Citizens Council backs Battle for Demo Delegation Chair
Alabama Citizens Councils push Laurie Battle of Birmingham for the Chicago delegation chairmanship after her lead in the state at large. They cite Battle’s pledge to preserve segregation and contrast her with Sen. John Sparkman who did not answer a questionnaire.
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Citizens Council
Alabama
Laurie Battle
Birmingham
Battle
Sen
John Sparkman
Ala
Ruman
House
Senate
Chicago
Sparkman
Sam. Engelhardt
Assn. of Alabama
Citizens Councils
James E. Folsom
Gordon Persons
Ves
T. Russell
Montgomery
Waka -Ae
Russell
Dixie
Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Ten_Soutierers
Military budgets and readiness critique in Cold War debate
A commentary argues the Air Force is nearly neutralized yet seeks more funding while the Navy, bolstered by limited naval tradition, is under threat from Russia. It claims both services lack capacity to move and support Army forces and warns the U.S. risks being drawn into total war or subjugation under current policies.
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Russia
United States
Princess in the Ozarks at Amusements Today
The Kettles in the Ozarks starring Marjorie Main and Arthur Hunnicutt plays at 1 00 2 45 4 30 6 15 8 00 and 9 40.
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the Ozarks
Marjorie Main
Arthur Hunnicutt
Farm bill talks near end of week with looming opposition
Kansas Senator Ron Freen and Rep Page discuss a looming clash over surplus livestock feed provisions. The final compromise is expected to miss key farm policy goals and faces opposition to price supports.
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Kansas
Ron Gg Freen
Page
Morgan County Officials and Polling Hours Clarified
Sim L Howell and Guy D Roberts are listed as Board of Revenue and Control members for Districts 3 and 4 with M A Hardin R L Nelson, Robert W Abercrombie and James Lynn as others. Constable Beat 1 Fred D King noted polling hours remain as in May with outside Decatur close at 5 p.m and city boxes at 6 p.m. Absentee ballots must be cast by Thursday per Judge Almon.
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Morgan County
Sim L. Howell
Guy D. Roberts
Board of Revenue and Control
M. A. Hardin
R. L. Nelson
Bard of Revenue and Control
Robert W. Abercrombie
James Lynn
Constable
Fred D. King
Sims
Decatur
Navy Blue Angel team and Air Force jets in nation’s celebration
The Blue Angels and the Air Force demonstrated late model aircraft in a joint aerial display. A lone B52 bomber led the sky show with jets following as officials announced continued celebration in Washington tomorrow afternoon with additional aircraft from both services.
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Navy
Air Force
Aeven
Speedy Jet
al Renewe & Mees
Erdyh Sperllred
Secretary of Defense
Washington
Seal Fur Coats Do Not Come From Seals
A witty saying notes that seal fur coats originate from seasons rather than the animals themselves, playing on the idea of fashion cycles and animal sourcing.
Local notices and community updates from Decatur area
Clyde Hendrix Sr returns from cataract surgery in New Orleans and PEE Commons group reports. Wesleyan Service Guild dinner at Lyons Hotel 7 30. Mrs Zola Bussey back from Sweetwater visit via Ramp Festival in Cosby Tennessee. Moore family hosts 61st anniversary May 27 with picnic. Bobby Ray Smith and J R Mullins family vacation to Florida. Julians plan to move to Naugatuck Connecticut. Rev W B Strong to lead 11 am service. public invited. Conner family visiting from Tampa. Police report break in at Annie Pearl Jones home. Decatur city council eyeing 7 pm meeting.
Lawrence County Industrial Expansions Reported in 1955
Lawrence County shows two industrial expansion projects in 1955 with Moulton Development Co. Para and Sue Plant cited. The TVA report marks the first full-year activity overview in development for the area.
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Lawrence
Lawrence County
Moulton Development Co
Para
Sue
TVA
Memphis Score Ledger Entries Highlight Team Totals
Fragments show player names Flanigen McKinney Romano and numbers 8 4 9 amid a Memphis ledger style recap. The readable text suggests a sports box or stat line without clear teams or dates.
Limestone Driver Critically Hurt in Buck Island Road Wreck
Athens resident Franklin E. Johnson, 22, was in critical condition at Nashville Veterans Administration Hospital after a Friday night crash on Buck Island Road in Limestone County. His 1950 Ford left a curve at high speed, rolled twice, according to the Highway Patrol. Patrolman Earl Bradford investigated.
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Athens
Franklin E. Johnson
Nashville Veterans Administration
Limestone County
Johnson
Highway Patrol
Buck Island
Here
Earl Bradford
Farmers Block Roads as Tear Gas Used in South France
In the agricultural south thousands of tractors and cars formed roadblocks as gendarmes used tear gas in charges against hundreds of protesters. Police made arrests, many released after hours, while exchanges remained largely peaceful. American travelers faced delays on Pentecost weekend amid demonstrations tied to February freeze losses.
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France
la Roche-sur-Yon
Brannan Declares Candidacy for Senate Reelect
Brannan released a statement of candidacy that avoided farm policy details and urged preserving and extending the economy. He wrote to Democratic State Chairman Fred Betz of Lamar, noting his 14 years in the Senate and illness last winter while signaling willingness for a six-year term if Republicans back him.
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Fred M. Betz
Lamar
Senate
Congress
Brannan
Grossman
Unclear Text fragment on Enemies and Harassment
Fragmentary sentence references someone aligning with enemies to cripple and harass. No clear events, names, places, dates, or organizations are readable to identify a specific news item.
Document Stolen By Sgt Says It Is Of Utmost Significance
Newark report says Assistant Attorney General William F. Tompkins described a secret document as a complete worldwide directory of United States Air Force bases and organizations. Sgt Harold Brill of Brooklyn accused of theft. three New Jersey businessmen charged with conspiracy. The official notes the document contains no personal names or addresses and cautions against unauthorized disclosure.
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Newark
N. J
U. S
William F. Tompkins
United States
Tompkins
Ake
Harold E. Brill
Manhattan Beach Air Force Base
Brooklyn
FBI
New Jersey
Sidney M. Stern
Seymore Hindman
East Orange
Ernest Schreiber
Linton
William Furst
Stern and
Hindman
Yesterdefense
Ani- U. S. Atty
Raymond DelTufo
U.S. Justice Department
Internal Security Division
TVA Revenue Bonds Financing Debate Reveals Policy Split
Debate tracks authorization of revenue bonds to fund a $3.5 million addition to the John Sevier Steam Plant. House favored using TVA power revenues. Senate urged funding by bonds with congressional controls. Conferees upheld House position while ongoing calls for revenue-bond financing persist.
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House
John Sevier
TVA
Senate
Congress
Senate House
House Appropriations Committee
Ave
Senate Gentetions Committee
TVA Support Frames Political Debate At Gatlinburg
Vogel defended the TVA Act amid a heated dispute, calling a resolution a political maneuver. He reiterated his belief in the Act's wisdom and feasibility and offered to take an oath in support if required.
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TVA
Vogel
Gatlinburg
Brigham forecasts rapid growth for Decatur Boys Club
Brigham announced Decatur Boys Club Inc faces immediate growth to 1,000 members within 60 days and called for community cooperation to ensure success. A board meeting will be held to plan expansion. Bobby Harrison won poster contest for grades 3-7, with Johnnie Hinken winning for younger students. A. L. Handley urged parents to engage, noting the club welcomes new members ages 9 and up.
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Brigham
Decatur Boys’ Club, Inc
Bob Harrison
Johnnie Hinken
Tommie Hinken
A. L. Handley
Paul Darmer
Boys
Major Shift Implied in U S Aid Policy Debated
Washington May 19 A sweeping alteration in United States foreign aid policy emerges from Eisenhower era studies. The plan signals reduced military support to allied nations and emphasizes the burden of funding. Congress resists, prompting retreat on long term aid measures amid cost concerns and political caution.
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Washington
United States
Eisenhower
White House
Free World
Russia
Congress
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Eisen- Sonn
Jaes Ioeene Genieve
Bank St Hospital Admissions List
Mrs. Jasper Hodgins of Moulton is admitted. Jasper E. admissions include Glenn Hurst of 400 8th Ave SW. David Carroll Randolph of Moulton-1 s le Rd. Bailey of 406th Ave Athens. Irvin Plemons of Leoma Tennessee.
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Bank ST. Hospital
Jasper Hodgins
Moulton
Jasper E . Admissions
Glenn Hurst
8Th Ave
David Carroll Randolph
Moulton-1s
le RD
Bailey
Athens
Irvin Plemons
Leoma
Tenn
Baugh Wiley Clinic Names List of Attendees
Jim W Ratliff of Decatur Huey Yancey of Lacey's Spring Nancy Holloway of 808 6th Ave Mrs L C Donahoo of 905 4th Ave SE listed for the event at the clinic.
Athens Limestone Hospital Dismissals List
Dismissals listed for patients at Athens Limestone Hospital include Larry Edward Meade Falls Church Virginia and Mrs Robert Webster with a baby girl in Athens eight, Mrs C L Long and baby boy Anderson one, Mrs James Farrow and baby boy Athens, Mrs Marshall Adams and baby boy Athens five, Mrs W L Davis Rogersville, E T Butler Athens three, Mrs Edward McMeans and baby boy Athens, Kenneth Andrews Elkmont three.
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Athens Limestone Hospital
Larry Edward Meade
Falls Church
Robert Webster
Athens
C. L. Long
Anderson
James Farrow
Admissions
Marshall Adams
W. L. Davis
Rogersville
E. T. Butler
Edward McMeans
Kenneth Andrews
Elkmont
Dismissals List From Decatur General Hospital
Decatur General Hospital dismissals include Mrs Chester McCaghren and infant son Hart selle Miss Annie Kennemer 205 East St Athens Mrs Thomas Guion and infant daughter Stratford Rd Mr and Mrs Frank Blackwell 810 7th Ave SE C E Linderman and infant son Decatur Z B Pollock Pulaski Tenn T R Covey 719 8th Ave SE Master Ray Compton 1712 14th Ave SE Mrs Horace Nash 918 8th Ave SE Mrs P W Barnes Athens Mrs Glenn Collifis 118 Memorial Drive NW and others noted Hudson 321 10th Ave.
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Decatur General Hospital
Chester McCaghren
Hartselle
Yancey Vaughan
2Nd St
Annie Kennemer
East St
Athens
Thomas Guion
Stratford Rd
Frank Blackwell
7Th Ave
C. E. Linderman
Decatur
Z. B. Pollock
Pulaski
Tenn
T. R. Covey
Births Reported at Local Hospitals
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ross A Graham at General Hospital on Saturday. Marlin Brown welcomed a child at Decatur General Hospital Friday. Also listed are several property sale notices including a 9th Avenue Southeast parcel and a 100 by 245 foot lot. For sale details call 1420 of 3450 and T W Black at 950 Decatur.
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Ross A. Graham
Davis NE
General Hospital
Marlin Brown
Simpson, Ave
Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
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Sweetwater
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Bobby Ray Smith
J. R. Mullins
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W. B. Strong
James Conner
Jimmy
Jeffrey
Tampa
Fla
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Conner
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