Simple Polio Immunity Test Described
New York scientists report a one drop blood test to show polio immunity in children. The paper strip method uses a virus solution and serum placed on marked spaces to reveal whether immunity blocks virus migration. They say it could screen those not fully immunized by the Salk vaccine and replace slower blood methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Calif
New York
Society For Pediatric Research
Horace Hodes
Helen Zepp
Walter Henley
Rubher Berger
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Hodes
Senate vote moves civil rights bill toward Judiciary panel
The measure to protect voting rights clears a key hurdle as 34 Democrats and 5 Republicans back sending it to the Judiciary Committee. Senator Knowland hails the step, noting it reduces a potential filibuster, though two possible obstacles remain before debate and passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Miss Exie Lockett Dies Suddenly in Alabama
Exie Earl Lockett age 67 of 209 Prospect Drive SE died Thursday at Baugh-Wiley Clinic after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements list Brown Funeral Home Chapel and Rodney Funeral Home Alexander City with a graveside service Saturday at 2 p.m. in Jackson's Gap. She is survived by a sister in Decatur and a brother in San Bruno, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exie Earl Lockett
Prospect Drive
Baugh-Wiley
Decatur
Durward Lockett
San Bruno
Calif
FOR SALE AND LOST ITEMS IN ONE NOTICE SET
Classified item mix includes a six room modern house listing a phone number and a lost maroon and blue Goodyear tire with chrome front. Also tutoring services, rental requests, maid wanted, and a two wheel trailer for sale with contact numbers.
Market Edges Higher in Slow Early Trading
Stocks edged ahead modestly after three days of declines as the market hovered near May levels. Rail, chemical, steel and aircraft shares led gains with Douglas and Boeing up, while Union Carbide slipped and Chrysler fell on profit taking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Douglas Aircraft
Boeing
General Dynamics
du Pont
Allied Chemical
Union Carbide
Chesapeake & Ohio
Southern Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio and
Southern Railway
Santa Fe
Lukens Steel
Chrysler
North Alabama and Georgia live poultry market roundup
In Birmingham liv e poultry and broilers were reported with activity at 10:30 a.m. at farms. North Georgia markets showed improved broilers and growers with receipts slightly above normal and mostly regular outlets. Prices varied with pend or fryers at farms and plants, hens trading lightly with ample offerings, and various prices noted for heavy birds and plant deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
North Alabama
Atlanta
North
Georgia
Egg price report from Birmingham market note
Prices mostly unchanged at 10 30 am with fair to good demand. Various egg lots described including quality A and mixed colors, with several lots and weights indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Livestock prices hold mostly steady in cattle report
AP notes cattle and calves trading with a few dealers near steady. Demand mixed with small lots at 19.75 to 21.00 and 18.25 to 19.25 for lower grades. A few good offerings appear scarce as buyers show limited interest.
Horse and Car Collision Near Knoxville Damages Vehicle
A horse and automobile collided near Knoxville Tennessee. The car was completely demolished while the horse sustained a slight jaw fracture and no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Decatur educators plan staffing changes as funds tighten
City officials announce a reduced proration cut from 8.75 to 3.5 percent and outline 17 Decatur High and Somerville Road teachers along with new hires to fill retirements. The board notes a projected shortfall despite full funding potential and prepares pre school conference plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannah M. Griffin
Somerville Rd
Jackson County
Clay
Randolph
Griffin
Jackson State Teachers College
Peabody Teachers College
Alice O. Glasgow
Moulton Heights
West Decatur School
Florence State Teachers College
Glasgow
Arthur Owen
Morgan County High School
Charles M. Rogers
A & M College
Huntsville
Lakeside High School
Alice W. Allen
Alabama State College
Montgomery
New Hope School
Limestone County
Cherry St
Legistate
Leeman
Teachers Institute
Farm Industries Employee Election Favors Union
Workers at Farm Industries voted 53 to 51 to make the union bargaining agent for 107 employees. One vote was void and another challenged in the close election held yesterday. An earlier vote failed to secure enough union support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comte Ee Ee Ee Ee
Sducligne, Fave’ Bees Gade
The Nile River Tops Egypt’s Geography
The Nile runs about 960 miles and remains the sole long river in Egypt, shaping civilization and landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Egypt
Suffolk doctors seek quick settlement through mediation
Benny's Dr. Rafle, Suffolk county health commissioner and county medical society PR head, says the five member mediation committee can resolve the issue in a day or two after formal submission by postcard or letter. He reports discussions with Dr Kris and Mrs Hooper and their openness to mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafle
Suffolk
County Medical Society
Medical Society
Kris
Hooper
Hoopers
Doctors oppose bill to Benny Hooper Jr parents
Chicago The American Medical Association trustees chairman Dr Edwin S Hamilton of Kankakee Ill said the action of the doctor who billed Benny Hooper Jr parents 1500 dollars was strongly disagreed with by the association. He said not one doctor in a thousand would have charged a fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Medical Assn
Benny Hooper Jr
Edwin S. Hamilton
Kankakee, Ill
Association
Tennessee Senate weighs stamp redemptions and liquor ads
Rep Martin withdraws support as the Senate judiciary committee sends five members to study two bills on cash redemption of trading stamps and a 2 percent gross receipts tax on retailers. A liquor advertising bill is sent to a subcommittee, with critics arguing against social harms to children and temperance concerns voiced by Rep Bryce Davis and Sen E L Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
Doc) Martin Jr
Greene County
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bryce Davis
Calhoun
E. L. Roberts
Etowah
Outboard Club Plans Elk River Boat Races Cruise
The Outboard Boating Club of Decatur will cruise to Elk River this Sunday June 23 to watch the outboard races. The group departs the harbor at 9 00 a m with reserved racing viewing. Return from Elk River is planned around 4 00 p m with all hands at the harbor by 9 00 a m. The July 4 cruise is rescheduled to a beach destination upriver from Huntsville Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Elk River
Bill Biles
Huntsville Harbor
Funeral services set for Hembree resident of 217 Birmingham Ave
Funeral services for Hembree, resident of 217 Birmingham Ave, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday from the First Methodist Church. The body lies in state an hour before the service. Burial in City Cemetery with Moss Service Funeral Home in charge. Surviving: wife two sons Dorsey and Buell two daughters Christine and Grace six sons named Hembree two sisters Mae Nunnley Maude Kilpatrick and nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nothdurst
Hembree
Birmingham Ave
First Methodist
City Cemetery
Moss Service Funeral Home
Dorsey Hembree
Buell Hembree
Christine
Hospital Admissions and Addresses Noted in Local List
Mrs. Arthur Keenum and infant Trinity admitted with Mrs. Bob Wells at 221 8th Ave NW. Admissions include Mrs. Charles W. Mathias of 637 Grant St and Mrs. Edna Livingston of Moulton. Master Danny Lee Layton to Decatur. Willard Pigg at 1407 Somerville Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Keenum
Trinity 1
Bob Wells
8Th Ave
Charles W. Mathias
Grant St
Edna Livingston
Moulton
Danny Lee Layton
Decatur
Willard Pigg
Somerville Rd
Dismissals Listed for Cullman and Nearby Areas
A string of dismissals and addresses includes Mrs D J Farley of Cullman 6 Seldon Teichmiller Cullman 8 James M Godwin Bremen 2 Mary Helen Martin Cullman 5 plus multiple names with Birmingham Cullman and Hanceville addresses. Referenced individuals include Mrs Lloyd Randall Van Mitchell Mrs A F Skinner Robbie Jean Earl E Howard Mrs C F Kanady Mrs John Lee Mrs Glenn Johnston Glenn Charles E W Smith Patricia Ann and A A McClendon 1403 Ann St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Farley
Cullman
Seldon Teichmiller
James M. Godwin
Bremen
Mary Helen Martin
Lloyd Randall
van Mitchell
A. F. Skinner
Robbie Jean
Devoy Kilgo
Bell Ave
Birmingham
F. D. Alexander
4Th St
Eliza Wren
Jimmy Hicks
4Th Ave
Earl E. Howard
Hanceville
C. F. Kanady
John Lee
Glenn Johnston
Glenn Charles
E. W. Smith
Patricia Ann
A. A. McClendon
Ann St
Baugh Wyley Clinic Names Mothers and Infants
A list from the Baugh Wiley Clinic records numerous mothers and babies with addresses in Athens Somerville Courtland Moulton Town Creek and other local streets. Names include Mrs W D England Mrs Hilley Roden Master Thomas Randy Terry Baby Pamela Dean Toone Little Miss Priscilla Ann Tuten and Miss Patricia Maria Haffner among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Powell
10Th Ave
Thomas Randy Terry
Tower St
David Gillespie
Kooken Ave
James Wilson Smith
Lester
M. B. Cross
Courtland
Floyd Milligan
Town Creek
Pamela Dean Toone
Cedar St
Priscilla Ann Tuten
E. Cain St
Otis D. Lane
Enolam Bivd
E. J. Bobo
Columbia Circle
Patricia Maria Haffner
Johnston St
Local Births Reported From City Hospitals
A series of births includes a son to Mr and Mrs Charles W Mathias at Bank St Hospital on Wednesday Terry Lynn born to Mr and Mrs Lenard Brown at Hamil Clinic Thursday a daughter to Mr and Mrs L A Stephens at Decatur General Hospital Thursday and a son to Mr and Mrs David Compton at Decatur General Hospital Thursday all listed with street addresses and hospital names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Mathias
Grant St
Bank St. Hospital
Terry Lynn
Lenard Brown
Broadus Ave
Hamil Clinic
L. A. Stephens
4Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
David Compton
State Ave
McMinnemon Acquitted In Assault Case Here
Morgan County Circuit Court proceedings ended with John McMinnemon found not guilty of assault with intent to injure. The case centered on an alleged attack involving Woodrow Speakman, with testimony and evidence presented Tuesday and yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Circuit Court
Woodrow Speakman
John McMinnemon
Funeral Services for Martha Samples Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha C. Samples 34 are set for this afternoon at 2 from Hopewell Church. The Birmingham University Hospital death followed injuries from a home explosion last Sunday. Survivors include her mother Mrs. W. G. Jackson five sisters and three brothers and three sons.
Wilburn Moore Named Commander Athens Legion
Wilburn Moore was elected commander of Athens American Legion Post 49 in an election here last night. Other officers named for the coming year were Robert Allen senior vice commander Ronald Cheatham junior vice commander Beasley Thompson adjutant Paul Pepper finance officer A. J. and Dorris Hill and Horace Kelley sergeants-at-arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Wilburn Moore
Athens American Legion
Robert Allen
Ronald Cheatham
Beasley Thompson
Paul Pepper
A. J. and
Dorris Hill
Horace Kelley
Officer Faces Investigation Over Training Center Policies
Attorney seeks probe of Air Force basic training center procedures and concessions. Smyrl was removed as commander of a training group last March and reassigned as an operations officer after refusing to follow orders from Maj. Gen. Herbert L. Grills to back a policy permitting recruits to train at a civilian roller skating rink and riding stable. Smyrl awaits a hearing to show cause why he should not be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Smyrl
Herbert L. Grills
Smurl
Glimpses About Your Community and Mine
City docket lists nine cases on the recorder's court for driving without a license and related violations. A 1952 Ford struck a ladder on Second Ave and Johnston St SE, injuring little damage. drivers were Roland Freeman and Walter Evans. Insane person jailed for safekeeping. William Dawson arrested after missing court. Education official Leeman attended Montgomery hearing on two year education appropriations. Bicycles reported stolen from Blue Haven Pool. owners Edward Morgan and Charles Hough named. Visitors from Clarksville, Tenn., came for a relative visit. About 40 people met at Woodall's Bar-B-Q to discuss improving Old Moulton Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ave
Johnston St
Roland Cordis Freeman
Line St
Studebaker
Walter Luke Evans
Sherman St
Blue Haven Swimming Pool
Edward Morgan
Charles Hough
6Th Ave
Destructive Prairie Tornado Strikes City
Eyewitnesses report a large tornado moving over the prairie and striking the northwest city edge around 7 40 p m after warnings from radio stations. Mayor Hershel Lashkowitz estimated damages in the millions as hundreds of homes and vehicles were destroyed or damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Lashkowitz
Eisenhower Urges Carry On The Good Fight For America
The president framed Republicanism as a never failing concern for every American and urged perseverance despite congressional friction over the 71.8 billion budget. He noted rough going in Congress with deep cuts already voted and signaled he was not overly disturbed by the budget reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
America
Congress
House
Senate
Jensen
Japanese nationalism and U S alliance urged
The text highlights the need for recognizing fervent nationalism in Japan and its people’s impatience with poverty. It cautions that deteriorating Japanese American relations and rising anti Americanism should not be ignored. It stresses Japan must stay free and firm in the Far East to maintain essential security cooperation with the United States.
Child Escapes Injury In Auto Collision In Decatur
A two year old boy, Ronney Ransom, was struck in the 1600 block of Sherman Street at 4 14 p m yesterday. The driver, Thomas J Sanders, took him to Baugh Wiley Clinic where he was found uninjured. No charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Sherman St
Ronney Ransom
Woodrow Ransom
Baugh & Wiley Clinic
Thomas J. Sanders
Sth Ave
Sanders
Ronney
W. D. Collier
John L. Sivey
American Conductor Leads Government Orchestra in Turkey
Robert Lawrence, an American, serves as conductor of the government sponsored Presidential Philharmonic Orchestra in Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lawrence
Presidential Philharmonic Orchestra
Turkey
Whales’ Skin and Blubber Described in Vivid Detail
The account notes the whale’s skin as the color and thickness of card bod, with substantial blubber beneath. The description emphasizes the massive size and layering of tissue from skin to fat.
Subcommittee Faces Suit In Sherwood Death
A House Un American Activities subcommittee resumes hearings on California Communist cell operations as a $500000 damage suit against the committee and five members proceeds. Barbara Sherwood, widow of Stanford biochemist William K. Sherwood, claims the summons to testify contributed to his death. Congressman Walter calls the suit an exploitation by lawyers while stressing the inquiry will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
House Un-American Activities
California
Gordon H. Scherer
Robio
William K. Sherwood
Sherwood
Stanford
Scherer
Congress
Oakland
Bertram Edises
Barbara Sherwood
Edises
Red Cell
Bay Area
Francis E. Walter
D-Pa
Robert J. MclIntosh
R-Mich
Frank Tavenner
William A. Wheeler
Walter
North Korean Chinese Communists at Armistice Meeting
Action Chung spokesman for the 40 North Korean and Chinese Communists at the Korean Joint Armistice Commission meeting reserved the right to reply later to U N charges of truce violations. Litzenberg told reporters modern and effective weapons will be flown into Korea soon but gave no decision on types quantities or timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chung
Korean Joint Armistice Commission
U.N
Litzenberg
Korea
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Goodyear Brave
Steen
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Decatur Markets
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Kaiser al
LO F Glass
lLaew's
Arma Ck
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Mont Ward Balt & Ohio
Crown Zell Skelly
Delta Air L
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Diana Air
St Brand Sou Co
Ltd
East Air Ud Pack
East Kodak
Eversharp
Texas
Fruit and Steel
Gen Foods
West UN Tel
Mi Ihe
Westy A
Pub Ut
Westy Elec Woolworth
Orth
Kirk Chiropractic Clinic
Jackson St
H. R. Leemar
Joann Harrison
Decatur High
Leah Hays
Thattanooga
Social Security Administration
Charles D. Smith
Austinville High School
Virginia J. Brigham
Dorothy M. Sheats
Sheats
Elizabeth B. Thompson
University of Alabama
Thompson
Alabama College
Harrison
Jacqueline Bailey
Haleyville High School
Baileys
Howard College
Margaret C. Brown
Jackson County High
Decatur Junior High
Trinity High
NBCTV
Benny
Outboard Club
Cullman Hospital
Deborah Ann Powers
Crestview St
Hilley Roden
Chestnut St
Admissions
John E. Blythe
7Th Ave
W. E. Brooks
Hershel E. Sherman
Athens Legion
Aem
Silimale
City Recorder’s Court
William Otis Dawson
H. R. Leeman
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Alabama Education Assn
Henry Turner
Gina
Carol
Clarksville, Tenn
Woodall's
Bar-B-Q
Moulton Rd
Twister
Kishi
Subcommittee
Marvelon
White
PEG
Phore
Camal Street
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