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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1956
Page
11
Baltimore Commissioner James M. Hepburn said the department will be fully equipped with vari colored patrol cars rather than standard single colors. The move aims to improve visibility and officer safety across the city.
Nearly 500 Elks from 25 lodges across Alabama will attend the four day State Elks Assn convention at the Elks auditorium in Mobile Lodge 108. New officers for the ensuing year will be named amid an entertainment program by local groups.
A photographer notes the aim to present black uniforms in a way that makes them less conspicuous. The concept centers on concealment through color, texture, and contextual framing across multiple scenes.
Washington may 5 union organizing shows a rise in petitions for elections since the AFL CIO merger but a lower win rate. In early 1956 2211 election petitions were filed, 1340 unfair labor practice cases appeared, and unions won 64 percent of 1152 elections.
A public hearing on a zoning ordinance is set for 7 p.m. at Decatur City Hall as council considers reclassifying blocks north of Cain Street and south of Davis Street between Canal and Oak Streets from residences to light industrial districts. The planning commission backs the change. Bond funds include 300000 for a citywide intensive come program and 180000 for the first phase of a 1000000 sewer program in Southeast Decatur.
Registration opens Thursday May 10 at 10 a.m. at Powe for Elks and Pearl groups. The event seeks 500 participants for initial signup.
Lloyd and W C Aaron brothers convicted of assault with intent to murder in Lawrence were released on appeal bonds of $1500 each after probation denial. Lloyd received 10 years while W C got 5 years. Circuit Court Clerk Ernest Shelton approved the bonds.
Seven building permits totaling $32 000 were issued by the city clerk over Thursday Friday and Saturday. Recipients include C F Hays 809 South Avenue SE for a 1000 addition room and bath S T Owens 1112 4th Avenue SE for a 500 box up back porch J W Jackson 613 9th Avenue SE for 1000 reside and repair residence G H Jones Jr 1810 Stratford Road SE for 20000 nine rooms and three bath brick veneer.
About ten percent of United States workers produce raw farm products, highlighting the portion of the labor force tied to agriculture and agrarian output.
The note cites 92 percent with 57,308 votes representing 58 percent turnout. It mentions AFL-CIO unions and a payer related reference, but the context and specifics are fragmented and incomplete.
Two traffic accidents reported Friday with no injuries or charges. On Austinville Road near Lakes Garage at 1:47 p.m. a 1953 Mercury driven by Wanda K Millwood and a 1953 Ford driven by Morkc F Moore sustained heavy damage. Sgt C M Kennedy and Ptlm Alex Terry investigated.
Willie Nesley was sentenced to 100 days and three a ditional days in jail after the court heard he cut Bennie Brown on the left side of the neck at a Church Street fish market Friday night. Nesley was arrested following the incident at 521 West Wilson Street.
The injury involved a four inch cut reported at 8 32. Brown received treatment at Decatur General Hospital. The Canary Islands dragon tree is noted for producing a dark red resin.
A health report states pneumonia claims roughly 45,000 American lives annually. It highlights vulnerable groups and the need for vaccination and early treatment to reduce deaths.
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