Klansman Evans Acquitted in One Charge at Birmingham
In Birmingham a Circuit Court jury acquitted Ira N. Evans on one of two assault with intent to murder counts stemming from a Ku Klux Klan meeting shooting last January. He faces trial later for the Bridges case while the Tillery charge was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ira N. Evans
James P. Tillery
Chadwell C. Bridges
Evans
R. B. Jones
Jones
Willard McCall
Grant Street widening planned and overpass project details
The notice outlines a plan to widen Grant Street through the business district to four lanes and build an overpass. The city will provide right of way for the bridge with half the cost of acquisition. The state funds the remainder while construction of the overpass is federally funded, with 90 percent from the government and 10 percent from LAN Railroad. A 1954 agreement and a 195? re submission are noted, along with a planned survey by the Highway Dept. of the Folsom Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant St
LAN
Gordor Persons
H. R. Summer
Decatur
Summer
Federal Bureau of Public Acts
Highway Dept
Folsom Administration
County grand jury subpoenas two ex treasurers in probe
Adamowski said the money involved might reach 750000. Paschen disclosures prompted swift action. A county grand jury subpoenaed two former county treasurers, a court reporting firm, two legal publications and an attorney. Two veteran employees of the treasurer's office were suspended. Christ E. Peterson 57 head bookkeeper and Milton Baer 55 supervisor of the foreclosure department have been in the office since 1939 and 1932 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamowski
Paschen
Christ E. Peterson
Milton Baer
Hospitals list dismissals and admissions across multiple towns
A compiled hospital notices column lists dismissals and admissions at Decatur General Hospital and affiliates including Baugh-Wiley Clinic Athens Limestone Hospital and Lawrence County Hospital. Names span Mrs and Mr households in Decatur Athens Ardmore Moulton Town Creek Danville Trinity and Elkmont with multiple children noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Kellen
Leena Bowling
Hillsboro
Timothy Lane Tankersley
Trinity
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Clifford Smith
Vinemont
James Toone
Cedar St
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Paul Stewart
Athens
Robert McMunn
Elkmont
Two Morgan County cases face city docket and a whiskey find on street
Two speeding and intoxicated on public street charges appeared on the city recorder's docket. Police found a 1946 Ford containing 55 gallons of whiskey on McEntire Lane. occupant not located and case referred to the Morgan County sheriff. Jeff Dutton, an Electric Dept. employee, fell from a tree at 210 Walnut St. and broke both arms. condition listed as good. Southern Bell wage talks with non supervisory workers unresolved amid higher wage zones after a one year contract with CWA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder’s Court
McEntire Lane
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Jeff Dutton
City Electric Dept. Employe
Walnut St
Southern Bell
Decatur
Hartselle
Morgan
Southern Bell and Communication Workers of America
Births in Danville and Trinity add to Lawrence county totals
Mr and Mrs James White Danville 2 report a baby boy born at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Henry Mizell Trinity 1 welcome a son born at Lawrence General Hospital. A daughter is reported today at Decatur General Hospital to Mr and Mrs ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Danville
Lawrence County Hospital
Henry Mizell
Trinity
Decatur General Hospital
Anderson Rites Set For Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Laura Anderson 87 of Decatur will be at East End Methodist Church Sunday at 1 30 p m with Rev Jimmy Rodgers officiating Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery Huntsville Brown directing She died today at Baugh Wiley Clinic after four days as a patient She was a member of East End Church Grandsons will be pallbearers Survivors include husband John N Anderson of Decatur three daughters five sons two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Laura Anderson
Ave. SE
East End
East End Methodist Church
John N. Anderson
Decatur
Herbert Ayers
Holland Baker
Huntsville
Connie ~Phillips
St. Augustine
Fla
Walter L
Raymond B
Birmingham
Alvie J
John A
Athens
Oscar J
Miami, Fla
Howard Danks
Waltham, Minn
J. C. Wall
Hendersonville
Tenn
Riots Besiege Taipei Embassy and Police Headquarters
Mob attacks ransack the Formosan capital injuring U S officials and police. Embassy defenders form three defensive lines as troops restore control after a six hour siege. Notable injured include press attache Alexander Boase and security officer Carl Ackerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U. S
Alexander Boase
Carl Ackerman
William Sutton
Paul Meyer
Helen Voselka
Howard Chaille
Frank Nesci
Taipei
Robert R. Reynolds
Colora
Coatesville
Manila
Funeral set Sunday for Moulton lady
Mrs. Robbie Sample Howell of Moulton died at 5 45 am in Black Hartselle hospital. She is survived by husband L Frank Howell two brothers four sisters and one daughter. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 pm at Moulton Methodist Church with multiple ministers officiating. Burial in Shumake Cemetery. Highsmith Funeral Home of Russellville directs. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Robbie Sample Howell
Black Chandler Hospital
Hartselle
L. Frank Howell
A. C. Sample
Atlee D. Sample
A. J. Crosthwaite
B. H. Dillon
Leah Sample
Birmingham
Lillian Sample
Washington, D.C
Moulton Methodist Church
L. C. Langford
Otis E. Kirby
R. E. Owens
Will Wear
A. L. Epherson
Shumake
Highsmith Funeral Home
Russellville
Riley Cunningham Isaac Johnson Ili
Clyde Kimbrough
Dr. G. F. Carraway
Billy Carraway
A. C. Terry
Haley and Stewart Parents Welcome Two New Sons
A son born today to Mr and Mrs Dovell Haley of Decatur at Decatur General Hospital. A son born last night to Mr and Mrs M R Stewart of Somerville at Baugh Wiley Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Francis
15Th Ave
Dovell Haley
Decatur
Decatur General Hospital
M. R. Stewart
Somerville
Baugh-Wiley Clinic
Legislature Moves to Probe Anti Segregation Groups
In Montgomery Alabama Senate debut a resolution creates an eight member investigatory committee with subpoena power to examine recent activities of Negro groups challenging racial segregation. The measure directs a 40 day report after election and names key sponsors plus opposition over court reform bills and a nullification proposal challenging Supreme Court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama Senate
House
Senate
Senate Rules Committee
Vaughan Hill Robison
Albert Davis
Pickens County
C. W. McKay Jr
Talladega
U. S. Supreme Court
Alabama
McKay
Supreme Court
Chamber
Oils Push Market Higher Early Trade
New York stocks showed a mixed session with oils lifting the market as Getty Oil rose about two points and Amerada and Socony Mobil posted fractional gains. Corning Glass gained two points on Pyroceram news, while IBM dipped after a small initial advance and several other industrials posted fractional moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
House Senate Economic Committee
Getty Oil
Amerada
Socony Mobil
Corning Glass
International Business Machines
Northern Pacific
Loew's
Anaconda
Republic Steel
Chrysler
Douglas Aircraft
Schenley
du Pont
American
Alabama and Atlanta Broiler Market Update
Alabama live poultry market shows demand heavier in some prices, 10:30 a.m. figures. In Atlanta trading stays fairly active with supplies and demand balanced, weights affecting prices, broilers and fryers in 2.4 to 3.5 pound range at farms and plants. Total head counts and percent undetermined noted, market described as steady with light heavy offerings and ample light supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Atlanta
Ces Pp
F.o.b
Ceent
Ces
St Ferme Tee
Birmingham Eggs Market Reports Steady Supplies
AP dispatch notes wholesale egg stocks are ample with current delivery prices and minimum quality standards. Buyers can expect varied grades and sizes from large to small, with specific per-case ranges for B and A quality and whites, plus regional quotes for nearby production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Cattle Receipts Report From Nashville Town Market
Nashville AP notes cattle receipts with 50 head cattle and 25 calves listed. Market tone shows small volumes and strength in a few vealers with some sheep activity mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Nashville
Cotton futures fall on scattered liquidation light week
New York cotton futures declined as traders sold to cut losses amid thin demand. October slipped to around 34.40 cents per pound and December traded lower, reflecting a softer tone in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ann
Rene Enews
American Legion Backs Trade School Capital Drive
The American Legion Post 15 adopts a resolution urging a $750,000 capital outlay for Tennessee Valley State Trade School to expand programs and facilities for veterans and high school students. Eighth District groups endorse the action as the school seeks funds it was promised when the bill passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Tennessee Valley State Trade School
Post 15
Eighth District
Congressional
Trade School
Sparkman Cites Business Failures Amid Small Firms Struggles
New York Sen John Sparkman chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee said many seasoned firms face growing difficulty in staying afloat. He cited a doubling of 10 plus year old firms failing last year versus 1947 and blamed the federal corporate income tax, scarce costly credit, and growing concentration of power in six large corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Sparkman
Ala
Sparkman
Senate
Small Business Committee
Society For Advancement of Management
Maid of Cotton Contest Seeks Applicants in Alabama
Cotton contest applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce. Postmark by June 5 with a photo. free photo if needed at Kyle Sullivan Studio. Eligibility includes residency, age 19 to 25, unmarried status, birth in a cotton growing state, height 5 5, health, photogenic traits, and willingness to travel and promote cotton under committee approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Kyle-Sullivan
Joe McCullers
Alabama Cotton Promotion Committee
Alabama Maid of Cotton
National Cotton Council of America
Birmingham
Memphis
Decoration at Clardy Cemetery Services Planned
Hillsboro district diary notes a cemetery decoration at Clardy Cemetery north of town on Sunday. Dinner will be served and Afternoon services are planned at Flower Hill Church near the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Clardy Cemetery
Here
Flower Hill Church
Graveside Rites Set For Hartselle Twins
HARTSELLE Donnie and Donnie Thurman one day old twins of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Thurman died at Hartselle Hospital last night. Surviving are the parents a sister Deborah Thurman and a brother Kenneth Thurman both of Hartselle.
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Hartselle
Donnie
Donnie Thurman
Thomas A. Thurman
Hartselle Hospital
Deborah Thurman
Kenneth Thurman
Tornadoes Strikes Mon ticello and Texas Towns Hurled Roofs
Severe weather swept the Atlantic seaboard and Southwest Arkansas as tornadic winds wrecked a church and orphanage dormitory in Monticello. Ninety people evacuated and two injuries were reported near Winters. Dallas Fort Worth area faced 73 mph winds with heavy rain and hail across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Arkansas
Monticello
Texas
Mt. Pleasant
Winters
Dallas-Fort Worth
Mississippi Valley
Mobile
Ala
Adenauer Lands For U S Talks
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrived in New York on a chartered plane for talks with American officials. The 81 year old statesman declined interviews on arrival but issued a formal statement stressing Germany’s commitment to the Western alliance and closer U S ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Germany
Adenauer
Bonn
Idlewild
United States
Proposed London Pact Offers Broad Multilateral Arms Control
The draft plan outlines joining by nonparticipating nations, a ban on new atomic weapons for adhering states, a 10 to 15 percent weapon cut including delivery systems, transfer of removed arms to international depots under inspectors, reductions of US and Russian manpower to 2.5 million, proportional military spending cuts, and creation of aerial and ground inspection zones with international oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
London
Russia
United States
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6Th Ave
West Decatur
Gordon Dr. W
Moulton Rd
Johnson
Cornelian Hotel
Raymond Matthews
Austinville
Medianeers, Inc
Westport
4Th Ave
P.O
Ariton Parker and Son
Charles Lambert
Judy Carol Pope
Buena Vista Circle
H. Pope
John Roberson
J. T. Tucker
Luther Fischum
West
Winson St
Jeff David Dutton
Ruth Vinson
Crosbie
Luther Sherrill, Jr
William Bailey
Edward Flannigan
Nellie Moss
Little Freddie Shireman
Albert Presswell
Ardmore
Robert Allen Pressnell
Benny Butler
Wiley Lou Allen
Albert J. Blankenship
Grayson
Anita Kaye Fretwell
Robert Bradford
Town Creek
Will Montgomery
Ray Stephenson
Decatur Super Market
First Ave
N.E
Anderson
Decatur Markets
Acme Steel
S. Pac Cp
Goodrich Alleghany v. Greyhound
Gulf Oil
Allis
Baker Ha
Kaiser al
Kresge Am Smelt
L O F Glass Am
Lockh Air
Armst Ck 4
Atchison
Lou & Nash
Atl
Minute M
Atl Finam Monson Chem
Alt & Ohio
Murray Cp
Nat Cyl Gas
Nat Stl
Ind
Nor & West
Calum H Penney
Cater Trac Delanese
Pepsi Cola
Cudahy
Sou_ Co
Veo St Brand
Jbis East Air L
Erie RR
Pc&o Eversharp
Cen Fox
Bag & P
Firestone UN Carbide
Fla Pow
Fla P&l
UN Pac
Ford Mir
Aire
Warner Pic
West UN Tel
Westy A Bk Westg
Jack Smith
Decatur Daily
Pakistan
Alabama Committee For Better Schools
Albert Boutwell
John McConnell
Hugh B. Patterson Jr
National Committee For Better Schools
Opelika, Ala
Sanford Garrett
Garrett
Alice L. Garrett
Ozark, Ata
P — Yeaman Smith
J. D. Wilkinson
Roy Shipes
Rt. 3
Dothan
Tunis
Habib Bourguiba
France
Bourguiba
Council of Ministers
First Federal Savings and Loan
Association of Decatur
Second Ave
S.E
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