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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

17

Witness Ordered to Drop Weapon in Patterson Case

Major state witness Quinnie Kelly said he was told to quit carrying a pistol or resign as courthouse janitor after threats tied to the A. L. Patterson slayings. Kelly later received a deputy sheriff commission allowing gun use.

Phenix City Ala Quinnie Kelly A. L. Patterson Kelly Joe B. Parkman Russell County John Patterson Lamar Murphy Albert Fuller Arch Ferrell Fuller Ferrell Patterson

Ghost Singer Giving Up Ghost She'll Be Herself From Now On

Hollywood singer Carol Richards the Rockford Illinois native who has long provided singing voices for stars announced she will stop ghost singing. She has doubled for Cyd Charisse Vera-Ellen Betsy Drake Movita and Joan Caulfield in various films but now pursues on screen roles and a job with Bob Crosby's TV show.

Ghost Hollywood Carol Richards Lovely Rockford Ill Cyd Charisse Cyd Carol Vera-Ellen Betsy Drake Miss Drak Cyd Char Madam Betta St. John Movita Joan Caulfield Bob Crosby MGM

Waterman dividend dispute to be argued within two days

Federal court paused payment of Waterman Steamship Corp 20 million dollar dividend as litigation continues. Waterman as the adversely affected party may request arguments on short notice, with the dispute tied to the 41 million dollar sale to C Lee Co McLean group. Minor stockholder Elizabeth Model also seeks to block the sale and previously secured a restraining order.

Washington Waterman Steamship Corp Federal District Court Waterman Arthur Cerra David G. MacDonald Malcom Elizabeth Model New York Lee Company U. S. Court of Appeals Model

Post Vaccine Polio Victims Rise to 62

The public health service reported 62 confirmed polio cases among Salk vaccine recipients, up 10 from yesterday. Breakdown by vaccine maker shows 51 from Cutter Laboratories, 10 from Eli Lilly, and 1 from Wyeth Laboratories with state totals led by California 23 and Idaho 12.

Washington Public Health Service Cutter Laboratories Berkeley Calif Eli Lilly Co Indianapolis Wyeth Laboratories, Inc Marietta California Idaho Texas Oregon Louisiana Nevada West Virginia Colorado Ilinois Indiana Georgia New York Missouri Pennsylvania Wyoming Connecticut Mississippi Hawaii The Health Service Arizona Kansas

Mizner and Brother Promote Boca Raton Real Estate

In the Florida boom of the 1920s Wilson Mizner and Addison promoted Boca Raton real estate. A purchaser sued Mizner for misrepresentation, recounting a claim he was told he could grow nuts on the land. Mizner countered that the purchaser could indeed go nuts on the land.

Miami Fla Wilson Mizner Florida Wilson Addison Boca Raton Mizner

Russians Working On 10000 MPH Intercontinental Missile

Rep Mahon cites defense officials to claim Russia develops a 10000 mph intercontinental ballistic missile with range to strike the United States. He says the House will likely pass the related bill tomorrow. Experts note ballistic missiles outrun jammed electronic guidance and lack reliance on guidance systems.

Solon Washington Mahon D-Tex House Russia United

Soviet Farmers Will Visit U S

The United States will host an official delegation of Soviet farmers to visit American farm areas while an informal American group will visit the Soviet Union under the exchange plan. Visits are planned for the coming summer and officials say no fingerprinting will be required for the Soviet delegation. Russia canceled plans for 11 student editors set to arrive April 19 over fingerprinting requirements.

Washington United States State Department Soviet Union Russia

Russia disarmament proposal stalls over bases and inspections

James Marlow reports that Moscow proposes removing U S bases near Russia in a disarmament plan while seeking global inspections to verify elimination of atomic weapons. American officials doubt feasibility and timing, as Western powers urge peace talks with Russia.

Russia United States Britain France

Senator Smith Sees Eisenhower Retirement in 1956

U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith said at a Republican women’s rally that she believes President Eisenhower may retire after 1956. Eisenhower denied any such notion and said he has no idea where she got it.

Washington Margaret Chase Smith Maine Eisenhower

Legislator W D Howard Dies in Mississippi

Mississippi legislator W D Howard, 16-year member of the lower house and local farmer, died Wednesday after a stroke. Survivors include his widow, who serves as postmaster in Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant Miss W. D. Howard Marshall County Mississippi Howard

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