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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1957
Page
6
A laboratory scale turbojet engine ran solely on heat from an experimental reactor at the National Reactor Testing Station in Arco Idaho. The test marks a significant advance in propulsion research and reactor technology advancement.
The Alabama Legislature reconvened for the 1957 session with the Senate focused on local bills and the House preparing to push over 200 bills. Committees will set meetings as the session begins and sworn-in member James G Adams Jr. of Jefferson County is slated for a possible oath.
Lazar noted study of nuclear powered flight and transport modes. He said no serious design work on locomotives, trucks, buses or cars exists, but ships pose a different issue as the Navy moves toward an all nuclear fleet.
Senate and House committees plan joint review of bills to streamline Alabama court procedure amid a busy session. Sen Richmond Flowers proposes redistricting Houston County and creating another board of revenue, drawing strong county controversy as Representatives filed 170 bills with more held for today. The session also tackles a 1951 constitutional amendment to extend federal style rules to state military officers.
Coroner in Clanton Alabama ruled murder and death by own action in the Theatre Cafe killing of a 49 year old woman by her estranged husband Charles Mims 52 then his suicide. Mims who ran an ice cream parlor in Thorsby had been living apart from his wife and the couple had domestic difficulties.
The House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee schedule a hearing tomorrow on a budget package submitted by Governor James E. Folsom. The legislation outlines funding measures and fiscal plans for state programs.
Moulton will start a weekly trade day each Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Olver McKay garage auctioning items from false teeth to horse collars. Bill Steadman, trade day manager and auctioneer, says he will be present eight miles south of town to oversee the auctions and a small commission will be charged.
Steadman hails the sale of items at the auction described as “something this town has been needing a long time.” The event aims to boost local commerce and bring a refreshed sense of opportunity to residents.
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