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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
15
The Decatur Daily invites letters on daily questions with initials or pen names used publicly. Senders must provide full identity and address to the editor for verification. Due to limited space, letters are edited and may not be printed in full. manuscripts are not returned.
A reader from Morgan County writes about how supplementary funds should be used beyond Red Cross aid after disasters. The letter recalls the 1932 tornado and notes Red Cross is performing rehabilitation work while some victims seek minor purchases beyond basic needs.
Roderick Beddow, noted in crime cases, visited Athens Circuit Solicitor George C. Johnson Tuesday afternoon. They reportedly conferred on a case in the Eighth judicial circuit in which Beddow is interested.
Limestone County sheriff reports a series of cattle thefts near Buck Island Road with at least one cow taken late Friday and truck tire tracks indicating loading. Local residents Sam McCracken Fred Robertson and neighboring ranchers Tom Marbut Posey Horton confirm missing livestock. Sheriff Ennis considers involving a state cattlemen detective.
A Mother's Day program is set for Sunday at 7 30 p m at Shady Grove Baptist Church Neel Mrs Johnnie Rodgers visited her ill mother Mrs Mary Higdon Other visits include Mr and Mrs Homer Johnson of Massey to Gaines McNutt family Essie Key of Hartselle stayed with son Louie Key family and Mrs Charlie McNutt visiting Gaines McNutt Mrs Lou Callahan remains sick Dennis Rainey and Roger Cull man visited parents Mr and Mrs Rodgers Neel Several people attended decoration at Ball Knob and Forest Chapel Sunday
Rev. Davis Thompson attended Sunday School as Rev. J. Kelly spoke at church. Mrs. Hobson Terry and Mrs. Clarence Gillespie visited Decia B. Harris and Grandma Harris. Mrs. Ernest Mills and Mrs. George Harris visited Jesse Heaps and Mary Heaps. Mr. and Mrs. George Harris and Velma Mills visited Roy Mills and family.
Athens Limestone board interviews applicants as Frank White resigns effective Saturday. Mary White, who has previously served as temporary administrator, is likely to be named to fill the post amid ongoing hospital crises.
Jack Bobo, 24, convicted of drunk driving and driving while under suspension, was perpetually suspended from driving in Traffic Court. He was fined 200 and sentenced to 360 days in jail. Bobo, with three DUI convictions in six months, appealed Judge Oliver Hall’s sentence after his car struck an officer during a Monday arrest.
They stated the measure will grant ample time to evaluate all applicants for the position and secure the best available man for the job.
Former President Herbert Hoover told the United States Chamber of Commerce delegates that the federal budget could be balanced overnight if his commission on government reorganization were adopted in full. Senator Byrd supported the claim, noting a roughly five billion dollar rise in spending proposals and a predicted deficit under two percent. He cited 21 red-ink years out of 24 and warned against overoptimism amid the overhaul effort.
The Communications Commission authorized transfers of control for three Alabama stations. WLBS Birmingham sold to G. G. Truett for 50,000 dollars with E. D. Rivers Sr. retaining 41.7 percent. WLAY Muscle Shoals transfers to M. C. Gregory for 110,000 dollars. WCRL Oneonta transfers to L. G. Bentley Jr. and associates for 20,410 dollars.
The quote cites the branch’s rapid growth, mentions outdated laws, the persistence of agency empires, and pressure groups seeking to profit from the current arrangement.
Calhoun County Senator A C Shelton says a bill to raise soft drink price to 10 cents via a 3 percent per bottle tax could generate 12 to 15 million dollars yearly for teacher salaries. Funds would split 3 cents for teachers and a half cent distributed to local governments for services.
Gov Leroy Collins signed a law creating a state long turnpike from Miami to near Jacksonville. The 380 mile project costs 281 million dollars with 74 million for a 103 mile pike from Miami to Fort Pierce. Supreme Court reviews the bobtailed turnpike bonds as the toll road is financed by bonds backed by tolls.
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