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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

3

American Communist Leaders Criticized Over Stalin Ties

The Daily Worker faces letters from party members pressing for more say in decisions and condemning Moscow aligned leadership. U S Reds faced with Khrushchev revelations as Central Committee questions Russia’s role in Stalin’s rule and past mistakes.

Associated Press News Washington American Communist Party Stalin The Daily Worker William Z. Foster Eugene Dennis Dennis Nikita Khrushchev Spo Salas Khrushchev Moscow Central Committee Russia

Shocked committee critiques Stalin era as Khrushchev speaks

The text notes the Central Committee's shock at revelations about Stalin's one man rule and mass slaughter. It questions leaders' credibility and loyalty while Khrushchev calls for Communist parties to align with national parties and form fronts, challenging U.S. leaders accused of seeking to overthrow the government.

Russia Stalin Central Committee Khrushchev el U.S

Opium Derivatives Favored by Most Dope Addicts

A report notes that morphine and heroin are preferred over opium by many addicts due to their lower bulk and easier concealment. The article discusses drug use patterns and implications for law enforcement and public health.

Admiral King Services Planned for Friday in Washington

Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King who died at 77 will lie in state at Washington National Cathedral before burial at Annapolis. His death followed long battles with heart disease and high blood pressure. Marines saluted at Portsmouth as King’s body was moved for transport to Washington. his son Lt Cmdr Ern J. King Jr. accompanied the casket.

Portsmouth N.H Fleet Adm Ernest J. King Washington National Cathedral Naval Academy Annapolis Washington U.S. Navy Portsmouth Naval Hospital Eisenhower Army Hospital Naval Forces King

TCI Accord Unlikely Before Possible Strike Of U S Steelworkers

Birmingham faces a potential weekend strike as U S Steel’s 25 000 plus workers continue to be locked out since April 27 after a pullback by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. The two parties remain far apart with a 24 cent hour minimum demand vs a 14 cent total offer.

TCI U.S Birmingham U.S. Steel U.S. Steel’s Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood Coal and Iron Division South Union Arthur W. Wiebel New Wiebel

Mobile Woman Appeals Narcotics Conviction

A 50-year-old Mobile woman plans to appeal a five year prison sentence on narcotics charges, arguing she is too old to serve that much time. She says she will contest the conviction and seek a higher court review.

Moulton Civitan Officers Set For Tonight’s Installation

Edsell Moore to be installed as new Civitan Club president during a Ladies Night meeting at D S Cafe. Other officers elected were announced. Mrs Lorene Goldfinger was convicted May 23 and sentenced yesterday with a $2500 bond after she appealed. Records show prior convictions for prostitution related offenses and related charges.

Moulton Edsell Moore Moulton Civitan Club D & S Cafe Lorene Goldfinger Goldfinger

Monroe Countian Jailed For Murder In Alabama

John Bishop aged 43 is jailed in Monroe County on murder charges after a fatal shooting. He claimed self defense in a case involving two men living near the Monroe Wilcox county line near Peach Tree.

Monroeville Ala Monroe County E. E. Nichols John Bishop Acros Lower Peach Tree Wilcox County

Civitan meeting agenda includes officers and speaker

The program lists T. D. Littrell as vice president, Her shel Leigh as secretary, and Wood row Burks as treasurer. A Civitan International or district Civitan official is slated to speak.

T. D. Littrell Hershel Leigh Woodrow Burks Civitan International Civitan

Petroleum Diversified Investment Plan Promoted in Shreveport

Advertises a petroleum investment program offering five drillings across Texas and Louisiana with sub-$1000 entry. Claims favorable subsurface geology and high returns via a pamphlet from Morgan County businessmen, inviting readers to write for a free booklet at P O Box 25 Decatur Daily or 402 Columbia Avenue Shreveport LA.

Shreveport Petroleum Investment Pany Ari Satisfied North Ala Oninrwia Texas Louisiana North Alabama Morgan County Decatur Columbia Avenue Shreveport

Moulton Church Nears Completion

The Rev. Owen says the first service in the new Moulton church building is approaching readiness and will occur soon. Local congregation members anticipate dedication events and continued community programs once opening occurs.

Owen

Hicks To Take Oath For Utility Office

R. Spence Hicks, recently a replacement, will take the oath at the next board meeting likely in July. The meeting is delayed until Harry Wyatt returns from a California trip. Gerald Neher was elected chair by the board after Shelton planned to resign due to moving out of the city. A legislative act lets the board elect its own chairman.

R. Spence Hicks Harry Wyatt California Gerald Neher Shelton

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