Morgan Woman Dies In Crash Near Arab
A 36 year old Union Grove woman, Mrs Gladys Hornbuckle, was killed instantly and six others injured when a 1954 Ford struck a rear of a 1940 Chevrolet pickup on U S 231 north of Arab at 12 45 this morning. Bruce Hornbuckle Sr. and two children are in Arab Hospital with various injuries. Homer Hornbuckle Jr and another passenger in the Ford were treated for injuries. Highway Patrolmen Copeland and Barnett investigated, noting the Ford struck the truck after it had moved onto the highway from a service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Grove
Gladys
U. S
Bruce Hornbuckle
Ital
Horndren
Alean Hornbuckle
Lacey
Bill Copeland
Crawford Barnett
Bruce Oeve
Ford
Witness Testimony on 1946 Tax Return for Mrs Dodson
Witness Joseph E. Ford testified he assisted Mrs Dodson in preparing her 1946 tax return separate from the joint filing with her husband. He said Dodson wanted an ap as congressional secretary listed under her maiden name and insisted the refund go to the congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Ford
Dodson
Ford
Powell
Brewers Charged With Grand Larceny In Turpin Case
Sheriff said William Brewer 25 and James Brewer 20 of Decatur were charged with grand larceny after a stolen wheel tire and tube were found in their car on Florence Road. Bail set at 1000 dollars.
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Smith
William Brewer
James Brewer
Decatur 1
Ted. W
Steadman
Florence
US Past Reflects Pre World War Era Share
About 18 percent of the U S population in the period studied shows pre World War I era characteristics. The text notes demographic shifts and cultural patterns affecting national life before the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Cobweb and Riot Theaters Screenings and Alerts
Fragmentary OCR lists films and showtimes including The Cobweb with Richard Widmark and Lauren Bacall and Athens events. notes riot in a cell area and another film Mirecie in The Intesk with gun elements. times span afternoon to night with multiple venues.
Community Notes Update From Decatur Area
City issued a 600 building permit to Phyllis R. Leslie to tear down a garage. A 22 inch boy's red and white bicycle was found on Bank St by police. James Evans escaped from the city jail after three days of a 20 day sentence. Mrs. Elbert White of Huntsville visits home after time with the Davises. Girl Scout Troop 83 met at West Decatur Elem School and elected officers. Ladies Auxiliary to Johnes Thompson Post 52, American Legion, Hartselle, meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner served. David Wheeler Hampton of Moulton, injured in an accident at Iron and Steel, improving at Bank St Hospital with compound fractures of both legs.
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Johnes Thompson
American Legion
Hartselle
Legion Home
North Sparkman St
Henry Sherrill
David Wheeler Hampton
Moulton 2
Major Iron and Steel
Bank St. Hospital
Hospital dismissals and admissions list mix
A scanned hospital notice lists dismissals and admissions with names and street addresses. Leroy Dinsmore Cornelious and Harry Jonas appear among patients. addresses include 1214 Harry, 1001 11th Ave SE, and 1214 4th Ave SE. program coordinator Russell Waters and D W Hampton are noted with Molton reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank ST. Hospital
Leroy i
Austin
Dinsmore Cornelious
Harry Jonas
11Th Ave
Cornelious
4Th Ve
Russell Waters
St. D. W. Hampton
Moulton
Athens Limestone Hospital Baby Names and Parents
At Athens Limestone Hospital the newborns include Stefan and a baby boy named Stefan. Mrs M W Taylor welcomed a baby boy, and A Diven Lloyd, George Malone and Ina dollar rand are connected to the care staff and family notices.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
A. Diven Lloyd
Athens
Ac Hues
George Malone
Baby Stefan
Ina Dollar Rand
el, i
M.W. Taylor
Prvapanet Awk
Decatur Area Names in Busy Hospital Ledger
A fragment from Decatur and surrounding area lists multiple residents and addresses including Harold Sanders 914 6th Ave SE Clarence Blizzard 303 6th Ave, T Brown Madison and Mrs Vesta Johnson Vinemont with other local names such as Dan J Borden 1006 18th Ave SE and Larry Wilson 214 Memorial Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur General Hospital
Harold Sanders
Clarence Blizzard
T. Brown
Madison
Larry Wilson
Memorial Drive
Vesta Johnson
Vinemont
B. Jones
Decatur
John Geary
Guy Lamon
Clara Ave
Baugh Wiley Clinic Notes Mutual Wins In Decatur Danville
Phil Mitchell of Decatur and Mrs Gurney Segars of Danville both tallied three points while Harold Long of 916 7th Ave was listed among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Phil Mitchell
Decatur
Gurney Segars
Danville
Ess
Harold Long
7Th Ave
France to Send More Troops to Algeria Amid Unrest
Paris moves to bolster forces in Algeria as violence escalates with reports of French farmers massacred and rebel activity intensifying. France already maintains a large troop presence to quell the rebellion.
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France
Algeria
U S Steel Payroll Tops 1955 Total At 3.60 Billion
In 1955 the U S steel industry payroll reached 3.5976 billion dollars with thousands of workers paid across plants and offices nationwide. The figure reflects payroll outlays amid postwar industrial activity and labor demands.
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U.S. Steel Industry
Number of New York Harbor Sailings Estimated
The article notes that roughly 10,000 sailings occur annually from New York harbor, indicating the high volume of maritime traffic and commercial activity in the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
Primaries Highlight Florida Ohio and West Virginia contests
Florida Gov. Leroy Collins won renomination. U S Sen George Smathers also cleared his race. In Ohio C William O’Neill and Democrat Michael V DiSalle secured their parties’ nominations. West Virginia faced lengthy ballots with multiple contenders for governor and other posts. no presidential preference emerged.
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Florida
Leroy Collins
William Wanetas Jr
Collins
Ohio
William O’neill
Michael V. DiSalle
Frank Lausehhe
U.S. Senate
Lausche
U.S
John W. Gn
Eisenhower
New Mexico Nomination Races Narrow in Half-Completed Count
Governor John F. Simms held a slim edge over a tie competitor for the Democratic nomination while Mechem ran unopposed for the GOP. No presidential preference voting occurred in the early tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
John F. Simms
Force
L. Mechem
Funeral services announced for Mrs Mary Brown
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Brown will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. from the Reynolds Funeral Home chapel with burial in Sykes Cemetery. She died Monday at the residence of her Mrs. Lillie Jackson on East Market Street and is survived by four grandchildren and other relatives.
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Mary Brown
Reynolds Funeral Home
Sykes
Brown
Lillie Jackson
Market St
Funeral services for Pleas Bo adr linge pee mart arg gee
Funeral services for Pleas Bo adr linge pee mart arg gee will be announced by Reynolds Funeral home. A ll date is set to be publicized and further details will follow from the funeral director.
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Boadr Linge Pee Mart
Arg Gee
Met Reynolds Funeral
Japan Philippines Sign World War II Reparations Pact
Manila and Tokyo sign their long awaited WWII reparations agreement with Japan agreeing to pay 550 million dollars. The pact restores full diplomatic and trade relations between the two allied nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Japan
Philippines
Eisenhower defends security program amid criticism
President Eisenhower expressed confidence in the air security program as critics cited secrecy and bureaucratic heartlessness. He noted plans for a Panama trip, commented on air power emphasis, and described hopes for a lasting Middle East peace amid border incidents. He rejected claims of repudiation over Texas politics.
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Eisenhower
Air
Cain
Enkinfener
America
de- Department
Senate
Panama
Elisenhower
Panama City
Middle East
United Nations
Dag Hammarskjold
Middle
Diphtheria Case Reported in Limestone County
The state health department reported a diphtheria case in Limestone County along with cases in Tuscaloosa Geesae in Tuscaloosa and one case each in Franklin Lee Pike and Walker counties. A total of 12 cases were reported in March, down from February but more than double the five in March 1955.
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Montgomery
Macon
Peger
Diptheria
Employment Rises in April, Unemployment Falls
The Labor and Commerce Departments report 63,990,000 employed in April, with unemployment down 270,000. An overall gain of 912,000 in civilian employment from March to April is offset by farm and auto industry shifts. Seasonal factors, including 700,000 more farm workers, drive most of the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mitchell
Commerce Weeks
Neher Family Keeps Rare Vintage GE Light Bulb
The Neher family on Eighth Avenue chose to keep a distinctive old bulb from their front porch when they moved. Electrician Carl Clifton, who inspected the bulb, believes it to be a General Electric 50 watt unit with a molded tip end, a type not common in modern bulbs. Clifton noted it as only the second such bulb he has seen. Neher serves as president and general manager of Alabama Brick and Tile Co.
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Neher’s
Eighth Avenue
Carl Clifton
Clifton
General Electric
Neher
Alabama
Brick Ar Tile Co
Greeks protest British death sentence appeals rejection
Greeks protested last night to British Ambassador Sir Charles Peake over the rejection of appeals against death sentences in Cyprus. The two condemned men, Michaelon and Andrew Dimitriou, were active in the Greece movement and are hailed as heroes by Greeks who demand Britain surrender the colony.
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To Kis
Charles Peake
Cyprus
Michaelon
Andrew
More Trouble In Gaza Area
An Egyptian military spokesman said an Israeli patrol fired for 10 minutes on Arab villagers east of Gaza while they tilled land. no casualties due to a cease-fire pledge. The Israeli account claimed infiltrators were driven back by settlers. Egypt lodged a protest with the Mixed Armistice Commission at the U N.
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Jerusalem
Gaza
U.N
Day
U. N. Mixed Armistice Commission
Senior Two Class Attends Blues Concert In Birmingham
Hazlewood High School Senior Two Class members traveled to the Rhythm In Blues concert at the Birmingham Municipal Auditorium. They left Saturday morning and returned Sunday night with chaperons Coach and Mrs. Elmer Dill Mrs. Herbert Landsdell and Miss Peggy Corum.
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Town Creek
Hazlewood High School
Municipal Auditorium
Birmingham
Boyd Fanson
Winston Dill
Mike Etheredge
Elmer Dill
Herbert Landsdell
Peggy Corum
Earthworms Found Above Fifteen Thousand Feet Elevation
Report notes earthworms discovered at altitudes over 15 000 feet indicating surprising high altitude resilience. Scientific teams are investigating soil conditions and possible adaptive mechanisms.
Dismissal of 63-year-old minister stirs Cullman anger
Cullman sources report citizens’ concern over the ministerial dismissal tied to local politics. The Rev Knott officiated at a campaign event for Adolph of Rage of Battles opponent Robert A. Sapp. A May 1 appointment letter dated May 1 and postmarked May 7 raises questions about timing amid board members J K Goodson and Rev Henderson Bailey. Observers label the move a Folsom clique tactic in Cullman election politics tied to a road program push.
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Cullman
Knott
Adolph
Board of Registrars
J. K. Goodson
Henderson Bailey
Folsom Clique
Folsom
Todd
Iree
Dulles Outlines U S Middle East Stance and UN Role
Secretary of State Dulles reaffirmed U S policy to support Israel’s independence and urged adherence to the United Nations Charter. He noted the complexity of Middle East issues and expressed readiness to back Hammarskjold’s peace efforts if called upon, following UN Security Council actions to restore cease fire observance.
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Middle East
Dulles
U. S
Israel
NATO Sein
Hammarskjold
United States
U.N. Security Council
U.S
Security Council
Markets Inch Higher in Early Trade. Rails Rise Amid Mixed Leads
The New York stock market opened modestly up with most sectors showing fractional gains. Rail stocks led advances while oils declined, and several firms such as Santa Fe, Seaboard, U S Gypsum, Union Carbide, Rohm & Haas, Bethlehem Steel, U S Rubber, Boeing, Douglas Aircraft, and RCA posted advances despite mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Studebaker-Packard
Curtiss - Wright
Santa Fe Railroad
Seaboard Railroad
U.S. Gypsum
Union Carbide
Rohm & Haas
Bethlehem Steel
U.S. Rubber
Boeing
Douglas Aircraft
RCA
Senator George A. Talented Georgian Faces Retirement Rumors
Doctors say Senator George is in mild condition amid heart and diabetes concerns. Reports from Augusta Chronicle notes his age 66 and 34 years in the Senate, with possible retirement and replacement on key committees. Possible successors include Green and Fulbright while Dulles may seek a advisory role for George.
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Bat
Daniels
George
Siuth
Dean Tasti
Biden
Alben Barkley
D-Ky
Georgia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Augusta
Chronicle and Associates
Conei
Senate
Talmadge
Sen
Green
Foreign Relations
Fulbright
Ark
D-Va
Dulles
Congress
Eisenhower
Talmade
Aswan
Egypt
Eugene Talmadge
Gew Pranklin
D. Roosevelt
Mercer University
Macon
Vienna
Georgia’ Court of Appeals
Sup
Charge Placed In City Auto Wreck
James P. Campbell 31 of 1627 Chestnut St forfeited a 5 bond in city court for improper turning after a left turn caused a head on collision with another auto at 4th Ave NE and Moulton St. The incident occurred at 11 30 a.m. No injuries were reported. The Faulkner car suffered right front damage. Another accident at Second Ave in front of Woolworth’s involved a 1956 Ford driven by James Morgan 24 and a 1949 Riley, causing heavy front damage to the Riley vehicle. Police Lt. Pack Self investigated.
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Decatur
James P. Campbell
Chestnut St
City Recorder’s Court
Campbell
4Th Ave
Moulton St
Aega
Faulkner
Charles Smith
Seldon Hill
Second Ave
Woolworth’s
Ford
James P. Morgan
Trinity 1
Joseph M. Riley
Morgan
Riley
Pack Self
Poultry Market Report From Atlanta Newswire
Atlanta based poultry market note reports midweek demand for broilers remains steady as traders monitor supply and prices. Names Herth and Gosesie-Bee appear in the snippet as involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Livestock market prices steady for midweek trade
The market shows steady to slow demand with bids around 14.35 for some cattle. Commercial and good 500-750 lb steers bring 15.50 to 18.00, utility cows 11.50 to 12.00, canners and cutters 10 to 12 dollars, odd bulls 12.50 to 14.00, stockers 13.00 to 16.00, with varied quality and weights across the offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Court Reverses Ruling In Telephone Case
TROY Alabama A conviction of cutting a Southern Bell Telephone line was reversed in Circuit Court after a two day trial. James Pike County case involved a malicious injury or destruction to a public utility with reevaluation of the verdict.
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Troy
Ala
Southern Bell Telephone Bell
James
Pike County
For Sale 1953 Speed Date Car Parts Listing
Fragmented OCR note shows a for sale item with a 1953 speed date related reference, likely a vehicle or parts listing. Includes a price or condition line and contact fragment. unclear details but indicates a sale listing with partial identifiers and a phone-like contact string.
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Bank St
James Evans
Elbert White
Huntsville
Paul E. Davis
Donna
Tth
St. SE
Girl Scout
Charles Baker
West Decatur Elem School
Dan J. Borden
Witst
Virginia
William C. Marland
John G. Fox
U. Ttem
West Virginia
Black Clinic
Asguires
H. M. Watson
Phenix City
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6Th St
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6Th Aves
H. A Hyde
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Con
Limestone Co
Decatur Markets
Nhew
Yor
York
Greyhound
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Nash
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Penney (Jc
Cen
Ches & Ohio
St Regis P Copw &dl
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Cruc Sdl
Skelly
Diana Strousou Co
East Air YL
Erie BR
Cal Fla P&l
UN Pac
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Warner Gen
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West A Bk Gen Pub Ut
Woolworth
City
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