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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1957
Page
2
Rojas extends power as protests erupt with police clashing with crowds in Cali and Bogota. Reports say students are arrested and three killed in Cali last week amid military rule and partial strikes. Rojas blames conflict between labor and employers and pledges support for workers.
The article notes Senator Folsom's careful bill to move criminal appeals out of the Supreme Court, with Lamberth stating the measure and a companion are not administration efforts. A joint Senate hearing seeks to streamline Alabama’s court system and consider a plan to refer criminal matters to the Court.
John H. Chenault and his mother visited Birmingham to attend the Metropolitan Opera's Verdi production I Trovatore. Stars included Zinka Milanov Nell Rankin Kurt Baum and Leonard Warren in the cast.
Dismissals listed for Larry Hagan Mobley H N Aselton Mrs Tom Green Miss Ann Clem and Mrs Robert Marks, all of Athens. Admissions include Thomas W Banks Virgil Sandlin Miss Jeanette Bogle R E Smith Little Phillip Jack and Mrs Jackson Perry from Kalamazoo along with residents from Moulton Hillsboro Danville and Houston Star Route.
A historical notice lists newborns at Decatur General Hospital with parent names and street addresses. Included are Glenn Daniel Larson, Faye Alma Hooie, Tanner James Clark Gillespie, and several others along with associated residences in Decatur and neighboring towns such as Hartselle Moulton and Trussville. The list also mentions infant names like James Roger Lane and Stephen Michael Reid amid the miscellaneous entries.
A son to Mr. and Mrs. John E. Drinkard of Woodland Heights Cullman born at Decatur General Hospital Tuesday. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Battles of 1201 North St. born at Decatur General Hospital this morning.
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarice Alstrom 45 formerly of Morgan County are set for Thursday at 3 p.m. in Lebanon Baptist Church. She died Monday in Pontiac Michigan and will be transported to Hartselle for burial at the adjoining cemetery. Interment directed by Peck Funeral Home. Survived by husband, two sisters and several relatives. Pallbearers listed as Earl Aaron Edward McCaig F A Strickland Wayne Strickland and Tom Pappas.
Funeral services for John Gibson Wright, 78, of Anderson 1, are scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. at Salem Methodist Church with Reverends Dean Bolan and Wayne Driver officiating. He died at 1:35 a.m. today at Jackson Hospital Lester. Survived by wife Vera Wright. three daughters Eldred Dawes Lester 1, Dal ton Scott Anderson 1, Prince Morrell Nashville. five sons Sam Anderson 1, Odron Winterhaven Fla, Reford Nashville, W G Decatur Edsel Cleveland. 13 grandchildren. Interment at Hester Cemetery, directed by McConnell Service Funeral Home.
George Herman Kilpatrick owner of Kilpatrick Painting and Decorating Co. died after a heart attack at his home in Athens. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at McConnell Service Funeral Home with burial in Athens City Cemetery. Survived by wife Gladys, six sons Tom Billy Gene Chuck Michael Phillip all of Athens, two daughters Mary Ann Pugh and Nancy Kilpatrick, his mother, three brothers and one sister.
Seven contractor bids list base and Alternate A prices for acoustical ceiling and lighting in the Hartselle high school band room and cafeteria project. Architects W H Hall and J C Colvard of Decatur drew plans. Morgan County budgets fund about half the build. remaining costs from federal and next year’s funds. Board discusses fire extinguishers on buses and a new concrete floor at the bus shop.
Doris Lindley, 13 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Lindley of Delray Florida, died Monday at 8 pm in Delray. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Peck Funeral Home and her body will arrive Thursday at 1 25 pm. Survivors include her parents a brother Joe Michael and her grandparents Mr and Mrs Earl Smith of Falkville and Mr and Mrs Jack Lindley of Delray.
Thirty eight people attended a meeting this week to organize a coin collectors club in the Tennessee Valley area. Jack Wood was named chairman of a nominating committee to present officer candidates at the next meeting. Vying for names were The Decatur Coin Club and the Tennesse Valley Coin Club.
City council approved paving from Spring Ave to a dead end near State Ave on Lamar St and added 2 000 ft of Brookmeade Rd paving plus Nelson St 10th St SW Quince Dr and an alley behind Bank Hospital. Debated license fees for work clothes renters and requested more police and fire personnel as well as追加 staffing and budget allocations.
James Gray was convicted in Falkville mayor's court this week for violation of the prohibition law and was acquitted of resisting arrest in related cases that also involved Falkville Police Chief Son Terry.
A $59 664 bid for the construction of an Alabama State Docks barge terminal warehouse on the industrial canal was accepted, aligning with an estimated $60 000. The 16 000 square foot facility was the project featured in Mobile reports from the Alabama news wire.
Florence State Teachers College and Decatur City Schools colleagues paid tribute to the late Walter Jackson. Speakers praised his foresight leadership and devotion during a 25 year career, noting his top ranking among state school administrators. An unveiling followed a Decatur Teachers Association dinner.
A call for cooperative surveys of underground water in the Tennessee Valley. Federal matching funds and technical help are available to cities and counties to map reservoirs, quantify quality, and plan tapping for municipal and industrial use. Tomorrow: survey results and figures.
President Eisenhower skirted questions about succession after Humphrey and declined to comment on reports that Robert B. Anderson might replace him. He said no announcement would be made until the nomination advances to Congress.
Gray was fined 50 dollars and costs on conviction. Terry remains under 300 dollar bond after the arrest tied to assault and battery. Gray's father swore out a warrant claiming the officer beat his son, while Terry says he used only necessary force to arrest the man.
The council debated daylight saving time for Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal workers living in Decatur time. Residents now face 3 to 4 a.m. wakeups to reach 7 or 8 a.m. DST jobs. The statewide fate of DST remains uncertain with a May 12 start under discussion. City Attorney Caddell questioned local authority to alter standard time, while Harvey and Aycock supported the council’s stance.
The Senate discusses tax writeoffs with President Eisenhower agreeing with Humphrey and Byrd that rapid deductions for big firms should be stopped or sharply reduced. The debate centers on reforming corporate tax incentives.
Markets on open show oats advancing about 80e with prices near $2 for Seydeens. Cattle run light with steers and heifers around 800 lb fetching 17.50 to 20. Hogs steady to higher with barrows and gilts 190 to 240 lb at 16.25 to 17.50, reflecting stronger demand.
New York stocks moved higher at the open with aircraft firms ahead. North American Aviation United Aircraft and Douglas gained about a point each while Boeing posted a modest rise. General Tire retreated over two points after profit taking. Steel and chemical groups posted small gains and oils and rails showed mixed moves.
North Alabama market chatter notes live holdings and poultry prices. Reports show broilers and hens trading, with prices at farms and plants varying and limited sales reported. Some figures indicate heavy activity at certain points and sparse to report at others.
AP reports 24 hour market ending Wednesday afternoon shows weaker prices in Birmingham with moderate trading. Whole grade delievered prices per case range from 32 to 34 cents for whites and mixed colors. standards and mediums also noted with reductions and variability in quality.
Cattle and hogs range in mid teens to two dollars per hundredweight with heifers and steers around 18 to 19.50. Bulls near 16.25, sows at 5.50 to 6.00. Lambs and yearlings show lower to steady values, wooled lambs 20 to 21. Prices vary by weight and quality tiers across calves, stockers, and slaughter classifications.
New York AP reports four steam catapults aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Saratoga can launch four armed interceptors within sixty seconds, highlighting rapid carrier readiness and defense capability.
Five children of one family burned to death when trapped by flames and smoke in their Clintonville home. Two other children in the family were rescued from a second floor bedroom along with a mother and four children who lived in the other half of the double house.
Russell Houston, spokesman for the Birmingham strike, says fused workers will gain National Labor Relations Board certification after joining Sheet Metal International Assn local 48. He notes no replacements have been hired and denies violent incidents, stressing demand for better conditions.
The Communists assert negotiations with Nationalists on Formosa. Nationalist officials deny the reports. The paper cites Peiping successes that allegedly made Washington wary and increased pressure on the Chiang Kai shek clique.
Decatur’s prep baseball team defeated Trinity 18 to 3 yesterday. They face Hartselle this afternoon in a playoff for the district tournament berth. Morgan County’s Austinville seeks a district spot. Raider and Hartselle share 3-1 records. Jack Crow homered among 15 Raiders hits. Trinity’s Henry hit a homer off Crow. Trinity made 10 errors, Decatur 3. Borden started for Trinity, relieved by Stover who began in center.
Mrs. Merle B. Donaldson resigns as Morgan County lunch supervisor after six years. Miss Mildred Bynum, head of Snead College Home Economics, replaces her. Bynum previously taught at Danville High School. Donaldson plans to move to Jasper where her husband opened a new motel.
Decatur City police probe the finding of about six dynamite caps in a backyard barbecue pit on Wells Street at the home of Foster P Bailey. Investigators seek origin and cause while an officer reports being struck by a neighborhood youth. Joe Elliott, street department head, removed and buried the caps.
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