Midweek State Wreck Toll In Alabama Collisions
Alabama traffic toll rises midweek with multiple fatalities including 11 year old girl Nettie Lee Andrews struck in Pratt City and 79 year old Eugene Gill hit in Mobile County. Other victims include 16 year old Bradford Wells and 38 year old Mrs Bray as authorities report wrecks across Birmingham, Laceys Springs and surrounding areas.
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Associated
Alabama
Birmingham
Nettie Lee Andrews
Pratt City
Bray
Union Cree
Morgan City
Laceys Springs
Eugene Gill
Mobile
Wells
William Ernest Warren
Unclear GOP Delegates Totals Narrow Nomination Path
An Associated Press tally shows Eisenhower leading with about 557 delegates pledged, Bricker supporters claim loyalty, 75 delegates remain uncommitted, and the Republican convention has seated 1,323 delegates with 689 chosen so far. Democratic counts show 372 votes attributed to Beaufier and others with 50 121 credited to some candidates.
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Lota
Benbone
America First
Daly
GOP
Juver
Associated Press
Ser Otthe
Eisenhower
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Eisener
Mrs Balch In Fair Condition After Accident Injury
Mrs Charles A Balch is reported in fair condition at a hospital after an eye injury and ankle scrape from Sunday accident. Her husband Mr Balch avoided oncoming car by veering into a ditch and suffered fractured ribs.
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Charles A. Balch
L Hospital
Eugene Balch
Global Karakul Sheep Output Reported Between Six and Seven Million
The world yields roughly six to seven million karakul lambs annually, with production tied to sheep herds and regional markets. Observers note variability by country and seasonal factors affecting supply and pricing.
Local education and church events fill Decatur page
Decatur residents attend an Alabama University educational institute on current economic trends. Local officials and church leaders prepare sermons on motherhood and women. City board of education and chamber of commerce plan meetings. a fire call and a funeral in Florence are noted.
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State Employment Service
Decatur
H. P. Still
John M. Chesser
J. Meredith Woodall
Ruth Pettey
Rea Byram
Athens
University of Alabama
Alabama
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Florence
Barrett Shelton
Spence Hicks
James Bloodworth
W. J.wi
Mrs. J. L. Massey Dies in Louisiana Rites Planned
Mrs. J. L. Massey, 66, native of Texas, died at 11 30 p m at the home of her daughter Mrs. W J Lee in Louisiana. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Thomas Barron of Angleton. seven sons Henry Massey Dallas Herman Massey in the U S Army J A Massey Shreveport Zelma and Huey Massey Jonesboro C W Massey Kingston L A and Everett Massey Houston. and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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J. L. Massey
Louisiana
Tanner
W. J. Lee
Massey
Lee
Ped Thomas Arren
Angleton
Henry Massey
Dallas
Tex
Herman Massey
U. S. Army
J. A. Massey
Shreveport
Zelma
Huey Massey
Jonesboro
C. W. Massey
Kingston
N.C
L. A
Everett Massey
Houtston, Pex
Cotaco Seniors Head to Panama City in School Bus
Twenty nine seniors and three adults from Cotaco High School depart at 10 in the morning aboard the Cotaco Chief for Panama City Florida. They expect to reach the Gulf front J Stephenson Apartments with fire grease reservations and are chaperoned by Paul Camp and W Camp with Mrs Camp.
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Cotoco
Vanema City
Fla
Cotaco
Panama Oley
East German claims Eleanor Dulles tied to spy tunnel
Berlin reports accuse the United States of building a border tunnel to tap Soviet and East German lines with Eleanor Dulles, sister of Secretary Dulles, allegedly visiting to inspect the project. ADN says the tunnel was a U S Air Force intelligence project and American authorities have not commented beyond reporting to Washington.
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Berlin
U. S
State Dulles
Eleanor
State Department
Office of German Affairs
ADN
Dulles
U.S. Air Force
Washington
General fund departments face 10 percent cut except public safety
The speaker notes most general fund departments were cut 5 to 40 percent earlier and new 10 percent reductions apply May 1 except public safety. Forecasts show a ~2 million dollar year-end shortfall if spending isn’t trimmed to match revenue. A nearly five million dollar transfer from the liquor control board’s profits was used to cover gaps.
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Kimbrell
Boutwell
State Liquor Control Board
Melvin Dawlined
Boutwell Calls Cutback Order Healthy Sign
Jefferson Senator Boutwell argues Governor Folsom's order for broad cuts in general fund agency appropriations signals needed proration steps. He warns the state could near financial breakdown before September 30 and urges even across the board reductions without penalizing any department.
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Folsom
Boutwell
Jefferson
Fuller Kimbrell
General Fund
Death sentences fuel Cyprus crisis as protests erupt in Nicosia
In Nicosia Greek Cypriots protest executions of Karaolis and Demetrious while British security tightens around the prison. Greek King Paul seeks guidance on Greece’s next steps as Cabinet debates the Cyprus crisis threatening Constant ine Karamanlis government. appeals pour in from British officials Greek officials and Cypriot leaders.
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Paul
Greece
Cyprus
Constantine Kramantis
Nicosia
Karaolis
Demetrious
Queen Elizabeth II
Weshanat Rok
Ori
Piles Bed
Ice
Selwyn Lloyd
Britain
Rigg
Bus Boycott Seeks First Come Seating and Negro Drivers
Six Negroes filed a lawsuit stemming from the Montgomery bus boycott. Judge Jones noted no Supreme Court ruling binds states on intrastate bus segregation. The case challenges Commissioner policy and warns of potential violence amid tensions in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Jones
Anc
Alabama
U.S. District Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Piano Recital At St John’s Parish House
Tuesday evening at 7 30 Mrs Eva Love Holmquist presented students in a piano recital in St John’s Parish House. Performances included solos duets and trios by Alex Farish Susan Mooney Johnny Webb Carol Mooney Freddie Parker Max Skidmore and others with pieces such as Train Song Gavotte Rondo Sonatina and Under The Double Eagle. Ushers were William Krued Becky Matthews Jim Briscoe and Philhelmina Parker.
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Eva Love Holmquist
St. John’s Episcoe Church
Alex Farish
Susan Mooney
Johnny Webb
Pale
Lana
Moth
Robert Skid
Sally
Tommy
Carol Mooney
Smith
San
Gavotte
Freddie Parker
Max Skidmore
Incle
Ethia’ Pudetse Becteae
Totem Poole
Alex Die Parker
Robert Kruidenier
Roddie Taylor
Dismissals And Admissions Listed For Hospitals
Names of individuals dismissed or admitted appear for Hospital St hospital. Dismissals include Deborah Coker Linda Turner Mrs Harry Anschutz and infant son Mrs G W Simpson Russell Waters with addresses. Admissions list William Mardis with address 222 125th Ave.
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Deborah Coker
Decatur
Linda Turner
Harry Anschutz
16Th Ave
G. W. Simpson
Russell Waters
Ferry St
William Mardis
125Th Ave
Athens births and hospital notes list
Athens-Limestone Hospital records show Bob Hamilton and Eddie Holland both in Athens with birth related entries. Also listed are Mrs. Richard Grubbs and baby girl and Mrs. Dan Hall and baby boy, both associated with Athens.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
Bob Hamilton
Athens
Eddie Holland
Richard Grubbs
Dan Hall
Baugh Wiley Clinic Dismissals Noted
Dismissals listed include Mrs. W C Tichemer of Falkville and Mrs. Floyd Smith of Ardmore Tennessee with two further items indicated.
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Floyd Smith
Ardmore, Tenn. 2
Decatur General Hospital Addresses and Names List
A scanned notice lists residents and addresses connected to Decatur General Hospital. Names include Mrs. Condon Hammon and infant son at 313 1st St SW, Mrs. Sadie Markstein at 804 Ferry, Mrs. Richard Mayes at 1504 4th Ave SE, Mrs. Ralph Steenson at 1226 North St, Mrs. J B Jones at Decatur 3, Mrs. J H Swanner at Tanner, Mrs. Sarah M Clark at Moulton 2, Mrs. Annie McGhee at Decatur 2, Mrs. Annie Radford at 817 5th, Mrs. Andrew Robinson at Decatur 3, and Mrs. Dewey Lee Brackin at 914 Sth Ave SE.
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Decatur General Hospital
Condon Hammon
1St St
Sadie Markstein
Ferry
Richard Mayes
4Th Ave
Ralph Steenson
North
J. B. Jones
Decatur
J. H. Swanner
Tanner
Sarah M. Clark
Moulton
Annie McGhee
Annie Radford
5Th Ave
Andrew Robinson
Dewey Lee Brackin
Sth Ave
Birth announcement for Harold Long's son at Baugh-Wiley Clinic
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Harold Long at 916 7th Ave SE. The birth occurred at Baugh Wiley Clinic.
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Harold Long
7Th Ave
Baugh- Wiley Clinic
George reverses bid for renomination amid health concerns
The 78 year old senator gave no reason for reversing a previous decision to run again while his doctor cited health considerations. Anti Talmadge forces gathered, naming likely colleagues and allies as potential successors in a tense political climate.
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George
Talmadge
Hee
Adn
Earle Cocke Jr
Atlanta Airlines
American
Sane Sesson
Atlanta
Senate
Sen
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Democrats
NATO
White House
Eisenhower
Hartselle Police Solve Burglaries
Hartselle police arrested four youths ages 12 14 14 and 15 after two burglaries at Hart businesses totaling 25 dollars. A fifth teen about 17 is jailed in Morgan County on burglary charges. The group also admitted to a separate break in at the Checker Board Feed Store two weeks earlier for a small amount of change and movie passes.
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T. C. Almon
Morgan County
Hartselle
Hart
Checker Board Feed Store
Lumber Co
Life Expectancy Gap Narrows Since 1900
The data show the average US wage earner now lives about 70 years, versus 46 years for workers in 1900, highlighting substantial gains in longevity over the past century.
Services For Mrs F T Adams Friday At Five P M
Mrs F T Adams will have a funeral service Friday at 5 PM with burial at a local cemetery. The family requests no flowers. She is survived by three daughters G W O Brien Birmingham W F Boswell Sr and Florence Adams both of Decatur one grandson W E Shackleford Birmingham and one great granddaughter Debbie Shackleford Birmingham. Pallbearers are Al Hollis Billy Boswell Crawford Reeves Gerald Neher Joe Elliott and Bill Freeman.
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Adams
G. W. O'Brien
Birmingham
W. F. Boswell
Florence Adams
Decatur
W. E. Shackleford
Debbie Shackleford
al Hollis
Billy Boswell
Crawford Reeves
Gerald Neher
Joe Elliott
Bill Freeman
Dulles Warns on Soviet Wartime Readiness and Reserves
Dulles says the Soviet cut of 630,000 from the armed forces cannot be verified as carried out and cautions that Russia would reallocate economic reserves to sustain coal domination. He notes released Soviet citizens could be recalled and Russia’s self-contained communications favor rapid wartime mobilization.
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Dulles
Russia
Dodson Wife Mentioned Secret Salary Fund In Grand Jury Transcript
The transcript shows Mrs. Dodson telling a grand jury she kept about $9,000 in a safe deposit box from congressional salary and hadn't told her husband. She began as Powell's secretary in 1945 in Washington earning $5,200 annually, married Dodson in 1946, then moved to New York and filed a joint 1946 return. The government alleges she continued to receive her congressional salary and filed returns under her maiden name.
Israeli Plane Violates Egyptian Airspace Over Gaza Reported
Fresh Egypt alleged an Israeli aircraft breached Egyptian airspace over Gaza. An Israeli army spokesman in Jerusalem cited sabotage on the Beersheba Tel Aviv railway line, saying the line was blown up last night a short distance north of Beersheba.
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Egypt
Gaza
Beersheba
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Eisenhower Begins New Physical Exam at Walter Reed
President Eisenhower enters Walter Reed Hospital for a new medical examination to assess heart condition after last September’s coronary thrombosis. Doctors plan to start tests tomorrow morning and he aims to leave by Saturday noon with a public report to follow.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
White House
Dee Says Will Go With Denver Team
Former University of Alabama basketball coach Johnny Dee told The Birmingham News he is signing to coach a Denver Colorado trucking company quintet. Benny Marshall noted Dee resigned unexpectedly at the same time after a trip to Denver.
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Birmingham
University of Alabama
Johnny Dee
Birmingham News Today
Denver, Colo
Benny Marshall
the News
Dee
Denver
Saeos Aan
Odauay
Irregular early stock market with rail gains and steel firm
New York AP reports uneven early trading with gains in leading issues mostly fractional and losses small. Rail stocks led with modest advances following yesterday's high, steels were mostly firm as Bethlehem rose about 1 percent.
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New York
Bethlehem
U.S. Steel
Republic Steel
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Santa Fe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern Railway
Baltimore & Ohio and Pacific
Studebaker - Packard
Curtiss « Wright
North Alabama Poultry Market Report
North Alabama live poultry markets show varied demand with broilers in steady but mixed activity. Atlanta area markets report firm broiler demand while North Georgia listings indicate ongoing movement and price adjustments.
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Birmingham
North Alabama
Atlanta
North Georgia
Egg market under tone firm in Birmingham ratings
AP reports Birmingham egg market shows an undertone firm with Delivered prices in demand grades. Main and 60 percent A quality whites brown and mixed grades range 41 percent for large lots and 38-40 percent nearby. Extra fancy white 41-42 percent. Small 27-33 percent.
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Birmingham
Livestock Prices Mixed as Slaughter Run Remains Light
Nashville AP reports cattle trading light with 50 head, vealers around 21.00, few sows and mixed lots cited. Sheep 400 head mostly sold at 38.0 with good to utility lambs in the 4 to 5 dollar range.
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Nashville
U.S
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Elkins Urges Against Gas in Glass Containers
Elkins warns residents not to ask service station operators to fill gasoline or deliver it in glass containers. City and state laws prohibit putting gasoline in glass jars and bottles. The appeal notes fires from breakage near flames and urges safe handling to prevent disaster.
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Elkins
Con City
French rebels press offensives in Algeria killings and recalls
Rebels swept from mountain redoubts with machine guns grenades and bombs killing at least 200. Twenty Europeans were reported dead and about 40 farms burned. Moslems aiding France were found with throats slit near Redias as La Coste sought cabinet approval for 380000 troops by June 1 and a 20000 reservist call up now plus 30000 by month end.
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Leoge
Redias
Robert Lacoste
Guy Mollet
Two Men On Trial For Snake Handling Refuse Religion
Pair including Joe F refuse to testify on religious grounds. They promised they were a pastor at the church where the new snake-handling took place. No witnesses could testify that he touched the snake. They were tried under a state law banning handling a poisonous snake to endanger others. Maximum punishment is six months jail and $150 fine. Hill was freed on $300 bond.
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Hill
Congress Bill Proposes Two Year Cotton Acreage Freeze
In 1956 production terms the House and committee amendments align on preserving each state its share of the national cotton acreage allotment for two years. Sammie and Kmcke supported freezing national allotments at 17 400 000 acres for 1957 and 1958.
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Thee Sammie
Kmcke
Wanted ads bring results for rent and sale items
Want ads list furnished apartment for rent with contact numbers 759-3 and 940. A 1940 Ford motor and a Zenith television for sale with payments offered. A missing dog is described as a yellow Chihuahua named Poncho with Texas vaccination tag and a contact number 2734-R. A 3 room house with bath and built in cabinets is available for rent with contact numbers 5893-0 and ST31.
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