Community witness James N Bloodworth to testify on TVA funds
Washington hearings on TVA appropriations begin with attorney James N Bloodworth among witnesses for the public works sub committee of the House Appropriations Committee. Gov. Frank Clement of Tennessee also testifies. timing set for Wednesday. Larry Miller of Colonial Apts TVA biologist travels from Decatur to San Jose Illinois for Memorial Day weekend and visits relatives and Dr C M Tarzwell in Glen dale Ohio on return. State county and city offices and local stores open for Memorial Day with federal offices closed and one morning mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Bloodworth
Decatur
Washington
TVA
Bloodworth
Public Works
House Appropriations Committee
Frank Clement
Tennessee
Larry Miller
Colonial Apts
San Jose
Ill
C. M. Tarzwell
Glendale
Ohio
Severe weather knocks out power in Limestone area
A storm caused Athens to lose power for about thirty minutes and disrupted service toward Ardmore. The Weather Bureau warned of severe thunderstorms in Limestone Franklin Lauderdale and nearby counties with no tornadoes reported. Four miles of line were down near Red Bank by Wheeler Dam as repair crews were dispatched.
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Athens
Ardmore
West Alabama
Weather Bureau
North Alabama
Tri
Limestone
Lawrence
Franklin
Colbert
Lauderdale
Floyd Anderson
Joe Wheeler Co-operative
Hartselle
Red Bank
Wheeler Dam
Anderson
Weather and River Readings at Keller Memorial Bridge
Decatur and vicinity reported the Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial bridge Saturday morning at 21.40 feet, a 21 foot drop in 24 hours. TVA Substation logged highs of 87 at 12 noon Friday and 88 at 2 p.m. Saturday with 8 o clock readings noted.
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Decatur and
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
University backs prof accused of brainwashing
The University of Alabama board of trustees denied that psychology professor Vernon Sims brainwashed students with remarks on racial integration. President Carmichael defended Sims against charges raised by a freshman’s father, saying the university would not rush to judgment without facts. The dispute drew editorial attention in the Alabama Magazine with the piece Capstone Subversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama Board of Trustees
O. C. Carmichael
Vernon Sims
Carmichael
Sims
Kern
Virginia
Alabama
Somerville Petition to Reincorporate Moves Toward Probate
Somerville officials prepare a petition for re incorporation to be filed in probate court. Opposition is waning according to Ransom who notes the petition has circulated for weeks but cannot estimate signers. The effort hinges on signatures from a majority of area taxpayers previously in the old corporation.
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Somerville
Ransom
Ee Ee Ae
CIO Ford Strike Looming Closer
Detroit May 28 The CIO United Auto Workers authorized a strike of 140000 Ford Motor employees after rejecting Henry Ford II stock purchase package. UAW leaders said only a significant company attitude change can avert a broader GM stand. strike authority approved by national Ford council.
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Glenn Engle
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers Today
Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford II
Ford
UAW
Walter Reuther
General Motors
UAW International
Reuther
Ford Council
Ford Negotiating Committee
Three Lawmen Killed In Battle With Old Couple
In Ocala Florida two Marion County deputies and the Ocala police assistant chief were killed in a gun battle with an elderly couple. The dead were Deputies Bob Wooten aged about 55 Curtis Youngblood about 36 and Assistant Police Chief M O Tuck aged 55. The gun battle ended with officials at Monroe Memorial Hospital. See three on page two.
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Ocala
Fla
Marion County
Ocala Police
Bob Wooten
Curtis Youngblood
M.O. Tuck
Monroe Memorial Hospital
United Appeal Talks Set for Decatur Monday
Twenty two fund raising agencies in Decatur and Morgan County prepare for a central United Fund meeting hosted by the Decatur Community Chest. Agencies seek views on a single annual campaign for all charities while discussing preferred methods. Barrett Shelton will preside at the three o clock auditorium session.
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Decatur
Morgan County
United Fund
Decatur Community Chest
Chest Board
American Red Cross
Gatch
Tohim
Eien
Barrett Shelton
The
Community Chest
Surplus Food Distributed To Alabama Needy Since 1954
Alabama has distributed more than 82 million dollars in surplus food to needy residents since February 1954 under a U S Department of Agriculture program. The program covers 24 counties with plans for three more and first shipments expected in June. Over 450000 people in the counties are currently eligible for food assistance.
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Alabama
Montgomery
J. S. Snoddy
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dekalb
Etowah
Marshall
Bibb
Cullman
Fayette
Green
Hale
Jefferson
Cremery
Walker
Counties
Yugoslav Leader Rebuffs Soviet Neutrality Plan
A Yugoslav paper forecasts an accord with Moscow but notes Tito rejects a passive coexistence or Austrian style neutrality in world affairs. The piece frames neutrality as the Russians second approach after Krushchev’s arrival speech, which Tito reportedly listened without enthusiasm and opposed ideological blocs.
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Tito
Krushchev
Davis Sees Early Passage For Bill Splitting Circuit
Cullman County legislator Bryce Davis says a bill to create a separate judicial circuit for Cullman County will likely pass in the House Tuesday. The measure would add a circuit judge and circuit solicitor and dissolve the county solicitor's office, moving Cullman from the Morgan Lawrence Limestone circuit. first Senate committee reading expected Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman County
House of Representatives
Bryce Davis
Davis
Morgan-Lawrence-Limestone
Senate Committee
Salute to Grads Honors 151 High School Graduates
On pages 20 and 21 the Salute to Grads highlights 151 young men and women who will complete high school training with commencement services set for June 6. The feature notes the upcoming ceremonies and recognizes the students who earned their diplomas.
Alabama ABC law under fire over stamp bootlegging concerns
Prohibition leaders in Alabama plan a top to bottom review of the ABC system amid talk of repealing the law due to wholesale stamp bootlegging. Gov. Folsom ordered a crackdown that suspended four national distilleries and the ABC Board moved to halt operations pending further action.
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ABC
Montgomery
ABC Board
James E. Folsom
Alaama
Folsom
Alabama
Co Stamps
Park and Tilford
National, Kinsey and Lee Move
Bluth Convicted: Free Under Bond
Capt. Marcus Bluth, 41, convicted of second degree manslaughter in the death of Capt. Patrick Meighen’s wife and sentenced to 12 months in jail with a $400 fine. He is free on a $3,000 bond pending appeal while the case ties to a reported rape charge and the Redstone Arsenal context.
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Huntsville
Ala
Marcus Bluth
Bluth
Redstone Arsenal
Patrick Meighen
Waynes
A. Meighen
Redstone
Monna Bluth
Limestone FHA Employee To Receive Benson Award
Athens an employee of the Athens office of the Farmers Home Administration will receive a certificate noting superior service from Secretary Ezra Taft Benson. Miss Seabel Smith, a 14 12 year veteran of the FHA, will be honored midweek along with other department workers.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Seabel Smith
Athens
Farmers Home Administration
Washington
FHA
Wober
Department of Agriculture
Gunshots Halt Legger Chase Near Athens
Sheriff Clyde Ennis deputies intercepted a 1954 Ford carrying three gallons of liquor on a section road off U S Highway 72 near Athens. Driver C E Swanner was arrested after Ennis shot a front tire to stop the car as it tried to flee. Swanner posted $300 bond later Saturday morning.
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Athens
Clyde Ennis
C. E. Swanner
Ennis
Swanner
Howard Battles
Mack Adam
Eden Faces Nation as Railway Walkout Paralyzes Britain
Prime Minister Eden plans a national address after a midnight railway walkout halted Britain, triggering early confusion at the start of his administration. The crisis began at midnight and dominated news from the capital as Eden prepared to speak from his country home.
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Eden
Judge clears way for work on annex Cullman Hospital
Circuit Judge New ton Powell ruled the $21 000 bonds valid for a $750 000 hospital annex project in Cullman. The county already held $119 000 in a hospital fund, needing $21 000 more to total $140 000, with City of Cullman and Hill Burton funds also contributing. The ruling declared the bonds legal, allowing proceed to obtain Hill Burton funds and begin construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Newton Powell
City of
Hill- Burton
Cullman County
Powell
Hill-Burton
Rep Jones Sees Irrigation Transforming Southern Agriculture
Alabama Congressman Bob Jones urged irrigation expansion in a House speech, arguing the South can become an agricultural paradise with wise water use. He cited drought frequency, far lower irrigation than the rest of the U.S., and the need to stabilize water supply to support year round production and fair prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Jones
America
South
Alabama
Bob Jones
United States
House of Representatives
Sclon
California
Arizona
U.S
Jones
U.S. Weather Bureau
Memphis
Salon
Florida Jurors Convict Dothan Youth Of Murder
George Lowell Everett was convicted of first degree murder in the rape slaying of a former Oklahoma beauty queen. The jury reported 3 03 p.m. CST. Judge E Clay Lewis Jr. sentenced him immediately to death with no mercy. Everett showed no emotion as his mother wept. The defense did not deny the charges.
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Panama City
Fila
George Lowell Everett
Oklahoma
E. Clay Lewis Jr
Everett
Charles Ferrell
Columbus
Lewis
Air Force
Dothan
Ala
Everetth
Lee Florida
Not Single Lead In Arson Probe
Decatur Fire Chief Floyd Elkins reports no leads in three arson cases in the city. State investigators from Montgomery left without clues to the arsonist believed to cost at least 80000 in damage to two downtown buildings. Citizens with tips are asked to contact Fire Chief Elkins or Police Chief Whitmire.
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Decatur
Floyd Elkins
Montgomery
J. B. Whitmire
Red Cross Offers Free Swimming and Life Saving Classes
Morgan County Red Cross and City Park Board resume free swimming and lifesaving instruction at Blue Haven and Paradise pools starting June 6. Classes run 10 am to noon and 5 30 to 7 pm daily except Sundays, for children 7 and older. registration hours are 8 30 am to noon and 1 30 to 4 30 pm at the Red Cross office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
The
American Red Cross
City Park and Recreation Board
Blue Haven and
Paradise
Red Cross
Lavern Johnson
the Red Cross
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Miles
Big Memphis Naval Air Station
Station Weather Bureau
Peny
William F. Kern
Arlington, Va
CIO Ford
Florida
United Appeal
Benson
Legger
Britain
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