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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1955
Page
9
James Marlow, Associated Press News Analyst, argues the Fifth Amendment question goes beyond personal fear. He notes that invoking self protection does not prove innocence and may guide government leads to prosecutions. He says true courage is answering questions, not shielding others, and warns contempt of Congress if one refuses.
Federal officials study complaints that three Textile Workers Union organizers were deprived of civil rights amid organizing activity at Avondale Mills in Sylacauga Alabama. FBI Birmingham office led the inquiry. a temporary restraining order against Avondale Mills expires August 22 with a federal hearing set.
Dr. W. W. Baufa of the American Medical Association explains that hard effort to sleep reduces chances of success. He notes fear of lost sleep, not insomnia, often causes wakefulness and recommends natural drowsiness guiding timing. He cites a sleep center in the brain and urges avoiding sleep-pressuring routines.
The Soo canal carried a record 128,481,000 tons of freight in 1953 reflecting surge in traffic. Authorities note continued growth in Great Lakes shipping and industrial demand shaping regional commerce.
Julius Caesar established a settlement on a hill near the site of modern Geneva Switzerland. The location marked early Roman influence in the region and set foundations for later urban development.
Limestone County jury commission will wind up the first 50 day session by removing about 50 names from the pool of 1,200. Deaths removals county changes and age 65 are cited as reasons. A. N. Bumpus Dock McMunn and Jim Ed Legg oversee the process and expect a September reconvening.
Limestone County producers will receive marketing cards for 1955 cotton beginning mid to late next week via mailed mailings. About 3 400 growers will be reached. no courthouse visits required this year. Farmers with over planted cotton must provide the five year average yield 1950 54 before card issuance. A penalty of 17.7 cents per pound applies to over planted cotton marketed.
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