Webb to coach Arab Panthers replacing Lewis Clark
Earl Webb, previously named head coach at Rogersville, will coach at Arab High School. J L Clay, Rogersville principal, said Webb left Falkville after three seasons to lead Lauderdale County High. Poole of Florence High and Florence State College will become Rogersville coach.
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Earl Webb
Rogersville
J. L. Clay
the Daily
Webb
Falkville
Lauderdale County
Harold En
Lewis Clark
Jim Grant
Clay
The
Daily This
Bimol Poole
Florence
Florence State
Poole
Juvenile suspects tied to drive by shooting probe
A dark street chase ended with shots that shattered a rear window as Ward’s car passed. Police said two shots likely pierced the open front area at close range, and a 13 state broadcast went out for the fleeing automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
President Forwards Fiscal Year Defense Financing Measure
The measure finances defense forces for the upcoming fiscal year starting tomorrow, detailing budget allocations and logistical support for armed services. It outlines funding levels for personnel, equipment, and operational needs.
Reporter cites 1940 party split and Korea removal request
Eastland notes a Dec 19 1950 request to remove Grutzner from Korea but clarifies no order existed. Grutzner denies removal and says a replacement reporter was en route before he filed on Sabre Jets, suggesting timing and internal files may show details.
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Sen. Eastland
D-Miss
Grutzner
LG i Eastland
Korea
The
Times
A W Roan 82 Dies in Hartselle Home
A W Roan 82 a Hartselle resident died at his home this morning at 8 30 after an illness Funeral arrangements by Peck Funeral Home pending relatives arrival from out of state He is survived by wife Mrs Falkville two daughters one son Harvey Roan Louisville Ky one brother C W Roan Louisville Ky one sister Mrs Laura Tapscott Flint two dozen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
A. W. Roan
Peck Funeral Home
Falkville
W. E Thompson
Harvey Roan
Louisville
C. W. Roan
Laura Tapscott
Flint
Meat from wild game used by Americans in large amounts
Americans consume about 250 million pounds of meat derived from wild game each year. This figure highlights the scale of hunting and game processing in the country.
Princess Mad Magician and Other Early Evening Films
Local listings show PVT theaters airing Princess Mad Magician starring Vincent Price and Eva Gabor with showings at 2 45 and 4 30 6 10 7 55 and 9 35. ROXY presents This Is Paris with Tony Curtis and Gloria De Haven at 1 25 3 25 5 25 7 25 and 9 25. SUNSET screens Garden of Evil with Gary Cooper and Susan Hayward at 7 30. Pa RANCH Hartselle presents An Annapolis Story with John Derek and Diana Lynn at 7 30 and 9 30. Athens shows Seven Brides for Seven Brothers with Jane Powell and Howard Keel at 7 30 and 9 30. STARVUE lists Fort Apache with John Wayne at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Price
Eva Gabor
Hartselle
Annapolis
John Derek
Diana Lynn
Glimpses of Your Community
A compact feature highlights local events and people shaping the town. Readers are invited to share stories and upcoming gatherings showcasing neighborhood groups, schools, and small businesses.
Reunion plans and local notices from Decatur area
The W A West family reunion is set for Sunday two miles west of Decatur on the Minor Russell farm in Cedar Grove. Janet Carrell will enter University Hospital in Birmingham for eye surgery Friday. Mizpah Chapter No 19 Eastern Star held an installation last night with Mrs Walton to serve as installing grand. Priceville Home Demonstration July meeting cancelled. next regular meeting in August.
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W. A. West
Decatur
William Carrell
Janet
19Th Ave
Birmingham
University Hospital
Hillman Clinic
Mary Walton
Elizabeth
Walton
Clinton, Tenn
Order of the Eastern Star
Mary Lou Dancy
Priceville Home
Hospital Dismissals And Admits Noted
Dismissals for Mrs D O Thompson of 410 5th Ave and Mrs Oscar Kent of Trinity were reported along with admissions for Mrs Margaret Nelson of 614 4th Ave NW and Otto Thurnauer of 28 W 20th St New York.
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Bank ST. Hospital
D. O. Thompson
5Th Ave
Oscar Kent
Trinity
Margaret Nelson
4Th Ave
Otto Thurnauer
W. 20Th St
New York
Admissions and Patients Listed at Athens Limestone Hospital
Miss Virginia Buckelew of Athens along with Master Gerald Patterson from Elkmont and Mrs. Calvin Powers of Belle Mina appear in admissions. Fred Collins of Elkmont and Mrs. Robert Lemay and Mrs. Hawk Black of Athens are also listed among recent admissions.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
Virginia Buckelew
Athens
Gerald Patterson
Elkmont
Calvin Powers
Belle Mina
Fred Collins
Robert Lemay
Hawk Black
Athens 2
Local notices list residents and infants at multiple addresses
Mrs Howard Smith and infant daughter 630 State Street Master Phillip Howell 804 James Street Mrs Maude Crutchfield Hart selle 4 Mrs Joe Duncan Hillsboro 2 Mrs John F Keown 824 Johnston Street Little Patricia Joyce Linley 309 Market Street Baby Mickey Lee Hartselle 2
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Howard Smith
State St
Phillip Howell
James St
Maude Crutchfield
Hartselle
Joe Duncan
Hillsboro
John F. Keown
Johnston St
Patricia Joyce Linley
Market St
Baby Mickey Lee
Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Bennie Lee Haggermaker
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Bennie Lee Haggermaker of Madison at Athens Limestone Hospital on Tuesday.
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Bennie Lee Haggermaker
Maidson
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Probation Granted Two Denied Third By Judge Lynne
Judge S. A. Lynne granted probation to two men after hearings at Morgan County Courthouse. Obie Lee Ross received five years probation for arson and Howard Sparks five years for burglary. Richard Smith was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary for assault with intent to murder.
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S. A. Lynne
Morgan County
Obie Lee Ross
Howard Sparks
Lynne
Richard Smith
State
Mrs Mary Hamby Dies in Athens Area
Graveside services for Mrs Mary Louise Hamby 39 will be at 1 p m at Anti och near Elkmont with Rev Ollie Linkous officiating. She died Wednesday at 9 05 p m at Athens Limestone Hospital. Interment by McConnell Service Funeral Home. Survived by husband Johnnie E Hamby daughters Maggie Bean Myra Ann Hamby three sons Johnnie Lewis Hamby and brothers Freeman Clyde Randolph.
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Athens
Mary Louise Hamby
Antioch
Elkmont
Hamby
Athens 4
Athens Limestone Hospital
Ollie Linkous
McConnell Service Funeral Home
Johnnie E. Hamby
Maggie Bean
Myra Ann Hamby
Johnnie Lewis
Decatur
Freeman and
Clyde Randolph
Oxygen heavier than hydrogen by about sixteen times
A simple comparison notes that oxygen has a mass roughly sixteen times that of hydrogen, indicating a significant difference in density between the two elements.
Cullman Hopes to Keep Highway 31 By-Pass at Bay
A Cullman delegation led by I D Moody visited Montgomery to fight a by pass of US 31. They carried a 5000 name petition and a council resolution demanding condemnation of land needed for four lane expansion. Agreements for 30 of 41 property owners total 99000, with fair value for all land set at 175000.
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Cullman
I. D. Moody
Herman Nelson
Montgomery
Moody
Cullman County
W. J. Nesmith
Don, Cornish
L. L. Thompson
Roy Drinkard
Federal power reform proposals spark TVA debate
The Hoover Commission outlines steps to fix rates for federal power, reframe private utility access, and convert river-basin authorities into government corporations. It urges private pre management and potential sales to utilities if private capital is unavailable, while warning against selling dams and powerhouses. The report backs fair rates, reduced federal losses, and continued federal responsibilities for irrigation and flood control despite pressure from dissenters.
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Federal Power Commission
TVA
Hoover Commission
Columbia River Basin
Central Valley
Hoover Dam
Missouri River Basin
Atty
Gen
Brownell
Defense
Arthurs. Flemming
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Holifield
D-Calif
Commission
Markets and early stock gains lift New York trading
The New York stock market rose on moderate volume with gains around a point and more in select names. Gaylord Container opened high on news of a possible merge with Crown Zellerbach, while Crown Zellerbach fell early. Reynolds Metals, Aluminum Co of America, Kaiser Aluminum, General Motors, U S Steel and Union Carbide rallied with others like Allied Chemical and Bethlehem Steel also advancing.
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New York
Gaylord Container
Crown Zellerbach
Reynolds Metals and Aluminum Co. of America
Kaiser Aluminum
General Motors
U.S. Steel
Union Carbide
Allied Chemical
Chrysler
Bethlehem Steel
North American
Aviaton
Illinois Central
Kennecott
Great Northern Railway
North Alabama live poultry market steady with good demand
North Alabama markets report steady prices as supplies stay adequate. Buyers await deliveries to plants and farms with demand described as good, while figures list ending times and price ranges for broilers and poultry products.
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Poultry
Birmingham
North Alabama
Atlanta
Eggs Wholesale Market Opens in Birmingham at 30 am
Birmingham announces a wholesale eggs market opening at 30 am with vendors offering fresh prices. Area buyers expected to attend early, with limited stalls available and new supplier partnerships.
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Birmingham
Nashville livestock market report rough and varied prices
The report lists bids across cattle categories with utilities, canners, and bulls showing a range from 7.90 to 14.50 while vealers hold around 17 to 19. Prices are described as steady with noted quotes for several lots and regions.
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Nashville
Sea
Four Now Lost In Far Pacific Search Nears End
Tokyo reports four Marine airmen missing after jets vanished in fog over the southern Pacific. Capt Hodgin P Montague Jackson Pilot of a Sky Knight, Second Lt David Winton Bell, Lt Alan Murdock McAneny Jr., and a helicopter crewman remain missing as a vast search over 25,000 square miles continues despite a new radio signal.
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Tokyo
Pacific
Japan
Hodgin P. Montague, Jackson
Miss
Sky Knight
David Winton Bell
Wayzata
Minn
Alan Murdock McAneny Jr
Yonkers
N.Y
Air Force
Last Rites Pending For Mrs Hutcheson
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Pearl Hutcheson 64 will be announced by Brown Funeral Home. She died Wednesday at 8:25 p.m. at her residence 1325 5th Ave NE. She is survived by husband O M Hutcheson one daughter Eloise Talley Decatur two sons Harold Johnson Cullman Grady Johnson Decatur 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Pearl Hutcheson
Brown Funeral Home
Hoover commission report on overseas aid and economy
The article notes a 1939 wage comparison for milk and cites the Foreign Operations Administration amid a delayed report. It discusses Hoover-era savings estimates, fears of Communist gains, and proposals to cut aid for major industrial projects in the Asian African arc, with claimed potential multibillion-dollar savings.
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Foreign Operations Administration
Commission
Hoover
FDA
America
Japan
Mrs. Nancy Choate Dies in Athens at 89
Mrs. Nancy L. Choate, 89, of Athens, died today at 11 a.m. at her daughter’s home following a long illness. The funeral arrangements will be announced later by McConnell Service Funeral Home.
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Athens
Nancy L. Choate
John Swearengen
S. Beaty Sr
Choate
McConnell Service Funeral Home
Battles for the $8,400 judicial post shocks Cullman
Gov Folsom signed a local bill creating a new eighth circuit with Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties and appoints Battles as judge. Cullman Rep Bryce Davis notes Sapp was the earlier choice for circuit solicitor and may be named if Battles declines. Mrs Battles reportedly opposes acceptance. Airlines account for about 25 percent of intercity passenger miles.
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Folsom
Cullman
Nia
8Th Circuit
Morgan, Limestone
Lawrence
Bryce Davis
Bob Sapp
Cullman County
Harlan Allen
Davis
Battles
Marine Corps
Sapp
Arguments Pend In Everett Plea
Panama City Fla. Arguments were presented today on a defense motion for a new trial for convicted rape slayer George Lowell Everett 20 of Dothan Ala. He was sentenced to death May 28 for strangling Lou Ellen Jones in her Panama City home. He pleaded innocent by reason of insanity. Fifteen persons were summoned for the hearing including two state psychiatrists Drs C H Denser and Irvin T Clark who testified Everett is legally sane. The motion contends juror qualifications and mental-health questions about a prison guard Henry Corbin who had prior hospital confinement and was not declared sane.
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Panama City
Fla
George Lowell Everett
Dothan
Ala
Lou Ellen Jones
Everett
C. H. Denser
Irvin T. Clark
Everett Washot
Henry Corbin
Alabama Teachers Lured Away as States Recruit Critics Cite Loss
Browder told a committee that 2265 Alabama teachers left for other jobs or states last year. He noted Florida officials were in Montgomery seeking teachers during the hearing. He warned the US trails Russia in school spending, about 5 percent versus 8 percent.
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Alabama
Browder
Florida
Montgomery
United States
Russia
Adams Named In Race Trustees Hearing Amended
Adams was identified as the recipient in a race trustees hearing after an amendment and attended yesterday’s session but offered no comment on the ruling. Andrew Thomas, his attorney, said an appeal is too early to judge. Thomas argued the two women aimed to test segregation law rather than enroll. Dr John M Gallalee testified a clerical error sent acceptance letters to the women.
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C. C. Carmichael
Adams
Andrew Thomas
John M. Gallalee
Mediterranean Sea Water Balance Reveals Atlantic Inflow
The Mediterranean loses water to evaporation faster than rivers and rain replenish it. Inflows from the Atlantic Ocean and the Black Sea compensate these losses keeping sea levels steady.
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Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Black Sea
Rentals and notices blur in city classified listing
Large unfurnished downstairs rooms near 211 5th Ave and a 2 bedroom apartment at 626 Gordon Dr SE. heat and water furnished in some units. Lost: butane furnace reported near Decatur General Hospital with reward. call 1243 W or 1209 2nd St SW. For sale: 4 room house with bath at 224 10th Ave NW, with fence and circulator heater for $3000 per month.
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Gordon Dr
S.E
Decatur General Hospital
Reward
N.W
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