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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1955
Page
4
Hopeful Geneva Conference Promises Peaceful Atomic Promise
Thousands of scientists from seventy two countries attend the first international conference on peaceful atomic energy in Geneva. The event showcases advances in nuclear research aimed at abundance and curing humanity’s scourges rather than weapon creation. Faith in human wisdom and divine guidance is urged to safeguard the breakthrough for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Fresh Morgan County lawmakers lauded for fresh term impact
In this term three Morgan County freshmen Joe Calvin Decatur in the Senate Albert Brewer Decatur and Robert Gilchrist Hartselle in the House are praised for pushing bids on purchases over 500 and road and milk legislation. Their work joins a legacy of Morgan leaders across administrations including Russell Harris St John and Harris again with roads textbooks and tax proceeds for teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Joe Calvin
Decatur
Senate
Morgan
Lawrence
Albert Brewer
Robert Gilchrist
Hartselle
House
Calvin
Brewer
Bob Gilchrist
Alabama
Gilchrist
J. D. ‘Doc’ Richardson
Moulton
Nobel Russell
Luther Roberts
Russell
Florette-Ryan
Danville
West Hartselle Pike
T. B. Sanatorium
Folsom
Noble Russell
Norman Harris
Bill Stewart
Harris
Sparks
Vernon St. John
Town Creek
Dixon
Rutledge Thomas
B. P. Collier
Priceville
Board of Revenue and Control
Graves
T. C. Almon
F. E. Burleson
Youngsters tour Washington amid government pride
A group of Kentucky youths travel to the capital with $187 saved from pennies and fundraisers to cover six days plus travel. They tour the White House Mount Vernon and the Capitol, hear from Senator Clements and his staff, and pledge pride in American government while resisting communist fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clements
Kentucky
Senate
Rosemary Rorick
White House
Barbara Birkhead
Mount Vernon
Capitol
Olive Offill
George Washington
Day Uhler
Supreme Court
Senator Clements
Olive Hill
Happy Chandler
Turbulent Virgins Archie Alexander Topic
Archie Alexander, Des Moines Black contractor once appointed by the governor of the Virgin Islands, is highlighted amid turbulent events surrounding his appointment and role in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Alexander
Des Moines
Ske
Use Every Opportunity To Shape Your Life
This motivational piece urges readers to identify goals and habitually seize opportunities to advance. It contrasts neglect with persistence, advises starting with a clear aim, applying resolutions, and practicing positivity to overcome shyness or moodiness, claiming repeated effort builds character and leads to good results.
Archie Alexander in Virgin Islands a troubled tenure
Times magazine called him a fast moving reformer and GOP donor yet Archie Alexander faced steady controversy in his brief Caribbean tenure. Congress backed an organic act giving the governor veto power as factional feuds and racial tensions simmered in the Virgins. His blunt style clashed with island politics and advisors as he pushed modernization including the national bank and tourism driven economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Magazine
Alexander
Caribbean
Congress
Virgins
Archie Alexander
Islands
Corruption Allegations Trail Virgin Islands Project
The report centers on Archie Alexander and a $500000 St. Thomas water front highway contract. Bid protests, Interior Department objections, and a Des Moines circle allegedly steering the process surface. Also linked is Nelle Smith’s Hawaii trip billed to the government and ordered reimbursed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
St. Thomas
Des Moines
Interior Department
Des Moines Group
Anthony Lausi
Office of Territories
Washington
Nelle Smith
Honolulu
Smith
Virgin Islands
Hawaii
Uncle Sam
Archie Alexander
Dixon Yates contract canceled by Ike after delay
President Eisenhower postponed canceling the Dixon Yates contract for six months amid advice from Admiral Lewis Strauss and pressure from Herbert Hoover, driven by hostility to the Tennessee Valley Authority and stirring frustration within the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pipeline
Dixon- Yates
Ike
Lewis Strauss
AEC
Herbert Hoover
Tennessee Valley Authority
Oweuse
U.S. Social Security Marks Birthday With $44 Billion Paid Out
The 1935 Social Security Act has paid out more than 44 billion dollars by mid 1945 across Old Age and Survivors Insurance and Public Assistance programs. The system now reaches about 9 in 10 workers, funded by a special tax, with federal and state administrations distributing vast aid to retirees, needy families, and disabled individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Joynes Macfarlan
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Children’s Bureau
Postwar Pundits Split Over School Bill and Colorado Project
The letter from Archbishop O'Hara alarms congressmen by opposing a school construction bill. Ike’s 1952 pledge to clean Washington is questioned as the upper Colorado reclamation effort loses momentum. Three ex SBA workers linked to Johnston’s probe take the rap while others lose jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop O’hara
Philadelphia
Neuberger
Oregon
Ike
Washington
Air Force
Talbott
Upper
Colorado
Eisenhower
GOP
Watkins
Utah
Millikin
Electric
Small Business Administration
Olin
Johnston
Lewis Lyell
Clarence Clarke
Alice Cooney
Haswell Retiring From TCI Position
Birmingham August 13 Arthur B Haswell will retire as vice president in charge of engineering for U S Steel Tennessee Coal and Iron Division TCI announced Norman C Michell will succeed him The changes take effect September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Arthur B. Haswell
U.S. Steel
Tennessee Coal and Iron Division
TCI
Norman C. Michell
Haswell
Postman Retiring After 30 Years Says Dogs Are Friendly
Norfolk Virginia tribute features Harvey Robinson who served three decades as a letter carrier and reports only one bite while noting his fondness for dogs and a positive view of canine on his routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Harvey Robinson
Robinson
Faith as the Antidote to Fear in Wartime Reflections
Dr. Peale shares a wartime tale of a soldier who, after prayer, felt the presence of God in a foxhole and learned to call on that presence to overcome fear. The piece cites Ernie Pyle on a World War II storm at Salerno and ends with biblical reassurance from Isaiah about God’s companionship and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
DR. Peale
Ernie Pyle
Salerno
Italy
God
Lawrence Court ends civil cases with mixed verdicts
A hung jury in First Trust Co. vs. Herbert W. Mitchell left a promissory note suit unresolved. Farmers and Ginners Cotton Oil Co. vs. O A Hogan et al. yielded a $1,100 damages verdict. Emma Davis vs. Robert Davis Jr. and Jordan Byrd awarded $300 in ejectment. Circuit court to reopen Monday with Newton Powell presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust Co
Herbert W. Mitchell
Farmers and Ginners’ Cotton Oil Co
O. A. Hogan
F Hogan
B. P. Lowery
John Wiley
Hai Somme
John A. Caddell
Peach, Caddell, and Shanks
Thomas C. Pettus
Sherman B. Powell
Emma Davis
Robert Davis, Jr
Jordan Byrd
Newton Powell
CLU Plans Labor Day Parade in Decatur
CLU organizes Labor Day events in Decatur with a parade at 10 a.m. from Legion Home to Delano Park. Speakers include Father St Bernard College representative, Satmian Griffin, Rep. George Hawkins, and local leaders. Four bands listed plus noon barbecue tickets available from CLU leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
New Central Union
Leonard Nelson
CLU
Cry Draeer
Father St. Bernard College
Satmian Griffin
Alabama State Federation of Labor
George Hawkins
Etowah County
Legion Home
Bank St. Lee St
Second Ave
Delano Park
Decatur High School
Lakeside High School
Cullman County High School
Leighton High School
Nelson
Jack Pate
Organized Labor
Arctic finds shown by Canned Foods Bureau in London
A display in London by the Canned Foods Advisory Bureau features a portion of veal and some car rots from tin cans recovered by Sir Edward Parry during his 1824 Arctic expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Edward Parry
London
Canned Foods Advisory Bureau
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