Wave Inundates Beach Drowning 3 at Chicago Shores
A freak seiche in Lake Michigan sent a towering five to twenty foot wave sweeping across Chicago piers and beaches. It struck around 9:45 a.m. drowning at least three fishermen and washing others from jetties and baths along a 25 mile stretch from the South Side to Wilmette. Lifeguards and police warned beaches and searched for additional victims.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Wilmette
Jack Cina
Montrose Harbor
North Ave
Montrose
Park
64Th St
Rogers Park
Joe Jaworski
Pelion
12 Arrests Reported By District Sheriffs
Sheriffs in North Central Alabama counties list Saturday arrests. Lawrence County reports three arrests for prohibition violation speeding and public drunkenness. Morgan County cites two arrests for peace proceedings and public drunkenness. Cullman County records four arrests for public drunkenness reckless driving assault and battery and a peace proceedings warrant. Limestone County lists two arrests for public drunkenness and a bad check warrant.
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Alabama
Lawrence County
Morgan County
John McCutcheon
Cullman County
W. C. Waldrop
Limestone County
John Sandlin
Limestone County cases bound over for grand jury
In Limestone County Court on Friday two men were bound over to October grand jury hearings. Judge D. L. Rosenall Jr. closed the County Court for weeks after remanding Donald Ray Keel and O. T. Davis. Keel faces burglary charges while Davis faces embezzlement. Both are free on $500 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone
D. L. Rosenall, Jr
Donald Ray Keel
0. T. Davis
Keel
Davis
Amusements and Screenings Listings for Ro ry Theatres
Daily cinema lineup lists showings at multiple venues including ROXY and Hatfield. Notable titles feature Bob Hope with Here Come The Girls and Sabre J with Robert Stack, along with Charlton Heston star power and Jerry Lewis in the Caddy. Theater times span afternoon to evening across several locations.
Patterson may run unopposed for Alabama attorney general
Alabama politics move toward a special primary with John Patterson likely to be unopposed after MacDonald Gallion and Porter weigh candidacies. Gallion pledged support for Patterson, praising his late father’s program to clean up organized crime and restore dignity to the attorney general’s office.
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Patterson
John Patterson
Albert Patterson
Gallion
Alabama
Porter
Frank Embry
Pell City
Market Prices Reported for Cotton Wheat and Livestock
Cotton inch middling 33.66 and Decatur loan 33.07. Cottonseed 50.50 per ton. Milk Grade A 5.70 per hundred. manufactured milk 2.80 per hundred. No 2 wheat 1.73. No 2 yellow corn 1.59. feed ear corn 1.47. No 2 milo 2.50. No 2 oats 66 cents. No 2 barley 85 cents. Cattle steers 14.50 to 17.50. cows 9.00 to 10.50. calves 14.50 to 16.50. Hogs 190 to 230 pounds 24.00.
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Decatur
Wall Street Advances Amid Political Turbulence and Mergers
The market rose modestly with the Associated Press 60 averaging 127.30 the highest since 1929. Headlines centered on Guatemala’s revolt, potential U.S. intervention, Packard Studebaker merger details, and tobacco stock declines after a cancer society study. Leading NYSE movers included General Electric, Studebaker, Radio Corp, and Reynolds Tobacco. AMEX activity featured Webb & Knapp, Pacific Petroleums, and Canadian Atlantic Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Guatemala
U. S
Central America
Motors
Packard
Studebaker
American Cancer Society
New York Stock Exchange
General Electric
Radio Corp
Reynolds Tobacco
American Stock Exchange
Webb & Knapp
Pacific Petroleums
Canadian Atlantic Oil
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Notice
Dismissals include Mrs. J. L. Lemmond of Somerville and Mrs. R. D. Teague of Lacon. Also listed are Mrs. C. A. Anderton and infant daughter of 205 7th Ave NW. Admissions include Calvin Blizzard of 704 4th Ave NW.
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R. D. Teague
Lacon
C. A. Anderton
7Th Ave
Calvin Blizzard
4Th Ave
Six in ten people live on farms worldwide
A global statistic shows about sixty percent of the population resides in farming communities. It highlights the widespread reliance on agriculture across regions and economies.
Ray Defends Primary Spending to Protect Ballot Purity
Ray argues funding a wide primary protects freedom and ballot purity worldwide, stating money spent on a primary safeguards the integrity of the vote. No opposition to the resolution was recorded.
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Ray
Radar warning focus shifts toward southern approaches to U S
Officials signal expanded radar warning coverage toward the south amid concerns over Guatemala and potential Soviet air power in the Western Hemisphere. Guatemala’s pro Communist government facing insurgent threats. current air force weak but legacy fighters linger. risk tied to possible strikes on U S cities or the Panama Canal.
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United States
Guatemala
Russia
U.S
Panama Canal
Pacific
Churchill and Allies Seek United Front Over Indochina
Churchill, Eisenhower and leaders in Britain and France push toward a united front to end the Indochina war or deter Communism. Australia’s Casey backs a mutual defense framework in Southeast Asia as Mendes-France shows cautious optimism for a Viet Nam armistice and possible Cambodian independence talks. Coty signals readiness for confidential talks on Southeast Asia and a European defense army plan.
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Free World
Australia
Richard G. Casey
Southeast Asia
Mendes-France
Churchill
Eisenhower
Indochina
Viet Nam
Cambodia
Rene Coty
France
Eden
United Action
Asia
Block, Timberlake Lead Alabama Heart Association
In POINT CLEAR on June 26 members elected Dr William H Block of Hartselle as president succeeding Dr John B Barrett of Birmingham. Other officers chosen include Dr William J Atkinson Jr of Mobile as president elect Mrs Bertha Timberlake of Decatur as secretary and Thurlow C Guinn of Birmingham as treasurer. Flor ence Maxwell Moody Jr of Tuscaloosa Roscoe Roberts Jr of Huntsville and James A Vann of Birmingham were named as members.
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Point Clear
Alabama Heart Association
William H. Block
Hartselle
John B. Barrett
Birmingham
William J. Atkinson Jr
Mobile
Bertha Timberlake
Decatur
Thurlow C. Guinn
Florence
Maxwell Moody Jr
Tuscaloosa
Roscoe Roberts Jr
Huntsville
James A. Vann
Segregation Bill To Be Offered In Alabama
Selma Alabama June 26 A segregation bill to preserve school separation will be prepared for the next Alabama Legislature if the Supreme Court action requires it. Rep Walter Givhan said he and two other lawmakers met with Governors Talmadge of Georgia and Byrnes of South Carolina to seek guidance. The plan mirrors Georgia law with provisions curtailing funds for mixed schools and making school board members judicial officers. The group includes Sens Gerald Bradford Sam Englehart and James Coleman though Coleman could not join the trip. The bill may pass regardless of politicians claims, the lawmakers say, as public demand rises. A legislative committee is also probing segregation issues.
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Walter Merrill
Anniston
Lawrence Oakley
Dothan
John McQueen Jr
Tuscaloosa
H. M. Abercrombie
Roger Snyder
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa County
J. P. Shelton
Shelton
Jack W. Bridgers
Headland
Patterson
James J. Mayfield
State Supreme Court
Ray
Nelson Fuller
Centreville
Roy Mayhall
Jasper
Fuller
ee —_ Patterson
Selma
Ala
Alabama
U. S. Supreme Court
Walter Givhan
Givhan
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Byrnes
Supreme Court
Gerald Bradford
Grove Hill
Sam Englehart
Macon
James S. Coleman
Eutaw
Coleman
Oliver resigns as TVA chief to lead Chattanooga firm
Oliver resigns as general manager of the Tennessee Valley Authority to become executive with Wheland Co. in Chattanooga. Aubrey J. Wagner, previously assistant general manager, will succeed him at TVA with a 14500 annual salary. Oliver will serve as special assistant to Gordon Street, president of Wheland Co. This follows Gordon Clapp's departure earlier this month.
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Knoxville
Tenn
John Oliver
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga
Oliver
TVA
Aubrey J. Wagner
Gordon Street
Wheland Co
Gordon Clapp
Eisenhower
New York City
Sheriff Drops Challenge to Runoff Result in Talladega
Talladega County Sheriff Earl O Howell will not appeal the Democratic Executive Committee’s dismissal of his contest of the June 1 runoff. He was defeated by John W Robinson of Sylacauga by 52 votes. Robinson, a former Talladega County sheriff over 60, declared he will strive to make the county’s sheriff office the best. Robins issued a statement asserting his competence and commitment to the job.
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Talladega
Earl O. Howell
Talladega County
Democratic Executive Committee
Howell
John W. Robinson
Sylacauga
Robinson
Ja Howell
Guatemala's Stance on Inquiry Into Aggression Shelves Conference
10 Nations charge d'affaires in the United States report Guatemala would not confirm changes in its position on an inquiry. Diplomats note possible acceptance of the committee invitation to investigate. Guatemala remains strongly opposed to any conference, viewing it as interference in internal affairs. The OAS council will select the meeting site, with Rio de Janeiro as a favored option.
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United States
Guatemala
Chocano
OAS Council
Rio de Janeiro
No Slot Machines In Cullman County Sheriff Declares
Sheriff W C Waldrop of Cullman County said a report about three slot machines dumped from a 40 foot bluff near Garden City was incorrect. He found pinball machines instead and urged that no slot machines exist or operate in his county.
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Cullman County
W. C. Waldrop
Garden City
Birmingham
Cullman
Gullman County
Daily
Waldrop
State Wrecks Take Two Lives
Two weekend Alabama accidents killed James Vergil Patterson near Alexander City and Buddy Bell in Montgomery County. Otis Judson Patterson swerved to avoid a bus near Alexander City. a 9 year old Bestemer boy died from a broken head injury on a playground. Norman Pendley crushed by a fallen tree near Berry. his wife and two sons survive.
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Associated Press
Alabama
James Vergil Patterson
Alexander City
Tallapoosa River
Roy Thornell
Otis Judson Patterson
Dadeville
Buddy Bell
Montgomery County
Highway Patrol
Bestemer
Lee Frank Palmer Jr
Berry
Norman Pendley
Pendley
Accused Chief Is Suspended
Northport Police Chief Joseph T. Dyer was suspended from office pending federal charges of conspiracy to violate liquor laws. Mayor J. W. Anders announced the action after Dyer and eight others were arrested in the Northport area. Dyer appeared before U.S. Commissioner Sam H. Sprott and was released on his own recognizance.
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Tuscaloosa
Northport
Joseph T. Dyer
J. W. Anders
Dyer
U. S
Sam H. Sprott
Warrior River
Anders
Alabama Heatwave Tops 102 Degrees In Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa reached 102 degrees with Birmingham Selma Montgomery Muscle Shoals Dothan Anniston Huntsville all at 99 or 100 as the U S Weather Bureau warned the heat would continue with no rain in sight.
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Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
U. S. Weather Bureau
Selma
Montgomery
Muscle Shoals
Dothan
Anniston
Huntsville
Evergreen
Mobile
Community News Highlights From Decatur Area
Cadet Thomas O. Kennemer Jr arrives at Fort Benning for ROTC camp as 1,400 cadets from 37 colleges train. Sgt. Reaford M. James serves with I corps in Korea, while Cpl. Robert England celebrates his unit's 37th birthday in Korea. Local residents tour, visit families, and await inductee quotas for Alabama. Civil and military notes mix with social visits and upcoming club events in Decatur and surrounding counties.
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Thomas O. Kennemer, Jr
T. O. Kennemer, Sr
E. Bryan St. Athens
University of Alabama
Fort Benning
General Military Science Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Army
Robert England
C. F. England
Hartseller
Third Infantry Division
Korea
Cpl
England
Camp Pickett
Grand jury delays as vote fraud probe continues
Jefferson County Grand Jury recessed without action amid ongoing probe into alleged vote fraud in the June 1 attorney general race. Subpoenas issued including one for Kenneth Horne. Partial report expected early next week. Garrett testified twice before hospital rest. Six hundred votes added to Patterson runoff rival's total. possible linkage to Phenix City murder investigated.
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Birmingham
Jefferson County
Grand Jury
Kenneth Horne
Si Garrett
Albert L. Patterson
Phenix City
Garrett
Galveston
Tex
Patterson
Democratic Executive Committee
France Awaits EDC Treaty Fate Amid Assembly Strike
European nations show mixed acceptance with France facing a small assembly majority. Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg and West Germany oppose changes arguing concessions were made to France. Adenauer deems new talks unbearable delaying a six power EDC meeting in Brussels. Spaak and Mendes France discuss outstanding issues in Paris as France plans talks with Germany on EDC and the Saar.
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Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
West Germany
France
Konrad Adenauer
Brussels
Paul-Henri Spaak
Mendes- France
Paris
Acc Sudes
Germany
Adenauer
Saar
Vacation and military notes from Alabama and Texas
Mr and Mrs Jim Sims and daughter Sheila enjoy a vacation visiting North and South Carolina Georgia and Mississippi Miss Shirley McBride visits Corpus Christi Texas plans trips to Mexico with the Trains Mrs W E Sirley Jr visits Huntsville Lt Guy S Smith of Decatur Grad notes jet fighter pilot at Laredo Base Texas He enlisted in September 1954 attended cadet training in February 1954 He is the son of Guy Smith of Decatur and studied at Priceville High School R C Halbrooks vice president of the Alabama Federation of Labor attends a vocational institute at Gulf Shores
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Jim Sims
Sheila
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Shirley McBride
W. G. Tranum
Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas
Miss McBride
Tranums
Mexico
Guy S. Smith
Decatur 2
Laredo Air Force Base
Laredo
Smith
Air Force
Guy Smith
Business College
Nashville
Priceville High School
R. C. Halbrooks
Alabama Federation of Labor
Gulf Shores
For Sale: Slightly Used 32 S and W Special Pistol
Classified notice offers a slightly used 32 S and W Special pistol for sale by Mrs. C. A. Moore at Sam Krank and Moore with contact implied for purchase.
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C. A. Moore
Sam, Krank & Moore
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Tony Martin
Eeena Curtis
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Ran Hartselle
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Linds Dannel
Danville
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Lionel Freeman
John W. Hodges
Decatur General Hospital
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Baugh-Wiley Clinic
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Falkville
Fred Morgan
Eva
Baby Hillis
Locust St. L. E
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Anderson
John Chandler
Maggie West
Hattie Terry
1St St
Inez Taylor
Tower St
Margaret Weaver
Dr. William Block
Mrs. Timberlake
Lead Heart Group
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Ira James
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I Corps
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Adjutant General
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S. C
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Wilbur Couch
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Charla
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Melrose
Orlando
Fla
Price
Riverside Hospital
Jacksonville
James Morris McCutcheon
Detroit
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Selective Service
G. F. Anderson, Cullman
U.S. 31 Bee Line Highway Association
Decatur Civitan Club
Decatur Country Club
Festus Cook
Snead College
Cash Burleson
State Highway Department
Hamilton
Mr. Burleson
Buddy Evans
Louise Demer
Athens
Tampa
Master Wesley Taylor
Mrs
Curtis Taylor
5Th Ave
Children’s Clinic
Marie Hart
Myrila
Mary Russell
15Th Ave
J. B. Whitmire
J. B. Whitmire, Jr
Pensacola
City Recorder’s Court
Ter
Henry W. Siviey
Sivley
B. C. Ezell
Elizabeth
Jean Siviey
Bill Jones
Tullahoma, Tenn
Newt Taylor
Ruby Flowers
W. E. Sirley, Jr
Daniel Harrison
Johnston St
Sherman St
Highway 31
Shell Service Station
Falkville Cafe
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