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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1959

Page

3

Has Berlin Crisis Been Put Under Rug

James Marlow analyzes the Berlin crisis noting Khrushchev's November warning and six weeks of Geneva talks. He argues the West faces a guessing game about Soviet aims and warns that backing down risks Western unity and the city’s fate. The only path may be to end talks and demand Khrushchev back up his threat.

Berlin Nikita Khrushchev West Berlin Khrushchev Christian A. Herter Geneva Soviet Union East Germany United States

Film Urges Halting Destruction of Fish and Game at Hartsel

A Rotary talk in Hartselle featured M H Broom presenting a Mississippi Fish and Game film explaining state and national protections. The program highlighted wildlife reservations, regulated inland and coastal fishing, migratory bird hunting rules, and ongoing studies and conservation efforts. Guests included George Bolling, Hartsel pharmacist, and Dr Young A West of Doctor's Clinic.

Hartselle M. H. Broom Mississippi Department of Fish and Game America George Bolling New Hartselle Pharmacist Hamilton Young A. West Doctor’s Clinic

Cullman VFW Sponsor Jam and Talent Show

Home Folks Jam boree and Talent Show planned for Saturday night at the National Guard Armory. Proceeds benefit the VFW Community Service Fund.

Cullman National Guard Armory Cullman Vfw VFW

Teacher Named Town Creek Mrs Guy Terry at Hazlewood School

Mrs Guy Terry named teacher for retarded children at Hazlewood School for next year. Van Jones to return as coach. Shady Grove Baptist Church Neel starts daily Vacation Bible School at Neel with 8 to 11 a.m. classes. Preparation day and parade Saturday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All area children invited. transportation provided. Kathryn Edwards named principal.

Town Creek Guy Terry Hazlewood School van Jones Neel Shady Grove Baptist Church Kathryn Edwards

Florence State College to confer 24 master arts degrees

Florence Summer commencement July 31 will award 24 Master of Arts degrees. The graduate division totals 73 with degree candidates Dorris S. Chitwood Moulton Eugene A. Farley Decatur Linnell Orr Hartselle Methul U. Riggs Mt Hope among those enrolled.

Florence Florence State College Dorris S. Chitwood Moulton Eugene A. Farley Decatur Linnell Orr Hartselle Methul U. Riggs Mt. Hope

Hartsville Barber Suffered Long Local Tenure

A Hartsville barber who operated a long local shop in the community for several years is noted in this fragment. The brief mentions his trade and residence, reflecting a small town record of a local tradesman.

Pital Hartselle

Area Men In Service Report From Hatton To Long Beach

Hatton enlistee John N. Terry will report for Marine basic training at Parris Island and choose an active date within four months. Air and sea service notices follow for Lt. William G. Price in Olathe and Donald R. Odom in Long Beach, with details on Jet Transitional Training and a four month Far East tour aboard the USS Merrick. The Atlantic Fleet notes Lt. Andrew J. Goodwin Jr. earning the 24 000th landing aboard USS Saratoga.

Hatton John N. Terry Clarence C. Terry Moulton Marine Corps Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S. C Terry Hatton High School Olathe Kans Marine William G. Price William B. Price Cullman Patricia C. Hickman Chattanooga Tenn Long Beach Calif Donald R. Odom USN Clifford Odom 10Th Ave. SE Decatur Merrick U.S. Seventh Fleet Far East Pohang South Korea Japan Formosa Philippine Islands Hong Kong Okinawa Atlantic Fleet— Navy Andrew J. Goodwin, Jr Andrew J. Goodwin, Sr Morris 2 Yvonne Neal Holly Pond Saratoga

Snead College Marks Five-Year Growth Under Dr McCain

A Snead College review credits Dr McCain with advancing academics and administration over five years. Enrollments rose from 86 to 412, faculty expanded from seven to 18, and new programs including Fulbright exchanges and co op ties with Redstone Arsenal were added. Extension centers reached nine communities with 700 participants and 28 ministers entered the Conference. Financial gains include debt reduction, renovations, higher salaries, enhanced benefits, and increased insurance and transport assets. Snead’s basketball team won the Dixie Conference championship.

Snead College McCain Snead Bessemer Gadsden Jasper Scottsboro Woodlawn Birmingham Waterloo Methodist

Presbyterians OK to talk and pray across races

The Alabama Synod of the Presbyterian Church rejected a bid to enforce racial segregation in all activities and voted 111 to 18 to allow discussion and prayer with people of any race or nationality. The move followed controversies over integrated student fellowship events at Alabama colleges and related campus activities. Synod leaders also announced progress on secular and campus projects and announced upcoming leadership changes at Snead College.

Memphis, Tenn Alabama Synod of the Presbyterian Church U.S Spok Westminster Alabama Alabama Polytechnic Tuskegee Auburn Tuscaloosa

MCHS Teachers For Fall Listed

Hartselle Morgan County High announces the 1959 60 faculty led by Principal J C Pettey with posts for junior and senior subjects. The list names Mrs Tempie Cain Lisa Cain Coach J J Cain Mrs James Glasgow Mrs Earnest Greer Effie Lou Gilchrist and many others covering science social studies languages and athletics.

Wildcat Strikes Hit Fairfield Coke Works

A United Steelworkers wildcat strike spread from an ore mine to the Fairfield Coke Works of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Division of U S Steel Corp. Pickets lined the gates and the 11 p m shift did not report. Wenonah mining and ore operations halted earlier as workers carried protest signs against Cooper.

Birmingham United Steelworkers Union Fairfield Coke Works Tennessee Coal and Iron Division U.S. Steel Corp Wenonah Mining Iig

Otto Weinman and Mrs Entrekin Named In Sports Education

Otto Weinman, a junior in English, and Mrs. E Entrekin are connected to the girls physical education program.

Otto Weinman E. Entrekin

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By James Marlow Associated Press News H'selle Bible School Slated FSC Barber IL Lt. Goodwin al Technic Institute The American Bridge Co Birminghar St. Ann's Novia Scotia Sale Boys Acrilan Blend Wash ‘N Wear Rayon Wash ‘N Wear Gingham Dr. McCain State Presbyterians Dixie Loop Alumni Assn Sorghum Foundation, Inc Good House Keeping Magazine Sigma Phi Gamma Circle K Methodist Children's Home Selma Huntingdon College Athens College John Parks Tyson Kate Duncan Smith Dar Grant Synod MCHS Wildcat Conrad Cooper Neil Kirk Jackson Phon Byschs Belk Hudson’s
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