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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1956

Page

7

Douglas Triumphs As Joe MacBeth in Film

Hollywood star Paul Douglas rises from sportscasting and newsreels to Broadway and film. He gains notice as a Broadway find, then stars in Joe Macbeth as a ruthless racketeer, with Ruth Roman co starring and Judy Holliday linked to his rise.

Douglas Joe MacBeth Paul Douglas Columbia Pictures Joe Ruth Roman Roxy Theatre Tadio Garson- Kanin Kanin Judy Holliday New York

Film Newcomer Kerwin Mathews Talks Love Life in Hollywood

Film newcomer Kerwin Mathews discusses romance patterns of coeds and starlets, drawing a parallel between Hollywood life and college campuses. The Beloit College alum, debuting in S Against the House, notes stars balance careers and marriages while avoiding excessive entanglements.

Hollywood Kerwin Mathews Mathews Guy Madison Kim Novak Brian Keith Columbia Pictures Sunset Theatre Beloit College Athens Haruki Reno

Summer's Approach Brings Warning For Mower Operators

Birmingham May 19. Doctors report rising patient visits for missing toes and fingers due to power mowers as lawns grow before summer. A father warned after his child touched blades. Dealers suggest safety cords, pre use checks, and keeping children indoors during mowing.

Birmingham Pop

Man Hunter Norfleet Retires After Long Career

Tex. center J Norfleet known as the man hunter retires after two decades of tracking confidence men across the United States and Canada. His hunts led to 100 plus captures, including swindlers in Los Angeles Denver and Salt Lake City. He once rounded up 41 swindlers in Denver and faced many life endangering moments.

Man Hunter Center Tex J. Norfleet Ine Norfleet Dallas Gan United States Canada Los Angeles Georgia Salt Lake City Denver

Star duo seek honeymoon over hold up. Keith aims for keeps

A candidacy and a bribery accusation frame a busy political moment. Wisconsin State Bar alleges a candidate took money to sway decisions on inmate paroles. Catlin denies the charges and vows no impact on his campaign.

Kim Novak Guy Madison Brian Keith Mark Comee Wees Ag U.S Ate Wisconsin State Board of Bar Commissioners Catlin

Segregation Not Just Southern, Boone Says

Buford Boone, publisher of The Tuscaloosa News, told Illinois Press Assn that desegregation is a national issue. He urged gradual, voluntary school integration and warned against rushing to break down segregation, stressing strengthening democracy by expanding opportunity.

Springfield Alabama Buford Boone Illinois Press Assn Tuscaloosa Ala Boone U.S. Supreme Court Elmentary the News Illinois South

Thief Hits Greenwood Youth Center Exercise Weights

A lone thief stole exercise weight lifts from the Greenwood Youth Center, highlighting security gaps at the facility. Police urge anyone with information to come forward as investigators review nearby surveillance footage.

Boston Greenwood Youth Center

Naval Reservist seeks command of LMD with quip

Norfolk Virginian Pilot reports a naval reserve officer told friends if recalled to active duty he wanted to be commander of an LMD. When asked what LMD stood for he quipped Long Mahogany Desk.

Naval Team Norfolk, Va Norfolk Virginian-Pilot Naval Reserve

Malta Relies on Goats for Milk Due to Limited Pasture

Malta faces milk supply constraints as limited pasture forces heavy reliance on goats for dairy. Switzerland is noted for issuing the first nickel coin in 1881.

Switzerland Malta

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