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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1956
Page
7
The report shows Mexico at 174, the United States at 134, and Europe at 120 when using 1929 as the base of 100. It reflects regional population relative growth.
Decatur police charged Francis Wunder with driving without a license after a 1:04 a.m. crash on Ferry Street. Her 1950 Buick, owned by Mattie Johnson, backed into a 1954 Buick parked nearby, causing slight damage. Police investigated by Robbins and Verner.
Fishing Creek Maryland advertises a doctor for a remote Hooper Island community off the Eastern Shore. Nearest medical facility is 25 miles away in Cambridge. a finding committee says the post offers good living despite no police, laws, jail, or neon signs.
The report notes an opener featuring the Hartselle and Decatur Kiwanis clubs with the Decatur Jaycees facing the Civitan club in the nightcap. It also mentions last night’s fracas where Frank Troup of the Kiwanis defeated Pete Hene.
About 20,000 people gathered at Luna Park Stadium in Buenos Aires to support a decree enabling the creation of private Roman Catholic universities. The crowd voiced strong backing for the measure, signaling broad public approval.
Local report notes an investigation involving Senator Kennedy and lawman E C Bowman. Details remain sparse as officials review possible connections and actions.
New York announces baseball Commissioner Ford Frick will direct this year’s All Star game poll with cooperation from American and Canadian newspapers and radio and television stations. Frick aims to assign a home and office for the new arrival.
Radio television logs show a varied lineup from 4 00 to 9 00 pm including News on Five and Dinner Date. Daytime programs include Tennessee Ernie Show Feather Your Nest and Star Studio with Everett Holle. Channel WBRC lists 7 00 Today and 8 30 Goon among other midday and late night slots.
A Sunday ceremony at the Girl Scout Littlehouse honored six leaders with wings and many troop members from Hartselle Troops 13 24 29 60 146 147 receiving wings and tenderfoot pins. Mrs Rex Rankin directed the program with Mrs John Chenault delivering the welcome and seniors Betsy Miles and Ann Crabtree leading the song Girl Scouts Together.
Clearing house role ended the Chicago Tribune running balloting since 1033 with Tribune withdrawal. Voting runs June 1 to June 22 at local level and must be received by June 26. About 500 newspapers and stations will participate. This year's All-Star game is set for Washington on July 10 with starters chosen by managers Lee Stengel and Walt Alston for the two leagues.
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