Army Navy Turn To Solid Fuels For Missiles
The Army and Navy push solid propellants for new missiles to avoid liquid fuel problems. The Army uses solid fuel in the Sergeant Guided Missile while Jupiter remains liquid fed. Navy Polaris aims for 1,500 mile range with safer solid fuel aboard submarines and ships.
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Elton C. Fay
Washington
Army
Navy
Defense Department
Department
Air Force
Corporal
Thor
Atlas
Florida
Wind Crash Knocks Out Power in Decatur
A car hit a power pole on Somerville Road causing outages for about 30 blocks in southeast Decatur Friday night at 6 25. Service was restored at 7 54. A toppled wire left 10 blocks in northeast Decatur without light until repairs.
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Somerville Road
Decatur
Too Late to Classify for Rent Bulldis
For rent from Bulldis 50x100 ton one acre on U S 31 across from Legion near Moores workshop, 1316 15th Avenue SE. Phone unclear.
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U. S
Legion Ee Sore Eee Moores
Vacation period set for Tennessee Valley State Trade School
The regular annual vacation for the Tennessee Valley State Trade School is scheduled for June 24 to July 5, reopening July 8. Visitors and prospective students are urged to note the closing. applicants may write to P. O. Box 97, Decatur.
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Tennessee Valley State Trade School
Carlton Kelley
Decatur
Storm knocks out power after trees hit lines citywide
Cedar Lake area faced a brief outage as strong winds caused tree limbs to fall on service wires. An electric official said 25 to 30 calls came in about damage across all sections of the city.
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Cedar Lake
Contempt Bill Sparks Senate House Debate on Rights Measure
Lawmakers clash over a civil rights bill raising jury trial, race integration fears, and Senate procedural tactics. House passed 286 126 with Republicans split 168 19 Democrats 118 107, while Senate calendar vote showed GOP 34 for calendar 5 against and Democrats 11 for calendar 34 against. Ellender accuses bypass of committee system as liberals wobble on procedure. Ives cites House version as preferred, noting Judiciary Committee changes could weaken the bill.
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
Ellender
New Orleans
WWL
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Sen. Eastland
Dmiss
Eisenhower Kishi Agree to Prompt U S Troop Withdrawals from Japan
Communique says all U S ground combat forces in Japan will begin leaving next month, potentially 30 000 of 100 000, with further cuts through 1958. Officials foresee broader reductions in advisory missions and overseas duty while Europe retools with advanced weapons. Western allies push to maintain strength. Japan seeks minimal U S presence amid tension over the Girard case.
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Japan
Germany
West Germany
NATO
Girard
U.S
National Guardsmen Rapidly Mobilized in Korea Emergency
More than 160,000 National Guardsmen were called to active duty during the Korean emergency, marking a massive nationwide shift as units nationwide were activated to bolster U S forces.
Market report shows mixed prices for crops and livestock
Cotton middling at 43.0u, Decatur toan 33.24. Cottonseed 40 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.10 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.05 per hundred. Ear corn 1.21, No 2 yellow corn 1.27, No 2 oats 0.65. Cattle 50, calves 25. Dealers steady. Small lot choice 19.25-20.50. Hogs 50, not established.
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Decatur Toan
Nickerson Atty Bell and Jenkins Lead Defense in Army Case
Huntsville attorney Robert K. Bell and Ray Jenkins of Knoxville lead Nickerson’s civilian defense team. They seek access to classified documents as witnesses and argue Army rulings hinder a fair trial while Nickerson pleads not guilty to 18 counts. He faces possible prison and fines but remains confident.
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Robert K. Bell
Army
Huntsville
Nickerson
Wilson
Defense Department
William
Billy) Mitchell
Mitchell
Paris
U.S. Military Academy
Europe
Airliner crashes. witnesses report stall before plunge
Civil Aeronautics Board investigators from Washington probe a midair crash seen as a stall and plunge. John A. Anderson recalls running from the spiraling plane that demolished a car, sprayed gasoline, and damaged his home while his family sheltered inside. A girl named June witnessed the event.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
John A. Anderson
Anderson
Wreck Damages City Lights and Two Cars in Decatur
Flurry Roberts and Wiggins received injuries after a car struck a light pole on Somerville Road causing 30 block area power loss from 6 25 to 7 54 p m. The Dodge driven by Mitchel M King collided with a 1957 car at 6th Avenue near a Steak House Restaurant.
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Roberts
Wiggins
Decatur General Hospital
Ford
Brown Funeral Co
6Th Ave
Dodge
Mitchel M. King
15Th Ave
Apt
Cornelian
J. W. Williams
Somerville Rd
J. B. Adair
A. J. Hallman
John L. Sivley
L. L. Landers
Medical mediation committee waives Hooper bill in dispute
Parents and the Suffolk County Medical Society mediation panel say Dr Kris.is charged $1500 for Hooper case but agree no bill will be sent. Benny Hooper's mother and Dr Kris note payments were uncertain yet a $50 check was mentioned. The group commends Dr Kris for service and sacrifice and plans charity donation of any received funds.
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Benny
Kris
Joseph H. Kris
Hooper
Suffolk County Medical Society
Hoopers
Medical Mediation Committee
Whale Description: Skin Like Cardboard Beneath Thick Blubber
The passage describes a blue whale with skin the color and thickness of car bon paper and abundant blubber beneath. It emphasizes the substantial size and fatty layer of the creature.
Plane crash delays rescue as bystanders react
The daughter of the Andersons’ neighbors, Mr and Mrs Otis Norwood, was hysterical for two hours after the crash. Rescue teams faced a two hour delay as parts of the damaged craft had to be partly demolished to remove three bodies from the crumpled shell.
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Anderson
Otis Norwood
New U S Infantry Gear and Jets for Korea
U S forces in Korea will receive a shipment of rifles bazookas and other infantry gear for American divisions with details on arrival not announced A new wing of 75 F86F Sabre jets is to be added along with trucks and electronic communications gear The Air Force plans rotation of pilots and no increase in overall numbers The Communists may seek another Panmunjom meeting after the weapons change announcement
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Korea
U.S
Joint Truce Commission
Panmunjom
Study and security reform proposals from the commission
The 800 page report urges loyalty screenings for security risks including a talkative drinker and a blackmail vulnerable pervert, with transfer to non sensitive jobs possible. It backs cross examination of accusers and ends undercover informant production. It calls abolishing confidential classifications and tightening immigrant parole rules to curb mass admissions.
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Justice Department
Congress
United States
Hospital dismissals and admissions listed for Lawrence County
A list of patient dismissals and admissions across Lawrence County and Decatur General Hospital includes names such as Mrs. R L Roberson Mrs H M Rucker J M Blevins Jamie McVay Mrs Guy Keenum Jr and daughter and several Athens and Decatur entries plus infant and family details reflecting recent hospital activity. Specific addresses and patient counts accompany many entries.
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Lawrence County Hospital
R. L. Roberson
Moulton
H. M. Rucker
Town Creek
J. M. Blevins
Jamie McVay
Danville
Guy Keenum, Jr
Admissions Veto Simms
Mt. Hope
Porter White
Athens
Sally Ann McGee
Clara Heathcock
Josie Taylor
Helen Bumpers
H. D. Blackwell
Elkmont
Hubert. Dupree
Janice Inez Lentz
Lonnie Wales
Decatur General Hospital
Pamela Dean Toone
Cedar St
William E. Rieger
Somerville Rd
Sybert
16Th Ave
Monroe Green
Wadsworth St
Patricia Maria Hafner
Johnston St
Roy Hendrix
Grant
Births in Decatur General Hospital Families
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bo bo of 1434 Columbia Circle at Decatur General Hospital Friday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Otis D. Lane of 1902 Enolam Blvd. at Decatur General Hospital Friday.
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E. J. Bobo
Columbia Circle
Decatur General Hospital
Otis D. Lane
Enolam Blvd
Speakman Acquitted In Circuit Court
Woodrow Speakman was acquitted on a charge of carnal knowledge after a trial in Morgan criminal circuit court Friday. The acquittal ends the case against Speakman in this court.
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Speakman
Woodrow Speakman
Morgan Criminal Circuit
Cotton Market Finishes Strong on Week’s Close
New York notes a volatile week with futures ranging from 15 cents a bale down to 2.05 dollars higher. July contracts fell while others hit new highs as Benson signals a higher support price for 1957 crops and farm legislation prospects dim. Mills consumed 673000 bales May 5 to June 1. season totals near 7.05 million bales with 175000 exports for the week ending Tuesday.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Benson
New York Cotton Exchange Service Bureau
Service Bureau
U.S
Tragic shell strike hits Airland assault units at Adams Hill
The shell killed and wounded only members of Company B, 522nd Infantry Battalion, as multiple units including the 537th and 548th Field Artillery Battalions and the Army Aviation Training Command supported the operation to seize Adams Hill. Initial reports say a 42 mortar shell fell short during the advance. Lt. Col. O L Tobiason led the field investigation.
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522Nd
537Th Field Artillery
548Th Field Artillery
6Th Armored Field Artillery
Army Aviation Training Command
Adams Hill
O. L. Tobiason
Second Field Artillery Battalion
Trial of Bob Hill Opens on Assault and Intent to Murder
Saturday morning the trial of Bob Hill began, charged with assault and intent to murder. Proceedings opened with prosecutors outlining the alleged attack and motive as the case moves to jury consideration.
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Bob Hill
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