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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
14
An aged Decatur resident answered a friend with a concise wish to light his pipe, take a breath, and greet good friends. Many of us would struggle to condense life to such simplicity even at 81 years old.
The piece notes two major highway projects in North Alabama. Four-laning from Hart selle to Decatur nears completion reducing the Hartselle Decatur trip from a full day to about ten minutes. A second four-lane project on the western entrance from the Tri Cities is planned as industrial growth expands the valley.
The Alabama House passed a $6 per patient per day bill for TB treatment funding. The Senate had already approved it unanimously, marking a moral step toward state support for sanatoria. Without actual money, the measure remains symbolic despite widespread local optimism in North Alabama about expanding TB facilities.
A writer contrasts TVA spending with Texas dependence on federal dollars noting air bases, a Waco “Little Pentagon,” a veterans hospital, and a dam project. The piece argues Texans benefit from federal funds and would not endorse halting TVA operations.
Drew Pearson reports on a late session move by lobbyists to permit the District of Columbia to seize Capital Transit Company during a strike. The bill would let the city operate buses and streetcars for the public, with financiers facing public pressure and political maneuvering.
The piece claims backstage pressure from lobbyists caused the delay linked to Ike's administration. It notes Capital Transit chief Wolfson as a major donor to Republicans and Democrats, likening donations to bets on a roulette wheel. Wolfson faced Senate inquiries over the Capital Transit strike, initially dodging testimony.
Morse warns of subpoenas after Symington notes Wolfson’s Democratic contributions. Morse tells fellow committee member Pat Mc to press on with inquiries amid tense confrontation.
A reflective piece urges acceptance of social rules across life areas from driving and courtship to education and income. It argues regulations prevent accidents protect rights foster better homes and progress, and support humane living for all regardless of creed or race.
The piece recounts pressure on the White House to veto a Capital Transit seizure bill amid lobbying by public relations experts and ties to Senator Bridges. It contrasts U S and British political corruption, detailing figures like Talbott and Bevan, and ends with a critique of Britain’s House of Commons and pay structures.
Judge Grace Stewart, once on the DC Municipal Court under Truman but not reappointed by Eisenhower, boards a New York bound dining car. She shares a table with Fred Mullen and Attorney General Brownell who greet her politely. She quips that her work on the bench was fine until she was ousted.
The National Geographic reports the British Navy finds paddle wheel tugs more effective than propeller driven ships for pushing aircraft carriers in dockyards.
A 1955 opinion feature argues India under Nehru accepts over 72 million dollars in U S gifts and loans while denouncing capitalism. It accuses the Congress Party of pro Soviet bias, warns of Communist influence in government and unions, and calls for neutrality toward the United States.
Miss Lillian Knoff, a federal government secretary, found an unusual bill in Philadelphia on Wednesday. An expert said the one stamp and coin dealer believed it could be worth thousands to collectors, though Knoff did not recall where she obtained the note.
A rare fish Jubilee was reported on Alba Beach near Dog River ten miles south of Mobile. M. T. Walker found hundreds of flounder shrimp crab and stingrays at the waterline around 2 a.m. and picked up a four pound flounder. Only a few others witnessed the harvest.
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