Senate Must Act on TVA Financing Question
Senate faces questions on financing the Tennessee Valley Authority power projects. The House backed a measure to fund public works using TVA revenues, authorizing more than 790 million dollars for river, flood control, and related construction. No immediate Senate action date set.
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Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate
House
TVA
Army
Engineers Rivers
Aca
Farm bill debate highlights parity and support provisions
Tex delegates clash over farm policy as Poage criticizes the Eisenhower administration and parity targets. The bill promises at least 70 cent feed grain supports next year, higher cotton acreage limits, and incentives for corn farmers to reduce harvest by 15 percent of land.
Peacocks at the King Solomon Yard and Farm Size Rise
The note mentions peacocks kept at the of King Solomon and states U S farms now average about 50 t larger today than in 1938, indicating a change in agricultural scales and livestock contexts from the era.
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Solomon
U.S
Amusements listings tease for film showings
The page lists cinema slots with titles and stars such as The Creature Walks Us with Jeff Morrow and Rex, Sunset with Edw G Robinson, Carousel with Gordon Rae and Shirley Jones, and The Last Frontier with Victor Mature and Guy Madison. Showtimes include early and late evening sessions and partial notes indicate other titles and venues.
Glee Club to Perform Old Kentucky Garden at Union Hill
Union Hill Glee Club presents Old Kentucky Garden an operatta based on Stephen Foster songs Thursday at 7 p.m. at the school. Admission 25 cents students 35 cents adults. public invited.
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Glee Club of
Union Hill School
Old Kentucky Garden
Stephen Foster
P.m
Frank Oakes Heads Advisory Council At Athens College
Frank Oakes named to advisory council at Athens College. He has held positions with Wolverine Tube and Calumet and Hecla, bringing experience in public relations and corporate boards.
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Frank Oakes
Athens College
Jakes
Eye
Petal
Wolverine Tube
Boteau
Calumet
Hecla
Lawrence Services For Mrs NeSmith
Lawrence services for Mrs NeSmith held Tuesday at 1 15 p m at the home of her nephew George NeSmith in Town Creek with the Rev F Parker to officiate and interment planned.
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George NeSmith
Town Creek
Tae Davis
Rev. F. ©. Parker
Stanford Head Named President of Birmingham Southern
Stanford will become president of Birmingham Southern College in fall 1957 succeeding the merged Methodist school. He has led Georgia State College and served as New York University mission head in Turkey. Stanford formerly led GSCW Milledgeville and taught in the University System of Georgia. He is an Emory alumnus with a Ph.D from NYU.
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Sendin
Georgia State College
Bingham College
Southern Stanford
New York
Turkey
Stanford
Birmingham Southern
Methodist School
Birmingham College
Southern University
Guy E. Snavely
President comments on Soviet arms and Western intelligence
The President discussed Russian plans and Western awareness. He stated 1,200,000 Russians and 375 submarines as potential threats and noted uncertainty over Soviet intentions. He contrasted views with Dulles and Stassen on military manpower cuts.
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Eisenhower
Russia
Dulles
Stassen
Two Vehicle Mishaps Reported in Decatur
Decatur reports two minor traffic incidents with no injuries or charges. At 10:55 a.m. a Dodge driven by A. T. Jordon, 65, of Hobbs collided at the intersection of 4th Ave SE and 11th St BE damaging the truck’s front fender and bumper. At 1:10 p.m. a 1953 Oldsmobile and a 1954 Oldsmobile collided on Second Ave SE in front of Speaker Warren Sere. Lula Hines Meinhardt, 56, and J. P. Holland, 27, were the drivers, with damage to both vehicles. Traffic Officer Euel Thompson investigated.
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Decatur
Ave
A. T. Jordon
Hobbs
4Th Ave
11Th St
Second Ave. SE
Warren Sere
Lula Hines Meinhardt
Austinville Rd
J. P. Holland
4Th Ave. SE
Euel Thompson
Final rites set for James A Gill Saturday at St. John’s
Funeral services for James A Gill, Negro, are rescheduled to Saturday at 2 p.m. from St. John’s Church in Somerville rather than today, with final rites planned as announced.
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James A. Gill
St. John’s Church
Somerville
Bob Harrison Buys Namie's Grocery
Bob Harrison announces the purchase of Namie's Grocery Store on 5th Ave SW from Louie Namie. The store will be Monarch's Market No 2, managed by A B Lane with 26 years in groceries, living at 101 7th Ave NW and a Southside Baptist Church member.
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Bob Harrison
Namie
5Th Ave
Louie Namie
Monarch’s Market
A. B. Lane
Lane
7Th Ave
The
Southside Baptist Church
Market Edges Higher in Quiet Wall Street Trading
In a quiet early session the stock market showed a slight uptick with steel maker Youngstown Sheet & Tube rising full. General Electric solidified gains amid auto sector chatter as Packard moved higher on light volume.
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Wall Street
New York
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Eresheer
General Electric
Auto- Packard
Atlanta live stock prices and forecast update
Breeder market notes from Atlanta report a rise in broilers or fryers prices with today’s showing higher than the previous Wednesday. Details reference weights around 244-3% pounds and a paid 34 hours ending at 7 am while listing plant pricing and general market movement.
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Carole Os
Atlanta
Patrol nets violator trap in Morgan County
A Highway Patrol saturation check in Morgan County yielded about 90 arrestees and 55 tickets for driving without a license. Sgt. Little noted 15 arrests for cars with improper mufflers, many lacking baffles, which the law requires to prevent excessive noise and smoke.
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Highway Patrol
Morgan County
Little
Eisenhower downplays tax cuts amid surplus plans
President Eisenhower said a tax cut is not urgent given a projected 1.8 billion dollar year end surplus. He noted the Soviet Union would still hold substantial ground, air, and naval power. He also touched on debt reduction and foreign policy unity with the Western bloc.
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Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Salem WSCS Social Highlights Annual Meeting
Twenty nine members and one guest Brenda Hallman attended the Salem Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service annual social. Mrs. Ruel Foote led opening hymn and meditation. prayers were offered by Mrs. Thomas Simmons and Mrs. Powell. Members pinned corsages on secret pals, drew names for the new year, exchanged gifts, and refreshments were served.
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Brenda Hallman
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Salem Methodist Church
Ruel Foote
Florence Wiley
Thomas Simmons
Grady Chasteen
Lorene Moore
Eva Bodley
Dave Anders
Foote
John Hallman
F. E. Stevens
Minnie Anders
Tom Powell
Diplomas Going To 152 At Trade School Here
Diplomas are to be awarded to 182 seniors at the State Vocational Trade School in Decatur with Dr. Frank J. Soday as guest speaker. The campus will host a 1:30 p.m. baseball game and a reception followed the commencement. Firefighters aided a blaze near the Odell home with Keith Knouff and W. L. Terry praised for rescue efforts.
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Porter Kim Wesley Davis
J. R. Knouff
Rube Cameron
Red Posey
W. L. Terry
State Vocational Trade School
Decatur
Frank J. Soday
Riverview Ave
James R. North
Illiam H. Smithson
19Th Ave
Raymond Tankersley
Stan P. Taylor
7Th Ave
Doris Weeks
W. Court Apts
Emmett Lee
20Th Ave
Morgan County
Benton Brewer
Hartselle
Paul T. Byrd
Virgil Depreast
Danville
Robert M. Freeman
Falkville
Jimmie Gibbons
Fred E. Hembree
South Glass St
Jimmie
John D Tur
Price Tanksley
Edward B. West
Bert Ward
Corsbie
James R. Watson
Elide White
Somerville
James N. Goodwin
Joe Starnes
Guntersville
United States
Albert Bryant
Alumni Association
Wallace W. Lovett
Central Methodist Church
Kelley
Hospital dismissals and admissions list names and streets
The notice lists dismissals and admissions at area hospitals. Names include Gwen Hurst 409 8th Ave SW Mrs John Speegle Wheeler Janet and George David Murphree Decatur Edward Galloway 924 9th Ave SE and Little Ricky Coker Decatur.
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Bank ST. Hospital
Gwen Hurst
8Th Ave
John Speegle
Wheeler
Janet
George David Murphree
Decatur
Edward Galloway
9Th Ave
Little Ricky Coker
Decatur 1
Lawrence County Hospital Names Read Like Obituary Slate
A list from Lawrence County Hospital includes Mrs Anne Sknee ter Trini Mrs Nostewart Tews Creek Mrs Howard King Grayson Mrs Mabel Gordon Moulton Jesse Heaps Moulton Little Leslie King Moulton. Names suggest patient or resident roster.
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Lawrence County Hospital
Anne Skneeter
Trini
Nostewart
Tews Creek
Howard King
Grayson
Mabel Gordon
Moulton
Jesse Heaps
Little Leslie King
Athens Limestone Hospital Births and Names
Gerald McNarey and Tanner 1 welcomed at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mrs Roe Thomas and baby boy also listed at the Athens facility.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital
Gerald McNarey
Tanner
Roe Thomas
Athens
Decatur General Hospital List of Residents and Addresses
Master Robert Ryan and others are listed with street addresses in Decatur and nearby areas. The compilation includes names such as Little Gay Blackburn Mrs. Sarah Clark Jacqueline Segars Nancy Reindorff James Owen and several residents in Athens Moulton and surrounding streets. The document resembles a directory or roster of people tied to the hospital.
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Decatur General Hospital
Robert Ryan
Brookmeade Rd
Little Gay Blackburn
Church St
N. A
Sarah Clark
Moulton
Jacqueline Segars
15Th Ave
Nancy Reindorff
Son
8Th Ave
James Owen
Athens
Leonard Gossett
Woodrow Baker
Sherman St
J. M. Slater
18Th Ave
Nannie Stovall
Somerville Rd
C. HE. McRight
Cedar St
Red China Admits Flaws in Five Year Plan
The People's Daily reports cases of discipline violations and production endangerment as China acknowledges kinks in its five year industrialization program. Authorities say sabotage and obstruction within the Communist party hinder the ambitious plan.
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Red
China
HONG KONG & + Red China
Communist Party
The
People’s Daily
Bradfords Welcome Daughter At Decatur General
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradford at Decatur General Hospital last night. The couple resides at 1205 16th Ave SE.
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Charles Bradford
16Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
Somerville Plans Six Street Lights On Route 67
Kenneth Sharrott, Co op engineer, says a work order is being prepared for six street lights and a caution light on route 67 in Somerville and work should begin soon.
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Somerville
Insron
Davis
Kenneth Sharrott
The
Officials Divert Blame Over Italy Invasion Decisions
In Charleston retired Gen. Mark Clark disclaimed direct responsibility for wartime decisions at Salerno and Anzio. He said he carried out orders from higher authorities. Eisenhower and Churchill offered no comment on the squirrel headed remark. The Salerno and Anzio battles aimed to remove Italy from World War II.
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Alexander
Charleston
S.C
Mark Clark
5Th Army
Clark
Citadel
South Carolina Military College
Eisenhower
Mediterranean
Salerno
Winston Churchill
Britain
White House
Anzio
Italy
Churchill
Witness Testimony In Kennedy Bribery Inquiry Cited
Subcommittee counsel Robert F. Kennedy described the scene as the opening of last year’s inquiry into alleged bribery in military uniform cap contracts. A witness was summoned and reportedly told of the transactions at the time.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Subcommittee
Roberts
Goodwin Services Set At Church In Cullman
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret L. Goodwin age 68 of 1301 1st St W Cullman were held at 2 pm at Seventh Street Baptist Church. Rev Arthur Bucklew officiated with burial at City Cemetery Moss Service Funeral Home directed. Surviving husband Ezra five sons Henry Noneaker Fred Goodwin Crane Goodwin two daughters Mrs R L Farmer Mrs Saddler four sisters Mrs W W Newman Mrs Charles Chatham brother J W Daniel 11 grandchildren three great grandchildren.
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Cullman
Margaret L. Goodwin
1St St. W
Seventh Street Baptist Church
Saddler
Nashville
W. W. Newman
Charles Chatham
Absaly
Bali
Bomlenae Eee
J.W. Daniel
For Sale: New 3 Bedroom House With Den On 16 Acre Lot
Sale offers a new 3 bedroom house with den, two tile baths, brick veneer, air conditioning, heated ground, two car garage on 16 acres located six miles from New Moulfart Road. Contact Hubert Lynch Real Estate at Bank Street 550.
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New Moulfart Rd
Hubert Lynch
Bank Street
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