Crash in Athens Injures Seven People
A 1949 Chevrolet driven by Rose nau Fuller, a Black resident of Athens, collided with a 1954 car driven by C Reeves at an intersection about 10 am. Fuller’s car carried Martha Nichols and Elizabeth Williams who were treated for bone fractures at Athens Limestone Hospital. Reeves and Fuller sustained minor injuries. Police said Reeves traveled east and Fuller south before the collision. damage to the Fuller car is estimated at $500.
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Rosenau Fuller
Athens
C.reeves
Martha Nichols
Elizabeth Williams
Fuller
Athens-Limestone
Reeves
Witn
Judicial power and right to work laws cited
Supreme court discussion notes that voters can change bad Congress actions. The text lists states with right to work laws including Alabama Arizona Florida Georgia Iowa Mississippi Nevada Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah and Virginia.
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Congress
Douglas
Nebraska
Alabama
Arizona
Florida
Guvernal Jows
Iola
Mississippi
Nevada
Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
University of Alabama Huntsville Center Plans Summer Term
The Alabama University Huntsville Center announces a summer term with several colleges represented including the main campus University of Alabama A P I Alabama College Judson Huntington Purdue and other institutions. Many 1956 graduates enroll briefly before the fall campus start. full details are available by calling or visiting the Center offices at Butler High School Building West Clinton Ct phone JE 6-1596.
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University Alabama
University of Alabama
A.P.1
Alabama College
Judson
Huntingdon
University of Tennessee
University of Virginia
Purdue
University of Alabama Center-Butler High School
West Clinton Ct
Frogman Transferred Amid Disappearance Mystery
The Daily Express reports three junior Britons fear for the fate of missing frogman Crabb as they note his transfer among naval units. Crabb vanished while diving in Portsmouth Harbor near the Russian cruiser that brought Soviet leaders to Britain for a state visit in April. The Admiralty announced that
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London
The
Daily Express
Frogman Crabb
Crabb
Portsmouth Harbor
Nikolai Bulganin
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Britain
Admiralty
Amusements Today Listings and Showtimes
The page lists theater runs at AMUSEMENTS TODAY with Princess on Kettles and Lananae showings at 8:00 9:40. Roxy presents Three Bad Sisters with Marla Kathleen Hughes plus showtimes 1:41 5:23 7:18 9:15. Bac 5 Against The House stars Novak Guy Guy Madison at 7:15. Bowline Carousel features Gordon Rae and Shirley Jones at 7:15. Athens The Country Biz Five Guns West with John Malone at 1:10 and late showings 8:16 7:58 9:40.
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Roxy
Marla Kathleen Hughes
Biz
John Malone
Tand
Hospital dismissals list includes infants and residents
Dismissals announced for Mrs J D Moore and infant son in Danville and Mrs Roy Moore with infant son at Waters Bay Court, chat lists R B Bailey and family at 406 St Avin, Johnny and Jilliny Willied Polly, David Carroll Randolph of Moulton, and Miss Ruby Smith of 1601 Wadsworth.
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ST. Hospital
J. D. Moore
Danville
Roy Moore
Bay Nl Court Aptom Waters
W. Market St
R. B. Bailey
St. Avin
Johnny and
Jilliny
Willied
Oly
David Carroll Randolph
Moulton
Baugh Wiley Clinic List of Names and Addresses
A fragmented clinic notice lists individuals including Nancy Eliocay at 808 6th Avenue Mrs Ave Dr John A Sharp in Somerville and others: Mrs J Decatur, Mrs Doyle Kilpatrick at 157 College Huntsville, C Singleton 401 3rd Ave, Mrs George W West Decatur and Mrs Thomas Adcock Decatur.
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John A. Sharp
Somerville
Decatur
Doyle Kilpatrick
College
Huntsville
C. Singleton
3Rd . Ave
George W. West
Decatur General Hospital Admissions List Appears
The page lists numerous admissions and names in Decatur and nearby towns. Individuals include Mrs. Wiltee Debe at Enolam Boulevard and Mrs. W. C. Brackin at 914 5th Ave SE, Decatur, along with infant and family entries such as Mrs. James Hopkins and her infant daughter, and William Parken on Vine Street NE. Other entries include Mrs. Bruce Bazzel, Curtis Campbell in Athens, Jack Kelley of Moulton, and Jacqueline Segars of 1402 13th Ave SE.
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Decatur General Hospital
Wiltee Debe
Enolam
W. C. Brackin
5Th Ave
Robert Breeding
Decatur 2
James Hopkins
Decatur 1
William Parken
Vine St
Nes
Bruce Bazzel
4Th Ave
Curtis Campbell
Washington St
Athens
Jack Kelley
Moulton
Little Jacqueline Segars
13Th Ave
Athens area births and hospital notices
Mrs Willard of Athens and Carl Ball welcome a baby girl Tucker in Athens. Mrs Houston McGraw and baby girl in Elkmont. Mrs Roe L Thomas and baby boy born in Athens.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
Willard i
Athens
Carl Ball
Tucker
Issions
Limestone Lawmen Rough On Violators
Limestone County officers were rough on violators over the weekend with a total of arrests. Public drunkenness led to eight arrests and other violations included prohibition law breaches, no driver's license, reckless driving, assault and issuing a worthless check.
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Athens
Limestone
Death rites for Percy Aldridge Jr. set for Tuesday
Memorial services for Percy Aldridge Jr. will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from St. Stevens Baptist Church on McCarthy Street. Interment is planned at Sykes Cemetery in Reynolds County with widow Frances Aldridge and brother Alonzo Aldridge of Decatur among the survivors. many relatives and a grandmother Mrs. Verilee Grey of Tennessee are listed.
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Percy Alridge, Jr
St. Stevens Baptist Church
McCarthy Street
Sykes Cemetery
Reynolds In
Diiige
Ency Ausdignies
Frances Aldridge
Alonzo Aldridge
Decatur
Verilee Grey
Services for Shelby Gil Held at St Johns Church
Services for Shelby A. Gil will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from St. Johns Baptist Church in Somer ville Comm. The obituary note confirms the funeral timing and location for the deceased.
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Shelby A. Gil
St. Johns Baptist Church
Somerville
Texas Supplying Half of U S Natural Gas
A historical note states Texas provides about half of the United States natural gas supply. It mentions Texas producers, pipelines, and the role of the state in national energy output amid growing demand.
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Texas
U. S
Maine Faces Population Decline Amid Aging Trend
The article notes Maine's population decreased by 2.6 percent in the latest period, reflecting aging demographics and slower growth. It highlights impacts on labor, services, and regional planning as officials review census data and future projections.
Democrats push for hearings on B36 force row
The speaker urged timely action and said hearings could be held by the House Armed Services Committee, which has previously explored a similar issue linked to the Foe ne Force row over the B36.
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House Armed Services’ Committee
Weekend tragedies in Alabama claim several lives
The report lists multiple incidents across Alabama. Williams, 8, of Saraland, died diving in a Bayou Mobile area. Mat Ashley, 17, near Millbrook, perished rescuing Jake Valke, 41, at Tensaw Lake after a boat capsized. Estella Bay, 17, Pratt City, drowned in a mining pit after cramps. Lance Muncie, 23, Dallas, died piloting a private plane after takeoff from Fort Morgan. Joseph F. Edmonson, 37, Montgomery, killed in a flaming plane crash near a private field. Estella Allen, 39, Scottsboro, died when a vehicle left Alabama Highway 17% in Etowah County.
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Jake Valke
Bay Minette
Tensaw Lake
Mack Byrd
Bobby
Douglas
Estella Bay
Pratt City
Lance Muncie
Dallas
Tex
Gulf of Mexico
Fort Morgan
Montgomery
Joseph F. Edmonson
Estella Allen
Scottsboro
Alabama
Etowah
Rites For Tom Garrett Held In Athens
Funeral services for Tom Garrett 77 of Athens 4 were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He died Friday at home after a long illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs. John Stewart Miss Beatrice Garrett Mrs. Gertrude Lentz one son Lovie 21 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and one sister Mrs. E Taylor of Decatur. Interment followed at the adjacent cemetery under local funeral home direction.
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Athens
Tom Garrett
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Stern Warning Slows Meter Thefts In Moulton
The mayor and town council issued a stern warning against stealing parking meters in Moulton but reports show no violations in the past week. Police suspect teenage involvement yet see no clear motive or use for the meters.
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Moulton
United States Leads Global Natural Gas Output
The United States produces about eighty percent of the world’s natural gas, highlighting its dominant role in global energy markets. This figure underscores the scale of U.S. production relative to other nations and regions.
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United States
TVA faces funding shifts amid 1948 amendments and bond plans
The committee notes Congress approved amendments to return appropriations to the treasury over time and press TVA to fund new generating units from revenues. It cites a $75 million payment and a $155 million annual requirement, with construction money proposed to come from revenues. It also discusses pending legislation to finance future TVA construction via revenue-backed bonds, stalled by Budget Bureau changes.
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TVA Board
Congress
TVA
Treasury
John Sevier
Budget Bureau
Secretary of the Treasury
Rites set for David Coffman in Elkmont
Funeral services for 78 year old farmer David R. Coffman of Elkmont are scheduled Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Elkmont Methodist Church with Masonic Lodge 16 assisting during graveside rites at Athens City Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter Annie Coffman and six grandchildren along with sons Henderson Howard and H A Coffman.
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Athens
David R. Coffman
Elkmont
Elkmont Methodist Church
Coffman
Athens City Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Annie D. Coffman
Henderson
Elkmont 2
Howard
Ypsalanti
Mich
H. A
M. T
Waters
Pope Coffman
Texas
Sam Coffman
Okla
Eugenia Meals
Tex
C. R. Lions
McConnell Service Funeral Home
Youth Climber Cited After Incident At Decatur Grain Co-op
A 13 year old boy from Cherry NE was found climbing out a window at Decatur Grain Co-op 1101 Somerville Rd NE yesterday afternoon. His mother is cited to appear in city recorder court this week. Clayton Thomas of Spotted the youth after a building search. Co op manager F Procter Barnes reported seeing someone inside. A rod and reel was missing and a screwdriver was found in the drink machine money box. Officers W C Hunter and Richard Hyche investigated.
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Decatur Grain
Decatur Grain Co-op
Somerville Ra
Upscot
City Recorder’s Court
Clayton Thomas
Carridale Ave
F. Procter Barnes
Ferry St
Co-op
W. C. Hunter
Richard Hyche
Hubert Pepper Rites Held At Athens
Funeral services for Hubert Johnson Pepper 44 were conducted Sunday at McConnell Service Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Johnston Cemetery. He died after a heart attack while carpentry work at home on Hoffman Street. Survivors include his mother Annie Pepper a brother Lemuel Ira Pepper and three sisters Homer Clem Sr Mrs Willie Patterson and Mrs Harvey Lee Robinson. Pallbearers were Jim Grooms Gilbert Johnson Mahion Johnson John Forest Pepper Homer Clem and Jos Matt Fielding.
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Hubert Pepper
Athens
Hubert Johnson Pane
McConnell
Burl Grubbs
Johnston Cemetery
Pepper
Homer , Jr
Willie Patterson
Harvey Lee Robinson
Harvest
Jim Grooms
Gilbert Johnson
Mahion Johnson
John Forest Pepper
Homer Clem Dr
Jos Matt Fielding
Market item roundup with mixed commodity quotes
The page lists cotton at middling 26.00 and corn at 61.33 per bushel. Prices for dairy and other grains are noted with general market movement described as above four percent.
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Decatur
Early stock market mixed with slight downside bias
In New York trading prices showed a mixed start with declines in steels rails and some motor, rubber, and oil stocks. Airlines and mail order shares rose and notable moves included Bethlehem Steel down a full point, Kennecott Chrysler up to 63 1/2, GM at 42 1/2, and Republic Steel, Southern Railway, and Illinois Central with fractional shifts.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel
Kennecott Chrysler
General Motors
Los U.S
Republic Steel
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Southern Railway
Illinois Central
Georgia Poultry Market Reports Mixed In North Trade
The North market in Atlanta shows steady live poultry prices with broilers and fryers near unchanged. Trade notes indicate supply levels and farm shipments around two percent, while overall market activity remains stable for the period reported.
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Atlanta
Festa Or
Georgia
Live Steady
Egg market prices update from Birmingham
Birmingham AP reports early egg market pricing to 10 30 am with delivered price per case and extra minimums. Mixed colors range large 40 to 44 cents and medium standards noted.
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Birmingham
Nashville Livestock Prices Plummet and Rise Across Markets
AP reports Nashville cattle markets show steady slaughter demand with steers at 18.50 to 20.50, cows 11.00 to 12.00, and mixed lots 16.00 to 18.50. Calves bring 21.00 to 23.00, while sows 300 to 600 pounds fetch ? prices as dealers adjust inventories.
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Nashville
Cotton Futures Sink on Limited Support and Higher Prices
New York cotton futures edged higher with limited support as market prices rose between 65 cents and 1.55 dollars per bale amid cautious trading and spot tensions.
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New York
Seana
Birmingham Union Breaks From Another Body to Form Group
Employees at Butler Manufacturing in Birmingham formed an independent union to be chartered as the Southern Fabricating and Steel Workers Inc. A spokesman said segregation was not the main reason for the move though other reasons were not listed.
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Birmingham
Butler Manufacturing Co
The
Southern Fabricating and Steel Workers, Inc
South
County to bring in three new school buses
Lester Wooten Morgan County superintendent of Education C L Napps transportation supervisor and James H Berry visit Kosciusko Miss today to bring back three new school buses, giving the county 15 with three more expected. Bubba Price seven is ill with measles at home. Mr and Mrs Ross A Graham name their son Andy Martin born Saturday at Decatur General Hospital.
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Hartselle
Virginia Ann Fitzgerald
Morgan County
John V. Sims
Virginia Ann
Ralph Fitzgerald
National Honor Society
Florence State Teachers College
John
J. V. Sims
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Lester Wooten
C. L. Napps
James H. Berry
Kosciusko, Miss
Bubba Price
Charles Price
Gordon Drive
Ross A. Graham
Decatur General Hospital
Andy Martin
Large bill expands FHA loan insurance for military housing
The measure includes a three billion dollar increase in FHA home loan insurance authority and another three billion for military housing loans. It aims to add 20,000 housing units for uniformed and civilian personnel, with loan limits raised to 3500 dollars and repayment terms extended to five years.
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FHA
Saratoga Aircraft Powers Sizeable City Output
The U.S. aircraft Saratoga demonstrates power capacity to supply electricity for a city of 112 million people, highlighting its extraordinary generating potential and scale.
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U.S
Saratoga
Eisenhower Triumphs Shape Democratic Primary Clashes
The piece notes Eisenhower’s victory framing Stevenson Kefauver contest in Florida and California primaries. It cites Stevenson leading in pledged delegates, predicts Florida split and California winner take all, and mentions looming Democratic platform debates on civil rights with Thurgood Marshall weighing Negro support and potential Republican shifts.
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Stevenson
Florida
California
Kefsover
Miami
Associated Press
Tennessee
Kefauver
Oregon
Douglas McKay
Morse
Monroe Sweetland
McKay
Indianapolis
Paul Butler
Butler
Supreme Court
Washington
Thurgood Marshall
National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People
Marshall
Cyprus Feast Day Turmoil as Troops Attack Students
On the feast day of St Constantine and St Helena Greek Cypriots faced a clash as two military jeeps arrived after church services. Troops fired tear gas and charged to disperse a student protest. teens resisted and seized a flag before several national service members retreated.
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St. Helena
Amateurs Buy Half of Asphalt Tile Market in 1958
Fragmented classified notice summarizes a bid for tile usage and nearby rental and transportation offers. The ad mentions 50 percent of asphalt tile, a boat for sale 7 horsepower, and rental of furnished rooms. Readers are invited to respond via listed phones.
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United States
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