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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1958
Page
2
Washington AP report on White House aide Adams facing renewed attack as Republicans weigh how to handle corruption issues. Eisenhower signals need to keep Adams but strategists fear ongoing scandals such as a Goldfine bill payments hotel bills a loaned rug and a coat will intensify in the campaign regardless of his status.
Rep. Harris D Arkansas says he asked the FCC about policy on communications and how many stations may exist in a single broadcasting area. He received a reply but kept it private while the Sherman Adams controversy unfolded involving gifts from Bernard Goldfine and other links.
Subcommittee members accused Armstrong of evasive testimony and filibustering during a hearing on the Dixon-Yates private power project. Rep. Peter F. Mack (D-Ill) aided the inquiry, while Armstrong faced sharp questions about the controversial magnet.
Classified items list a 1953 Plymouth four door car with phenol upholstery in good running condition priced at 375 dollars with new covers. Also room for rent, a lost collie dog with contact numbers, Punta Rica sweet potato plants, field grown Rutger tomato plants, started chicks, and a small three room shed to rent at 1411 8th Ave.
Continued from page one there was one case on the recorder's court docket this morning that case charged disorderly conduct.
Two persons were charged with public drunkenness on the Hartselle police docket Tuesday. Charles Baker, a Hartselle architect, spoke on architectural history from ancient Egypt, showed slides of buildings at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and in Florida, and noted home design reflects regional living standards at a Kiwanis Club meeting. District Lt. Gov. J. B. Mitchell of Huntsville attended as a visitor.
Cadet James P. Kimbrell Jr of University of Alabama arrives at Fort Benning along with about 1399 ROTC cadets for the 1958 ROTC Summer Camp. The note invites those interested in the cemetery to be present Saturday morning to help.
A Courtland Church panel at Courtland Baptist discussed Old Time Religion on Sunday night. Panelist Clifford Norwood joined a four Sunday feature exploring sincerity of old time religion versus modern faith and how to practice it today.
Washington AP reports about 232000 retired federal workers will receive roughly 10 percent social security style increases for those who began benefits before October 1 1956.
Henderson Blacke Greene Inc of Troy Alabama appears low bidder on a 3 999 467 Army Aviation Center project at Ft Rucker for six three story barracks two mess halls two admin and storage buildings four motor repair shops and a central steam plant The government estimate stood at 4 296 155 An apparent low base bid 39 503 came from H B Bene field for a mobile Alabama automotive maintenance shop at Ft James H Wright Jr The Meridian Mississippi runway overrun barriers job drew an 18 940 bid from Andy Electric Co Andalusia Alabama against an 23 180 engineer estimate
Eisenhower and Dulles agreed to proceed with technical discussions with the Soviet Union over halting atomic tests. The U S note warned Moscow to attend Geneva on schedule or risk exposure as seeking concessions without real intent to halt tests. London and Paris welcomed the Geneva talks as necessary.
The Hudson Methodist Church will host a service from 1 to 2 p m with Rev Thomas L Smith and Rev Charles P Adams officiating. Interment follows at Roselawn Cemetery Decatur with pallbearers Robert Lentz Jimmie Stroud Walter Leeman T J Mahan Burt Mahoney and Dick Johnson. Survivors include Lucille Sheats wife Lydia and Mike Sheats a mother four sisters Horace C Sheats and other relatives all of Decatur.
The bill caps annual boosts at 504 dollars with larger pensions effective August 1 and first reflected in September checks. About 12,000 widows and retirees who retired after October 1, 1956 on different schedules are not affected by the new law.
Arch Ferrell, former Circuit Solicitor, was discharged June 13 from the Tuscaloosa state mental hospital and returned to Phenix City under custody of his wife. A $500 peace bond was posted June 10 by Russell County Sheriff Lamar Murphy with John W. Franklin and H Ralph Mathews as signers. The bond was needed due to charges pending at commitment time. Ferrell, arrested May 24 on assault and battery involving Samuel Bridges of Atlanta and earlier charged with illegally carrying a pistol, faces a July 14 hearing.
The Assembly could act without a veto to deploy international troops if needed. Chamoun warned U N action or U S and Britain aid might be sought under the collective defense clause if the U N fails to help. The Soviet Union warned against either a U N emergency force or direct intervention by the United States and Britain.
A hearing on alleged election irregularities from the June 3 runoff in Lamar County has been postponed to July 16 at the request of J Lester Street's attorney. Street challenges Rex Franks nine vote win for a Lamar County commission seat, citing affidavits from 105 supporters vs 92 votes listed in Box 1 Beat 3 Vernon.
Eight atomic plant workers exposed to a radiation overdose last week show no outward illness. AEC specialists report the men are being watched in hospital as bone marrow damage affects five cases. The June 16 accident at an Oak Ridge plant is described as the worst in AEC history and all eight will remain under observation for about two more weeks.
Nine attorneys were admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court in Montgomery by Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. The group includes a married couple, Robert F. Miller and Carol Fitzhugh Miller of Montevallo, along with Paul L. Millicons, Albert E. Byrne, Solomon S. Seay Jr., Ira DeMent III, Sid C. Stuckey Jr., J. Humber O'Donnell Jr., and J. Paul Lowery, all of Montgomery.
The Palace Hotel in Stockholm plans a rooftop helicopter landing space. The project aims to improve guest access and security, detailing construction timelines and safety measures for the elevated pad.
Cotton inch middling listed at 4.50 with Decatur ap 32.79. Cottonseed at 25.00 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.33 per hundred. four per cent point indicator 055 above four per cent. No. 2 Mixed Shelled Core 1.30. No. 1 Soybeans 2.10. Oats 68. No. 2 Milling Wheat 1.75. Barley 0.90. Cattle: utilities 21.00. cows 16.50–18.50. canner 13.00–16.00. bulls 20.00–21.50. yearlings and calves fino. Hog market: barrows 23.25–23.75. some 24.00. sows 17.00–18.50. Sheep: spring lambs 23.00–23.50. some 24.00–24.50.
Wall Street moved unevenly with moderate volume as shares fluctuated within a one point range. Rails rose on Senate House tax relief news while steels and autos showed mixed moves. Highs included Lorillard Penn Texas Revion and Boeing with U S Steel edging ahead others mixed or easing.
Georgia live heavy offerings and adequate demand show prices up to 1 cent at plant level and 2 to 3 percent at farm level. Broilers and fryers prices range 20 to 21 cents at farms and 21 to 22 cents at plants, with smaller than desired sizes noted.
Eggs grades hold steady as demand remains good in Birmingham with local holdings adequate. Prices range with 40% overall, medium 30-34 cents, small 25-27 cents, most markets at 26-27 cents.
Hog receipts about 2,400 with prices steady to strong. US 1 2 3 barrows and gilts 180 240 lbs sold 23.00 23.25 with higher sales at 23.25. Additional lots 200 240 lbs at 23.50 23.75. Lambs 23.00 24.50 per hundredweight with prime at 24.50. Sows varied 16.75 15.75 from several weights.
The compromise Water Projects bill authorizes 1.9 billion dollars for flood control and related works. It allocates 19.3 million for Tombigbee River flood control in Northwest Alabama and Northeast Mississippi, 1.3 million for Alabama River works at Montgomery, and 4.725 million for a southern states hyacinth eradication program.
Testimony resumed before a state Democratic subcommittee examining alleged irregularities in Choctaw County voting. More than 50 witnesses testified last week with 100 more expected. The probe concerns the May 6 primary for probate judge won by Richard E. McPhearson amid absentee ballot questions and charges of fraud in handling ballots.
The vacation Bible school at the Methodist Church will begin July 28 through August 1. Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Garner, and Mr. and Mrs. Dee Owen were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Owen. Mrs. Virgie Whitaker has returned from Gordon Hospital in Tennessee after a stay there. Ronnie Pickens is improving at home after tonsil removal at Hartselle Hospital. Other social visits are noted among local families including the Lindsey, Langston, Morris, and Randolph households and friends from Grove Hill, Centerville, and Moulton.
Dr LeRoy Bromley of the University of California discusses a distillation process for sea water aiming for a production cost of 25 to 50 cents per 1000 gallons. A practical solution could impact maritime industries and water supply.
East Alabama and North Florida researchers collaborate on open source software initiatives. The project aims to boost regional tech ecosystems, share resources, and accelerate innovation across universities startups and community groups.
Don Shelton named administrative assistant in the sales department of Alabama Flour Mills Red Hot feeds division. Native of Greenville South Carolina, longtime Decatur resident, Decatur High School graduate, Auburn attendee, former college band member. Four years in the Air Force, three in Germany. Married, son of A L Shelton noted local businessman.
A hospital notice lists multiple individuals with addresses including Mrs. Allen Rooks 1403 Riverview Ave SE and Mrs. Cephas Gordon Parker 211 3rd Ave SW. Also named are Mrs. Edward Edwards and infant, Mrs. Glenn H. Love and infant, Mrs. Daisy E. Rigel, Mrs. Martha M. Neely, Oscar Kent Jr, Mrs. Thomas H. Riley, Mrs. Baron Cockrell, John Franklin Alexander, Ben Frank Plummer, Master Marshall Adams Pass, Eddie DeWitt Berry among others with various street addresses.
Admission notices list individuals at the Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic in Decatur. Names include Janice Keenum, Master Steven Morris, Mrs Sherman Terry, Mrs Robert Woodall, Mrs James Dillehay, Mrs C L Higdon, Master Larry Shelton, and Baby Vernon Morgan with street addresses in Decatur and surrounding avenues.
List of patients discharged from Bank Street Hospital includes Roy Cheatwood of Oak Ridge Tennessee Sarah Jean Gorham of 710 6th Street and Ottie Lee Newsom of 322 7th Avenue NW Mrs L H Williams of 109 Wilson Street NW Mrs Fred C Thrasher of 501 Barcley Street Hartselle and Mrs Boyd Hill of Moulton.
Names associated with Athens and Tanner entries appear including Mrs Bobby Davis Mrs Charles Pack Mrs Georgia Mae Mahaley Mrs Floyd Fry Jr and infant daughter E W Keyes Mrs Esty Dye and infant daughter Ann Clem Ardmore. The fragment lists multiple individuals and places without further context.
A medical roll from Lawrence County lists admission details for patients including Mrs Gevin Letson and Hansel Terry of Moulton, Manuel Steel of Danville, J D Posey of Moulton, Little Stanley Steadman of Moulton, Little Susanne Raterford of Trinity, and Mrs Myrler Postlethwait of Mt Hope with single to four day marks.
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ponder of 309 Maple welcomed a baby born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice T. Valen tine of Hartselle 1 reported a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kirk of Decatur 3 announced a son born last night at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDon-
Gov. Marvin Griffin outlines an inland water system for Georgia from Gainesville to the Gulf. He cites the Bainbridge port dedication and the Jim Woodruff Dam as steps toward a navigable Chattahoochee Flint and Apalachicola river system with future inland harbors and dams north of Columbus and near Atlanta.
Mississippi will ration grist to its marriage mills with a three day waiting period and a blood test. Applicants under 21 trigger notice to parents. the judge may hear protests before license issuance. Minors may marry at 17 for males and 15 for females with penalties for noncompliance.
The federal government announced a $30,000 allocation for the Pryor taxiway to be matched by state, county, and city funds. The project aims to improve existing traffic and boost chances for future air line service.
Mr and Mrs Willard Dempsey of 1212 Std Ave SE report the birth of a daughter at the Baugh Wiley Smith clinic last night. The couple also mentions a son born recently.
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