Truman Calls Presidency a Killing Job and Urges Youth
London dispatch notes former President Truman saying the American presidency is a killing job for one man and needs trained young men. He hosted British Labour leaders including Hugh Gaitskell and discussed Churchill, Khrushchev criticism, and war credit.
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London
Harry Truman
Eisenhower
Truman
Hugh Gaitskell
Labor Party
Sir Winston Churchill
Churchill
Khrushchev
Pietro Nenni
Republican critique on Air Force funding questioned as phony
The report notes continued criticism of Air Force funding by Republicans with the claim that the push is insincere, while Wilson has since distanced himself from the stance.
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Saying
Air Force
Wilson
Summer Camp For Engineers Seeks Enlistees this Year
July 22 to August 5 camp for engineers hosted by the local armory offers field training for 58 enlisted and three officers. Classes cover various engineering problems and weapons instruction including the U.S. Rifle Cal. 30 M1 and submachine gun. Recreation and off post trips are planned during downtime. Enlistment deadline is July 18 and interested men should contact the armory or call 1651.
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Atchandc
U.S
Princess The Searchers and Artists and Models at Sunset Athens
Amusements listing shows Princess The Searchers with John Wayne and Jeffrey Hunter at 1 8 5 7 9 times and Artists and Models with Dean Martin Jerry Lewis at 1 3 5 7 9 times. Sunset shows East of Eden with James Dean and Julie Harris at 7 30 and 9 30. Athens presents Jack Slade on view.
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John Wayne
Jeffrey Hunter
Dean Jerry Lewis
East of Eden
James Dean
Julie Harris
Hospital Dismissals And Admissions List
Decatur general hospital records show dismissals for Vera Childers A G Cartee Thomas M Veazey Mrs Max Lichtenstein Phillip Kyle and others. Admissions include Clyde Bankston Wendell Nicholson Mrs Jim McWilliams Mrs James Givens Huie Ricks and Mrs Vernon Lockard plus multiple addresses.
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Decatur General Hospital
Vera Childers
6Th Ave
A. G. Cartee
Cedar St
Thomas M. Veazey
Woodland Ave
Max Lichtenstein
Wilson Ave
Phillip Kyle
Cornelian Court
Admissions
Clyde Bankston
Hillsboro
Jim McWilliams
Market St
Wendell
Nicholson
Riverview Drive
James Givens
Athens
Huie Ricks
North Ave
Vernon Lockard
15Th Ave
Bank St Hospital Births and Local Names Listed
A clipping lists births and residents including Mrs John N Hill in Decatur and Mrs T S Bowling with infant son in Hillsboro. Also named are T S Little, Mrs L B Alexander at 222 Cleve, W Praytor at 1606 Chestnut, Mrs J D Smith at 1807 Bowles, Mrs Donald Rogers at 1619 Church and Baby James Denton at 427 E Church.
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Bank ST. Hospital
John N. Hill
Decatur
Howard Harris Anderson
Grant St
T. S. Bowling
Local Names Tidied From Elkton and Ardmore Notices
Readable fragments list several residents and addresses including Little Glenda Johnson Belle Mina Mrs J W McFarland Elkton Tenn Mrs R H Flack Somerville R C Montgomery 218 12th Ave SW gilt D Roberts 288th Ave Mrs R M McFarland Elkton Mrs P H Mitchell Ardmore and Mrs A Byford Decatur 2 in a public notice style.
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Glenda Johnson
Belle Mina
J. W. McFarland
Elkton
Tenn
R. H. Flack
Somerville
Admissions R. C. Montgomery
12Th Ave
D. Roberts
288Th Ave
R. M. McFarland
P. H. Mitchell
Ardmore
A. Byford
Decatur
Athens Area Births Register At Limestone Hospital
Mrs. Doyce Stone and baby girl are listed in Athens. Mrs. Eldridge May records a birth in Athens. Mrs. Marvin Meadows and baby girl in Athens. Mrs Bucan and baby. Mrs. Elna Wilson and baby girl in Athens. Mrs. John L.Thomas in Athens.
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Athens Limestone Hospital
Doyce Stone
Athens
Eldridge May
Marvin Meadows
Bucan
Elna Wilson
John L.thomas
Cullman Hospital Names Staff and Associates
A partial list from Cullman Hospital shows staff and affiliated individuals including Mamie Willingham A Graves Wayne James Steele Mrs. W A Davis Alan Ed Michael J Knighten Mrs Adolf Walters H L Simmons Mrs James Sams James Michael Mrs Harvey Knighten Connie Sue Dean Jacobs Mrs Cyrus Pipkins Kathryn Mrs Fred Hale and William Earl.
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Cullman Hospital
Mamie Willingham
A. Graves
Wayne Oe
James Steele
W. A. Davis
Alan
Michael J. Knighten
Adolf Walters
H. L. Simmons
James Sams
James Michael
Harvey. Knighten
Connie Sue
Dean Jacobs
Cyrus Pipkins
Kathryn
Fred Hale
William Earl
Births Reported For Local Families At Area Hospitals
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Smith at Bank St. Hospital Saturday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. B. at 222 Cleveland Ave. at Bank St. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Euell Smith of Danville at Lawrence County Hospital on Friday.
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Lawrence County Hospital
Leon Posey
Moulton
Euell Smith
Danville
J. D. Smith
Bowles St
Bank St. Hospital
L. B
Cleveland Ave
Bank St
Admiral Earl J. King in grave condition in New Hampshire
Portsmou h New Hampshire Admiral Ernest J King 71 wartime head of naval operations remains in a state of shock and coma after failing to respond to treatment. Navy hospital officials reported his condition is grave with little chance of recovery.
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Portsmouth
N.H
Ernest J. King
U.S. Navy
Beletia
Naval
Opee
The Cartel Of Terror The Weapons In The Arsenal Underworld
A critical examination of labor union racketeering, extortion, and corruption across cities and federal projects. The piece cites officials like George J Walters and Evan Dale, detailing shakedowns on construction bids, inflated costs, and influence over public works. It notes hundreds of convictions and widespread pockets of racketeering.
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Marilyn Monroe
George J. Walters
Pittsburgh Building Trades Council
Walters
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Ebasco Corp
Evan Dale
Hodcarriers
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Callanan
Paul Halahan
Steam Fitters
Hod Carriers
Halahan
Cattlemen's Sale Planned Thursday by Morgan County Assn
Morgan County Cattlemen's Association announces a fat cattle sale Thursday at Valley Stockyards. L T Wagnon says calves will weigh about 400 pounds and about 250 fat calves are expected to be sold, with the fat calf sale running in conjunction with the association's cattle entries.
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Morgan County Cattlemen’s Association
L. T. Wagnon
Morgan County
Valley Stockyards
Eere Association
Iceland Parliament Election Yields No Clear Majority
In Iceland the Althing turnout exceeded 90 percent of 90 000 qualified voters. Conservatives led by Olafur Thors won 19 seats, the Progressive Socialist Democrats 25 seats, and Communists 7 with one seat undecided. A 27 seat majority is needed for government. A coalition between Conservatives and the Progressives seems likely after the 1953 split over American forces withdrawal.
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Olafur Thors
Washington
Khrushchev and Twining Exchange on Armament Race Meeting
Khrushchev and Twining clashed over disarmament and missile power during a high level exchange. Khrushchev claimed both sides have access to rival weapons and suggested future disclosures while stressing ongoing competition in armament developments between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Korea
France
United State
Khrushchev
U.S
United States
Soviet Union
British troops fire on rebels wounding woman arm
Shaw arrived in Cyprus last November to head a special court known for strict handling of rebel cases. Like other officials he lives in a barbed wire surrounded apartment with an armed escort. Before dawn pro Greek rebels shot a man in the leg.
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Shaw
Cyprus
Special Court
Shawn
Nassar law grants sweeping powers to detention and amnesty
The measure allows a ten year empowerment of the government to detain former politicians such as ex Wafd leader Mustapha el Nahas and others. It also lets the interior minister seize property and strip political rights or citizenship. The President gains power to grant amnesty, to issue pre election laws, and to promulgate laws before the new National Assembly is chosen.
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Wafd
Mustapha el Nahas
Ing Maj
National Assembly
Miss Irene Burch Rites Planned at Moulton Church of Christ
Funeral services for Miss Irene Burch 52 of Moulton will be held at the Moulton Church of Christ at 2 30 p m She died Sunday at 210 a m at Lawrence County Hospital a long time teacher at Lawrence County High School Hatton High School and other county schools She was survived by her mother Mrs Nellie Burch and several relatives Pallbearers named R D Jones Hershel Leigh Tom Corum Paul Turner Hugh McWhorter and Charlie Coffee.
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Irene Burch
Moulton
Lawrence County
Miss Burch
R. D. Jones
Hershel Leigh
Tom Corum
Paul Turner
Hugh McWhorter
Charlie Coffee
30 Die In Nigeria Plane Crash
A four engine airliner crashed in Northern Nigeria killing 30 people. Among the dead was G. K Eysa map, 32, of Mohawk New York, area manager for Mobiloil Nigeria Ltd, based in Ibadan. He had worked eight years with the company and was traveling to New York for leave and a year in the United States. His wife and daughter, expecting a second child, were in the United States.
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Nigeria
G. K Eysamap
Mohawk
N.Y
Mobiloil Nigeria, Ltd
Ibadan
New York
United States
Ann
Funeral Services For Mrs Otto Schrimsher In Athens
Funeral services for Louise Schrimsher 36 were to be held at 4 p m today at the First Baptist Church in Athens where she belonged. She died Sunday at Athens Limestone Hospital and is survived by husband Otto Schrimsher two sons Fredrick and Bobby her parents Mr and Mrs Ollie Patterson Athens and others. Interment will be in City Cemetery with Spry Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers include Witt Schrimsher Howard Schrimsher William Moyers Clarence Kirby Edgar Nave and Leen Nave.
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A’ S
Louise Schrimsher
First Baptist Church
Ollie Patterson
Athens
Leon Patterson
Edgar Nave
Toney
Clarence Kirby
William
Witt Schrimsher
Howard Schrimsher
William Moyers
Leen Nave
Three Die in Separate Alabama Crashes This Weekend
In Etowah and surrounding counties, three people perished in separate incidents. Ray Martin Hulsey 55 of Rockmart Georgia died when his car struck a bridge on U S Highway 431. Willie Pelt 39 of Forkland was killed when the other car left County Road 4. Tommy Lee Reese Jr 7 of River View died after falling from a truck on Chattoochee River Road. Emmitt Douglas Bush 30 of Montgomery witnessed a fatal plane crash involving an Alabama Polytechnic Institute airplane near Huntsville. Pilot Harry Smith 60 of Opelika died.
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Etowah County
Ray Martin Hulsey
Rt. 3
Rockmart
Willie Pelt
Forkland
Tommy Lee Reese Jr
Riverview Rt. 1
Chattahoochee River
Lanett
Chambers County
J. L. Wiggins
Montgomery
Western Railway of Alabama
Emmitt Douglas Bush
Alabama Polytechnic Institute School of Aviation
Huntsville
Harry Smith
Opelika
Markets Mixed In Quiet Early Trading On Opening
The stock market started mixed with fractional moves across sectors. Boeing led gains around one point while United Aircraft and Douglas rose slightly. copper issues fell on softer copper prices and several major stocks opened lower.
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New York
Boeing
Douglas
United Aircraft
Anaconda
Kennecott
Standard Oil
New Jersey
U.S
Power project eyed with 3 to 3 1/2 year build plan
The power president outlined a three to three and a half year timeline for the dam project as a major effort. The Federal Power Commission may impose changes before final approval. The dam will be about 300 feet high and one quarter mile long, near Highway 69 on the Cullman Walker line, with most of the 25 000 acre reservoir in Cullman County and the dam in Walker County. Farm land affected is minimal and water will cover timberland. About 15 million yards of filler will be used. Peak employment is set at 1 500 for reservoir work and 500 for dam and powerhouse construction.
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Smith
Federal Power Commission
Highway 69
Cullman-Walker County
Cullman County
Walker County
North Alabama poultry market shows steady demand on Monday
Birmingham AP report notes live market offerings and demand were firm through 10:30 a.m. Monday. Broilers or fryers traded 24 to 34 cents a pound at farms with fob plants mostly 21 cents. Hens were weak with fryers active, heavy birds 18 to 19 cents fob plants, light birds around 15 cents.
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Birmingham
North Eens
Egg Market Update Signals Price Rise Early Monday
AP notes egg market activity with prices rising toward 10:30 a.m. Monday. Report mentions limited sales and variable quality, with nearby markets showing tight supply and modest price movement.
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Sein
Panamanian invitation prompts July visit plan
The Panamanian government invites the president to Pan. City on July 21 22 while Eisenhower agrees to postpone July 7 10 talks with Nehru at the suggestion of the Prime Minister. Nehru sends a message seeking non burdensome talks during the president's convalescence.
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Panamia
Panama City
Eisenhower
Nebru
Nehru
Thurmont
Hagerty
Nashville cattle market notes show steady to weak movement
In Nashville the cattle market moved slowly with 1,200 head slaughter steady and large steers over 1,000 pounds steady to weak in limited lots. Fewer offerings and fees kept 800 to 1,000 pound steers around 13.00 in quotes.
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Nashville
Veterans Pension Bill Faces House Clash Over Aid Plans
Congress weighs a veterans pension bill backed by the American Legion and opposed by the Eisenhower administration and Democratic House leadership. The measure would lift 1% cuts in the first year and total about 148 billion dollars over the next period, while highway aid program expansion proceeds with no foreseen obstacle.
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American Legion
Eisenhower
Democratic House
Compromise Construction Measure Moves to House and Senate
A compromise construction measure is prepared for floor consideration in both chambers. The program is larger than the administration’s proposal, indicating a broader scope than initially suggested.
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House
Senate
Harriman Accuses Republicans on NBC Panel
Democratic Gov Averell Harriman of New York blasts the Eisenhower era as warlike while on an NBC panel at the Governors Conference in Atlantic City. He accuses the administration of bowing to big business and to foreign policy dictated by dollars. McKeldin counters the warlike charge as no American boys are dying today. Chandler warns Democrats face tough bids if Eisenhower seeks a second term.
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Jack Bell
Atlantic City
Averell Harriman
New York
Harriman
Maryland
Theodore R. McKeldin
McKeldin
NBC
Harrimen
State Dulles
McKelden
Eisenhower
A. B
Happy
Southern states eye preconvention southern delegates gathering
Southern Timmerman announced a Atlanta meeting among southern state Democratic chairs to discuss a united front before the Chicago National Convention. Five southern governors reportedly favor the idea while Timmerman avoids naming them and rejects a third party move. The aim is a platform and candidate acceptable to the South.
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Timmerman
Atlanta
Chicago
Supreme Court
Atlantic City
N. d
Sparkman
Alabama
South Carolina
Comane
South
ILO Says World Has About a Billion Working People
The International Labour Office reports that roughly one fifth of the global population are employed. The finding highlights large regional gaps in labor force participation and the ongoing challenge of jobs growth.
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The
International Labor Office
Lost watch and sale ad rewrite incomplete notice
A jumble of classified items lists a lost Lord Elgin yellow gold wrist watch and a lady’s item with a call for contact. Also advertised is a 21 inch GE console TV for sale with payment terms and a phone number.
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