Nasser Faces Setback as Lebanon Crisis Tests Power
AP analysis notes Nasser fears a Lebanese setback could spark a broader Arab crisis. Egypt’s worsening economy and Soviet balance weigh on him as he risks alienating Western allies and courting or resisting Communist blocs. The Beirut outcome could isolate his United Arab Republic and force risky moves.
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William L. Ryan
Beirut
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Lebanon
Nasser
Arab East
Egypt
Yugoslavia
United States
United Arab Republic
Syria
Local Accountant Elected To Serve On National Board
CHICAGO The National Association of Accountants elected J Grady Shaw of Decatur to its national board at the convention in Chicago Special recognition was given to the North Alabama Chapter for finishing 18th among over 160 chapters Shaw a general accountant at Chemstrand Acrilan Decatur has presided as chapter president and served two years as vice president Delegate J W Turbyfill of Decatur from the Chemstrand plant attended the convention with the North Alabama group The three day event was to end today
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Chicago
National Association of Accountants
J. Grady Shaw
Decatur
North Alabama
The
Association of Accountants
Shaw
Chemstrand Corp. Acrilan
North Alabama Accountant Group
J. W. Turbyfill
Chemstrand Corp
New Mobilization Boss Hoegh Named Head of Civilian Mobilization
Des Moines AP Leo A Hoegh 50 a former Iowa governor was named by President Eisenhower to lead the new Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization earning 25000 a year. Hoegh known for direct action and loyalty directed wartime service with Gen Terry Allen earning three decorations. He aimed to recruit a million radiological monitors within a year and set shelter and civil defense plans. He and his wife Mary Louise live in Bethesda Maryland with daughters Kristin and Janis.
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Des Moines
A_ hawk
Leo A. Hough
Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization
Iowa
Eisenhower
Civil Defense
Washington
Target
Hoegh
Hogg
Terry Allen
Allen
104Th
Timberwolf
Elkhorn
University of Iowa
Chariton
Statehouse
Federal
Civil Defense Administration
Congress
Mary Louise
Kristin
Janis
Bethesda
Judge postpones Limestone County circuit term to September
Athens July term of Limestone County circuit court was moved from July 21 to September 2 by Judge S A Lynne after a petition from the Athens Bar Association cited vacation plans, courtroom heat, a light docket, and renovations in progress. New seats, floor, and paint are being installed in the courthouse.
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Athens
Limestone County
S.A. Lynne
Lynne
Athens Bar Assa
Bar
USDA Announces Wool Growers Incentive Payments
The USDA says shorn wool payments for the 1957 marketing year will be 15.5 percent of the dollar returns from wool sales, equating to 15.50 per 100. A 33 cent per hundredweight bonus applies to unshorn lamb sales to deter premarket shearing. Mohair payments are not issued.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture Today
USDA
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Your Child and Chiropractic Care for Healthy Growth
Public service piece by Dr. Judson Pitts at 916 6th Ave SE urges checking children with a chiropractor for suspected disease or discomfort. It argues that children respond quickly to chiropractic treatment and invites families to seek care for a healthier generation.
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Judson Pitts
6Th Ave. S.E
Limestone County grand larceny case heads to grand jury
James King Deca tur charged with grand larceny for alleged boat theft at Decatur Boat Harbor owned by Walter Starkey Jr. He appeared before Judge D L Rosenall Jr, waived preliminary hearing, bound over to the grand jury expected to convene Sept 2. Summit homecoming day set at Summit Baptist Church June 29 with Rev C M Holloway speaking and lunch served. Hartselle issued building permits for homes and additions totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Town Creek Civitan officers for the year installed at Hazlewood High School cafeteria with Wesley Davis as president and Robert Berryman in charge of installation.
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Athens
James King
Decatur
Limestone County
Decatur Boat Harbor
Walter Starkey, Jr
D. L. Rosenall, Jr
Summit
Summit Baptist Church
C. M. Holloway
Town Creek — Civitan
Hazlewood High School
Wesley Davis
B. T. Etheredge
Paul Houston
Q. W. Amberson
W W. Brackin
Abner Berryman
Robert Berryman
J. R. Knouff
Texas as a Republic Before Joining the United States
The state of Texas existed as an independent republic from 1836 to 1845 before it joined the United States. This period followed its breakup with Mexico and preceded statehood within the U.S. Union.
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Texas
Republic
United States
Courtland Masonic Lodge Elects New Officers
Recently elected officers of Courtland's Masonic Lodge No. 37 include Paul Morris as worshipful master and Roy V. Coffey as senior warden. The ceremony marked a planned leadership transition within the lodge.
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Courtland
Paul Morris
Roy’ V. Coffey
Alabama Moves to Second in Tree Farm Acreage
Alabama climbs to second in southeastern tree farming with 4 155 402 acres under trees and 1 034 tree farms. Florida leads with 4 548 046 acres, Georgia 4 024 026, while Mississippi and Texas follow. The text also lists names including A Guy Terry and James O Halderfield in a separate block of personnel roles.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Janitorial Supplies Ad Inserts Contact Sam Manly Jr
An old classified style blurb advertises cleaning products including disinfectants insecticides soaps deodorants polishes and cleaners. It provides a floor maintenance materials contact as Sam Manly Jr with a phone number El 3 3742.
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Sam Manly, JR
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