Desastates appoints Tucker purchasing expeditor at Acrilan plant
Farrell G Tucker is named purchasing expeditor in the Chemstrand Acrilan plant purchasing department announced by Dr Kenneth Johnson Acrilan Manufacturing director. Tucker previously served as accounting supervisor and industrial buyer at Worthington Decatur works. Readers are directed to see Diary on Page 2 for more items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell G. Tucker
Chemstrand Corp
Kenneth Johnson
Acrilan Manufacturing
Chemstrand
Tucker
Decatur Works
Worthington Corp
Jim McGaughey
Chamber of Commerce
St. John’s Parrish House
Are All People Truly Children of God
The minister may refer to those in Christ not to all humanity. All are children of God by creation as descendants of Adam, but sin alienates humans from God. Through Christ’s redemptive death, believers receive the status of sons of God by redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ
Devil
M. J
Adam
Satan
Steel Unions Face Choice Strike Or Continued Working
Steelworkers union leaders in New York face a choice between an imminent strike next week or a plan to continue working without wage increases as employers resist higher labor costs. Union President McDonald presides over sessions with the wage policy committee while industry spokesmen pledge no relaxation of current costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David J. McDonald
R. Conrad Cooper
U. S. Steel Corp
Starkweather Executed by Electric Chair in Nebraska
Charles Starkweather died in the Nebraska penitentiary electric chair after a 17 month crime spree. An ironic twist followed as the prison doctor collapsed from a heart attack just before the execution. Witnesses watched as the 20 year old killer entered the chamber, appeared to smile, and was strapped into the chair for the final act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln. Neb
Charles Starkweather
Starkweather
B. A. Finkel
Nev
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Decatur Youth Charged Over Morgan Moonshine Case
A 23 year old from Decatur was charged with possessing a still after six 840 gallon capacity moonshine stills were found in a barn near Flint Morgan County. Deputy Pat Patterson said Powell was arrested after local and federal officers traced clothes and a light bill to him. Powell claimed no involvement and had a contract sale on the farm where the barn stood with deed to be drawn later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Flint
Morgan
Pat Patterson
Patterson
James Hoyt Powell
Morgan County
Powell
Ratliff Hardwick
HL Mane
Refrigerator Trade In At Robinson’s On Second Avenue
A Fort Frigidaire refrigerator offered at 16 dollars with trade at Robinson’s on Second Avenue. The note cites edv as source.
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Robinson's
Second Avenue
Clutching Doll Berates Attack on 15 Month Old in Covington
In Covington Kentucky 15 month old Debbie Faye Mize lies in a hospital crib with bruises and welts after Harold Wayne Rouse 19 admitted taking the child by the heels and banging it against a door He is jailed on a 5000 bond facing assault and battery charges The baby’s mother is 17 and had married three months ago The child born out of wedlock prompted the attack according to Police Chief John Bornhorn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Debbie Faye Mize
Harold Wayne Rouse
John Bornhorn
Rouse
Long Predicts Freedom From Mental Hospital Test
Gov Earl K Long said he is sane and expects to win freedom from a mental hospital in a habeas corpus case set for Friday. Attorney General Gremillion contested Covington court jurisdiction. Long’s chief counsel Sims said the case is in the right court. Judge Jones declined to reveal his leanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Long
Jack Gremillion
Covington Court
Joe Arthur Sims
Hammond
Gremillion
Robert D. Jones
Covington
22Nd Judicial District Court
Heavyweight Title Bout Patterson Johansson Delayed
New York AP reports the heavyweight title fight between champion Floyd Patterson and Sweden's Ingemar Johansson at Yankee Stadium was postponed from today to Friday night at 9 30 p m due to bad weather. Patterson and Johansson are the sport's top contenders in a marquee event staged by the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Floyd Patterson
Sweden
Ingemar Johansson
Yankee Stadium
Truck Driver Charged in Five Death Mishap
Charles J. Eastwood, 25, of Cape Girardeau Mo was charged with manslaughter over a Monday traffic crash that killed five people. Sheriff Claudie Lee Terry said Eastwood would be released on bond this afternoon from Lawrence County jail after the charge was filed on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lawrence County
Claudie Lee Terry
Charles J. Eastwood
Cape Girardeau
Justin Lee
US Plane Forced Down in Caribbean Presses DR for Explanation
The United States demands a Dominican Republic explanation for forcing down a U S Air Force transport and for a staged handshake with a secret agent linked to President Trujillo. Washington says no reply has been received to the official complaints. A third incident involved a freighter halted by a shot across its bow.
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Geoffrey Gould Washington
Dominican Republic
U.S
Rafael Trujillo
State Department
Caribbean
U. S
Night Sky Notes Antares Jupiter and Saturn Alignment
Decatur skies report a sunset at 7 05 p m and sunrise at 4 37 a m. Antares appears due south at 9 54 p m with Jupiter to its right and Saturn to its left. Next year Jupiter will shift to the left of Antares at this time.
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Antares
Jupiter
Saturn
Weather and River Readings for Decatur Tennessee River
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.27 feet this morning, up 0.39 foot in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.57 feet. TVA lake stages were Guntersville 594.2 feet and Wilson 505.9 feet. Yesterday's high reached 87 degrees at 3:30 PM and the low 69 at 4:30 AM. This morning the temperature was 40 degrees at 10:40 AM.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Guntersville
Wilson
Canton Described as City of Terror Amid Flood Threat
Canton in Guangdong Province faced what officials called the most catastrophic flood in a century as rain swelled the Peh and Si rivers. Dikes held at midday but Peiping reported 187 dead 29 missing 204 injured while Hong Kong sources expect higher tolls.
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Hong Kong
South China
Canton
Peiping
Kwantum
Sing Tao Jih Pao
Peh
North River
West
Tung
South China Sea
Pearl River
Death Upheld For Dockery
The death sentence for Edwin Ray Dockery, convicted at Decatur in November for the death of Willie, was upheld. The case, handled by Montgomery AP, confirms the original ruling in a post conviction review.
Committee on Procedures Governs School Finance Hearings
The House Ways and Means Committee met in executive hearing to map procedure for a special Alabama education session. Governor Patterson urged a 42 million dollar annual school tax and a 75 million dollar bond for classrooms, while outlining a 3 percent car tax and higher corporate tax proposal. Public hearings are planned on revenue bills to fund public education amid growing concern over funding.
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Ways and Means
John Patterson
Patterson
House
Alabama
Patterson Urges Small Loan Law in Alabama
Governor John Patterson urged Alabama lawmakers to pass the Gilchrist small loan bill to curb loan sharks and protect borrowers. He criticized opponents and called on citizens to pressure legislators, noting the measure follows decades of loan practices and aims to shield working people. The Gilchrist draft, prepared by Rep. Bob Gilchrist and approved by the House State Administration Committee, heads to the House calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
John Patterson
Gilchrist
Alabama
Bob Gilchrist
Morgan County
House State Administration Committee
House
Lee Patterson
Governor Patterson Sues Anniston Loan Firms Over Usury
The Alabama Supreme Court upholds lower court rulings in a bid by former Attorney General Patterson to halt 8 percent plus interest charges by 20 Anniston loan companies. Justice Lawson wrote both decisions. The court set aside an injunction by the Court of Appeals pending appeal and affirmed denial of a temporary restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peals
Anniston
John Patterson
Thomas
Lawson
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Calhoun County Circuit Court
Appellate Court
Patterson
Circuit
Leslie Longshore
Eisenhower to cruise with Queen on Seaway opening
President Eisenhower will sail aboard Britannia with Queen Elizabeth to inaugurate the U S Canadian St Lawrence Seaway from St Lambert to Beauharnois. The leaders will review a 100 man guard and the royal greeting as pilots stand ready at St Hubert jet center in Canada.
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Montreal
Eisenhower
U. S
St. Lawrence Seaway
Beauharnois
Que
St. Lambert
North America Air Defense Network
NORAD
Colorado Springs
Colo
St. Hubert
Elizabeth
Canada
John Diefenbaker
Lambert
Lawrence
Drag Racers Jailed After Alabama Collision
Two drag racing drivers Jimmy McMooney and Norman Royster were jailed on reckless driving charges after McMooney’s car hit a Beasley family vehicle injuring 14. The Beasley family was returning from Tuscaloosa with 16 children and three relatives. several siblings aged 12 and younger were among the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper. Ala
Jimmy McMooney
Norman D. Royster
McMooney
Lizzie Beasley
Double Springs
Ala
Beasley
Tuscaloosa
Richard Pruitt
Jasper Community Hospital
Betty Jane Beasley
Velma
Thelma Beasley
Charles
Carol
Royster
Alabama 195
Jasper
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Doug Kirkpatrick
Haleyville
Margaret Paschal
Occlean Womack
Scottsboro
Jack W. Smith
Russellville
Lettie May Hunt
Florence
D. C. Thornton
Rogersville
John Stewart
Cullman
Robert L. Ball
Huntsville
Gertrude Tambert
Sheffield
Don Leach
Edward M. Bozeman
Hershel Quinn
Leighton
William J. Reardon
Garry Morris
Alton Webster
Elma Bevis
Gilletti Austin
Mildred Bevis
E. L. Benfield
Donnie
15Th Ave
Gastonia
Greensboro
N.C
Clinton, D.C
Atlanta
George Turner
City Recorder
City Hall
Ellie Matthews
Cashin St
Norman Walker
McDonald
Odell Hanson
Daily
Billy Smith
Smith
Pri- Kayoes
Vate
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