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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1959
Page
3
A German court heard testimony about a fatal stabbing when Mrs. Cheaves allegedly stabbed her husband Oliver Cheaves after a quarrel at their quarters near here. Witnesses described a whisky and beer gathering in the cellar the night of the incident and identified William J. Whimpy as stabbed in the events.
In Havana Prime Minister Fidel Castro wields emergency powers to seize 2,355,242 acres of cattle ranch land. Troops occupy 400 ranches in Camaguey province claiming landowners refused fair prices for cattle. The action targets property alleged to support counterrevolutionary activities. Slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico in 1873.
Apparent low bids near 2 million dollars were opened by Army Engineers for two Redstone Arsenal projects in Huntsville Alabama. Pearce & Gresham of Decatur submitted 2 047 836 for a solid propellant motor test facility while Sullivan Long Hagerty of Birmingham and Algernon Blair Construction of Montgomery placed bids around 2 058 242 and 2 062 278 respectively. A separate bid by Whaley Co of Birmingham won 450 591 for three quarters buildings for Army Ordnance Missile Command. Government estimates ranged from 1 877 905 to 478 335 with other site work by Ashburn Gray Inc of Huntsville under an 807 461 contract.
An explosion at Foote Mineral Co. in Knoxville Tennessee sent two workers Albert Hurst and Mac Cox into a 13,000 gallon acid vat. Firemen recovered the bodies from the vat early today.
A Chicago bound Illinois Central Railroad suburban electric train jumped the tracks on the far south side during a rain storm Thursday night. Fifteen passengers were injured and traffic was blocked for several hours.
Local eatery Webb's doubles dining capacity and showcases a new Deep Fat Fryer while promising quick service. Jack Webb emphasizes customer appreciation and top notch facilities with private rooms and reservations EL 3-9988. The ad touts Cat Fish and Hush Puppy Dinners and barbecue offerings.
The article reports that Louis Armstrong, hospitalized in Spoleto, showed notable improvement after dangerous temperatures. Doctors monitored for complications as his condition stabilized with a normal temperature and low blood pressure. Ed Sullivan visited, and Armstrong told him yesterday was rough but Pops is in the clear.
W Averell Harriman says Khrushchev told him the USSR will not retreat from its demand that Western powers leave Berlin. Harriman spoke after a luncheon at the U.S. Embassy as he ends a six week Moscow visit with Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson hosting the farewell meal.
J L McElhaney a Hayes Aircraft striker was fined 100 dollars in Jefferson County Court after conviction for assault on Charles A Doss of Anniston. Witnesses said McElhaney threatened Doss for still working at Hayes amid UAW strike activity.
Sheriff forces and ATU and ABC agents destroyed two illegal stills near Waldermose Springs, Morgan County. A 600 gallon unit had just run and a 300 gallon still held mash when found. all equipment was destroyed and no arrests were made.
Judge James N. Bloodworth will lead the State Planning Committee of the Chamber of Commerce with Paul J. Brown Jr as co chairman. They will coordinate with State agencies to attract new industries and plan industrial parks in the Decatur area. A teachers salary increase committee will be organized with Dr. Kermit C. Pitt as head and H. R. Leeman as co chairman.
A large sea anemone propagates by piecewise division as fragments detach and settle to become full, independent individuals. The process yields multiple new organisms from a single parent, expanding its presence on the ocean floor.
Washington reports the debt ceiling raised by ten billion dollars to avoid a drop from 288 billion to 283 billion next Tuesday, with Treasury delaying refinancing until the new limit is set. Senator Barry Goldwater opposed the move urging greater economy as the debt hovers around 296 billion.
The Air Force announced that the latest Discoverer satellite rocket failed to enter orbit from Vandenberg AFB California. Experts weighed why the capsule heavier than 300 pounds sparked speculation about secret scanning gear. no life was aboard the fourth Discoverer and it carried no monkeys.
Paris AP reports a French Senate committee estimates President de Gaulle's five year development plan for rebellious Algeria will cost five billion dollars. The sum equals about half of France's total government budget last year.
The summer board meeting of the Alabama Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs will be held at Alabama College this weekend.
Eigh ten-year-old Barbara Alys Bailey of McCalla Jefferson County was chosen Alabama's dairy princess Thursday night. Sarah Elene Matthews of Fayette County was named alternate princess, and Mrs Ralph O Bailey will represent Alabama in the American Dairy Princess competition.
Providence health chief Joseph Smith says six city baths cost the city 2.73 per shower and will be closed due to outdated facilities. The move aims to curb rising public bath expenses and upgrade city services.
The article notes upcoming meetings of dairy organizations across the South. It highlights one of 17 contestants from Alabama’s 17 dairy producing counties, reflecting statewide involvement in the dairy industry events.
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