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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

3

Court Rules Passport Issuance Subject to Due Process

The Court of Appeals unanimously held that the State Department must follow due process in passport actions. Issuance is not purely political and denial can deprive liberty. the decision sent Max Shachtman’s case back to district court to justify a passport denial.

Washington USS. Court of Appeals State Department Department United States Henry W. Edgerton Charles Fahy Secretary of State Max Shachtman New York Independent Socialist League Shachtman U.S. District Court

Wilkinson joins Chemstrand Textile Research Division

George D. Wilkinson has joined The Chemstrand Corp. Research and Development Department, working with the textile testing group in the Textile Research Division. A native of Golear England, he studied at HuddersfieldTechnical College and holds the Associate of the Textile Institute diploma. He previously worked with Canadian Celanese and Platt Brothers in England. He resides at 1012 Johnston St Decatur.

Chemstrand George D. Wilkinson Chemstrand Corp Frank J. Soday Wilkinson Golear Yorkshire England Huddersfield Technical College Textile Institute Canadian Celanese, Ltd Drummondville Quebec Canada Platt Brothers & Company, Ltd Oldham E. Shaw & Sons, Ltd Slaithwaite Decatur Johnston St

Molotov Proposes World Talks as Romulo Raps Speech

Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo of the Philippines called Molotov's address a broken record and accused him of breaking session rules. Secretary Dulles said he would respond later. Molotov urged implementing war propaganda limits, dismantling overseas bases, withdrawing forces from Germany, and proposed broader delegations and tourism exchanges. He also pressed for a world economic conference to spur international trade.

Carlos P. Romulo Philippines Molotov John Foster Dulles General Assembly Germany

Lawrence County Farm Report Highlights from Luther Sherill Farm

Moulton notes summarize county agent MOULTON Sam McClendon visiting Luther Sherill’s farm 2.25 miles east of Moulton. John I Sherill rents the place and runs 50 acres of corn with 350 pounds of 4 10 7 fertilizer aided by 100 pounds nitrate soda. Early planting produced roasting ears and 65 to 70 ears per stalk potential. 25 more acres planted after a vetch crop show promising results. Cotton runs 112 acres and livestock includes 17 steers and heifers 5 sows and 28 shoats. Bills father praises the crop as the best in years. Also notes Golden Circle class gathering at Woodall's Thursday 7 pm and Ed King with Clyde King attending a Birmingham fashion show.

Moulton Sam McClendon Lawrence County Luther Sherill John I Bill) Sherill Bill Bills Decatur Poland China Indianapolis Ind

Vaccine debate stalls voting on polio program

Experts pressed officials as Dr Sabin urged suspending inoculations until a less virulent polio strain is found. Rep Wolverton asked questions while Dr Rivers warned it would be tragic to halt now. Dr Salk avoided an immediate stance but suggested no reason to stop the current vaccination effort.

Wolverton RNJ Sabin Thomas M. Rivers Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research New York

Lawrence County Schools To Lead Opening Parade This Summer

Lawrence County schools will lead the opening parade and start dates in several counties. Cullman and Morgan counties plan August 22 openings, with some August 1 starts and Sept. 1 for cotton season schedules. Limestone may begin July 18 or 25, to be set after a board meeting. The Board of Education also considers consolidating five Negro elementary schools after tours showed repairs needed.

Lawrence Lawrence County Cullman County Morgan Limestone County Floyd Johnson Limestone Johnson Board of Education State Department of Education

India Russia joint declaration outlines peaceful coexistance and aims

The document lauds Red China and echoes disarmament ideas while reaffirming key principles of international coexistence. It urges rapid Indochina armistice implementation and elections in Vietnam, calls for wider UN admission, praises the Asian African conference, notes Austrian independence, and seeks to boost India Russia ties with Yugoslavia.

Red Nehru Chou En-lai Tito Indochina Viet Nam U.N Bandung Indonesia Far East Russia Yugoslavia Washington State Department

Lt Arantz Funeral Plans Released by Brown Funeral Home

Lt Arantz, a 1954 graduate of Florence State Teachers College, died in an accident. Survivors include his wife, parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Arantz, a sister and a brother stationed at Barksdale Air Field who traveled from Shreveport to Texas for details. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Athens Country Club to Elect Officers Friday Session

Officers of the Athens Country Club will be elected Friday at 3 p.m. in the retiring president’s office at State National Bank. Directors named Monday will select the officers from among Winston S. Garth Jr, Bill Young, H N Lovvorn, W Van Gilbert, J W Chambers, Harry Taft, W W Malone Jr, Eddie Ashford, H J Littrell, Baylis Hightower, W S Pennington, Robert C Gish, David A Smith, and Dr A D Dunavant.

Athens Athens Country Club Harry Taft State National Bank Winston S. Garth, Jr Bill Young H. N. Lovvorn W. van Gilbert J. W. Chambers W. W. Malone, Jr Eddie Ashford H. J. Littrell

Decatur Couple Faces VPL Count

Elsie Baker 41 and Lawrence Baker 46 released on bonds after being charged with violating the prohibition laws and resisting a search. Deputies found about one and a half pints of whiskey in a pitcher in a kitchen at their home west of Breeks Grocery Store on Highway 31 South following a warrant served by Deputy Matthew Childers.

Elsie Baker Lawrence Baker Morgan County Baker Jimmie Collier Breeks Grocery Store Highway 31 Matthew Childers Richard Hyche

Early Trade Stock Market Rolls Ahead in Fast Open

The New York market opened with gains led by railroads and steel. Prices rose across many sectors including motors aircrafts distillers radio televisions chemicals oils airlines and movie issues with notable gains for General Motors United Aircraft RCA Du Pont and Loew's.

New York General Motors Youngstown Sheet & Tube Sears Roebuck United Aircraft RCA Kennecott Copper du Pont Santa Fe Southern Pacific Standard Oil United Air Lines Loew’s Associated Press

Hearst Wife Wins Separation Alimony

Sandra Ram Hearst wins separation and alimony after State Supreme Court rules Mexican annulment invalid. George R Hearst remains a publishing executive in New York.

Hearst New York George R. Hearst Sandra Rambeau Hearst State Supreme Court

Sabin Inspired Development Plans Mentioned

The fragment notes a development approach aligned with ideas proposed by Dr. Sabin, indicating a plan or policy direction influenced by his suggestions. The context implies a broader initiative drawing on his public health or scientific philosophy.

Decatur Loses Elderly Citizen

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Martha Rogers 92 widow of Isaac J. Rogers are set for Friday at 2 30 p m at her residence 709 6th Ave SE She died Wednesday after an eight week illness Interment will be in City Cemetery Decatur Pallbearers include Claude Aycock Claude McMurtrie Freddie Hagood Ralph Teague Reese L Robertson and W A Blackwood She is survived by two daughters five grandchildren eight great grandchildren three sisters and one brother with services conducted by Rev T J Chitwood and Rev A B Van Arsdale

Sarah Martha Rogers Isaac J. Rogers 6Th Ave J. A. McKinney R. S. Wright Ella Gookin Corinth Miss R. L. Gookin Greenville Claude Aycock Claude McMurtrie Freddie Hagood Ralph Teague Reese L. Robertson W. A. Blackwood

Egypt area equals Texas and New Mexico combined

Egypt covers a land area matching the combined size of Texas and New Mexico, with about 3 percent under cultivation.

Egypt Texas New Mexico

Stocks reach 10th record high in 13 sessions

60 stocks rose 90 cents to a level of 172.50 as the market pushed to a 10th record high in 13 trading sessions, signaling ongoing momentum across the averages.

Thunderstorm Scares Boy to Death in City Park

A 10 year old boy collapsed and died in a midcity park as lightning flashed nearby during a thunderstorm. Deputy coroner Isaac A. Thornton said Lawrence Nichols appears to have been "scared to death" by the brief but furious storm and issued a certificate.

Wilmington Del Isaac A. Thornton New Castle County Lawrence Nichols

Autopsy Finds No Harm After Boy's Accidental Death

An autopsy into the boy's death showed no marks on the body and no evidence of physical injury, indicating an accidental death likely caused by shock rather than foul play.

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