GOP sticks to July 31 adjournment target in Congress
Senate Republicans say the end-of-July adjournment deadline remains valid as talks continue on President Eisenhower's program. Senator Knowland and Policy Committee chair Ferguson express optimism about completing legislation, while Senator Johnson cautions Congress could miss the date and adjourn by August 15 instead.
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Texas
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Decatur Transit trims and adds bus routes in 1954 changes
Decatur Transit Inc announces curtailment on Route 1 Northeast Line after 7 p m with 10 p m stop, halves on Route 4 Fairview, and reduced service on Route 8 Austinville. Route 9 Decatur Vale rdmosa discontinued until September 1. Extensions reroute Northtown Westown buses for shopping service, with 90 day trial. Reroutes affect multiple streets and neighborhoods.
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12Th Avenue N. W
12Th Ave
4Th St
11Th Ave
2Nd St
Memorial Drive
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2Nd Ave
Gordon Drive
4Th Ave
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16Th Ave
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Norman C. Albright Named Director of CD Staff
Howard Proctor announces Norman C. Albright owner of Anderson Business College will direct the headquarters staff for Decatur Civil Defense. Albright says 7,200 square feet at the college will serve as an emergency station and his team will handle extensive paperwork and operations. Proctor notes progress in organizing Civil Defense for atomic or tornado disasters with 1,500 to 3,000 volunteers ready to assist.
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Decatur
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Anderson Business College
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S A Edwards Dies at 80 in Hartselle
S A Edwards, 80, of Hartselle died Wednesday at 6 p m in Hartselle hospital. Final rites Friday at 10 30 a m at Peck's Chapel with Rev E N Barnes Jr officiating. Interment in Hartselle cemetery. Survivors include wife Gora, two daughters Ed Collier and W M Guyer of Decatur, two sons H C Edwards and J S Edwards of Decatur, three sisters Lula Alred Lena Hood Stella Roberson, five grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Member of Hartselle Methodist Church.
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Hartselle
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Peck’s Chapel
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Gora Edwards
Ed Collier
W. M. Guyer
Decatur
H. C. Edwards
Indochina Population Estimate Cites 27 Million
A newspaper note estimates Indochina's population around 27 million, outlining the region's demographic scale for readers.
Oak Grove HDC Schedules June Meeting at Mrs Paul Bauer’s Home
Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Willie Ruf’s home with Miss Clara Ruf assisting. Eleven members attended along with two visitors and nine children. The group held devotions, hymn singing, a salad and dressing demonstration, and a fund drive for youth camp. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Paul Bauer’s home on June 16 to discuss kitchen cleaning. A note about the Guilford Black House relates a French refugee painting it black after Louis XVI’s execution.
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Oak Grove Home Demonstration Club
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Clara Ruf
Senate Budget Gridlock Stalls Major Legislation
The passage notes a debt limit increase and slow Senate action due to debate limits in the House. Knowland says money bills are ahead for next year, with the House having passed 8 of 11 appropriations and the Senate 3. Three more await floor action as Johnson admits no major bills are ready for debate before Memorial Day recess.
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