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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

2

Rioters Attack Marrakech as Death Toll Rises

rioters with knives killed 33 in two days and set about 20 houses afire most victims were Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef calls cabinet special meeting interior minister and police director dispatched to investigate French troops deployed to Marrakech native quarter Laval police ordered to shoot looters fire crews fought the blaze Thamiel Glaoui died Jan 23 at 78 after stomach cancer exile of the sultan and the Glaoui’s long turbulent rule are noted as authorities struggle to contain the unrest

Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef Outak Rabat Marrakech Laval Thamiel Glaoui Glaoui Sultan Mohammed Ben

Hammarskjold urges strong cease fire in Gaza talks

In a Cairo visit Hammarskjold stressed reviving basic armistice clauses by reaffirming all parties duty to observe a cease fire. He cited earlier assurances from Egypt and Israel that reduced tensions in Gaza after strict orders from both governments.

Cairo Hammarskjold

Amusements Today Offerings And Showtimes

Readable listings show theater showtimes and venues with multiple entries. Notable items include Dan Beat and My Lady performances with times around 7:00 and late evening slots.

Decatur High Band Impresses Audience in Concert

Director Carlton K Butler praised Decatur High School band for a one hour concert. Little Joe Collins of 1006 6th Ave SE is home with mumps. North Alabama Shrine No Seven to meet at 7 30 p m in Masonic Temple. City park and recreation board meeting postponed to next Monday.

Carlton K. Butler Decatur High School Little Joe Collins 6Th Ave. SE North Alabama Shrine No. Seven Masonic Temple City Park and Recreation Board

Military budget figures show cuts and increases for three services

The document outlines Army, Navy and Air Force budgets with listed cuts and year over year increases. Army totals $7.498 billion with a $263.843 million cut and $167.629 million rise. Navy $9.991 billion with $48.066 million cut and $871.774 million rise. Air Force $15.479 billion with $187.375 million cut and $739.362 million rise. The appropriation to the office is noted elsewhere.

Navy Air Force Office

Decatur General Hospital Patient List

Roy Hendrix at 1411 411 Grant St Mrs Herman Roberts at 418 State ee Young at 710 Somerville and Cenae oe 18081 Mrs Dan oe Montgomery Mrs Boyce E Smith at 1213 8th Ave SE Master Erik Knudson at 1304 11th St This appears to be a directory style hospital note listing residents or patients with addresses.

Decatur General Hospital Roy Hendrix Grant St Herman Roberts Dan Oe Montgomery Boyce E. Smith 8Th Ave. S.E Erik Knudson 11Th St

Fragmentary Notices of Local Addresses and Names

A partial OCR item lists individuals and street addresses including J. N. Hughes at 1219 South Avenue and Mrs. D. W. Speake at 443 Johnston Street Southeast, with another name Mrs. Gurney Segars from Danville 3.

Eaeothde Can J. N. Hughes Avell D. W. Speake Johnston St. S.E Gurney Segars Danville

Bank Street Hospital Admission and Discharge Notices

Admissions list includes Leo Goeble at 1204 W Moulton St and Ray Hastings at 1002 Sth Ave SE. Dismissals note E B Watts at 1214 19th Ave near Standridge Trinity 1.

Bank Street Hospital Leo Goeble W. Moulton St Ray Hastings Sth Ave S.E E. B. Watts 19Th Ave Standridge Trinity

Notable Names Listed in Athens Limestone Hospital Ledger

The Athens Limestone Hospital ledger shows patient names and ages including Alton Stevenson and Aubrey Boyd of Athens, Victoria and Mrs. Vivian Griggs of Anderson, James Blizzard with infant in Athens, Mrs. Raymond Woods with infant daughter, Mrs. Dave Clem with infant son, and Mrs. W. L. Lawler with Leo Mitchell of Athens, plus D. R. Coffman of Elkmont and Mrs. C. E. Lamon of Athens.

Athens-Limestone Hospital Alton Stevenson Athens Aubrey Boyd Victoria Vivian Griggs Anderson James Blizzard Raymond Woods Dave Clem W. L. Lawler Leo Mitchell D. R. Coffman Elkmont C. E. Lamon

Water rights threaten Jordan border mission in 1966

As of 6 p.m. April 18, 1966, Sehar SF Care and Rome faced water rights disputes on the Jordan. A squad over water rights threatened the mission, but tentative pledges were received to halt the border shooting.

Sehar SF Rome Jordan

Local party runoff margins show mixed results in Limestone County

In Limestone County an election printout shows runoffs in several races. Key figures include James E. Folsom and C. W. McKay Jr as Democratic delegates, Roy Davis McCord and W. F. Tucker as nominates, plus figures for statewide offices such as United States Senator Rowan S. Bone and Roy Mayhall for the Supreme Court.

Eugene Bull Connor Dan Davis James M. Dement Robert H. Forman Carl Griffin John Ike Griffith Karl C. Harrison N. L. Horne C. C. Horton C. H. Jackson J. H. Kelly Leslie C. King Ethel Ledford McPherson W W. Malone Vernon Merritts Neil Metcalf William O'Neal Ralph (Shrty) Aioe T. E. Rayfield D. Hardy Riddle Ss. T. “Tyre” Russell B. Q. Scruggs Man Ernest Stone M. J. Williams Jr W. Carvel Woodall Graham Wright Murray W Maurice Blackwell Bill) Brown Lie Carmichael Jr Joe Ss.eeinees Joe S. Foster Uni Jao Court of Appeals Aubrey M. Cates, Jr William Conway Sanane Drinkard Drinkard W. F Billy) Tucker James E Roy Davis McCord C. W. Joe McKay, Jr William J. ‘O'Neal Ralph (Shorty) Price S. T. “Tyre” Russell John Sparkman M. J. Wil- Jr W. Carvelli Graham. Wright Gressional Herman A. Keeton H. Upton Kelly Ae aCar Fm Garles Cay Ben Grady Eden Snes Limestone Cou Clarence Elmore Mason C. Freeman Dewey B. Massey A. W. Onwart Binford Turner Murray Yarbrough Freeman and Stewart Claud L. Jones M. G. Smith J. L Thomas Jones Thomas Floyd R. Johnson Ui Ford L. Rich George Huberts Johnson and Roberts County Board of Education E. Price Black Benford Jones Cc. R. Jones Revenue United States Ace G. Crommelin Associate Justice Supreme Court Roy Mayhall Davis F. Stakely Court of Ap Rowan S. Bone Aubrey M. Cates Jr Wil Conway Alabama Public Service Commission John E. Drinkard C. C Jack) Owen James FE. Folsom Charlie) McKay G. Alien

Woman Held After Facing Murder Charge In Auto Killing

New Orleans police say Beatrice Adams, 43, held on an attempted murder charge after Mack Jernigan was knocked down and run over by her car. Witnesses tell of a confrontation when Jernigan entered his vehicle, Adams then allegedly backed up and ran him down a second time. Motive may relate to a broken love affair with Jernigan reconciling with his wife.

New Orleans Mack Jernigan Beatrice Adams Jernigan Leon Couste Miss Adams Yeay Idee Miss Adams Jack Holland Ance

Official Watkins of Florette leads Morgan County votes

Precinct One judges Buck Wear and Carlisle Buck Sr receive clear man dates. E I Sheats is third in the race. Constable results show Fred D King just short of a majority with Sims and Thrasher as opponents. Sims may call for runoff or concede. Complete county totals list candidates for U S Senator Crommelin and Hill and numerous state posts.

Morgan County United States Crommelin Hill Supreme Court Mayhall Stakely Court of Appeals Cates Conway Bone Alabama Public Service Commission Owen —_ Tucker Drinkard McCord McKay Folsom Harrison Maine Horton Jackson Kelly King McPherson Malone Merritt Metcalf Hall Laxson Long Oceeneesss Maton Elliott Foster Buck Sheats Wear Sims Hredahe Sedans Board of Revenue Dunn Lynn Owen

Births in Hartselle Hospital This Week

A son to Mr and Mrs J D on April 30 at Hartselle Hospital A son to Mr and Mrs Henry Henderson Eva on May 1 at Hartselle Hospital A daughter to Mr and Mrs Bob by Kent on May 2 at Hartselle Hospital

Hartselle Hospital Reece Palmer Falkville Aoe Day E. Mason Evanita Mildred Holmes Eva G. W. Puckett Hartselle Rey Atkins Eeal Gibson Hartseap Hara Cordie Anders J. D Henry Henderson Bobby Kent

Delegates and names listed for Democratic Convention

A long OCR style list names numerous individuals with numbers and partial surnames, including Beasley, Beasley 717, Maurice Blackwell 362, William A. Brown 412, Charles Carmichael Jr. 578, Joe S. El1308, Walter N Sabiola, Martha Roberts McBurney 1749, Roy Maione 3218, Sam H. Wheat, and many others, suggesting a roster or candidate slate for delegates to the National Democratic Convention.

Leslie C. King Ledford McPerson W. Malone Vernon E. Rayfield D. Hardy Riddle S. “Pyre Russell John Sparkman Ernest Stone M. J. Williams Jr W. Carvelee Graham Wright Murray W. Beasley Maurice Blackwell William A. Brown Charlie Carmichael Jr Joe S. el Poi Poe Ate Walter N Sabiol Billy Laxson Charles G. Long Martha Roberts McBurney Arnold Madison Roy Maione Ome Money Sam H. Wheat

Eight-way runoff eyed after primary returns tally

Elliott led Morgan county with 3 669 and Lawrence with 1 395 votes but no candidate reached a majority. Eight top candidates including Laxson McBurney Malone Money Carmichael and Beasley progress to the runoff as attorney general weighs the law and court officials certify totals across seven counties.

Elliott Joe S. Laxson Martha Roberts McBurney Roy Malone Joe Money Charlie Carmichael, Jr Home Morgan Lawrence Otes Walter N. Harrison Charles G. Long Arnold Madison Sam H. Wheat Murray W. Beasley Maurice Blackwell William A Bill Brown

NATO Aid Policy and German Reunification Talks

U S and Canadian officials discuss NATO aid roles in neutral regions and possible coordination with OEEC. French Premier Mollet and Foreign Minister Pineau push disarmament linked to German reunification while Von Brentano reports in on London talks. Lester B. Pearson denies plans to become NATO secretary general.

Christian Pineau France Britain NATO India Middle East Dulles Italy Greece Organization For European Economic Cooperation United States Canada OEEC von Brentano Guy Mollet Pineau Jules Moch U.N Germany Lester B. Pearson London Lord Ismay

Mrs Sydney Smith Dies At Decatur General Hospital

Mrs Sydney A Smith 8 of 416 th Ave NW Decatur died yesterday afternoon at Decatur General Hospital She was a native of Decatur Funeral Home directing The body was taken to the residence and will lie in state at the church 2 to 3 pm tomorrow Surviving are her husband two sons five daughters a brother and several listed pallbearers are named in the notice with no further details remaining.

Sydney Ave Decatur General Hostal Decatur Smith Sydney A. Smith Sr Sydney A. Smith, Jr Huntsville Robert E. Smith Herbert Walker Laucile Smith Lillian Smith Belle Smith Eveleen Smith Jack Young Chattanooga F. C. Rozear George Sletcher James N. Norwood Houston Zmbert Carl E. Scales Claude McRas

Folsom and McKay Vie for Democratic National Committee Post

Delegates chosen for the Democratic National Convention are decided in a tight race between Gov James E. Folsom and State Rep Charles W. McKay Jr. amid accusations of racial segregation in a crowded ballot. The 52 member delegation, with 26 votes per slate, includes results from multiple districts and at large selections with extensive tallies for each candidate and district.

James E. Folsom Charles W. McKay Jr Democratic National Committee Man National Assn Advancement of Colored Folsom U.S Hill Crommelin Supreme Court Mayhall Dates Bone Conway Public Service Commission Owen Tucker Drinkard McKay McCord J. G. Bedsole Robert Locke John M. Coxwell John M. Tyson T. L. Griffin G Oakley Leonard Hardy Bert Thomas John W. Drinkard Wallace Pruitt Jr Bob Kendall Jr L. W. Brannan C. J. Kettler W. Payne Russell Hugh Rozelle W. S Bill) Weatherly Glenn Curlee Charles Thomason Howle Thomas W. Cooley Wylie Hickman J. C. Henderson Edward B. Miller C.J. Allen F. L. Ferrell Ralph Williams Walter B. Henley Bert Bank James H. Sharbutt Jack McGuire John H. Pinson M. D. Tingle Arthur Louis Ferguson Herman W. Maddox Benj. Grady. Wilson Herman A H. Upton Kelly Charles Rainey Joe S. Foster Joe Money Martha McBurney Marylee Benson Hall Joe S. Elliott Roy Malone Billy Laxson Charley Carmichael William A. Brown Maurice Blackwell Walter Harrison Murrey A. Beasley Sam H. Wheat Charles G. Long Arnold Madison Laurie C. Battle John C. Sparkman W. W. Malone Karl Harrison Eugene Connor Carl Griffin Vernon Merritt Jr Date Ore Ernest Stone Leslie King W. Carvel Woodall Graham Wright Sell H . R. Batchelor N. L. Horne Neil Metcalf J. E. Brantley James M. Dement Robert H. Forman C. H. Jackson J. W. Brassell Ethel Clemmons

Stevenson Urges Editors Meeting Move to Regain Moral Initiative

Adlai Stevenson speaking in Washington on April 21 proposed a plan to regain the moral initiative and accused the Eisenhower administration of carrying the fight to Harry Truman. Senator Humphrey responded by attacking Truman and arguing against turning the calendar back, urging focus on the future.

Washington Stevenson Eisenhower Harry Truman Geto Truman Sen Humphrey Ee Oere

Market Bites and Grain Prices Reported in Local Sheet

Cotton middling at 6.00 with December debts noted. Milk prices listed at 6.10 per hundred for commodity milk and 3.15 for manufactured milk with a 4 percent direct ratio. No. 2 yellow corn priced at 1.47 and mixed oats appear in fragmentary market notes.

Decatur Ioan

Judge Holds Up On Bus Decision At Montgomery

A Montgomery federal court judge delayed ruling on whether city buses must desegregate. The bus company argues local segregation laws are no defense against federal civil rights actions, while city attorneys contend state and city laws remain in effect. A decision is expected in two to three days.

Montgomery Walter Montgomer Crimery Alabama Robert Thrun New Cet Jones Starnaet Thrun Supreme Court Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals South Carlina South Carolina Seamanne Court Bus Company Clyde Sellers Sellers U. S

Poultry Prices and Market Notes Report

Market report notes live poultry undertone with价格 near 1090 acm and broilers and fryers quoted around 3.60 per pound. Mentions limited offerings from Leb. plants and trading activity around Oasis and North Alstams amid fluctuating prices and sparse volume.

Walt and See Alstams Sarms

Birmingham Market Report Note

A partial Birmingham market note from AP reports highlights dairy and trade activity with scarce details.

Birmingham SAP

Livestock prices steady on Nashville market cattle hogs and sheep

Nashville cattle show mostly steady demand with cows 11.50 to 12.50 per hundredweight and bulls around 14.50. Hogs Nos 12 and 3 at 190 to 940 pounds traded around 15.00 with several lighter 170 to 200 pound lots at 14.35. Sows 50 to 100 price range, sheep about 50 head active with top prices near 103 per head for large lots.

Nashville U.S

B 25 Crashes at Birmingham Municipal Airport

A B 25 based at Omaha crash landed at Birmingham Municipal Airport last night. Pilot First Lt. Carl R. Brasse and two crew members escaped unharmed. Hayes Aircraft Co. was ferrying the craft here for a periodic Air Force check as part of a modification program.

Birmingham

Debris Field Signals Abortive Rocket Shot At Sea

A debris field suggests a failed rocket launch offshore with estimated abortive costs around $100,000. Officials assess whether the mission proceeded or was halted before liftoff.

For Sale and Wanted Ad Snippet

For sale small portable radio in good condition. Also listing fresh shipment of sweet potato plants field of tomato plants and Big Boy Hybrid tomato plants. Preuit and Son 15 E Moulton St Phone 2837. Wanted to hire lady to do detail work such as typing and use of word processor Book not required. Waite Box A core Daily.

Preuit & Son E. Moulton St

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