Morgan County students earn degrees at Florence State Teachers College
Six Morgan County residents received degrees at Florence State Teachers College during a regular commencement in Florence. Roland Oliver of Decatur earned a B.A. and five Morgan County graduates, Thomas Adkins Decatur Francis Brooks Decatur Sallye Bryan Decatur Fred Culbreath Union Grove and Grady Gaunt Decatur, earned B.S. degrees.
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Florence State Teachers College
Roland Oliver
Decatur
Thomas Adkins
Francis Brooks
Sallye Bryan
Fred Culbreath
Union Grove
Grady Gaunt
Texas Democrats Dial In For National Convention Power
At the state convention Johnson appears set to lead Texas' 56 member delegation to the national convention and be named favorite son contender. He and House Speaker Sam Rayburn faced mixed reception amid party rivalry with Gov. Allan Shivers in a recent power struggle.
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Sam, Rayburn
Allan Shivers
Koster Assumes Special Duties at Chemstrand
F William Koster appointed to new duties handling special assignments for The Chemstrand Corp announced by president E A O Neale Jr His expanded role keeps him fully employed but not requiring a Decatur residence Koster previously managed control practices for Chemstrand production and started the Acrilan plant in 1952 He has prior senior research roles at American Viscose Avisco and related firms in Pennsylvania and Meadville
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F. William Koster
Chemstrand Corp
E. A. O’neal, Jr
Koster
Decatur
Chemstrand
American Viscose Corp
Marcus Hook
Avisco
Meadville
Enginee Koster
Johnson cools on Southern delegate parley idea
Senator Lyndon Johnson of Texas rejected pre convention regional caucuses as likely to hurt the Southern cause. He told The Birmingham Post-Herald he favors an open minded approach rather than solidifying positions before the Chicago convention. He argued moderates would best help reach solutions.
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Lyndon Johnson
Texas
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Assembly
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Birmingham Post-Herald
Convict Slayer Conflicts West Jamestown Police Hunt
In Jamestown New York an armed escaped convict James Carter 32 and his partner John Dedrick 23 fled police after abducting two detectives and stealing their car. Dedrick was killed during a seven mile chase ending when the car crashed into a yard. Carter believed holed up in a populated area as 200 officers sweep the region.
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N. Y
James Carter
Rochester
Watkins Glen
New York City
John Dedrick
Corning
Boomertown
Dedrick
Folsom Readies Action Over Federal Force Bills
Governor James E. Folsom warned of immediate retaliation if the federal government imposes force bills. He proposed another special legislative session to push interposition or nullification. The remarks followed the Supreme Court ruling overruling state right to work laws for railroads and tied to Alabama politics and constitutional conventions.
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Montgomery
James E. Folsom
Coe
Folsom
U. S. Supreme Court
Alabama
Supreme Court
Charles McKay
Talladega
U.S. Supreme Court
McKay
National Democratic
Eisenhower Described As Bit Unhappy Over Feuding
President Eisenhower was said to be a bit unhappy about renewed interservice rivalry. Secretary Wilson spoke at a White House news conference with Adm. Radford and service heads, saying no congressional investigation is needed, and hinted at possible actions to address the dispute.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress
Senate Finance Panel Approves 14.4 Billion Tax Plan
The Senate Finance Committee advanced a 16 year tax package totaling 14.4 billion dollars to finance a broad roadbuilding program and eased trucker tax impacts. The panel, by one vote, also backed a Treasury amendment to possibly slow construction. A separate House Committee approved postal rate increases estimated to raise 10 to 15 cents per month per letter.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Washington
House
Posice Department
Weather and River Report for Decatur and Vicinity
Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.05 feet this morning after a 24 hour fall. Readings from sea level reached 555.35 feet. highs yesterday hit 90 degrees with a night low of 62. Current 8 30 reading is 62 and 10 30 reading is 85. Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy warm weather today through Wednesday with high near 93 and lows around 67.
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Tennessee
Keller Memorial Bridge
Moulton City Hall plans updated with new specs
The Moulton city council approved revised sketches for a new city hall and authorized Hall and Colvard to prepare drawings and specifications. The plan costs about $25,000 and features a modern brick building with marble and glass frontage plus two rental offices and two fire truck garages.
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Moulton City Hall
Decatur
Hall and Colvard
After Court Ruling New Battles Loom
Washington observers report unions pledging to organize and seek dues while opponents push to repeal right to work laws in 18 states. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Hartley act allows a union shop for railroad and airline workers despite state bans. The 1951 amendment to the Railroad Labor Act sustains union shop in these industries.
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Supreme Court
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Congress
House Judiciary Committee Backs Rights Measure
A majority of the House Judiciary Committee backed a civil rights bill amid strong Southern opposition. The minority denounced the proposal as dangerous to states and localities, while the committee approved the measure April 25. The bill would create a presidentially appointed civil rights commission to investigate voting rights and related abuses.
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House Judiciary Committee
Southern Committee
Virginia
House Rules Committee
House
Senate
Gen. Brownell
Morgan County Board Pushes Full Re-Examination Of Rolls
Morgan County’s three member Equalization Board plans a comprehensive re check of ad valorem rolls after altering about 2000 property assessments since January. Chairman J E Young says the surface has only been scratched and a five year schedule may be needed for a complete re examination with on site property visits to ensure fair taxes.
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Morgan County
Board of Equalization
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Equalization Board
Morgan
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J. C
Chris” White
Young
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McCulloch
Decatur
Ellender predicts quick Senate action on farm bill compromise
Senate House conference committee approved a compromise farm bill carrying a 1.2 billion soil bank plan. Sen. Ellender says the main trade is the soil bank not starting this year and feed grain provisions. he hopes Senate unanimous consent approval soon after Eisenhower vetoed a catch-all bill. A two-price rice program was debated with admin concerns noted.
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Ebiender
Decatur Council Approves Park St and 10th St Paving
The Decatur city council last night finalized paving plans for Park St SE from 16th to 18th Aves and 10th St from 7th to 9th Aves. Curbs and gutters are planned for a Somerset Road section. A public hearing date will be set by the city attorney. An ordinance approved paving and grading plans for 10th St SE from 9th to 10th Aves Olive St from 16th to 19th Aves and See COUNCIL on Page 2.
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16Th
18Th
10Th St
9Th
Somerville Road
10Th St. SE
10Th
Olive St
19Th
Council
Rotten limb shorts lines on Canal Street during storm
A rotten limb fell across three electric wires on Canal Street during a thunderstorm yesterday afternoon. Circuits were out in two blocks for about 20 minutes before depth crews repaired the damage. Two fires were reported, with undetermined relation to the lightning. No damage from a tent fire at 26 Second Street SW at 4 24 p.m.
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Decatur Cotton Gre Lhe Moulton St
Producers Gin
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