Uncle Sam Civilian Payroll Rises Near Two Billion From Year
The Byrd committee reports the federal civilian payroll for the year ending June 30 topped 912 billion dollars, with July payrolls totaling 2,599,122 workers. Increases stem from pay raises and more workers, with the military establishment adding 2,329 in July.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Sam
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Congressional Committee On
Byrd Committee
Congress
Driver Wood Charged In Pensacola DWI Hit Run Case
Florida Highway Patrol traced Wood via license tag. He posted 300 bond on DWI and license charges and 250 bond on hit and run. Cases set before Justice L B Morgan in Pensacola on September 10. Wood was renominated to a fourth term in Alabama House of Representatives from Washington County last spring.
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Florida Highway Patrol
Wood
Justice of the Peace
L. B. Morgan
Pensacola
Alabama
House of Representatives
Washington County
44 Persons Killed In Traffic Mishaps In Alabama
Alabama state and city police reported 44 fatalities from 720 automobile crashes last month. Patrol figures show 412 others injured while city investigations may raise totals due to delayed deaths and non included cases. Last August 42 were killed and 389 injured.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Service Set Sunday For Mrs Braswell
Final rites for Mrs. Mattie A. Braswell aged 66 who died of a heart attack Wednesday will be held Sunday at 11 A.M. at Chapel Hill Methodist church with Rev. T N Kitchens Rev. Cabe Smith and Rev. S W Brooks officiating and interment in Roselawn cemetery. Brown directing pallbearers are Glenn Omar Roland and Billie Maner James Means and Oscar Napps.
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Mattie A. Braswell
Chapel Hill Methodist Church
T. N. Kitchens
Cabe Smith
S. W. Brooks
Roselawn
Brown
Glenn
Omar
Roland
Billie Maner
James Means
Oscar Napps
Amusements Today At Local Theatres
Listings for Princess Flame Of Araby Roxy Belles On Their Toes Sunset Girl In Every Part Elite Where Danger Lives Hatfield Strand Ranch Mars showtimes. Casts include Jeff Chandler Maureen O Hara Groucho Marx Myrna Loy Debra Paget Robert Mitchum John Payne Rhonda Fleming Forrest Tucker Dean Stockwell Allan Rocky Lane Arthur Kennedy Peggy Dow.
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Roxy
Jeanne Crain
Myrna Loy
Debra ‘Paget
Jeffrey Hunter
Rites Set For Dwight Harp
Funeral services for Dwight Harp age 40 of Moulton will be held at 2 PM from Johnston's Chapel with Rev. Doss Shaddix and Rev. Cabe Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Harp, employed at the Goodyear mill, died after a heart attack at a cattle sale in Hartselle yesterday and was pronounced at Lavender Clinic there. Survived by wife Aosie Harp, father John Harp of Danville, sisters Mrs. Buren Williams of Danville and Mrs. R B Roberts of Decatur, brothers Earl, Hoyt of Danville and Seldon of Moulton, plus other relatives. Pallbearers listed.
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Dwight Harp
Moulton
Johnston’s Chapel
Doss Shaddix
Cabe Smith
Decatur
Harp
Goodyear Mill
Hartselle
Lavender
Aosie Harp
John Harp
Danville
Buren Williams
R. B. Roberts
Earl Harp
Hoyt Harp
Seldon Harp
Earl Clark
Bernice Clark
Howard Owens
Razzie Suggs
Randy Johnson
Howard Kenum
Peace Drive by President Announces Postwar Plan
General continued from page one outlines a comprehensive peace program for Korea and the world. The president urged peaceful means, rejection of isolationism, and steadfast support for the United Nations while ensuring a trusted Washington administration and clear peace goals.
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United Nations
Washington
America
Kiwanis View Safety Film Promotes Courtesy Campaign
Kiwanis members saw the traffic safety film Day In Court arranged by Frank McLaughlin and heard Glennwood Pierson outline a six week safety campaign by the Decatur Automobile Dealers Association starting in October. Judges include Police Chief J B Whitmire and Trooper H L Thornton with a third judge in a tie.
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Kiwanis
Frank McLaughlin
Redus Collier
Decatur Automobile Dealers Association
Glennwood Pierson
J. B. Whitmire
H. L. Thornton
Pierson
Los Angeles
Another Teacher Wins Her Degree
Walter Jackson the city school superintendent today added Mrs. Vera Alexander to the list of local teachers who earned degrees this past summer. Mrs Alexander received a bachelor’s degree from Troy State Teachers College.
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Walter Jackson
Vera Alexander
Alexander
Troy State Teachers College
Stevenson and Smathers show mixed signals on 1960 race
Smathers says he will support Stevenson but avoids campaigning, citing unclear meaning of support and disagreement on civil rights, tidelands, and Taft Hartley. Stevenson calls the Philadelphia speech watched by 65 reporters and a dinner audience, noting only a nuanced view on Taft Hartley. Jonathan Daniels accuses Shivers of violating a pledge, which an aide denies.
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Detroit
Stevenson
Smathers
Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Executive Mansion
Jonathan Daniels
Texas
Morgan County groups shine at talent event with 4-H FHA and FFA
Miss Bennie Miller directs home agents Doris Elkins and Carol Elkins with Lavelle McCain and Martha Chenault. Morgan 4-H members under Mrs Collins include Wilhemina Johnson Angela Thompson Martha Jones Bobby Cooper Carol Butler Dawson Sparkman. Eva vocational instructor L G McDonald leads string band with Leon Morgan Gilbert Frost Junior McDonald Billy Drinkard Eugene Woods and G C Childress. Falkville FFA led by C R Owens features Harlin Thompson Ken Tucker J C Dunnaway. Other groups come from Cullman Holly Pond and Tanner. Madison County high Gurley string band led by B C Adcock adds color with Alvin Gipson G W Robinson H L Lewis Earl Manning Buddy Martin. Morgan county FFA quartet includes Perry Rolfe Vance Windson James Mays William Peppers.
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Harlin Thompson
Ken Tucker
J. C. Dunnaway
C. R. Owens
FFA
FHA
Cullman
Holly Pond
Tanner
Madison County High
Gurley
B. C. Adcock
Alvin Gipson
G. W. Robinson
H. L. Lewis
Earl Manning
Buddy Martin
Morgan County Ffa
Perry Rolfe
Cotaco
Vance Windson
James Mays
Hartselle
William Peppers
Mobile Murder Arson Case Heard In Long Mobile Hearing
City Recorder William Bekurs will rule in September on the murder and arson case against Jeff Pearson, 62, charged in the death of a 60 year old white man after Mobile Recorder's Court's longest preliminary hearing.
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Mobile
William Bekurs
Mobile Recorder
Bekurs
Jeff Pearson
Italian Diplomat Carlo Sforza Dies in Rome
Rome mourns Count Carlo Sforza a senior Italian diplomat and former foreign minister who died after a year of illness. He would have turned 79 on September 25 and served decades in liberal anti fascist world politics. The note mentions his cabinet service and influence in international affairs.
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Rome
Italy
Carlo Sforza
Sforza
DAV Delays Home Purchase Decision in Decatur
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11 postponed the decision to buy the old Sheffield Hotel building at Railroad and Cherry Streets for a new DAV Home until the next meeting on Sept 18. Three new members were welcomed: W. S. Johnston Somerville, Mrs T B Rogers Decatur, and Charles Dallas Ashton Decatur. Commander Hine proposed naming the chapter after Gen Joe Wheeler, but no action was taken.
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Sheffield
Railroad and
Cherry Streets
DAV
Disabled American Veterans Chapter
W. S. Johnston
Somerville
T. B. Rogers
Jackson Street
Decatur
Charles Dallas Ashton
Fourth Avenue
Cmdr
Butler P. A. Hine
Joe Wheeler
R. R. Brown
Tommy Hendrix
Sparkman Tours New Mexico in Bid for Bipartisan Foreign Policy
Senator Sparkman urged bipartisanship in foreign affairs as vital to U S leadership. He visited Albuquerque Bernalillo and Santa Fe in a quick New Mexico swing, meeting Democratic leaders, holding a press conference, and addressing a rally before nightfall.
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United States
Sparkman
New México
Albuquerque
Bernalillo
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Sparkman announces 18 day 10 state campaign swing
Senator John J. Sparkman of Alabama with Democratic vice presidential nominee status outlines an 18 day 10 state tour through the South Midwest and New York. The trip includes stops in Washington Delaware Florida Arkansas Tennessee Nebraska Iowa Oklahoma Kentucky Ohio Minnesota and New York with speeches at the Wilmington Commodore Hotel and a motorcade in upstate New York.
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John J. Sparkman
Alabama
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Midwest
New York
Stephen A. Mitchell
Sparkman
Women’s National Press Club
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Tenn
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Minn
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Fun
Democratic Editorial Assoc
Oklahoma State Fair
Washington, D. C
New York City
Commodore Hotel
Business & Professional Women’s Clubs of
Upstate New York
Chattanooga
Louisville
Inflatable Falsies Gain Praise From Bond Street Trade Journal
London reports Tailor and Cutter endorsed the inflatable falsie, calling it a major advance in allure. John Taylor, editor, celebrated its potential to bring romance to wallflowers while warning of possible mishaps in crowded rooms and fit concerns if a suit once tight becomes loose.
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London
Tailor and Cutter
British Isles
Bible of
Bond Street
John Taylor
Market Report Decatur Cotton and Grain Prices
Farm markets in Decatur show Middling cotton at 39.25 cents and 37.50 for strict low. No 2 mile at 3.10, No 2 wheat new crop onion free 195, No 2 oats new crop onion free 80 cents, No 2 yellow ear corn 1.83 dollars. Hogs bring 19.00 cents in Decatur.
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Decatur
Poultry Market Report North Georgia Prices
USDA North Georgia live poultry market reports unsettled supplies barely adequate for fair dressing plant demand with steady to good truck inquiry. Farm prices list broilers or fryers under 342 lbs at 31 32 cents per pound.
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Poultry
Atlanta
USDA
North Georgia
Cattle and Hogs Market Report From Nashville
Federal state cattle market slow on meager supply with steadier prices across classes. Calves vealers and slaughter calves steady with good to prime vealers 27 to 30 dollars. utility cattle 20 to 26. Hog trade barely active with higher prices on Thursday’s bulk trade. Barrows and gilts 19.75. sows 16.50 to 17.50, heavier sows up to 50 higher.
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Nashville
Cotton futures swing before government crop estimate
New York cotton futures showed irregular moves as traders hedged ahead of the weekend and the second government crop estimate due next Monday. Late in the day prices ranged from 30 cents lower to 15 cents higher than the prior close, with Oct at 39.30, Dec at 39.22, and Mar at 39.15 per bale.
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New York
Drummond and Faculty Meetings On School Curriculum Review
Dr Harold Drummond of Peabody College Nashville met with Decatur white elementary school faculties to continue curriculum and teaching procedure evaluations. This afternoon he planned a session with Negro elementary school faculty to begin the same program for those schools.
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Harold Drummond
Peabody College
Nashville
Decatur
Services Saturday For James O Camp
Funeral services for James Oscar Camp 71 who died yesterday at Decatur General Hospital are set for Saturday at 4 PM at First Methodist Church. Rev P D Wilson and Rev Frank Aldridge will officiate with interment in City Cemetery. Body lies in state at church from 3 to 4 PM. Knights Templar members will serve as pallbearers and conduct the graveside service.
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James Oscar Camp
Decatur General Hospital
First Methodist Church
P. D. Wilson
Frank Aldridge
City Cemetery
Brown
Knights Templar
Camp
The Newcomen Engine First Built in 1705
The Newcomen engine, precursor to the steam engine, operated by a vacuum formed when steam was condensed rather than by steam pressure. The device dates to 1705 and shaped early engineering in steam power history.
Herbicide Spray Trials at Wheeler Refuge
TCA herbicide spray, sodium trichloroacetate, is being tested on Wheeler national wildlife refuge to combat Johnson grass. Small fields in Morgan and Limestone counties have been sprayed, with results to be watched. The experimental treatment mixes powder with water at one pound per gallon and applies 50 gallons per acre, aiming to kill top growth and penetrate roots. James Fairbanks of Decatur, RFC, provided a tractor sprayer for the tests.
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TCA
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Morgan
Limestone
Johnson Grass
Johnson Grassland
James Fairbanks
Decatur
Rfc
Wheeler Refuge
Amendment urged to give board sole appointment power
Lieutenant Allen advocates adding an amendment to the Pardon Parole Act to grant the three member board full appointment authority. He argues the current law did not remove politics from the board. Governor Persons backs any expansion strengthening the parole law.
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Allen
Montgomery
Persons
James E. Folsom
For Sale: 4 Room House On Paved Street With Heat
Too late to classify for sale notices describe a 4 room house on a paved street with sidewalk new hot water heater and gas heat asking 5000 with 10 down and rest in monthly payments cheaper than rent contact 2998 M for more details plus another 5 room house at 1824 Endlam Blvd under 7000 see owner on premises and a fast 100 amp battery charger for 75 dollars in good condition listed at 1112 10th Ave SE phone 4117 W
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10Th Ave. S. E
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