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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1958

Page

2

No Progress In UAW Talks With Ford and Chrysler

The United Auto Workers report no progress toward a settlement in contract talks with Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Corp, after meeting with Ford and Chrysler teams and noting prior discussions with General Motors. Union leaders accuse automakers of coordination and say progress remains elusive.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union Auto UAW Ford Motor Co Chrysler Corp General Motors Corp Ken Bannon Ford Arthur Hughes Chrysler W. S. Patterson Bannon Patterson Hughes

NATO Moots December Ministers Session For Strategy

The NATO Council will take up at a December ministers’ meeting the latest defense plan from Paris to counter the Soviet threat in Europe. General Norstad seeks to double Europe’s ready divisions and begin training with nuclear capable weapons as stockpiling of U S warheads in Europe looms. Secretary General Spaak says ministers will discuss East West ties in the Middle East and Kremlin aims amid current tactics.

NATO Paris Europe Laurris Norstad U. S Paul- Henri Spaake Middle East Kremlin

Classifieds and notices mix in Decatur Daily brief

A jumble of small ads lists job dictation work age 25 to 40, vehicle sale a 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, rentals including a small furnished house and a 3 room upstairs apartment, a 9000 Decatur home for sale, a 1957 Zundapp motorcycle for 385, an antique pump organ, a lost brown dachshund, and multiple rental and sale inquiries with local phone numbers and mail addresses in Decatur area.

Hospital list of patients and residences

A hospital roster lists patients including Phillip Wayne Faulk Belle Mina Jessie R Miller Moulton Ervin Brown 930 4th Ave SE Audie Bradberry Falkville Robert Thomas Bell 1611 10th Ave SE Ursula Ruth Miller De catUr L G Fairbanks 1707 14th Orvil Landers Somerville Paul E Harrison 831 E Moulton L Thompson Madison Clifford E Champion De catur L Willett 1502 Danville Rd.

Phillip Wayne Faulk Belle Mina Jessie R. Miller Moulton Ervin Brown 4Th Ave Audie Bradberry Falkville Robert Thomas Bell 10Th Ave Ursula Ruth Miller DecatUr L. G. Fairbanks 14Th Ave Orvil Landers Somerville Paul E. Harrison

Admissions and dismissals listed for local residents

The report records admissions for Mrs. Marion Howell of 618 James St SW Miss Thelma Bates of 1015 5th Ave SE Mrs B H Bobo of Hazel Green Alabama and L G Flack of 1819 Magnolia St SE Dismissals include Cecil Griffin of Decatur and Mrs G K Smith and her infant daughter Eva number details and locations noted.

Marion Howell James St Thelma Bates 5Th Ave B.H. Bobo Hazel Green Ala L. G. Flack Magnolia St Cecil Griffin Decatur G.K. Smith Eva

Local Names and Addresses Listed

Lemmie Smith Decatur William Frazier 616 Lafayette St NW Janice McCreless Moulton 4 John Stedman Town Creek 1 Euel Thompson Jr 211 8th Ave NW

Admissions Lemmie Smith Decatur William Frazier Lafayette St. NW Janice McCreless Moulton John Stedman Town Creek Euel Thompson, Jr 8Th Ave

List of Local Residents Mentioned in Society Notes

Names and residences of several local residents appear in a society item. The list includes Mrs. James H. Smith Hillsboro Mrs. Raymond Montgomery Danville Mrs. J B Blankenship Falkville Miss Wanda Smith Moulton Billy Suggs Moulton James C White Danville Mrs. Raymond Tanksley Danville Mrs. Earl Brewer Hillsboro Cleofus Blackwood Danville Warren Sanderson Moulton Mrs William Meares and baby Town Creek.

James H. Smith Hillsboro Raymond Montgomery Danville J. B. Blankenship Falkville Wanda Smith Moulton Billy Suggs James C. White Raymond Tanksley Earl Brewer Cleofus Blackwood Warren Sanderson William Meares Baby Town Creek

Local Births Reported in Lawrence County Area

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Smith Hillsboro 1 welcome a daughter at Lawrence County Hospital Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Montgomery Danville 2 have a son at Lawrence County Hospital Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. B W Henderson 1706 Pennylane welcome a son Sunday. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grantland Somerville 1 Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morgan Trinity 1 Saturday at Bank Street Hospital.

James H. Smith Hillsboro Lawrence County Hospital Raymond Montgomery Danville B. W. Henderson Pennylane Roy Grantland Somerville Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic Paul Morgan Trinity Bank Street Hospital

Welfare Secretary Folsom Takes Vacation in Florida

Welfare Secretary Folsom extends his vacation in Florida upon a doctor recommendation for rest. A department spokesman says the rest is to follow a checkup after tests came back with a good report. He will return to Washington mid April and remains in touch with aides by telephone.

Washington Folsom Florida Wich

Aurora Borealis joke sparks sixth grade channel question

In suburban Rosedale a teacher asks if students saw the Northern Lights. A boy replies he wonders what channel carried it, hinting at a child’s TV age perception in this That Modern Generation Baltimore item.

Baltimore Rosedale

Myrtlewood Grows in Holy Land and Oregon Coast

The plant Myrtlewood is described as growing only in the Holy Land and along the Oregon coast. It is utilized to craft wood dishes and other wooden wares.

Holy Land Oregon

U S Imports Dip 12 Percent in February

Commerce Department reports February imports at 9642 million dollars down 12 percent from January and 3 percent below February 1957. Nonmetallic minerals fall to 158 million from 190 million due to crude oil gasoline and residual fuel oil imports. March business stats show woolen fiber use near steady, rubber consumption rising to 104 231 long tons, and shoe production up 6 percent to 52 million pairs from February.

Washington Commerce Department U.S Department

Sunday Alabama constitution race tips and balloting details

The article outlines the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee race in the 8th District with 17 candidates, noting only up to 8 may be checked for a valid vote. It also describes expected delays in local results, reporting contacts for The Decatur Daily, and instructions to post certificates at voting sites and to counties. It lists specific district boxes and locations for counting votes in Districts No. 1 and No. 2, including Decatur, Lanes, Priceville, Trinity, Flint, Hartselle, Somerville, Danville, Oak Ridge, and Neel.

Alabama Alabama Democratic Executive Committee Decatur County Board of Revenue and Control Lanes Priceville Trinity Flint Hartselle Somerville Danville Oak Ridge Neel Shady Grove

Amendments on Ballot and Oath Debate Highlight Primary News

The Democratic Party faces a contested oath with 43 candidates opposing and 99 supporting, while 28 did not respond. Two amendments appear on the ballot: Amendment No 1 grants Court of Appeals final criminal jurisdiction. Amendment No 2 lets Marion County issue bonds and levy taxes for industry. The first amendment is backed by three Court of Appeals judges and opposed by seven Supreme Court justices. A special tribunal would hear death penalty appeals with panelists from both courts.

Cratic Party Associated Press Court of Appeals Marion Supreme Court Circuit George Wallace Alabama Drew Pearson Pearson Washington Rep Albert Rains R. H Red) Hardin Ala

Market Report Shows Mixed Commodity Pricing and Livestock Trends

Cotton quotes and byproducts listed with middling at 34.50 and Decatur 32.79. Cottonseed at 2500 per ton. milk prices per hundred dollars and milk products noted. Wood, pulpwood, poultry, corn, soybeans, oats, and wheat prices provided. Cattle and hog markets described as fully steady with bulls up to 50 higher. calves and vealers and lambs noted with price ranges. Mostly steady sheep market with some good lambs and ewe prices.

Decatur U. S

New York Stocks Drift Amid Mixed Early Trading

The stock market opened mixed in moderate trading with gains and losses mostly within a point. United Aircraft led gains, U.S. Steel edged down as its annual meeting began, rails slipped, and chemicals were generally lower while most other groups remained irregular or little changed.

New York U.S. Steel United Aircraft

Political race forecasts and campaign schedules noted

The report cites forecasts of Wilbur Nolen winning a second district race against Rep. George Grant. Atty. Gen. John Patterson and Wallace vow to maintain racial integration by lawful means. TV appearances and Monday campaign stops are listed for Wallace, Patterson, Faulkner, Harrison, Laurie Battle and A. W. Todd with various Birmingham and Scottsboro locations.

Baman Wilbur Nolen George Grant John Patterson Wallace Patterson Jimmy Faulkner Karl Harrison Laurie Battle A. W. Todd Battle Scottsboro Birmingham Faulkner Harrison Hawkins Stevenson Bridgeport Flatrock Nicks Allacé Montgomery

Mobile asks court to dismiss suit over golf course integration

The city of Mobile seeks dismissal of a civil rights suit filed by three Black residents John H. Sawyer Samuel L. Andrews Sr and Charles Sidney Goodman accusing the city golf course of racial exclusion. City Attorney Fred Collins argues the plaintiffs fail to show constitutional rights violations and that the course functions as a private city asset not a public government function. Judge Daniel H. Thomas has not set a hearing date.

Mobile Fred Collins Collins City Commission John H. Sawyer Samuel L. Andrews Sr Charles Sidney Goodman U.S. Dist Daniel H. Thomas

Market Snapshot Shows Mixed Steel and Chemical Shares

Trade in Lukens Steel and Youngstown Sheet rose fractions while Bethlehem held firm and Lorillard gained over a point. Among others Goodrich InternationalHarvester American Cyanamid Dow Dow Chemical Union Carbide GE Chesapeake Ohio and Texas Co posted small losses as U S government bonds moved narrowly.

Lukens Steel Youngstown Sheet Republic Steel Bethlehem Lorillard Goodrich International Harvester American Cyanamid Dow Chemical Union Carbide General Electric Chesapeake & Ohio and Texas Co U.S

Stocks listed for Gen Tel Noon on New York exchange

A partial AP stock roundup shows market movements with gains and losses across multiple large firms including General Telephone, Gulf Oil, Goodyear, Clark, Coca Cola, Dow components, and others. Notable percentages include Kaiser Aluminum 26, Quaker Oats 33, Du Pont 17844, and St. Louis products.

New York Ga Pac Cp Acme Steel Goodrich Alleghany Goodyear Alleg Lehman L OF Glass Armour Ligg & My Armst Ck Lockh Air Atchison Loew's Ches & Ohio Nehi Cp Chrysler Norfh West Coca Cola Viste Sage Colg Palin Pa R Col Gas Pepsi Cola Philcp Philip Mor Coane Cown Zell Repub Texas Co Texas Pc&o

Unclear Classified Fragments From 2914 West Un Tel

Fragmentary OCR notes list various units and brands with percentages and codes, including West Un Tel 18 percent unit Aire 6344 and V U. S. Steel 6154, Woolworth Am 44ly and Warner B Pic 18 percent.

Un.Pag West UN Tel Aire Westy A

Poultry Market Reports From Birmingham and Atlanta

Alabama broiler and fryer demand good with balanced offerings and supplies. Prices at 20 to 21 cents f.o.b. plants. total head 79 170 across 21 markets. Georgia live poultry market shows good demand. broilers and fryers priced at 20 cents at farms and 21 cents f.o.b. plants. hens trading lightly with varied prices.

Birmingham Alabama Caeeraiass F Atlanta Georgia F.o.b

Egg market trading in Birmingham yields no price report

In Birmingham the AP notes wholesale egg trading did not produce reportable price changes. No specific prices or market movement are provided in the brief.

Birmingham

Livestock Prices Pressed Across Nashville and Thomasville Markets

Cattle demand remains active with steers and yearlings 28.50 29.00 and stockers 24.00 28.00 while bulls reach 23.50 24.00. Hog receipts total 3 000 in Thomasville with prices steady to 25 higher and barrows 20.25 20.50 for 180 240 lb, sows 14.25 17.50.

Nashville U.S Thomasville

Canadians Face Higher Cost Of Living In April

The Canadian cost of living index rose to 125.2 in April up from 124.5 in March, driven by increases in prices for fresh fruits vegetables and beef, according to the Bureau of Statistics.

Ottawa Ont Bureau of Statistics

Starkweather case details clarify victims and defense

Starkweather notes confusion over victim counts and dates while outlining possible life or electric chair sentences. Insanity defense faces hesitation from Starkweather and family as Caril Fugate, his 14 year old girlfriend, may testify as a prosecution witness. Both are charged in the death of Robert Jensen, 17, of Bennet near Lincoln.

Starkweather Nebraska Caril Ann Fugate Caril Robert Jensen Bennet Lincoln

W. M. Gibson Dies in Limestone County

William Marion Gibson 64 of Athens died Sunday night at Limestone Hospital Athens. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Nebo Presbyterian Church burial in Shady Grove Cemetery Toney community. Survived by widow Beulah Gibson two daughters six sons two grandsons two sisters two brothers and six grandchildren. WWII veteran.

Athens William Marion Gibson Athens Limestone Hospital Nebo Presbyterian Church Shady Grove Toney Beulah Gibson Josephine Gibson Linda Gibson Richard Travis Grady Fountain

Rhododendron Roots Themed From Greek Rose Tree

The shrub Rhododendron gets its name from a Greek term meaning rose tree though it belongs more to the heather and mountain laurel families than to true roses.

Commies Put Tax On Barges

East German waterways tax goes into effect halting canal traffic to West Berlin. The tax targets West German and foreign barges using East German canals in retaliation for West Germanys Elbe River dam plan and potential floods in East Germany.

Brunswick Germany West Berlin West Germany Elbe

Out Of State Players Dominate Alabama Bridge Honors

The Alabama State Bridge tournament crowned top honors for out-of-state players. J. A. Walton and J. H. Day of Atlanta won open pairs, with Terry Teague and spouse from Birmingham finishing second and Charles Solomon and partner from Philadelphia finishing third. Solomon also led the team-of-four with partners Margaret Wagar and Maj. William F. Christian.

Birmingham J. A. Walton J. H. Day Atlanta Terry Teague Charles Solomon Philadelphia Solomon

Samuel Pepys Dies at Age Seventy in 1703

Historical notice records the death of renowned diary author Samuel Pepys in 1703 at age 70. The event marks the passing of the famed English writer known for his detailed personal diaries and historical observations.

Samuel Pepys

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