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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
2
Mrs. Cheaves is accused of manslaughter in the stabbing of SP. 5 Oliver Cheaves, 43, on Aug. 15. German jurisdiction applied under Allied agreements after ten hours of testimony. She testified her husband beat her and threatened violence prompting police involvement.
Cooper warned the steel industry will shut down if the contract extension is not accepted today. Workers, earning about 3.10 dollars an hour and 127.10 weekly, face unemployment and reduced pay as a strike looms next week despite union calls.
Patterson's tax program faces skepticism from House floor leader Bibb County Rep. Virgil Ashworth and Black Belt Sen. Carl Golson. Golson and many Black Belt legislators seek a 1 percent sales tax increase. Other lawmakers predict trouble for plans to raise 3 percent taxes on cars and large construction contracts.
Crenshaw County citizens in Luverne vote 1 853 to 1 091 to continue the wet status in a local referendum. Four small boxes were missing from the tally.
Mixed classified notices include a 1949 Chevrolet pickup for 250 dollars, multiple apartment and house rentals in Athens Alabama, two small appliances for sale, and a job seeker with office experience. Contact numbers and addresses are provided for each item.
Poultry at No. 2 Yellow Shelled No. 2 buyers at .75. Cattle show good yearlings 23.00–25.00, cows 20.00, bulls 23.50, vealers 200–31. Hogs U S mostly 24, 160–235 weight 15.25–15.75, sows 10.00–12.00. Sheep 300 head good slaughter ewes and spring lambs in demand.
The stock market was ahead moderately in early trading despite profit taking. Fractions to about a point gains appeared among most leading issues with some big movers like Goodyear and Firestone advancing while Texas Instruments slipped. U S government bonds remained steady.
A sweeping noon market roundup lists numerous equities and brands from Abc to Woolworth, including Acme Steel, Chrysler, Coca Cola, Ford, Texaco, Goodyear, and Westinghouse. The report highlights percentage changes and broad sector activity across industrials, consumer goods, and transport amid a volatile trading day.
Birmingham reports a mixed week with prices generally near the same or slightly higher amid steady demand. Alabama farm and plant quotes show 16 to 17 cents per pound for various broiler and fryer lots, while Atlanta notes limited offerings and activity at both farms and plants.
AP reports wholesale egg trades show continued demand and generally higher prices in Birmingham. Local production supplies are ample with mostly Grade A whites, large eggs around 37 to 39 cents, mediums 27 to 31, smalls 17 to 21, and direct producer sales quoted at 33 to 45 cents for larger sizes.
In Nashville AP notes cattle prices mainly steady with steers and heifers in the 23.00 to 31.50 range, feeders around 75 for calves, sheep at 24.00 to 25.00 for good springs, and hog receipts 2900 with barrows and gilts 14.50 to 15.50 for 240 to 270 pounds. THOMASVILLE Ga AP reports hogs at Tilton and Dothan with No 1 2 3 barrows 14.50 to 15.50 and 270 to 300 pounds at 14.90 to 15.28. sows listed but prices unclear.
In Oneonta Alabama the hospital dispute widens as accusations target hospital administrator Carden M Astin. A former dietitian Rosa Lee Farris was fired over alleged kitchen sanitation issues. Medical Society members continue a boycott with about 30 patients in the 54 bed hospital.
Sims taped the governor’s interview amid heavy calls on Long’s health. WNOE and statewide stations broadcast it. Long accused relatives and associates of undermining him, claimed he was strong mentally, and praised Lt. Gov. Luther Frazar for handling state affairs. He described his physical strain and vowed deliberate action upon return to the governorship.
Decatur General releases several patients including Wesley Parker at 1502 St. SE and Mrs. Martha Bowell of 824 6th Ave SE. Also discharged are Bernard Dawes at Sheridan Apartments and Mrs. Glenn Murphy of 706 Meadow View Athens. Additional dismissals include Mrs. Susie McCullough 409 12 3rd Ave SW and Mrs. Ernest Carpenter Hartsville. Mrs. William Terry at 205 6th Ave NW.
A reader's column lists individuals and addresses including Donna Jane Mims at 1005 Danville Rd, Debra Jean Mims at the same address, Raymond Maples in Decatur, Mrs Charles Teague and infant son at 434 1-2 Moulton St E, Mrs Sarah Scott Ardmore, Mrs Wayne Wooten at 1617 Locust, Leon Lambert 1808 White St, Master Donnie Sharp 1412 8th Ave SE, Billy Cagle Athens, and Reuben Sims Hartselle as entries in a notice format.
A register of admissions lists several individuals with addresses including Mrs. John Blythe and Mrs. Printess Norton in Courtland and Decatur figures such as Miss Marian Harris at 805 Sherman St SE and Mrs. D H Hogan with infant at 421 7th Ave SW. Other entries include Cecil Terry of Moulton and Dora Nicholson at 1112 Church St NW and Bobby White with infant son at 1512 Chestnut St. The list also notes Mrs. James H Moore and infant son in Decatur and Mrs. Onis Horton in Decatur with several addresses.
Admission list includes Theron Givens Clinton Robertson Clint McIntoish and others with affiliations to Cullman Hanceville Warrior Vinemont and surrounding areas. Entries show several Mrs and Mr names with town mentions and numbers beside some names.
Mrs. James Russell, James Shoulders, Master Jimmy Montgomery, James Craig of Athens listed in a compact local notice with ages 2 7 3 8. No further identifying context provided.
Miss Peggy Sue Hollis of Moulton Mrs Hal Blankenship of Danville Clyde Kirby of Russellville four Mrs Aussie Harp of Moulton two Mrs Lorene Gibson of Courtland listed in local notice record no further context given.
Mrs. Bessie Lee Kelly died at her home in Omaha Nebraska on Tuesday. Her body will arrive by train this evening and stay at Brown Funeral Home while funeral arrangements are made. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the widow of Robert Kelly and sister in law to Lula Kelly Mrs John Patterson Decatur and Mrs P L Taylor Maryville Tenn.
Chumm McCutcheon 84 ancestor of about 100 descendants died at his home Wednesday at 10 45 p m Funeral services will be at the Free Holiness Church near Johnsons Landing in East Mor Valhermoso with Rev Paul Stone and Alf Harden officiating Pallbearers Hammond Thompson J C Smith J C McCutcheon Harold Smith Modie Smith and Billy Evans Burial will be in Valhermoso He is survived by two sons Hubert and James both of Valhermoso four daughters Mrs Nathan Thompson and Mrs Louie Smith both of Valhermoso Mrs Ethel Prentice and Mrs Billy Taylor both of Huntsville 37 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren He had been a Holiness Church member for 27 years.
Stereotypers Local 8 in St Louis voted 48 to 5 to accept a two year contract ending a 15 day strike that halted the Post Dispatch and Globe Democrat. Base material handling stays in house with stockpiling, wages rise $10 weekly first year and $5 weekly second year, base wage $129 placing St Louis printers among national top earners.
Louis Armstrong known as Satchmo lies in a coma in Spoleto Italy as doctors report he suffered heart disturbances complicating pneumonia. The jazz great had fallen ill with pneumonia and was gravely ill.
Gov. John Patterson says he may sign bills “in the wisdom of the Legislature” even as he questions the notion in practice. He would sign a bill banning sale of artificially colored baby chicks if the Legislature passes it, while wondering if such wisdom would justify a sales tax hike.
Athens sheriff officers prepare to depart for Cleveland Florida to pursue a youth accused of trying to trade hubcaps for candy. Ennis says the youth will face grand larceny charges.
Reports from Canton indicate scarce and conflicting details but confirm China remains prone to age old natural calamities, underscoring ongoing vulnerability.
Mrs. Percy H. Clark, 78, mother in law of New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, died at her Villanova home Wednesday night, according to reports from Philadelphia.
The Christian Advocate, Alabama’s official Methodist publication, edits criticized Gov. Patterson for backing a Roman Catholic for president. It calls Kennedy admirable yet warns the church is a political power. Patterson, a Methodist, said he read the piece but offered no further comment.
Patterson argues current Alabama law allows grand larceny from the poor and urges reform as session resumes August 3. House committee backs Gilchrist bill capping service fees and interest, proposing $2 on loans under $25 and $3 on $25 to $500, with 3 percent monthly cap up to $100 and 2 percent on remaining balance.
The Air Force transport was forced to land at Ciudad Trujillo by a Dominican fighter plane and later allowed to resume flight. State Department said Ambassador Joseph Farland was placed in a position open to misinterpretation. Farland and other diplomats met Lt Col Juan de Dios, who defected from Trujillo and later joined rebels before being captured.
Sere Wills Grinenatt born Tuesday at Cullman Hospital to Mr and Mrs Juan Agee of 1105 Sanders St SW a daughter born Wednesday at Ray Si Mnth rea Unknown dates and details due to OCR errors in the source.
Police investigate a burglary at Nesbitt Bottling Co after 10 30 p m. side door pried with safe lock punched and safe combination knocked off. $3 taken from a safe. Also notes Decatur Toastmasters met with four prepared speeches and Crabtree won the cup. Eastend Church to host old fashion supper Friday with $1 adults 50 cents children.
Lawrence County Solicitor Leo Roberson set bond at 1000 for Eastwood who described feeling awful after a crash that killed four in Decatur area. Victims include Donald Richard Clement and John Greg Sanderson and his wife Opal and their children Johnny and Karen, all of Birmingham. Eastwood, father of three, awaits bond through insurer. he plans to visit Missouri family as Gay and Taylor adjusters handle signing. The collision occurred at a construction site intersection on Highway 20, west of Decatur, while the group was en route to Sheffield to visit relatives.
Montgomery Representative Bruce Dodd highlighted Alabama's rising status in oil production and recalled the first U S oil well drilled in 1859. He noted ongoing efforts to bring commercial oil production to his home county as part of the state’s growing industry.
Governor Patterson agreed to sign a bill declaring the camellia the state flower, following influence from his wife who previously lived in Alabama. The measure replaces the goldenrod as the state emblem.
Selma truck driver Max D Caffey was charged with driving with improper brakes after his two-ton tractor trailer struck the rear of a pickup carrying passenger Walter Lee Cagle 18 of Athens. Damages were estimated at 200 to 300 dollars for the pickup and 100 dollars for the tractor. The crash occurred south of Tennessee Valley State Vocational Trade School on Highway 31. Cagle, listed as doing fine, was treated at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic.
The 1958 Lincoln killer Charles Starkweather faced execution after family and attorneys failed to stave off death. His final words questioned haste as officials prepared, with crowds of reporters outside. He earlier terrorized with Carl Ann Fugate in a spree that left eleven dead across Wyoming and Nebraska.
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