City car crash injures woman at US 31 intersection
A two-vehicle collision at the US 31 intersection involving a 1950 Chevrolet pickup driven by Meant Letson and a 1953 Plymouth station wagon driven by Herbert Walters injured a female passenger who was treated for shock. Police Kennedy and Terry investigated the wreck, noting heavy damage to both vehicles and ownership by the Salvation Army.
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Walters
Tris Walters
Decatur
Kennedy
Terry
Eisenhower on Bomber Production and Air Superiority
President Eisenhower discusses US bomber production and the drive to stay ahead in long range aircraft. He notes it is vital to have needed equipment, prioritize quality, and cautions against overstatement while considering LeMay’s testimony on air superiority projections.
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United States
Eisenhower
LeMay
Russia
Sage
Debate on who is winning the cold war in the United States
NATO pen beach Dulles says there is debate in the United States over who is winning the cold war. He notes outcomes depend on definitions and cites tests such as whether the Soviet Union evolves into a responsible international actor and whether public opinion can influence its government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Beach Dulles
United States
Soviet Union
Community of Nations
Princess Vanishing American at Brady Roxy Cattle
The listing shows showtimes for Princess Vanishing American with Audrey Totter and Barbara Stanwyck in Brady at the Roxy Cattle. Additional titles include Goodbye My Lady and Hatfield Athins Shotgun with Walter Brennan in Athens and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess
Brady
Audrey Totter
Athens
My Lady
Walter Brennan
Decatur Briefs: court docket totals and community notices
City court docket lists 14 charges including violation of the prohibition law and driving while intoxicated. Also reported: Renead W. Carrell earns 1956 National Quality Award from Life Insurance Management Assn. and Met Life. Miss Lilly Wallace arrives as exchange teacher. vocational students enroll in barbering. parish square dance at St John’s Parish House. church services at Walden’s Chapel noted. local activities include D.A.V. game night and Willo Products factory visit by Somerville Road School students.
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Decatur City Recorder’s
Renead W. Carrell
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Decatur
The
Life Insurance Management Assn
St. John's Episcopal Church
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Notice
Dismissals include Mrs. Jack Norwood of Decatur and Lorene Pearson of Sheridan. Admissions listed for Hastings at 1002 5th Ave. Hospital St. Hospital records note patient transfers and upcoming admissions.
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Bank ST. Hospital
Jack Norwood
Decatur
Lorene’ Pearson
Sheridan
Hastings
5Th Ave
Athens Limestone Hospital Dismissals List
Dismissals include Aubrey Boyd and Mrs Eunice Burnham of Athens along with Alton Stevenson. Also named are Lewis Mitchell of Elkmont, Mrs Hillary Nash with baby girl, Lee Clutts with baby boy in Athens, and Thomas Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Limestone Hospital
Aubrey Boyd
Athens
Eunice Burnham
Alton Stevenson
Lewis Mitchell
Elkmont
Hillary Nash
Ee Lee Clutts
Aime
Thomas Lowell
Baugh-Wiley Clinic and Hartselle Hospital Notices
Miss Patricia Sharp of Somerville and Mrs Bele Edger of Bartowcle listed for admissions at Hartselle Hospital and Emmett Himes of Decatur. Names Curtis Crow Sociotile 1 and Mrs C L Kirby of Athens plus Mrs Freeman Kirby of Hartselie appear among admissions and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle Hospital
Bele Edger
A Bartoclle
Emmett Himes
Decatur
Curtis Crow
Sociotile
C. L. Kirby
Athens
Freeman Kirby
Hartselie
Local Notables Listed in City Directory
Dismissaly Kenneth Grayson Frank Blackwell Condon Hammon Sadie Markstein Oscar McCagt James Burns Hartselle Kay Owens 1401 Oth are named in the Decatur General Hospital listing. Addresses such as 810 7th SE 313 1st 804 Ferry 622 Cleveland and 1401 Oth appear alongside names.
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Decatur General Hospital
Kenneth Ae Grayson
Tate Frank Blackwell
Ie SE
Oscar McCagt
Cleveland Ve
James Burns
Hartselle
Kay Owens
Peter the Great Taxed Beards in Early Russia
Russian czar Peter the Great imposed a beard tax to modernize the state and enforce Western-style grooming. The policy required merchants laborers and officials to pay for beard ownership, signaling a push toward cultural reform and centralized authority.
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Russia
Peter
Weather Shows Minor Changes Across Regions
The nation’s weather showed only minor changes with fair to cool conditions in the north and mild conditions in the south. Central Plains saw a touch of cooling while most areas reported little change from yesterday. Clouds or wet conditions covered other parts, with scattered snow flurries in the northern Rockies and light showers in the northern Mississippi Valley and western Great Lakes.
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Associated Press
Plains
Preas
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
New England
North Dakota
Rockies
Great Lakes Region
House votes down plan on soil bank payouts for livestock
The measure to extend soil bank benefits to livestockmen failed 125 to 102. Rep Albert of Oklahoma backed up to 50 million in soil bank payments to ranchers, while Rep McIntyre of Maine sought 50 million more for all farm commodities. The bill narrowed eligibility to basic crops cotton, corn, rice, peanuts and feed grains.
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Albert
D-Okla
McIntyre
Maine
Community Events and Awards Highlight Cullman News
A Sunday concert at Cullman College raises funds for playground equipment at Cullman High. Prizes awarded in a local club show went to Larry Boyd and Melisa Werner, with several others honored. A Crippled Children’s Clinic is planned Wednesday at 8 am at the Cullman Health Center. Also tonight the Adaster Club hosts a dance at the Cullman High School Gym. Miss Sue Lenox will serve as a summer missionary in California for Alabama Baptist students.
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Cullman High School
Larry Boyd
Childhaven
Melisa Werner
Robert Werner
Ted Williams
E. S. Williams
Karen Culpepper
Cullman Health ‘Center
Coterie Club
Hardy Davis
Decatur
Kay Lee
Theon Cheatwood
Miss Lee
Starsete Rae
Bete
Louise ix
Pat
Somerville
Sue Lenox
Judson College
Marion
Ala
Alabama Baptist
California
Miss Lenox
Alabama
Me den Ae ¥ "Wom , President Oung Women’s Auxiliary
Life Seereee Ee Saneeee
Texas
Home Mission Board
Indian Stabs Four to Death in Wisconsin
In Wausau Wisconsin a 37 year old American Indian allegedly killed four people with a homemade hunting knife. The victims include his wife Ophelia and her mother Elizabeth Long. He also attacked Irish Kohblbeck and Phillip Ga 8 at a tavern. The suspect Isaiah Monegarger reportedly claimed he did not know why he did it and had gone without food or sleep.
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Wausau
Wis
Russell Monegarger
Dist. Atty
Ronald Keberle
Monegar
Mueller
Ophelia
Elizabeth Long
Kohblbeck
Phillip
Slagowski
UA Med Center Expansion Seen
Birmingham officials report the University of Alabama will be asked to buy most of a large slum clearance area near the Medical Center for further development. The Medical Center advisory board asked trustees to consider purchasing 10 percent blocks of a 15 percent cleared area. Dr. Robert C. Berson said the proposal may be discussed at the May 26 trustees meeting. The Housing Authority of Birmingham District took over the property, which was priced at 2.7 million dollars two years ago, and a new appraisal will be needed before sale.
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Birmingham
University of Alabama
Medical Center
Medical Center Advisory Board
Robert C. Berson
Ae University
Medical College
Housing Authority
Berson
Lawrence County News Briefs Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs H L Tipton hosted visitors from Florence and Decatur with the Lovett families over the weekend. Sue Parker Jeanette and Joe Ander ton and Marcilla Campbell visited Joyce Campbell at FSTC. Dalton Counts Nashville visited his parents in the county along with Ott Smith and Mrs Dan Counts. Hilda Thrasher Cooper led Sunbeams at Okalona Baptist Church with local leaders.
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H. L. Tipton
Florence
J.T. Lovett
Decatur
J.M. Anderton
Sue Parker
Jeanette
Joe Anderton
Marcilla Campbell
Joyce Campbell
F.S.T.C
Dalton Counts
Nashville
Dan Counts
Ott Smith
Hilda Thrasher Cooper
Athens Legion Post Elects C Elmore
Clarence Elmore has been elected post commander of American Legion Post 49 in Athens. He will lead the post in activities and community service for the coming term.
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Athens Legion
C. Elmore
Athens
Clarence Elmore
American Legion
Local Officers Named in Administrative Roster
Eddieman serves as vice president, Nancy Pylant as treasurer, and Joyce Marie Jones as secretary in the listed administrative roster.
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Eddieman
Nancy Pylant
Joyce Marie Jones
Decatur auto service pioneer Tom Hamilton obituary
Tom Hamilton, Decatur High School graduate of 1931 and first president of the Alabama Independent Service Station Association, ran Tom Hamilton's service station and recapping plant after 1944. He worked at Goodrich and Goodyear stations and briefly for L and N Railroad. He belonged to Decatur Civitan Club and Cen Church. Pallbearers listed.
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Decatur High School
Decatur Red Raiders
Goodrich
Goodyear
Decatur
Tom Hamilton
L &N. Railroad
Hamilton
Alabama Independent Service Station Assn
Decatur Civitan Club
Cen- Church
S Pane
Roy Od Pallbearers
Y Odom
Ray Kelley
Jim Witcher
Donald Branum
Meredith Woodall
Robert Abernathy
Robert Bibb
Dr. J
Wiley
Harley Williams Dies In Greenville
Harley L Williams longtime Hamilton Tailoring sales manager and former extension head at Mississippi A and M College now Mississippi State and at LSU died after a lengthy illness in Montgomery where he had lived 25 years. He was born in Mountville Georgia and played major league baseball for Chicago and Cincinnati in 1909 10.
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Montgomery
Harley L. Williams
Fae
Ville
Ala
Hamilton Tailoring Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mountville
Georgia Tech
Williams
Chicago
Mississippi A. & M. College
Mississippi State
Louisiana State University
Local veteran post names new officers in annual vote
The election last night produced a slate led by commander and officers including English Ashford as adjutant, Wilburn Moore as senior vice commander, Oliver Blick as junior vice commander, Ford Romine as another junior vice commander, Dewitt Garrett as chairman of the board of trustees, Carlos Blackwell as sergeant at arms, and Matthew Russell as chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Ashford
Wilburn Moore
Sgt
Oliver Blick
Uford Romine
Dewitt Garrett
Carlos Blackwell
Matthew Russell
Priceville sophomore Sue wins scholarship and leadership title
A sophomore at Priceville, Sue Atkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ode Atkins, won the title for scholarship leadership honesty attitude poise posture and neatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priceville
Sue
Ode Atkins
Police uncover House Of Death in Hastings on Hudson
Hastings police found a man and two women dead in a Hastings on Hudson home in a suspected murder suicide. Andrea Kaufman 47 is believed to have killed her husband Frank 50 and mother in law Anna Retteg 70 before taking her own life. Gas fumes and a car left running in the attached garage are cited as the likely cause. About 50 tropical birds were found in the residence.
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Hastingson
Hudson
N.Y
Aagg Bee
Leas
Peti
Hastings
Joseph Trojak
Andrea’ Kaufman
Frank
Anna Retteg
Trojak
Jobe
Kaufman
Roth Co consolidates hosiery plants moves to North Carolina
Alabama Hosiery Mills known as Mojud division shifts output to Concord North Carolina plants and Roth expands seamless knitting. Decatur Alabama plant closes permanently with 47 full fashion knitters producing 9 000 dozen weekly. Long Island finishing facility rental and Decatur sale planned.
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J. B. Hewitt
Sury
Noble King
Decatur Oe
Aech Maeie Z
Majud
Majud Ecaner Ieee Cae
Decatar A Gna
Roth Co
North Carolina
Greensboro
Bird
Alabama Hosiery Mills
Roth
New York
Concord
N.C
Alfred P. Slaner
Chester H. Roth Co., Inc
Long Island
Decatur
Ala
Mojud
Mainone
North Carocheers
Long Island City
Wages in U S manufacturing drop to new hourly average
A historical report shows U S manufacturing wages averaging 1.93 dollars per hour, up from 2.23 dollars? per hour in 1914.
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U.S
Cotton and Livestock Prices in Decatur Market Report
Incd middling cotton at 96.00 with Decatur trade noted at 35.02. Cottonseed priced at 42.00 per ton. Milk rates listed as one A at 6.20 per hundred, four per cant with direct ration. Decatur livestock section shows ranges for slaughter heifers 16.75-19.20, steers 14.60-18.75, cows 11.50-14.00, bulls 14.00-14.60, calves 12.00-16.75, hogs receipts rising with butcher sows 500-1.00, gilts 14.75, and sows priced accordingly.
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Decatur
U. S
New York Stocks Edge Up Amid Mild Market Rebound
The New York stock market advanced slightly with limited gains across leading sectors. Aircrafts and railroads led today while motors copper and oils gave support, as steels stayed steady. notable blocks included General Motors and Standard Oil (NJ), U.S. Steel, and Westinghouse Electric with modest increases.
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New York
General Motors
Standard Oil
U.S. Steel
Westinghouse Electric
North Georgia live market reports on broilers and fryers
An AP bulletin notes prices for broilers or fryers at 2 to 3 percent across 4 pounds with terms 30. The report mentions Atlanta and North Georgia live market conditions.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
Broilers
Period Ends At 10 A.M. Wholesales And Market Prices
A brief notice states the period ends at 10 a.m. for wholesale eligibility and pricing for consumer grades. It outlines early closure and market price expectations.
Nashville Market Report Highlights Cattle Hogs
Nashville market notes show cattle at 50 with calves 73, trade emerging later, hogs at 500. Barrows and gilts steady to the channel with weights around 9 to 18.20.
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Nashville
Cotton futures rise slight in slow New York trade
In quiet New York dealings cotton futures edged higher with late trading showing modest gains as the market steadies after recent declines. Analysts note cautious buying amid thin turnover and uncertain demand.
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New York
Judge Barred Press in Closed Murder Trial Case
A Santa Rosa judge defies open court ruling as the 3rd District Court of Appeal orders him to show cause next Thursday why the murder trial of Charlotte Black should not be open to newsmen. The judge argues opening doors would set a precedent. News organizations had requested immediate access to the proceedings.
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Sacramento
Calif
Santa Rosa
Donald Geary
3Rd District Court of Appeal
Geary
Charlotte Black
San Francisco Examiner
San Francisco Chronicle
Sacramento Bee
Press- Democrat
Local District Elections and Party Nominations Summary
Election results list district winners including George Walke Eilen Lambert Major Watt Espy Joseph W. Smith in the Third District and Hugh Merrill W S Wetherly Glenn Te and a Thomason in the Fourth. Also George Starnes Wylie Rick in the Fifth and Herman Maddox Benj Grady Wilson Herman in the Seventh. The Democratic national convention tally shows Charles W McKay Jr Gov James Folsom Roy D McCord and others among party box counts with assorted officials named.
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George Walke
Eilen Lambert
Major Watt Espy
Joseph W. Smith
Hugh Merrill
W. S. Wetherly
Glenn Te
A Thomason
Gene Starnes
Wylie Rick
Ralph Wane
James A Oe Walter
Henley
Herman M. Maddox
Benj
Grady Wilson
Herman
Eisenhower cites Chotiner cases on airline service and inquiries
The article recalls Eisenhower remarks about two Chotiner cases, noting California Central Airlines failed to extend service to Tia Juana, Mex, as the CAB rejected the application. It mentions James C. Hagerty stating that there was no improper contact in the matter. It also lists miscellaneous classified items including Puerto Rico sugar plants, tomato seeds, a found male boxer dog, and a 3 bedroom house for sale at 205 Clara A.
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Eisenhower
Chotiner
California Central Airlines
Tia Juana, Mex
CAB
California Central
James C. Hagerty
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