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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

9

Northeast cold snap meets West heat wave in May weather

The Northeast shivered with snow flurries and 23 degree drops while the Far West sweltered with 90s to over 100 in desert regions. May 16 record highs included 99 in Los Angeles and 109 in Yuma. Rain and scattered showers were noted in the upper Valley and Great Lakes areas with fair conditions elsewhere.

Associated Press Con Bera New England West Virginia Great Lakes Atlantic Georgia Atlanta Mount Washington N.H Thermal Calif Far West Southwest Los Angeles Yuma Upper Valley Great Lakes Region North Atlantic Coast

Danville Teenager Jailed In Moulton

A 16 year old Danville youth was jailed in Lawrence County Jail after being charged with grand larceny. He admitted taking a truck tire tube and wheel valued at 45 dollars. Sheriff Franklin Smith and State Investigator R W Godwin continue the investigation.

Moulton Danville Lawrence County Franklin Smith Smith R. W. Godwin

Eisenhower security program viewed in partisan light

The World Today notes Democrats deride the security program as a numbers racket while Republicans defend it. A 12 member congressional panel says full evaluation won’t finish before 1957, complicating this year’s campaign. It also notes Republicans hired many people once labeled security risks and cites figures about personnel leaving government under the program.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Congress Truman Atty Brownell Nixon Philip Civil Service Courae Ee Paeeeerae Congressional Committee

Town Creek Student Mont gomery Receives Reader's Digest Award

Valedictorian Buddy Montgomery of Hazlewood High School is named recipient of The Reader's Digest Association award for students. He will get a one year honorary subscription and recognition for future leadership. The award is presented through schools in the United States and Canada.

Town Creek Buddy Montgomery Hazlewood High School Reader’s Digest Association L. L. Abrams Montgomery Reader’s Digest Lee United States Canada Gry. Montgomery Cooch

Ammo Explodes Near Anniston Depot. No Injuries Reported

An igloo explosion at the Anniston Ordnance Depot caused a brilliant flash but depot officials say no one was injured. The blast, described as minor, was seen as far as Montgomery about 90 miles away. The depot lies near Anniston with multiple igloos spread out to localize effects while investigators probe the cause.

Anniston Annisto C. E. Barrett Montgomery Civil Aeronautics Administration Biraon

Alabama Lawmen Attend Seven Week Refresher Course

In Montgomery 22 law enforcement officers from across Alabama participate in a seven week refresher course at Gunter Air Force Base. The Alabama Police Academy is in its fifth session, jointly sponsored by the State of Public Safety and the Alabama League of Municipalities. The program covers courtesy and public relations among other topics.

Montgomery Alabama Gunter Air Force Base Alabama Police Academy Statee of Public Safety Alabama League of Municipalities

Morgan County Rock Creek Social News Fragments

Local notes and visits across Morgan County Rock Creek list residents and guests including Mrs. Gain Smith, Linda Drinkard, and families from Tuscaloosa Birmingham Dothan Opelika and Decatur. Events mention chickenpox illness and social visits with neighbors and relatives.

Morgan County Rock Creek Mrs Gain Smith

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