Governors Head To Atlantic City for Conference
Governors gather for the annual conference in Atlantic City with Eisenhower’s possible moves noted. Gov. Averell Harriman of New York arrives with a large staff while discussions hint at Democratic presidential prospects and backstage maneuvering.
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Douglas
Cornell
Eisenhower
Ed Johnson
Colorado
Averell Harriman
New York
Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Harriman
Stevenson
Alabama dairy producers gain parity in health standards
The article notes a Circuit Court action and quotes Todd predicting the ruling will boost Alabama dairy farmers by placing out-of-state producers on equal footing with state producers, ensuring the same health requirements and standards.
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Todd
Alabama
Dothan Eagle Sells Daily Newspaper for 1.7 Million
The Dothan Eagle reports the Tallahassee buyer Ralph Nicholson purchased the Daily for 1.7 million dollars with a 677 thousand dollar down payment. Probate court details show Nicholson will retain a first mortgage while Horace Hall and partners who previously owned the paper remain involved. The deal spans 25 years with ongoing arrangements to meet the purchase terms.
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Dothan
1 Eagle
Ralph Nicholson
Tallahassee
Fla
Nicholson
Horace
Agiee
Local Theater Schedule Highlights and Cast List
MRT LE shows The Searchers with John ayoe and Jeffrey Hunter at 1:00 and main screenings at 5:05 5:10 7:15 and 9:20. ROXY screens Artists and Models with Dean at 3:05 7:15 and 9:10. East of Egion features J Julie Harris at 7:30 and 9:30. POWLINE presents Alexander The Richard Burton and Fredric at 7:30 and 9:30. Athens offers Jack Slade with Derotty Malone and Vir O Keefe on the bill amid an ex Highway Pacific event.
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the Searchers
John Ayoe
Jeffrey Hunter
ROXY
Dean
Egion
J .Julie Harris
County cotton crop shows mild boll weevil impact
County agent F. K. Agee reports little boll weevil damage so far as rains may boost the pest. He notes much cotton hasn’t fruiting yet and warns against premature poisoning while highlighting a near-ended sugar cane beetle issue and generally strong corn bore conditions.
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Lamestone
F. K. Agee
Agee
Latest AP Poll Shows Delegate Preferences
Washington June 23 The latest AP poll tabulates delegate votes for the Democratic National Convention only weeks away Adlai Stevenson leads with 301 Estes Kefauver has 165 Averell Harriman 110 Total delegates 1148 of 1372 votes needed 686 percent of votes cast remaining 224 to be selected
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Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Averell Harriman
Presbyterian women plan church training session in Montgomery
In Montgomery on June 23 the Presbyterian women of the Alabama Presbyterian Synod announce a seven day church training school at Huntingdon College. Camden serves as president of the Women of the Church.
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Montgomery
Presbyterian Women
Huntingdon
Colleg Camden
Women of the Church of the Alabama Presbyterian Synod
Egypt and NATO discuss withdrawal and Soviet influence
The piece notes NATO states demand talks on withdrawal by August 1 with elections possibly altering that demand. It argues a U S base may become unnecessary. It contrasts Egypt under Nasser with Iceland, warning Moscow could use aid and force to turn Egypt into a Soviet satellite and control the Suez Canal, threatening Mediterranean defenses allied with Greece, Turkey, and the Baghdad Pact.
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U. S
Egypt
Iceland
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Russia
Moscow
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Greece
Turkey
Union Negotiations Question Wage Proposals Highlighted
McDonald criticized the industry for offering yearly contracts with fewer benefits than prior negotiated terms. He said the proposed supplemental unemployment plan provides less value than last year’s union gains in can manufacturing and that additional changes are meant to mask the inadequacy. He urged further negotiation.
D.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary to Hold First Meeting of Year
Northern Area D.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary plans its first meeting of the year Monday at 8 p.m. in Scant City with Mrs. Stella Clark of Huntsville as visiting department commander. Dinner will be served by Scant City members including attendees from Athens Decatur Huntsville and Scant City. Alvin E Landers Jr promoted to First Lieutenant at Fort Bliss Texas and will return to National Guard here after nov 26 this year. He is married to Betty Jo Wear daughter of Judge B F Wear Sr and son of Mr and Mrs A E Landers of this city.
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D.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary
Stella Clark
Huntsville
Dept
Athens
Decatur
Scant City
Alvin E
Buck) Landers, Jr
Fort Bliss
Tex
279Th Aaa
Alabama
U. S. Army
Landers
National Guard
Betty Jo Wear
B. F. Wear
A. E. Landers
Decatur Amateur Radio Club
American Radio Relay League
Fred Wolfe
Johnny Long
Paul Barlow
Johnny Nicely
Beach Greeson
U.S
Kefauver Demands Presidential Nomination In Rally
Senator Estes Kefauver in Nashville declares he wants the presidential nomination and will not accept a favorite son approach. He says the 7-2 Supreme Court segregation ruling is the law and any president must oath to uphold it, warning the schools system must not be penalized during disputes.
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Nashville
Tenn
Estes Kefauver
Sitter
Ke Sand
West Virginia
Colora
Idaho
Arizona
Kefauver
South
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Harriman
Supreme Court
Hospital dismissals and admissions list
A hospital notices dismissals for J. W. Hine and J. Sims along with Mrs. Ray Richards and Mrs. Malcolm Roberts. Admissions include Bobby Carpenter and Mrs. E. W. Blaxton plus Mrs. H. W. Praytor. Locations include Grant Street Saint Paul Decatur Moulton East Court Street and 10th Avenue.
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Bank ST. Hospital
J. W. Hine
Grant St
Paul
J. Sims
9Th St
Ray Richards
Decatur
Bobby Carpenter
Austin St
E. W. Blaxton
Harrison St
H. W. Praytor
Chestnut St
Athens area births listed with parents and infants
Mrs Reginald Parks and baby girl are noted in Athens Limestone Hospital along with Horace Allen Stewart Jr and Mrs Doyce and baby girl in Athens. Bettie Lou Horton is also listed in Athens.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
Reginald Parks
Athens
Horace Allen Stewart, Jr
Tan
Doyce
Bettie Lou Horton
Local Notices With Named Individuals and Towns
Fragmentary OCR lists names Barbara Jean White Danville James Gilbert Kelsoe Courtland Lottie Lowery Trinity Wravie Syke Moulton among partial entries likely public notices or local records. Requires fuller context to identify exact actions or deadlines.
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A It
Barbara Jean White
Danville
James Gilbert Kelsoe
Courtland
Lottie Lowery
Trinity
Wravie Syke Moulton
Local births and residents list in Decatur area
In Decatur area residents, including Trinity A., Mrs. Lawrence Jackson, and Mrs. Crawford Graves, are listed with addresses on Magnolia Street and 5th Avenue SW. Other names include Mrs. John Thomas, Mrs. T. C. Garner, Mrs. James Johns with baby, Earl Pettey in Pulaski Tennessee, Harold Weaver, Mrs. G. R. Wilborn, Keith Clark Jr., and Mrs. Elmer Lloyd with a baby girl.
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Decatur General
Trinity A
Lawrence Jackson
Aed
Magnolia St
Crawford Graves
5Th Ave
John Thomas
14Th Ave
T. C. Garner
Athens
James Johns
Apt
Cornelian Court
Earl Pettey
Pulaski
Tenn
Harold Weaver
Grant St
G. R. Wilborn
Moulton
Keith Clark, Jr
Tanner
Elmer Lloyd
Algiers Violence as Rioters March on Casbah
Rebels attack in Algiers Casbah wounding and killing Europeans and Arabs. A four man rebel unit kills a European merchant and wounds others near Algiers Cathedral. Crowds form at a European funeral chanting Marseillaise as police barriers fall. Grenade wounds four. night violence continues.
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Casbah
Algiers
Local Names and Addresses in 1414 10th Ave Listing
Readable fragments list residents and addresses including Mrs. Ross Mrs. John Collier of Decatur Winford Bryant 1208 5th Ave Mrs. Lottie Lowery Trinity and J. A. Tidwell 828 Jackson St with no additional context.
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10Th Ave
Ross
John Collier
Decatur
Winford Bryant
5Th Ave
Lottie Lowery
Trinity
J. A. Tidwell
Jackson St
Hospital breakthrough hints at quicker recovery hope
Fragmentary notes indicate physicians advised that recovery progress could allow discharge within about a week after the operation. The timeline mentions about 15 days since the procedure and potential release by the coming weekend.
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Aes
Tal
Birth Announcement for Infant Son
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Coe of 4016 9th Ave SE on Friday.
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Mrs
Clifford Coe
9Th Ave
Se, Friay
Mrs Julia Terry Dies in Courtland Area 63
Funeral services for Mrs Julia Terry 63 Courtland 1 will be Monday at 2 30 p m at Jones Chapel Congregational Church. She died Saturday at 9 50 a m at home Courtland 1 after a year long illness. The Rev Wayne Graham and assistants will conduct the service with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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Moulton
Julia Terry
Courtland 1
Jones Chapel Congregational Church
Terry
Courtland
Wayne Graham
Clinton Ose
Ernest Dilard. Brown
Driver Charged In County Wreck Near Hartselle
Highway Patrol investigated two crashes with no serious injuries. Scott Drake Jr of Alabama 33 west of Hartselle was charged with reckless driving after a 1951 Chevrolet wreck at 3:30 p.m. A 1947 GMC half ton truck driven on a county road by Leonard Lee McCormick was also involved. Each vehicle sustained about 350 dollars in damage. Patrolman L M Williams investigated both accidents.
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Highway Patrol
Scott Drake, Jr
Hartselle
Drake
Leonard Lee McCormick
L. M. Williams
Secretary Calls Funding Fight A Phony Issue In Air Force Budget
The secretary said he did not realize the blow of the funding fight. He noted the word phony entered the scene as he discussed air force finances. He said no extra money beyond the requested amount was needed, despite committee and rival proposals adding hundreds of millions.
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Wilson
Air Force
Sen. Bridges
Armed Services Committee
Pentagon
Tares
Wilson remarks spark Senate defense funding debate
The Senate reads next week on Air Force and other military funds as Chavez predicts approval of over a billion dollars extra for the Air Force by six to ten votes. Wilson's remark about a 500 million compromise draws mixed reactions from Sparkman and others as the defense bill faces passage.
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Wilson
Quantico
Sen. Sparkman
D-Ala
Deena
Raing
Air Force
Road work advances on Cullman West Point corridor
The project progresses from Cullman to West Point with grading nearly finished and right-of-way acquisitions under way from West Point to the Morgan County line. This signals near future start of improvements along the Morgan County line north of Moulton.
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Morgan County Line
Moulton
Cullman
West Point
Morgan County
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