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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1957
Page
1
A cryptic post titled Ree RS reveals a series of puzzling messages that sparked online buzz. The fragmentary notes mention Gplmale and GLUMPSES, drawing attention from curious readers and triggering speculation about hidden meaning.
Numerous local officials and residents appear in a wide range of community notes. Sherman and Wright of Decatur win seats on the Alabama Truckers Assn board during a Biloxi Mississippi convention.
Mayor Knox McRae urged area motorists to join a voluntary Vehicle Safety-Check in Decatur May 2024. He warned even good drivers can face accidents if their cars are not in safe condition and urged regular safety checks to ensure drivers can see and stop safely.
Washington reports the Army requested 5.9 million dollars in extra funds to expand a guided missile test facility at Redstone Arsenal. Army spokesman T. L. McCrary told Congress the project aims to ensure components fit together for efficient operation and testing.
Senator Javits of New York rated the civil rights bill as 50 50 for passage this session. Southern opposition has blocked it in the Senate Judiciary Committee, while a companion House bill may reach action by early June. The measure would empower the attorney general, create a presidential commission, and establish a Justice Department civil rights division.
Limestone County farmers face one of the worst drouths in years with most crops wilted from lack of moisture. Few rains aid stands of cotton and corn, many fields being replanted, while wheat oats and legumes show reduced yields. Pastures suffer, livestock soon affected. Morgan and Lawrence counties report variable rain and replanting as drought extends. See SERIOUS On Page 2.
New Yorkers from many nationalities hear Billy Graham begin a six week crusade at Madison Square Garden. More than 18,500 fill the Garden while extensive newspaper and broadcast coverage frames the event and the preacher’s message.
A Japanese warbride at Independence Missouri attempted suicide after a divorce dispute with Sgt Roy Samuel. The couple's emergency leave meeting at a hospital ended tearfully with the wife in poor condition while the hospital chaplain mediated.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.50 feet Saturday morning, down 31 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.80 feet. Friday's high was 93, low 68. Saturday 11 am reading 84. Forecast calls for partly cloudy, warm, humid weather with scattered showers and thunder showers this afternoon and evening. High today near 88.
United States displays military strength for Armed Forces Day across bases and streets. About 10 000 troops parade in Washington and at Andrews Air Force Base SecDef Wilson and diplomats observe NATIONWATCH notes show strength to deter conflicts with Iron Curtain allies.
Dr. Joseph H. Kris of Eastport describes his long rescue of Ben Hooper Jr. at Mastic Beach in emotionally charged terms. The 58 year old surgeon recalls the ordeal and its aftermath with vivid reflections on a life threatening incident.
Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin told the House Appropriations Committee that the Army does not receive specific funds for the Jupiter intermediate range ballistic missile for the new year starting July 1. He said he must absorb those costs within the research and development budget.
Tulsa and surrounding areas evacuated as major flooding spread across the state. The Arkansas River crest near Tulsa is forecast for tomorrow after heavy rains from the Cimarron River, while fatalities rise to nine with the recovery of Roland Bullock, a 39 year old farmer.
Benny Hooper seven year old boy in Manorville New York was pulled from a freshly dug well after 24 hours trapped 24 feet down He is now hospitalized with a touch of pneumonia but in good condition The rescue was aided by Sam Woodson a 39 year old construction worker and his family waited anxiously at Bayview General Hospital as doctors reported a safe recovery outlook
U S District Court continued the mail fraud case against W J Duncan Jr a former Decatur cotton warehouse operator connected to a 1 million dollar shortage. Duncan had pleaded guilty last December 10 to three counts of violating the state warehouse receipts act and was sentenced to six years with probation.
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