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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1957

Page

3

Soviets Warn US Over Jordan Events Threaten Region

Moscow reports that the Kremlin through Tass brands Jordan turmoil as a threat to the Soviet Union. It accuses the United States of imperialist meddling and claims Washington seeks to turn the Middle East into a bridgehead while denying interference.

Moscow Kremlin United States Jordan Soviet Union Middle East Tass Hussein U. S Amman U. S. 6Th Fleet Mediterranean America

Eisenhower Doctrine cited as aiming to split Middle East

The text argues the Eisenhower Doctrine targets dividing the Middle East into smaller, easily controlled segments, a claim presented as part of a broader aggression critique.

Middle East

Insurance Firm Sued By Holder of Original Stock

A Birmingham man, G. E. Ballanger, claims he originally owned one of 50 shares in a burial insurance firm that evolved into Liberty National Life Insurance Co. He asserts he was a charter incorporator of the J. N. Brown Burial Benefit Association and owns one share, about 2 percent, of the stock.

Birmingham Liberty National Life Insurance Co G. E. Ballanger J. N. Brown Burial Benefit Assa

Judson College Graduates Monta Faye Rogers and Sue Lenox

Monta Faye Rogers of Hillsboro graduates from Judson College with history major and economics business minor. She played basketball and hockey and earned a Judson Letter. Sue Lenox of Somerville graduates with chemistry and biology majors and plans to enter University of Alabama Medical School. she is a Dean’s List student and Jane Jewett Scholar, held YWCA and President’s Council roles, active in Baptist Student Union, and staff writer for The Conversationalist. The district also notes 33 Hazlewood High seniors receiving diplomas at Town Creek commencement with awards to Sharon Thrasher, Wayland Cross, and Charles Aday, plus other honors. In Athens, Rev. W H Swearingen reports parole caseload strain on board of pardons and parole field staff.

Marion Ala Judson College Monta Faye Rogers Clyde Rogers Hillsboro Monta Faye Judson Fres Forum List Sue Lenox James M. Lenox Somerville Sue University of Alabama School of Medicine Jane Jewett Young Women’s Asso Baptist Home Economics Club Apprentice Players Charlotte Dill Norman Crow Sharon Thrasher Mike Etheredge Glee Club Opal Gregor Vona Brackin L. L. Abrams DAR Balfour Wayland Cross Charles Aday Ralph Ferguson Star Farmer Alabama Cross Lawrence Countian Athens W. H. Swearingen Board of Pardons and Parole Athens Rotary Club Swearingen Mt. Hope

Alabama GI Gets 2 Years In Fight Death

An Alabama sergeant was sentenced to two years at hard labor and given a dishonorable discharge after a two day court martial for involuntary manslaughter. Specialist 3 C Eli W Newsome, 36 of Hartford Alabama, convicted in the slaying of Sgt Robert Wick 26 of Minneapolis after a fight at Dugway Proving Ground Utah. The eight man court was led by Col Herbert Plapp of the University of Utah.

Salt Lake Alabama Eli W. Newsome Hartford Ala Robert J. Wick Minneapolis Utah Dugway Proving Ground Ft. Douglas Col Herbert Plapp University of Utah

Campbell Promoted To Business Manager In Detroit Farm System

James A. Campbell, 33, was promoted by the Detroit Tigers to business manager and secretary treasurer of farm clubs in Charleston West Virginia Augusta and Valdosta Georgia. His former title farm director was abolished and he will report to Harry A. Sisson while overseeing business operations in the minor league system. John J. McHale remains Detroit general manager with control over all player personnel.

Detroit Detroit Tigers James A. Campbell Charleston W. Va Augusta Valdosta Campbell Harry A. Sisson Detroit Baseball Co John J. McHale

Second youth tied to Mt. Moriah trailer theft arrested

Moulton reports a second youth arrested in the Mt. Moriah trailer theft case. Orville Stewart, 16, Town Creek 3, posted bond after Friday arrest on grand larceny charges. Wayne Parker, also 16, Hatton, was previously arrested and released on bond. NEEL Parent-Teacher meeting set for Tuesday at 7:30. Cullman seniors plan picnics dances as final high school days wrap up. Judy Vann named outstanding student. band awards given.

Moulton Mt. Moriah Lawrence Orville Stewart Town Creek 3 Hatton Wayne Parker Cullman Cullman High School Lake Ray Star Club Ad Astra Club American Legion Key Club Judy Vann

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