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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1957
Page
1
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Fire department reports a street department roller caught fire on Betty St SW at 2 11 p m. John H Lemsey 21 of 413 6th Ave and Cecil G Julian Jr 20 of 304 6th Ave involved in a 1956 Buick 1953 Pontiac collision at Poseys Grocery on 6th Ave causing rear fender damage to the Pontiac. Police report Fernado Outlaw was cut on the left shoulder and was advised to obtain a warrant if he wishes to prosecute.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer rejected including Germany in a first-step disarmament regime as part of talks in London. He said initial aerial inspections would not serve a useful purpose if Germany is not involved, weakening the chance for a Russo American accord. The report notes Germany’s consent is pivotal for any treaty affecting its territory.
Harry Gilmer, former Alabama star, signs as backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the coming season. He notes the move on July 15 after ten seasons with the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions following his 1947 Alabama season.
President Eisenhower's disarmament adviser Harold Stassen launched a campaign to win NATO support for a U S disarmament plan. It proposes banning manufacture of atomic and hydrogen weapons except by Britain the Soviet Union and the United States. French sources call the proposal unacceptable for France.
Secretary of State Dulles urged cutting American official and military personnel abroad to lessen foreign resentment amid rioting in Formosa. He cited the thousands of U S personnel on the island as a contributing factor and suggested a tighter foreign presence as a remedy.
Miss Clovis Babler, for 37 years the right arm of Morgan County probate judges, received gifts and well wishes on Clovis Babler Day. Officials proclaimed the day. a luncheon at Big Bob Gibson’s presented silver gifts from the Morgan County Bar Association and probate office staff. A record-book shaped cake was cut, with about 100 telegrams and 40 to 50 other gifts arriving, and a 200-guest reception at St. Ann’s Church followed.
Marshall County Sheriff L P Dickson expects additional arrests after a Monday shooting at a Gulf States Construction plant for the Cotton Producers Association. Five were held. two men were killed John Ward and William Harrison. six injured including William Humphrey and Russell Smith. Gulf States sues United Mine Workers for 250000.
Washington reports Senate Republicans led by Knowland will oppose watering down Eisenhower civil rights program. He expects a majority to back an effective plan despite Democratic pledges of possible compromises. Senator Douglas accuses some Democrats of seeking political realism and a face saving compromise.
Alabama experienced above normal rainfall last month with 6.79 inches statewide, 1.68 inches above average. Coden reported the most rain at 14.28 inches while Belle Mina had 1.88 inches, and Gulf Shores saw the heaviest 24 hour total at 8.10 inches on April 1.
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning stood at 21.70 feet with a 12 foot rise in 24 hours. Sea level reading was 556 feet. Yesterday's high reached 73 degrees and the low 63. Today the temperature was 77 at 10 45 a.m. Forecast calls for mostly fair and warm weather today and Thursday with tonight partly cloudy and mild. Easterly winds 5 to 10 mph today becoming light and variable tonight. High today around 79, low tonight 58, high on Wednesday 42.
Government forces report clashes near Holguin Manzanillo and Cienfuegos with insurgents. Havana suffers major power outage after underground explosion. 35 plotters captured and 16 rebels listed as casualties. Batista vows not to be deterred.
The Cham ber of Commerce check lane on Gordon Dr. extended hours under chair James Roberts to run until 4 30 this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon. About 175 cars were checked yesterday bringing totals to nearly 2 000 since it opened last week.
The Senate works into evening to finish action on a stripped-down 1.6 billion housing bill. The Bricker compromise, approved by Democratic leaders, cuts 1.25 million from the 2.85 billion initially approved for housing programs, passing 67 to 11 in a bipartisan vote.
Rep. Huddleston says Secretary Wilson’s announcement indicates continued missile research and development at Redstone Arsenal near Huntsville. He asserts Jupiter leads Thor and that Redstone’s IRBM work is at least two years ahead of the Air Force project, amid past doubts over operational control.
James Marlow explains the second major clash between Democrats and the Eisenhower administration over public vs private power. Idaho Power seeks to build three Hells Canyon dams and gain a fast tax write-off, with a history of Truman opposition and a 1955 Federal Power Commission ruling favoring the utility.
George M. Humphrey resigned as Treasury secretary and was succeeded by Robert B. Anderson, former deputy secretary of defense. The White House announced the resignation in a letter to President Eisenhower who asked release by the end of the current congressional session. Eisenhower also sent Anderson's nomination to the Senate.
Rep. Cannon of Missouri said Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey has resigned. He called the move significant as a critique of the administration's fiscal policies and predicted a general exodus from the Cabinet.
President Eisenhower accepts the resignation of Secretary Humphrey and designates Anderson, a Texas Democrat and former Navy secretary, as his successor. The exact effective date remains unsettled, with the President noting several critical issues to address in Congress before the transition. Humphrey had signaled a return to private business and his decision followed long-standing speculation.
Birmingham announces the purchase of 34 year old Matt Batts former major league catcher from the San Antonio club in the Texas League. Montgomery reports state evidence shows two white men admitted involvement in a Negro church bombing with Detective Ward citing a verbal and signed confession by Raymond C Britt Jr.
Rep. Hugh Kaul of Jefferson County suggested forming a super legislative committee to clear all legislation on racial matters. The proposal came during a House Local Government Committee meeting reviewing a bill by Rep. Charles W. McKay of Talladega.
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