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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

2

USW and Big Three Resume Steel Contract Talks

United Steelworkers resume joint talks with U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic after two days of individual negotiations. The union warns of a 450000 worker shutdown if no settlement by June 30, following a breakdown of talks and a renewed push for full joint sessions led by President David J McDonald.

New York United Steelworkers Union U.S. Steel Bethlehem Republic David J. McDonald Bach McDonald

Limestone Sale Set For July 10

Limestone sale scheduled for July 10 will auction all hogs veal calves and fat cattle in the morning. Producers urged to bring only baby beeves and fat cattle. Bailey noted only association members may sell cattle at the event.

Ea Tee Bailey

Sunset Showings and Film Listings at Ritz Theaters

The page lists showtimes for various films including Drugnet and Sunset Prize of Gold at prime times, with multiple titles such as Tap Roots and Red Sundown. It notes theater names and age-related entries for some screenings and abbreviations indicating schedules and venues.

Debate Opens on Defense Fund Increase in Senate

Washington Democrats push a major Air Force funding increase as the Senate opens debate on a billion dollar peacetime defense boost. Key figures include Johnson of Texas backing the full increase and Bridges of New Hampshire opposing, while three Democrats and three Republicans join in committee support or opposition.

Washington Senate Eisenhower Iyadon BJ Johnson Texas Sen. Bridges R-Nh Johnson of Wilson Joint Chiefs of Staff Pentagon House Byrd Blcender Louisiana Margaret Chase Smith Maine Young North Dakota McCarthy Wisconsin

Dulles Split With Pineau On East West Talks And Germany

The report notes disagreement on Soviet policy after Khrushchev’s ouster and Dulles favoring cautious study of items, while Pineau called for stronger moves. Dulles also aligned with Adenauer on German unification as a test of Russia’s intentions and backed joint Western arms aid to Israel amid rising Arab tensions.

Dulles Pineau Russia Nikita Khrushchev Germany Konrad Adenauer Israel Britain France U.S

City employee fined for false payroll cashing

Curry Fuqua, a Negro employee in the city street department, was fined 103 dollars in city recorder's court this morning for cashing two payroll checks for a single week of work. He remains in city jail and will serve 103 days in the city sanitary department.

Curry Fuqua City Street’ Department City Recorder’s City Sanitary Department

Hospitals Athens Limestone Hospital Birth Notices

Mrs J E Horton Jr and baby girl Madison. Mrs Marshall Meals and baby girl Athens. Hoyt Martin Athens referenced in the notice.

Athens-Limestone Hospital Issals Ted Downs Tanner J. E. Horton Jr Madison Marshall Meals Athens Hoyt Martin

Lawrence County Hospital Dismissals List

Dismissals announced for Wayne Smith of Mt Hope Harold Fretwell of Moulton and Charlie Blankenship of Town Creek at Lawrence County Hospital.

Lawrence County Hospital Wayne Smith Mt. Hope Harold Fretwell Moulton Charlie Blankenship Town Creek

Obituary Notices From Decatur General Hospital List

A list from Decatur General Hospital includes Julia Levin 625 E Moulton Mrs Thomas Henderson month Wendell Bentley 615 Memorial Drive Oakley Garner 1418 Beech George Collins Trinity William Ave SE Harold Weaver 1415 Grant St Davis Callahan Hartselle Mrs John Shelton Falkville Hattie Pruitt 108 Cedar St Veazey 2026 Woodland Ve.

Thomas Henderson Wendell Bentley Memorial Drive Oakley Garner George Collins Trinity William Ave Harold Weaver Grant St Davis Callahan Hartselle John Shelton Falkville Hattie Pruitt Cedar St Ee Veazey Woodland Ve

Hospital Admissions List Includes Randolph Johnson

Decatur and surrounding areas report hospital admissions with Randolph Johnson of Decatur credited among recent patients. Also listed are Robert Baker from Falkville and Mrs. Billy Campbell residing at 413 9th.

Bank ST. Hospital Randolph Johnson Decatur Robert Baker Falkville Billy Campbell 9Th Ave

Local Names and Addresses Listed in Clinic Record

A list of individuals and their addresses appears, including Willie South of Hillsboro, Mrs. 0. F. Blankenship from Somerville, Mrs. Marshall Bracken, W. W. Foster at 409 LaFayette Street, Joe Wade at 814 18th Avenue SE, Mrs. Emmett Smith of 5025 North 74th Street in Birmingham.

Admissions W. W. Foster LaFayette St Joe Wade 18Th Ave Emmett Smith 74Th St Birmingham

Birth of daughter for Mr and Mrs Standridge

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. William L Standridge at General Hospital. The couple reside at 824 7th Ave.

William L. Standridge 7Th Ave General Hospital Pth. Ave W. Phorfe

Four Morgan Men To Enter Service

Four Morgan County men will leave Decatur July 10 for induction into the U S Army according to Mrs LaDessa Nash clerk of Local Board 52 U S Selective Service Alabama is furnishing 300 men in July and Mrs Nash said.

Morgan County Decatur U. S. Army LaDessa Nash U. S. Selective Service Alabama

Miller says he will marry Marilyn Monroe before July 13

Playwright Arthur Miller told reporters during a House hearing today that he plans to wed film star Marilyn Monroe before July 13. He said they had not fixed a date due to his busy schedule and noted Monroe departs for London July 13 to film, possibly as Mrs Miller.

Washington Arthur Miller Marilyn Monroe Miller House Committee On un-American Activities Miss Monroe London Cap Bayer Waantak Wekeo Monroe New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio Réno Mary Grace Slattery New York University of Michigan

Leary declines Senate post in Kentucky party split

Joseph J. Leary, 49, Democratic leader, turned down the U S Senate appointment from Gov. A B Chandler. He cited a desire to heal party rifts as Kentucky Democrats split between Chandler and the Clements Wetherby faction. Wetherby was named the party nominee for the unexpired Barkley term, with Chandler aiming to fill the seat soon.

Frankfort U.S. Senate Kentucky Manabe Joseph J. Leary Senate A. B. Chandler Leary Chandler Earle C. Clements Democratic Party Clements Lawrence Wetherby Democratic State Central Committee Wetherby Alben W. Barkley Barkley

U S Polio Cases Increase Slightly in Week

Washington report shows 180 new polio cases last week, only four more than the prior week. Public Health Service noted smaller rise for the season and declined to comment on vaccine use.

Washington Public Health Service Today Cr Nests

Safety Groups Call For July 4 Crackdown

CHICAGO Two leading traffic safety groups urge a nationwide crackdown to reduce traffic deaths during the July 4 holiday. The National Safety Council and the International Association of Chiefs of Police back a short term enforcement push to lower the toll.

Chicago National Safety Council The International Assn. of Chiefs

Rebels Retaliate Against French in Algeria Ambushes

Nationalist guerrillas claimed heavy tolls on French forces in multiple ambushes near Sidi Bel Abbes Ain Chair and Ain Temouchent area. French casualties included 10 legionnaires killed and seven wounded in early fighting. Rebel losses were reported at four dead. An Algiers raid killed four attackers and wounded eleven. French forces reported further clashes near Aumal with two rebels killed and air and artillery strikes against hidden rebels.

Algiers Guerrilas Ereseagieas Sidi Bel Abbes Ete Legion Orly Ain Chair Aumal

Dem Ballot Declaration in Primary Election

The text references a rule about names printed on the Democratic ballot in a Primary Election and eligibility tied to voting Republican, independent, or other party tickets in the November 1952 or November 1954 general elections. It indicates how eligibility may depend on past voting tickets.

Athens

Monday Likely Date For Next Strike Parley

Monday appeared to be shaping up as a potential date for the next strike parley. AFL-CIO's union leadership walked out Tuesday morning and has picketed the local plant since then. The union seeks voluntary contract expiration terms, which the company opposes. No definite conference date set. federal conciliators indicate weekly paychecks will be mailed and reach workers by tomorrow.

Shaping Corp Aavaien Afl-Cio Federal Conciliators

Rites Friday at Mt. Carmel for Miss Janie Tribble

Funeral services for 85 year old Janie Tribble are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ with Tonis Davis officiating. She died this morning at 6 40 at her niece’s home in Athens. She was daughter of W W and Ophe Tribble long time Athens residents. A number of relatives and 21 nephews are listed as survivors. Interment follows at Mt. Carmel.

Athens Janie Tribble Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Tonis Davis Miss Tribble George Rudder W. W Ophie Tribble George Athens Church of Christ Phews

British Soldier Shot In Cyprus Ambush In Larnaca

NICOSIA Cyprus a British soldier was shot in Larnaca in bright sun as his armoured vehicle passed through the town Ambush described as the initial report raises the death toll of British servicemen to 40 since the EOKA campaign began last April. In addition 20 soldiers died in a forest fire while in the Troodos area during searches for EOKA leaders.

Nicosia Cyprus Larnaca EOKA Trosdos

Market notes on calf hog and hog prices

Market report shows calves at 58 to 60 cents per pound for choice to feeder, utility and commercial at 16.00, hogs 190 to 240 pounds bid to 15.00 to 15.59 per hundredweight, reflecting butcher demand.

Moderate stock gains trim the market across sectors

The New York market posted modest advances with pivotal issues edging up fractions near a point. General Motors held firm while Chrysler rose about a point and Panhandle Oil traded 15,000 shares at 16 percent, with Texas Co. Sinclair and Royal Dutch also higher.

New York Motors General Motors Chrysler Panhandle Oil Texas. Co Sinclair Royal Dutch U.S. Steel Ford Santa Fe Pennsylvania Railroad New York Central Baltimore & Ohio Chesapeake & Ohio

Poultry Farming Data From Farms and Tobacco Plants

The report notes poultry at farms and fryers with supply and demand details. It lists plant numbers and light to heavy usage by type, emphasizing limited reports on heavy types and moderate to light use across farms and tobaccos.

Egg market report shows few wholesale sales in Birmingham

In Birmingham the egg market on wholesale grades had too few sales to report. Market activity was sparse with buyers and sellers not concluding trades.

Birmingham

Livestock Prices and Trade Report From Nashville

AP dispatch from Nashville notes cattle and hog trading with weak odds and ends. Lead steers and heifers mostly 9.00-11.00, canner cows 7.50-10.00, stockers around 10.00, alers steady. hogs 25-50 lower later, 400 early sales, prices mixed.

Nashville

Decatur Council Passes One Paving Ordinance

In an adjourned meeting the Decatur city council approved Olive Street paving from 16th to 18th Avenues and from 18th to 19th Avenues. They declined paving 10th Avenue NE from Moulton Street to Church Street and 10th Street SE from 9th to 10th Avenue for now. Objections were raised Monday night. The council also cut assessments on 600 to 700 feet of Somerville Road near North Avenue by one dollar per foot, totaling just over three dollars per foot for affected residents.

Decatur City Olive St 18Th 19Th 10Th Ave Moulton St Church St 10Th St Somerville Rd North Ave

Dulles on Khrushchev and the future of liberalism

Dulles argues Khrushchev exposes how the Soviet system guards against Stalin era abuses. He urges Western nations to strengthen alliances amid Russian arms advances and hopes internal Soviet reforms may preserve freedom and spur a worldwide liberal era.

Dulles Khrushchev Stalin Soviet Union

Powell amendment Hope Fades as Bill Proceeds

The sentiment for the Powell amendment cooled yet hope remained for a majority to sidetrack the amendment to pass the measure. The legislation would provide federal school construction grants totaling 400 million dollars yearly for four years and create a revolving fund not exceeding 750 million dollars to buy local school bonds if markets cannot absorb them at reasonable rates.

All-Day Singing at Friendship Baptist Church

An all day singing is scheduled Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church three miles south of Danville and about 12 miles west of Falkville. Dinner will be served at noon. Singers and listeners are cordially invited.

Baptist Church Danville Falkville

Domestic scheduled airline operation reaches high passenger miles

The report notes that domestic scheduled air service achieved a record total of passenger miles, highlighting extensive travel activity across major routes and hubs. Data figures indicate strong growth in passenger usage and network coverage.

Local listing fragment notes utility and goods pricing

A fragment notes a time window 20.00 to 21.00 and mentions utility and medium quality goods with a price reference 60. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear entities or context.

Lodge vows protest if UN spy charge proves true

Ex U S ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge Jr says he will protest to the UN if a Soviet refugee’s charges are borne out that a UN employee pressured him to become a spy. The accuser, Miao Shapovalov, second secretary of the Soviet mission, claimed pressure on campus and linked to Sobolev.

New York Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr U.N U.S Miao Shapovalov Petukhov The Shapovalov Lndge United States Secretariat Washington Plin Gneral Arkady A. Sobolev Shatov American Committee For Liberation of Bolshevism U. N Columbia Moscow U.S.S.R Dag Hammarkskjol

Local Weather Notes Rain Returns Across County

Summer ty reports heavy rainfall mainly last night with thunder showers over the past few days. Pinkston notes the wet spell ideal for boll weevil and other insects while pastures and corn suffer from dry spells in recent weeks.

Pinkston

Heat waves push temperatures to near record highs

The region experienced hot and humid conditions with afternoon readings reaching into the 90s and up to 100 in parts of the Southwest and Plains. Warming extended from the eastern Lakes region toward New England as a modest cooling trend remained unlikely.

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