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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1956

Page

2

Steel's Big Three To Meet USW In New York Talks

Pittsburgh report on steel industry negotiations between U S Steel Republic Steel and another major producer as the United Steelworkers union seeks wage increases, premium pay, and company-paid insurance. The talks shift to New York for an early settlement and involve about 550 000 of 650 000 USW members.

Pittsburgh U. S. Steel ‘Steel Co New York Tne Oa Etn Beret Stephens Ane Stedl Republic

Stevenson Kefauver Primary Strategy Cited in Florida

The article notes Stevenson and Kefauver contending in Florida where Kefauver's stance challenges Gov. Benson and aims to unify the Democratic Party. It suggests Florida's primary could shape the party's path to victory in November.

Gaat Figs Stevenson Kefauver Alee Los Mate Florida Mexenent Primarh Gov. Bienenson

Lawrence County totals in race for president of Alabama Public Service Commission

C C Gack Owen totaled 2630 votes in Lawrence County in the race for president of the Alabama Public Service Commission. The result reflects a local tally contributing to the statewide contest and indicates Owen's support in this county.

Alabama Public Commis Service Sion C. C. Gack Owen Lawrence County

Germany's new luxury trains feature modern kitchens

Germany introduces luxury trains with hot and cold water, electric kitchens, and upgraded interiors. The new rolling stock emphasizes comfort for long journeys and contestable rail travel standards.

Germany

World Without End and The Atomic Man Showtimes

Multiple films listed for today at Roxy and Ritz theaters with showtimes including 1:00 3:45 6:30 for World Without End and The Atomic Man and 1:30 9:30 for Reap The Wild Wind. Athens listings mix actors Wayne Hayward Douglas Rick and Billy the Kid with times like 7:20 and 9:30.

Roxy the Atomic Man Wayne Susan Hayward Hatfield Athens Rick Douglas

Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Listing

Dismissals and admissions recorded for Denton area hospitals include names and addresses such as John Dumler 1623 Grant St Mrs Walter and infant son Town Creek Yancey Hughes Decatur T S Bowling Hillsboro James Steven Legg 912 Carr dale St and others at Decatur General Hospital B P Mann Hartselle Mrs Bruce Bazzel 804 4th Ave SE Leonard Hudson 312 10th Ave Miss Emmie Luci Lunsford Prospect Tenn W A Cramer 1512 Jackson St Mrs James Amerson Decatur Mrs Wilford Keeble 1613 Chestnut St S R Russell 308 6th Ave Mrs Ernest McDougald Moulton Moltie B Dean Hartselle Mrs M L Stancil Tanner and others at 1258 1th Ave.

Bank Street Hospital John Dumler Grant St Walter Men Town Creek Yancey Hughes Decatur T. S. Bowling Hillsboro James Steven Legg Carridale St Decatur General Hospital B. P. Mann Hartselle Bruce Bazzel 4Th Ave Leonard Hudson 10Th Ave Emmie Luci Lunsford Prospect Tenn W. A. Cramer Jackson St James Amerson Wilford Keeble Chestnut St S. R. Russell 6Th Ave Ernest McDougald Moulton

Baugh Wilby Clinic Holds Local Competitors

Little Elaine Hodges of Decatur wins first place with two points. Mrs. A J Garnett from Hartselle secures first with one point. Miss Jane Terry from Hillsboro earns a third place showing.

Births Reported for Davis and Waters Families

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Issac Davis at Bank St Hospital on Tuesday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Waters at Bank St Hospital Tuesday night.

Issac Davis Mal Drive Bank St J. P. Waters Market St Bank St. Hospital

Mathers Joins Par Value Co in Birmingham

Mathers joins Par Value Company in Birmingham. They attended Westminster Presbyterian Church where Mr Mathers was noted to take frequent Calais. further details are unclear from the fragment.

Mathers Par Value Co Birmingham Westminster Presbyterian Church Mr. Mathere Calais

Mrs Mary Hobbs Dies at Tanner Residence

Mrs Mary Hobbs 74 dies suddenly of a heart attack at her Tanner home. Funeral services set at Tanner Church with Rev T N Kitchen and Rev S D Lankford officiating. Interment Athens City Cemetery arranged by McConnell Service Funeral Home with body lying in state 2 pm until service. Survived by daughter Nora Biles sister.

Athens Mary Hobbs Sadho Tanner Church T. N. Kitchen S. D. Lankford Hobbs Tanner Athens City Cemetery McConnell Service Funeral Home Holland Crab Nora Biles Hartselle

Otto Hill Rites Thursday At 3 At Johnson Chapel

Hartselle funeral notices say Otto Hill of Danville, 40, will be laid to rest Thursday at 3 in Johnson Chapel Church with ministers Rev. Sammy Stabler and Rev. I W Myers officiating. Survivors include his wife and son.

Otto Hill Johnson Chapel Hartselle Johnson Chapel Church Sammy Stabler I. W. Myers Son Hill Danville

Rights Backers Predict Action On Civil Rights Bill

Washington backers of civil rights legislation express confidence that Congress will act as 21 House members press Eisenhower’s recommendations to the House floor. They warn that the Rules Committee under Rep. Howard Smith may block progress again.

Washington Congress House Ef Eisenhower Rep Howard Smith D-Va

Deed Transfers In Decatur Area Rich List

A series of deed transfers recorded in Decatur shows multiple property trades and gifts. Notable entries include Aubrey Evans to William A. Petty for 10 dollars and Hugh F. Penn to Leonard M. Hogan for 11 600 dollars. Others list transfers between individuals to various recipients with modest sums and occasional apartment holdings.

Chestnut L. Prince J. A. Lawrence J. ©. Russell J. C. Hill Annie Mae Turner George M. Short Annie A. Simpson C. H. Lane Sardin F. Butler Raymond Toes Fave Raymond Lester John W. Horton Herbert Maddox J. W. Simmons Louis Cecil Miller Freeman “McAfee Register Robert Beyant A. McDeniel T W Woodall Pauline Peck Lois Patterson Hugh F. Penn Leonard M. Hogan Frank R. Russell Essie Russell Ad Simmons Annie Simmons Mary Elva Vassar B. Denbo A Q. Weaver George If Burt

Malcolm Lane Rites At Courtland Home Friday Morning

Funeral services for Malcolm G. Lane 46 of Courtland are set for Friday at 10 am at the residence Hollingsworth Florence officiating. He died earlier today at Decatur General Hospital after a short stay. Interment will be in Courtland Cemetery. Brown Funeral Co. directs. Survivors include his wife Dorothy, four daughters Barbara Dorothy Ann and Louise, and a sister. Honorary pallbearers are Dr J A Ussery and Wardy Marsh.

Malcolm G. Lane Courtland Hollingsworth Florence Lane Decatur General Hospital Courtland Cemetery Brown Funeral Co Dorothy Arthur Lane Barbara Dorothy Ann Louise Mre Oe B. Me Washington Raeford James Blythe Frank Coburn Harris Pippen Dick Parker Bob Me J. A. Ussery Wardy Marsh

Rites Today At Roundtop Church For Sandlin Twins

Funeral services for infant twins of Mr and Mrs R A Sandlin of Falkville were held at Roundtop Church this afternoon at 3 o clock, conducted by Rev Dee Harris. One twin was buried at 11 30 a m Monday and the other at 6 a m today.

Red Cross Bloodmobile To Continue Visits In Cullman County

Cullman The Red Cross Bloodmobile will continue to visit Cullman County with dates to be announced by Mrs. Harry Maus secretary of the American Red Cross in an announcement made today.

Cullman Red Cross Bloodmobile Cullman County Harry Maus American Red Cross

County Election Returns Highlight Runoffs and County Results

unofficial vote tallies show R L Nelson leading Falkville in the board of revenue race with close margins in district results. Lynn leads Abercrombie in District four, Roberts ahead of Howell for board chairman, and King edges Sims for Decatur constable. Democratic primary wins set the stage for January offices with November general elections looming.

Board of Revenue R. L. Nelson Falkville James E Red) Sims King Sims Joe Elliott Decatur Roy Malone Athens Joe Money Scottsboro Charlie Carmichael, Jr Tuscumba Morgan C. C. Owen W. F. Tucker Alabama Tucker N.ae Horne H. R. Batehelor Eat Batehelor Board of Revenue and Control Howell Eva Roberts Hartselle Massey Lacon Hardin Nelson Lynn Abercrombie Wolfe Beat Lacey’s Spring Waldermosa Decatur Constable Sis Oie Matin

Delaney Captures Circuit Judgeship After Taylor Loses Nomination

Delaney wins the circuit judgeship as incumbent H. Neil Taylor loses renomination. Taylor was a Folsom official.

Delaney H. Neil Taylor Taylor Folsom

Bermuda Eliminates Inheritance and Income Taxes

Bermuda now imposes no inheritance tax and no income tax, marking a major shift in the territory’s taxation policy. The change affects residents and businesses seeking to relocate or expand operations to Bermuda. Authorities state the move aims to boost investment and economic growth while maintaining other forms of revenue.

Bomb Kills Two British Soldiers in Cyprus Ambush

A bomb exploded in the back of an army truck near Famagusta, killing two British soldiers and wounding twenty. Authorities blamed EOKA for the attack as soldiers prepared for a parade to celebrate the Queen's birthday. A curfew was imposed in Nicosia, and a Greek Cypriot was shot during a search in Paphos.

Nicosia Cyprus Famagusta EOKA Greece Paphos

Wet Weather May Dampen Memorial Day Observance

Storms threaten Memorial Day across the nation with tornado funnel clouds and unconfirmed twisters reported in Kansas Missouri Nebraska Illinois Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Thunderstorms lash the central and upper Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Great Lakes and Plains with hail and showers along the Gulf and Southeast.

Associated Press Weather Bureau Kansas Missouri Nebraska Illinois Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Great Lakes Region Plains States

Funeral Services Friday At Mt. Pisgah For Mrs. Lillie Guess

Athens Friday at 10 30 a m funeral services for Mrs Lillie Viola Guess 67 of Athens are to be held at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church conducted by Rev Alton Terry. She died this morning at Athens Limestone Hospital. She was a member of Mt Pisgah Hargroves Cannon Ga Miss Florine Guess Africa Miss Betty Jean Guess Athens 2 four half sisters Ruth Rouse Mrs Samford Jarrett Mrs Perry Whitehead Miss Katherine and her father J T Rouse. Service directed by McConnell Service Funeral Home.

Athens Lillie Viola Guess Athens 2 Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Alton Terry Samford Jarrett Perry Whitehead Katherine m5 J. T. Rouse McConnell Service Funeral Home

Former Resident To Be Buried Here Thursday Afternoon

Former Decatur resident D. H. Balre Md died Sunday in Baltimore. Funeral to be Thursday at 2 p m at Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jimmy ahee ik officiating. Interment City Cemetery directed by Brown Funeral Co. Survived by wife four sons two daughters eight grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Balre sons Lester James Floyd Herman Bud Duncan and Clyde Parker.

D. H. Balre Decatur Brown Funeral Home Jimmy Ahee Ik Baltimore City Cemetery Brown Funeral Co Lester James Floyd Herman Bud Duncan Clyde Parker

Cullman 4-H Club Members To Return From Camp Sumataunga

Thirty two Cullman County 4-H boys and girls are expected home today after attending a several days club camp at Camp Sumataunga. Camp fees were paid by agents and Dwight Webb.

Cullman Cullman County Sumataunga Dwight Webb

Black Belter Claims Keep State In Line

A Black Belt lawmaker accused state leaders of blocking reapportionment, replying to Senator Garet Van Antwerp of Mobile who said lawmakers broke their oath of office by hindering redistricting efforts.

Sen. Garet van Antwerp Mobile

Alabama Delegation Unpledged Ahead of Convention

The Alabama delegation remains officially unpledged and could switch support by convention time. Most candidates back segregation with little else driving runoff interest. May 29 votes neared 360,000 versus May 1’s earlier total as Tucker campaigned by hand while Owen spoke briefly on radio and TV. The ex Auburn star, paralyzed by polio, stays active as Tucker notes his four Citizens Councils membership.

Alabama Tucker Owen Auburn Citizens Councils

Tucker Tops De Owen In Cullman County PSC Race

Official returns from all 46 boxes in Cullman County show W. F. Billy Tucker 995 votes to C. C. De Owen 498 for president of the Alabama Public Service Commission. H. R. Batchelor won the county by 267 votes for delegate to the national Democratic convention from the state at large over N. L. Horne. No runoff occurred in county contests.

Cullman Cullman County Alabama Public Service Commission W. F Billy) Tucker C. C. de Owen H. R. Batchelor N. L. Horne

Politically charged rally precedes Birmingham races turnout

At a Citizens Council rally in Montgomery Owen ap gg and Eugene Connor drew attention as two Birmingham races opened. Connors bid for City Commission failed, with J. T. Ggoner defeating him. Major vote tallies from multiple districts show gains by various candidates, including Batchelor and Horne in statewide delegates voting, and several district leaders leading in their races.

Owen Owen Apgg Citizens Council Montgomery Birmingham Eugene (Bull) Connor City Commission Comin J. T. Ggoner Connor Glen Tavlne Idaho Progressive Party Taylor Waggoner Connor Jefferson G. C. Boner Folsom Paul Meeks Meeks Boner H. R. Batchelor Anniston Stevenson N. L. Horne Selma Horne T. L. Griffin Mobile Cosas Oakley Pine Apple W. Payne Russell Hugh Roselle Atmore Martha Roberts Murray Ccurbis M. Bagwell Jr William Barber Thomas Christian Bill Dorrough Raymond Weeks

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France

A brief note describes the shrine of Lourdes in France with reference to its religious significance and visitors seeking healing and blessings at the holy site.

Aere Ee Lourdes France

Davies to Lead U S Civil Engineer Ties in Wartime Veteran

Davies, a Utica native and University of Michigan engineer, served as Seabee Battalion officer in World War II then held posts with Michigan State Highway Department and Decatur civic groups. He and his wife Billie with children Philip Peter and Cynthia plan to join him in Great Britain soon.

New York Michigan State Highway Department University of Michigan Bureau of Yards and Lee Pearl Harbor Utica N. Y Davies Utica Free Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America City of Decatur Planning Board Decatur Executives Club Salvation Army ‘Advisory Board Board of Control Decatur Country Club American Society of Civil Engineers Decatur Chamber of de Davies Billie Free Philip Peter Cynthia Stratford Rd Decatur Great Britain

Roberts vs Thomas in circuit clerk race runoff results

In the first primary Roberts led with 2,679 votes while Thomas had 2,472 and Jones 2,013. Runoff opponents included Carmichael 1,610 Foster 1,283 Benson Hall 1,816 Roberts McBurney 1,936 Money 1,827 and others. Local figures show varied support across candidates.

Thomas Jones M. G. Smith Holland E. Price Black James W. Todd C. R. Jones Rob Carmichael, Jr Joe S. Foster Marylee Benson Hall Martha Roberts McBurney Joe Money Tee Htate Stone John FE. Drinkard

From 1850 to 915119 Irish ules headed ao United

The readable fragment notes an 1850 to 915119 era related topic on Irish rules steering toward a united outcome. Details are sparse in the OCR fragment, but the item signals a historical discussion of Irish governance or union movements within a broad date range.

Ao United

Salted Dead Sea soil blocks tiling until washed

The Dead Sea area soil is so saturated with salt that it cannot be tiled. Workers plan to wash the ground to remove the salt before paving or tiling can proceed.

Dead Sea

Twining Faces Choice On Moscow Invitation To Air Show

The report details a provisional Moscow invitation to General Twining for an air show, routed via the Soviet and U S embassies. Officials debated whether a full Joint Chiefs invitation should follow and President Eisenhower ultimately favored accepting if diplomatic channels allow. Senior international air officials from Britain and others reportedly inclined to accept the invitation.

Quarles Moscow Washington Twining Hil Bootes USS Air Force Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm Arthur W. Radford State Department Pentagon Eisenhower L —Sions

Alabama funding plans list multi project costs

Budget figures outline six new community centers costing 1.255 million dollars and a 420 thousand dollar air terminal at Dannelly Field. Storm sewer projects total 2.27 million, plus 175 thousand for a new public auditorium at fire stations and relocation. A training meet and 9.465 million are noted with one in seven U. S. workers rated skilled.

Dannelly Field

Unreadable OCR Item For Compact Newspaper Card

Fragmentary text provides no clear event names, places, dates, or outcomes. The readable portion hints at a damaged caption or notice with scattered words and letters, not enough to identify people or organizations or report a specific incident.

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Steel USW Bowline Northwest Passage Ponent Teak Robert Youre Ritz Billy the Kid Robie Vill Eas Oe Yen Webb Moltie B. Dean M. L. Stancil 1Th Ave Lisle Lee Chunn Jack Lemmond Ilo Clay Odell Clay Oe Decatur So4en A. Hafford Dolores H. Sartor Holland Lewis H. West Malcolm Lane Roundtop Church Sandlin Twins Bermuda Mt. Pisgah Lillie Guess Cullman 4-H Decatur Boat Harbor Decatur Markets U. S Jena
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