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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1954

Page

3

Washington Churchill Dulles Eden Meet in Dim Allied Plan

Four leaders met in Washington to discuss Southeast Asia defense against the Communists. They issued a vague joint statement on possible plans and two routes for a collective defense tied to Geneva Indochina talks. Britain conditioned participation on a Geneva settlement. US pressured for quick alliance even as French hesitated on a European army.

Washington Eisenhower Winston Churchill Dulles Britain Eden United States Churchill Southeast Asia Indochina U.S Europe Germany

Chemstrand Plant Becomes First Fully Integrated Nylon Facility

Pensacola reports Chemstrand Corp now runs the first wholly integrated nylon plant in the United States on a 2000 acre site, 12 miles north of Pensacola. The 50 million pound annual facility employs about 2500 now and will reach 3000 plus when at full production, with Du Pont overseeing design and construction of the nylon facilities.

Henry H. Bitler Chemstrand Corp Roy G. Hemminghaus Chemstrand Pensacola United States United States Henry H. Butler Bitler American Viscose Corp Monsanto Chemical Co E. 1 du Pont de Nemours and Co., Inc du Pont Hemminghaus Chemstrand Nylon Fred G. Gronemeyer

Arson Alert Among Kentucky Auto Debtors Raised

State Fire Marshal J T Underwood Jr warns rising auto arson as debtors attempt to erase payments. He cites 30 cases of possible arson, up 13 percent from last year, amid a wider discussion of nylon production and Chemstrand’s multi site operations in Decatur Alabama and related distribution plans.

Louisville J. T. Underwood Jr

How To Avoid Sunburn Told

The sun rays are rich in ultra-violet light in July and August and cause sunburn. Protect skin by limiting exposure, especially from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., start tanning in morning or late afternoon, and avoid midday sun. Water and sand increase risk. a wartime petroleum compound may help prevent severe sunburn. If burned, seek proper treatment.

Racial Murder By Russ Told

In Munich a former Russian secret police commander testified before a U S congressional committee about deportations of non Russian peoples in the Soviet Union He described brutal measures and mass deportations to Siberia after luring communities with false gestures of friendship He said up to a million were moved and regions left desolate as new settlers arrived.

Munich Germany Stalin Kremlin Grigori Stepanovich Burlitski Soviet Union West Caucasus Crimea Siberia Burlitski

Girl On Trial In Slaying Of Baby In Alabama Case

Vera Ann Gahagan an 18 year old from Booneville Mississippi faces trial in Florence Alabama Circuit Court for allegedly strangling her newborn son after giving birth in an unassisted room. Prosecutors say she admitted the act, while defense argues the statement was coerced. The baby was found Feb 5 on a rubbish heap near the house. she had been free on a $6000 bond.

Florence Ala Mississippi Vera Ann Gahagan Booneville Miss Miss Gahagan

June Haver and Fred MacMurray Tie Civil Wedding

June Haver and Fred MacMurray quietly wed in a civil ceremony at the Ojai Valley Inn California. The union follows Haver’s prior church marriage to musician Jimmy Zito and ends rumors of a Catholic wedding. MacMurray is Presbyterian.

June Haver Fred MacMurray Ojai Calif Hollywood Ojai Valey Inn Jimmy Zito MacMurray

Peru pair top of class then head to Kansas teaching posts

Argabright and Duerfeldt, both 21, began at a country school, joined the county honor roll, and graduated together with highest honors from Peru State Teachers College. They will pursue college teaching jobs in Kansas as Argabright plans marriage and Duerfeldt remains a bachelor for now.

Peru, Neb Oren Argabright Ben Duerfeldt Peru State Teachers College Kansas Argabright Duerfeldt

Beetle Eats Cayenne Pepper Diet Tiny Species Found

A minute beetle species has been observed thriving on a diet of cayenne pepper. Researchers note its unusual tolerance and potential implications for spice tolerance in related insects.

Probate petition for last will of Dosha Turrentine filed

In Morgan County the probate court handles the petition of W E Carter to probate the last will and testament of Dosha Turrentine also known as Doshie W Turrentine. The proceeding names the deceased and the petitioner and seeks formal validation of the will.

Morgan County W. E. Carter Dosha Turrentine Doshie W. Turrentine

Notice of Will Proceedings for Dosha Turrentine

On June 22 1954 W E Carter filed a last will petition for Dosha Turrentine also known as Doshie W Turrentine and Dorcia Turrentine deceased. A hearing was set for July 21 1954 at which interested parties may contest. Judge T C Almon of Probate signed the notice dated June 25 1954 with publication June 29 July 6 and 13 1954.

W. E. Carter Dosha Turrentine Doshie W. Turrentine Dorcia Turrentine T. C. Almon

Order of Publication in Morgan County Alabama Case

Complainant Lorene Tatum sues John W. Tatum in Morgan County Court of Equity Alabama. Register states the defendant is over twenty-one, but residence and office address could not be located after diligent inquiry. Public notice seeks court process and response.

Lorene Tatum John W. Tatum the . Morgan. County Court Morgan County Alabama

Notice to defendant to plead in Mor gan County suit

Order requires publication once weekly for four consecutive weeks in the Decatur Daily Mor gan County Alabama. Defendant must plead answer or demur to the bill by July 16 1954 or bill may be confessed. Filed June 14 1954 Bryan McAfee Register. Publication dates June 15 22 29 and July 6.

The Register Decatur Daily Morgan County Alabama

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