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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

5

Dulles Declines Intermediary Role in Red China Talks

Secretary of State Dulles says no nation will be designated as intermediary for U.S. cease-fire talks with Red China. He cites avoiding bargaining over Quemoy and Matsu, independent efforts by Britain Pakistan and India, and not playing favorites. He heads to Paris for NAC talks and to discuss Viet Nam and Formosa with Pinay and MacMillan.

Washington Dulles United States Red China Quemoy Matsu Britain Pakistan India Paris North Atlantic Treaty Council Antoine Pinay Harold MacMillan Viet Nam Formosa

First Atlanta drowning reported at YMCA pool

A 9-year-old boy, identified as Roland Bailey, became the pool’s first drowning victim since the downtown YMCA opened in 1913 after being pulled from the bottom of the pool yesterday.

Atlanta YMCA Roland Bailey

A Victims Due Help Iwakuni

Twenty five girls scarred by the Hiroshima atom bombing left Iwakuni Japan for the United States to receive free plastic surgery and medical care. The aid program aims to help survivors reintegrate after wartime injuries and ongoing health effects.

Iwakuni Japan Hiroshima United States

SUSGA elects two A P I students to leadership posts

Bertis Roscoe of Cullman, a junior in architecture, is named president for 1955-56, and Jerry Nelson of Anniston, a home economics junior, is elected secretary treasurer. SUSGA includes most large southern universities and next year’s convention will be at the University of Tennessee.

Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute Southern Universities SUSGA South University of Tennessee

Democracy Month Activities at Gordon-Bibb School

Students at Gordon-Bibb School engage in annual May elections for Student Council officers. Posters parades and campaign activity build excitement as candidates prepare speeches and rally supporters. A May rally precedes voting and the Safety Patrol program aims to guide children safely across streets.

Gordon-Bibb School Gordon-Bibb Safety Patrol

Violence Spreads to Walker County in Bell Strike

Violent actions hit Southern Bell lines as a Walker County pole was dynamited, cables severed between Birmingham and Jasper, and pay slots sabotaged. Officials report multiple incidents, with mixed success at restoring service. union leader James Stewart denies involvement by Jasper members.

Birmingham Southern Bell Walker County Horse Branch Hill Montgomery-Nashville Jasper Jaser Cordova Bessemer Brighton Telephone Company James Stewart

Polio cases rise in weekly national tally

Washington reports 147 polio cases last week, up 40 percent from 106 the week before and 20 percent above the 1954 week. New York, Michigan, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, and California show large increases. California leads with 23 cases including 17 paralytic. Maryland records two nonvaccinated cases as vaccine timing and status cited. WANT ADS GET RESULTS

Washington Public Health Service New York Michigan Georgia Idaho Oregon California Maryland

Prices Higher On Stock Market In Early Trading

New York stocks opened higher with gains broad across sectors led by steels motors aircraft carriers railroads and radio television. General Dynamics climbed 62% on 1000 shares while Radio Corp gained to 45% and advanced further. Other notable movers included Granite City Steel Youngstown Sheet Libby McNeill Libby New York Central Southern Pacific and Standard Oil of New Jersey.

New York General Dynamics Radio Corp Granite City Steel Youngstown Sheet Libby McNeill & Libby New York Central Southern Pacific Standard Oil (Nj

One Storm Victim Still In Hospital

In southwest Morgan County a tornado hospitalizes 10 with five killed. Seven year old Frances Nails remains in Hartselle Hospital in good condition and sitting up, while Mrs Florence Elliott is expected to be released today as the last patient remaining in the hospital.

Hartselle Florence Elliott Morgan County Frances Nails

Tax Assessors and Collectors Convene for Annual Convention

The Alabama Tax Assessors and Collectors Association will meet in Montgomery to hold its annual convention. Election of new officers will highlight the final session Saturday morning.

Montgomery Alabama Tax Assessors and Collectors Association

Whitworth Addresses CHS Team at Annual Football Banquet

J B Whitworth University of Alabama head coach spoke at Cullman High School football banquet introducing by Homer Wesley. He aired a football film and shared football insights. Also speaking were Cullman coaches L W Yates and captains Brownie West Ralph Blalock. Four one act plays directed by Robert N Smith were shown May 4 and 5.

J. B. Whitworth University of Alabama Homer Wesley Cullman Whitworth Cullman High School L. W. Yates Brownie West Ralph Blalock Robert N. Smith CHS

Cullman High School Show To Fund Class Activities

A program titled of Mother and The Shadow of Dream will be presented today to raise funds for the Junior and Senior Class picnic and physical education at Cullman High School. The event opens to the public on May 21.

Cullman High School

Cullman High School Science Club Enjoys Fun Event

The Cullman High School Science Club enjoyed an engaging gathering with members sharing experiments and demonstrations. Students explored hands on activities and discussed future projects with enthusiasm.

Cullman High School Fe Eeannes E

Cullman High Band Plans Guntersville Picnic

Cullman High School Band will hold its annual picnic in Guntersville on Friday. Bonnie K. James serves as the band director for Cullman High School.

Cullman High School Guntersville Bonnie K. James

Stop That Itch Quick Relief Ad at Goidel's Drug Store

Ad promotes a 15 minute itchy skin relief for eczema ringworm insect bites and foot itch. Product called ITCH offered at Goidel's Drug Store with claim of fast surface relief.

Goidel

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