissions Hulut Smith
John R. Moore
J. L. Lemmond
Somerville
Baugh Wile y Clinic Patient Norris in Hartselle
Mrs A N Norris of Hartselle is listed with the Baugh Wiley Clinic in a brief public notice. The item notes a patient registration or appointment alongside the Hartselle locale. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Phenix City reels from slaying as officials weigh next moves
Investigators pursue leads in the murder of Si Garrett as state officials, including Attorney General-elect Patterson’s aides, coordinate the probe. John Patterson, 32, announces intent to run if a special primary is held while calls for a special grand jury echo in Montgomery backed by the Russell Betterment Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Garrett
Patterson
Lee Barton
Maury Smith
Barton
FBI
Democratic Executive Committee
John Patterson
Phenix City
Alabama
Russell Circuit
Arch Ferse
RBA
Ferrell
Howard Pennington
Chinese say planes crashed into sea. 11 detainees unnamed
The Chinese representative claimed two planes crashed into the sea and the 11 detainees' identities were not disclosed. He stated one of the 32 U.S. listed prisoners, Reverend John B. Maye of Scranton, remains undetained and now lives in Hunan Province. No release dates were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hunan
John B. Maye
Scranton
Phenix City Grand Jury Continues Fight Over Returns
Jefferson County Grand Jury probes who altered official Jefferson returns between the June 2 canvass and June 8 certification. Patterson claims $15,000 down payment tied to Phenix City gambling interests helped his June runoff win. Atty. Gen. Garrett delays return, awaiting developments before appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Rosenthal
Birmingham
Patterson
Lee
Red) Porter
Gadsden
Phenix City
Russell Batterment Association
Jefferson
State Democratic Committee
Jefferson County Democratic Committee
Porter
Si Garrett
Grand Jury
Montgomery
Garrett
Jefferson Grand Jury
Perry
G. S. Willcox Jr
Sheriff McCutcheon Protest Case Sparks Inquiry
Sheriff John McCutcheon, defeated by Jimmie Collier in the June 1 county sheriff run off, says he has no comment on whether he will pursue the protest after a Morgan county Democratic Executive Committee hearing. The committee ruled against McCutcheon stating Collier’s campaign expenses were filed properly. McCutcheon may take the protest to the state committee or to court if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCutcheo
Morgan County Democratic Executive Committee
McCutcheon
Jimmie Collier
Collier
County Democratic Executive Committee
State Committee
France faces crisis as indochina collapse reshapes empire
The piece traces French decline after Dien Bien Phu, noting political fragmentation, rising communism, and nationalist movements in Indochina and North Africa. It highlights Molotov's Geneva stance, France's hollow prestige, and the risk of a communist takeover in ongoing resistance to Western defense unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Moscow
Paris
Geneva
Molotov
Southeast Asia
Indochina
Prussia
Far East
North Africa
Tunisia
Morocco
Hitler
Arab League
Dien Bien Phu
West
Africa
Com
India
Community notes mark injuries and local events in Athens
Dribate Nunley broke a leg from a fall at the new school building and was moved from Athens Limestone Hospital to Jefferson Hillman in Birmingham. Other items include travel by Dr and Mrs David Chaney, city court cases with 15 trials, two building permits, and local families returning from trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan Nunley
College St
Athens
Nunley
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Jefferson-Hillman Hospital
Birmingham
L. M. Wilson
11Th St. Ct
M. Moore
Church St. NE
Medical Miracle Reported for Ada Wrigley in Pasadena
In Pasadena California Dr William G Hibbs says Ada Wrigley widow of William Wrigley Jr is in a coma since a December 23 1947 stroke with paralysis but living after 642 years of unconsciousness he calls a medical miracle and says it is unique in medical literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Ada Wrigley
William Wrigley Jr
Pickets Defy Back To Work Orders In Tamaqua
Roaming pickets from Tamaqua United Mine Workers local defied back to work orders from UMW President John L. Lewis. An auto caravan moved through Panther Creek Valley, blocking mine entrances while other miners stayed away. Eastern Pennsylvania fields showed mines operating normally outside the valley where shutdowns began May 3 due to losses at Lehigh Navigation Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaqua
Tamaqua United Mine Workers
UMW
John L. Lewis
Panther Creek Valley
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Navigation Coal Co
Former Decatur Youth Injured in Falls Church Accident
Don Roy George Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Roy George of Falls Church Virginia and former Decatur resident, was struck by a car near his home while crossing the highway. He remained unconscious with a brain concussion at Arlington Hospital as relatives were notified. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. George of Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Roy George, Jr
Don Roy George
Falls Church
Decatur
Herbert Cagle
Arlington
Don
H. G. George
Sheffield
Floods, Floods Hit Iowa As Des Moines Floods Close Route 6
Des Moines and surrounding areas faced flash flood damage as waters forced evacuations and closed U S Route 6. Severe storms drenched Iowa and Nebraska, flooding towns near Sioux City and delaying highways and rail traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Walthill
Winnebago
Neb
Sioux City
Norfolk
Winside
Pender
Chicago
Gulf
Dakotas
Warden in Shootout as Prisoners Take Hostages
Warden Charles Edmondson led guards in a corridor standoff with convicts who fired on hostages. Six inmates including Lawton Ray Collins and William Henry Parker were wounded. Mrs. Frankie Scroggins also injured. Authorities plan to charge the six convicts with first degree murder in Kenaga's slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edmondson
Picher
Okla
James Tarr
Ponca City
Frankie Scroggins
Kansas City
Edmondson
Kenaga
Crew Of 3 Missing In Bomber Explosion
A B47 bomber from Hunter AFB near Savannah exploded in flight and wreckage was found near Townsend Georgia nine miles northwest of Darien. Navy observers reported burning debris on the ground and no survivors. Initial reports suggested two Navy planes crashed but no Navy planes were missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darien
Hunter Air Force Base
Savannah
Here
Navy
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Brunswick
Air Force
Townsend
Hunter Afb
PIO
McIntosh County
Georgia
For Sale and Lost Notices Ad Snap
Classified items list multiple sale offers including a Shetland pony mare bridle and saddle, two room apartment with contact, Golden Jubilee peaches delivery, a lost green change purse with $38, reward offered, ongoing sales of a Falkville Cafe with fixtures and stock, and an unfurnished or partly furnished house for rent at 1803 Olive Street with nearby contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive St
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Amateur Radio Club
Decatur Amateur Radio Club
Cave Springs
Decatur “Hams
American Radio Relay League
National Associa
Washington State
Canada
ARRL
G. E. Stephens
Phil Lawrence
Bob Vesper
George Gunn
C. E. Uptain
M. W. McMillan
Roxy
Richard Widmark
Karl Malden
Claude Gua
Ftarv UR
Courtland
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Nashville Livestock
William B. Mullins
Gecaturs Diary
Dribate
David W. Chaney
Chimney Rock
N. C
Atlanta, Ga
Steve
Chimney Rock Camp
City Recorders Court
Betty Johnston
Austinville
Hayden
Penny Dollar
Drucille Roberts
Gail Braswell
Martha Holland
Charles Terry
Johnny Wallace
Gerrell Thompson
D. L. Murphy
W. A. Thompson
Cole’ Springs
Harold Moore
South Bend
Ind
Miami
Silver Springs
Fla.g
Luther Moore
4Th Ave
S.E
Elmer Sharp
Decatur 2
Morgan County
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Bank St
Don George
Waters
Spencer Weinman
Rt. 2
Ala
Adams Apts
Earl Glenn
H. M. Blankenship
Priceville
Highway
Somerville Rd
S. E
I. M. Mitchell
Falkville Cafe
Falkville, Ala
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