Alabama ABC suspends Ben R. Goltsman Bottling Co
The State Liquor Control Board suspended the Goltsman Bottling Co after reporting missing revenue stamps. Gov. Folsom and the board cited efforts to curb bootlegging and racketeering and said investigations into other firms are under way. Goltsman denied wrongdoing and pledged to cooperate while investigating the loss.
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Montgomery
State Liquor Control Board
ABC
Ben R. Goltsman Bottling Co
Harrell Hammonds
James E. Folsom
Alabama
Hammonds
ABC Board
Goltsman Bottling Co
Union Leader Calls Caution After Rail Strike Victory
J. L. Christian, chair of the area strike team, cites a 58 day Louisville and Nashville Railroad walkout that ends today though arbitration remains. He says the dispute is suspended until arbitration, with pickets reduced and a settlement expected. About 1,200 attend the rally in Montgomery praising the victory for unions.
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Montgomery
J. L. Christian
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Christian
Railroad
Booze Pleads Guilty to Public Drunkenness
William Henry Booze pleaded guilty to two counts of public drunkenness in Durham North Carolina. He was sentenced to 30 days on each count, to be served consecutively.
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Durham
N.C
William Henry Booze
Florence Native Named To Head Metropolitan Staff In Decatur
Wallace E. Morris, a Florence native, named assistant manager of Metropolitan Life Insurance in Decatur. He joined as an agent in August 1953 and is in New York for three weeks of training before moving his family to Decatur. He has deep church and PTA involvement locally.
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Wallace E. Morris
Florence
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Decatur
Morris
National Association of Life Underwriters
New York
Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Board For
Christian Education and
Men’s Club
Parent Teacher Association
Gilbert
Labor and industry gain stake in foreign trade rising
In several cities and states industry and labor show a bigger stake in foreign trade than tariff protection. Surveys tied to Eisenhower’s trade bill note more workers earn from exports, and many firms rely on foreign materials, with 15 billion in exports and 10 billion in imports last year.
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U.S
Sterling F. Green
Cleveland
Ohio
Eisenhower
Senate
Atlantic
Clatsop County
Ore
United States
Commerce Department
Midwest
St. Lawrence Seaway
Oswego
N.Y
CIO
AFL
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Nellis and Downing Promoted at Chemstrand Corp
A. A. Nellis is named technical superintendent at Chemstrand Corp with Cole Downing promoted to assistant technical superintendent. Nellis joined Chemstrand in 1951 after roles at American Viscose. Downing, with Chemstrand since 1950, previously led the chemical area. Both men hold engineering degrees and are active in professional groups.
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A. A. Nellis
Chemstrand Corp
Cole Downing
F. William Koster
Acrilan
Chemstrand
American Viscose Corp
Marcus Hook
Penn
Fort Plain
N.Y
University of Rochester
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
American Chemical Society
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Society of Plastics Engineers
Tennessee Valley
A.lch. E. Nellis
Norma
10Th
Lions Urge Attendance for Alabama Convention in Birmingham
Decatur Lions Club promotes the Alabama Lions Clubs convention in Birmingham May 15 to 17. A H Hassell and other officers urge members to attend, support Ben Britnell’s district governor bid, and assist with the Horse Show prize drive and Light program donations.
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Decatur Lions Club
Alabama Lions Clubs
Birmingham
A. H. Hassell
Lion Hassell
Tim Lyons
Ned Frazier
B. G. Ryan
Guy Walker
R. B. Freeman
Decatur
Ben Britnell
Alabama Light Association
Jefferson Hospital
Huland Ryan
Lions Club
Lion Guy
Walker
Double Take Leads to Arrests for Speeding
Smitley observed two cars speeding in a 4 mph zone and pulled them over. He arrested both drivers for speeding after the pursuit.
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Smitley
Folsom Will Be Honored During Alabama Governor's Day
Governor James E. Folsom will be honored as the University of Alabama marks Governor's Day and Armed Forces Week. About 1400 cadets from Army and Air Force ROTC will march in review before the governor, the first attendance since 1950. Folsom is expected to award several honors, including the Third Army Achievement Award and a gold medal from the American Society of Military Engineers to an Air Force cadet.
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Tuscaloosa
James E. Folsom
University of Alabama
Army
Air Force
Folsom
James B. Allen
Gordon Persons
Alabama
Third Army
American Society of Military Engineer
Children Timothy and Steven Daniel Reside With Family
Timothy seven and Steven Daniel four live at 1409 15th Ave SE Decatur. The brief notice lists their ages and home address for the record.
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Timothy
Steven Daniel
15Th Ave
Decatur
Methodists Plan To Honor Purcell At Birmingham Event
More than 5,000 Alabama Methodists are expected for services at Birmingham Southern College on June 7 to honor Bishop Clare Purcell and his wife. Purcell is the first Alabama Methodist elected president of the National Council of Bishops, elected April 21, with Sen. Sparkman invited to speak. Delegates from Alabama churches where Purcell served will attend including First Methodists of Gadsden, Talladega, and Sylacauga.
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Birmingham
Birmingham Southern College
Clare Purcell
Bishop Purcell
National Council of Bishops
Sen
Sparkman
D-Ala
Alabama
Purcell
First Methodist Church
Gads
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Talladega
Sylacauga
Orkin
Sparton
Ht Kyan
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Walnut
Vine
Lafayette
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Wilson Avenue
Cherry, Walnut, Vine, Cain and
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City Electric Department
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