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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
4
A reflective statement urges that the people of the two atomic bombed cities carry the memory of their suffering and vow never to repeat war. It emphasizes resilience, lessons learned, and a commitment to peace.
The editorial appeals city officials to approve a 1.5 million dollar sanitary sewer project. It states the program will benefit the entire city, safeguard public health, and support growth as engineers are authorized to proceed with plans and specifications. The piece urges the mayor and council to advance these progressive measures.
The piece profiles Joe Calvin representing Morgan and Lawrence counties as a principled first term senator. It cites his refusal to vote for expediency, praise from Gene Wortsman of the Post Herald, and notes Calvin bases decisions on facts and Alabama’s good rather than crowd pressure.
The editorial notes Harold E. Talbott quit after revelations of profits totaling 132000 dollars shared with Paul B Mulligan Co. Eisenhower calls the decision right. The Nashville Tennessean urges broader moral reform in Washington and Republican ranks.
The Washington Roundup notes ex Governor Tom Dewey aided the Harvey Company of Los Angeles lobbying in Washington for an aluminum plant at The Dalles Oregon. The plan included a five year government purchase contract tax amortization and a $2.2 million Bonneville to The Dalles power line. James F Nickerson, a former NRA figure, was sent to assist.
Nickerson pressed Interior officials and lawmakers to aid the Harveys after prior deals with Reynolds Metals and Kaiser Aluminum. Secretary McKay insisted plant first, then power lines. Dewey and his law firm urged cart before horse. The Senate ridered $2.2 million, but the House stalled before Cannon and Evins blocked the measure. Patman's small business allies advised caution.
The piece discusses adolescence as a period of danger and opportunity. It highlights rapid physical changes, social withdrawal risks, dating and sex issues, authority challenges, and the need for guidance. It also notes life choices like vocation, partnerships, and civic roles shaping the adult years.
Leonard Warren, acclaimed as the world’s leading dramatic baritone, is six feet tall with a 52 inch chest and about 200 pounds. The Bronx-born singer, famed for Rigoletto and Met Opera status, discusses humility, voice, and living simply between performances.
In a behind the scenes clash Congress trimmed and padded health totals. Democrat John Fogarty led a push with near total Republican support to boost health funding, while the House cut $22 million from Senate plans. Key Democrats Hill Chavez Stennis Magnuson led the resistance with Republican allies Thye and Potter backing greater health research funding.
In Richmond Virginia Col. Les ter H Kyle explains to a motorist that the address shown on an envelope refers to Richmond Maine. The visitor, stunned, heads north after the clarification.
Albert Pappenheim grew weary after repeated thefts of ceremonial wine from the Chava Zion Synagogue. After a second break in to drink the wine the rabbi announced the congregation would use grape juice in the future services.
The Decatur fire department made 16 runs in July with two major losses totaling 83000 dollars. A Prentiss Clark home in Austinville burned July 3 causing about 75000 dollars damage. Tim Mitchells barn beyond Littrells saw mill on the old Moulton Road burned July 20 costing about 8000 dollars.
In Cheboygan Michigan the University of Michigan freshwater biological station at Douglas Lake hosts 98 students with degrees and 15 professors from seven universities. All 17 researchers are PhD holders.
In St. Petersburg Freddie Bourque, 12, checked into a hospital for bone setting after repeated fractures. Staff prepared for surgery but Freddie proved it was a false alarm, as the ailment was actually an appendectomy.
In Tokyo Victor Riesel cites Goichiro Fujii and Japanese officials claiming a large Communist underground, 300,000 members, 4,500 full-time agents, and infiltration of 60 percent of Sohyo. warns Moscow funds and spies undermine Japan and Asia, risking U.S. bases and parity at Paris talks.
Wheeler CoOp schedules its annual meeting for August 10 at 10 36 a m at Legion Field U S 31 south of Decatur. Members will authorize borrowing under the Rural Electrification Act and mortgage property to secure loans. Four trustees will be elected for two years and reports on the prior fiscal year will be reviewed. A note on spoilage notes about one fourth of fruits and vegetables spoiling before reaching consumers.
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