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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1955
Page
4
Be careful as farmers will cross and recross highways with harvest equipment and cotton loads. Harvest time requires greater caution for motorists and farmers alike, including rear lights or reflectors on wagons trucks and tractors after dark on main highways.
Opp Alabama aims to pave every street across 20 miles in a bold citywide project. The Opp Weekly News urges property owners to back the plan, touted as the most economical ever recorded in Opp.
Cullman civic leaders helped lure a large King Edward Cigar Co. plant from Jacksonville, Fla., boosting industry. They also mediated a price dispute between processor and producer to protect the pimiento pepper economy in Cullman and South Morgan counties, underscoring balanced attention to agriculture and industry for steady local growth.
This editorial argues the air age defines progress and urges Decatur to obtain airline service. It recalls Lindbergh era interest, a failed Jaycees aviation lease, and hopeful applications from Decatur and Southern Airways in Washington for early 1956 action.
The Washington round sees Ike likely to announce a run for re election next spring unless unforeseen events change the GOP timetable Mamie Eisenhower is expected to back her husband while West Point discipline and world conditions weigh in favor of renomination GOP leaders note his past misgivings but believe duty to country and a strong party desire will prevail, barring health issues or major world changes.
House GOP leader Joe Martin of Massachusetts predicted in a speech back home that Ike would run again. In Washington Ike cornered Martin and playfully said he would bet on his own future plans.
Arlie G Davidson reflects on happiness as a duty to others. Happiness is not only a right but an obligation to share, radiating joy to those who may feel life is an empty dream and encouraging them toward better days.
President Eisenhower hints at not seeking re election while privately acknowledging he might change his mind if world conditions shift. In talks with GOP leaders he’s urged passage of his priority bills and faced mock banter about a second term as Knowland jokes they will carry on with his program. Republicans remain confident if the president keeps smiling.
Two Birmingham women Polly Ann Myers Hudson and Arthurine Lucy who won a U S District Court suit against the University of Alabama plan to enroll for the fall term. If admitted they would be the first black students at the university. The university may appeal and a tacit policy of excluding Negroes was found by Judge Hobart Grooms.
The piece notes a potential 1956 bid for President Eisenhower with Mamie marking their ruby anniversary on July 1, 1956. It discusses security concerns, possible European travel, and advisers’ view that his foreign travel impulse grew after Congress blocked his atomic peace ship proposal.
Democratic Representative Thomas O Neill of Massachusetts takes a light moment at Priscilla Beach where his five year old son Kip leads a group of youngsters in a playful taunt. Kip declares last one in is a Republican as children dash toward the water.
Senator Olin Johnston of South Carolina investigates alleged political preferment and Civil Service infractions in post office appointments including Harpers Ferry West Virginia where Harley Staggers accuses a young Republican clerk of being named postmaster over two 10 point war veteran Democrats. Former Speaker Joe Martin remains noted for his habit and Havana cigars.
Washington awaits reaction as Britain backs guaranteed frontiers for Israel and Arab states. Arab leaders show hostility while Sen George doubts success. Dulles calls for international action and funding to aid refugees and water projects. Damascus and Beirut weigh rejection versus talks. Israel silent after Sabbath briefing.
The article notes Representative James Haley of Florida, newly elected to the House, was formerly president of Ringling Barnum and Bailey Circus. It contrasts Congress’s chaotic mood with his circus background and mentions Joe and newsmen during a visit to his office.
Dr. Lucy Scott Bynum will teach two English courses at the Huntsville Center of the University of Alabama. Conrad Swanson, a Redstone Arsenal physicist, will teach astronomy. Both hold advanced degrees and have prior teaching experience. Registration for the fall term begins September 12.
Alabama's average July temperature was 80.1 degrees, 0.2 below normal per Montgomery weatherman A R Long. Rain totaled 7.25 inches, 1.76 above normal, with Fairhope recording 15.06 inches. Fort Morgan saw seven inches in 24 hours on July 12. First seven months rainfall was 36.26 inches, 1.81 inches above normal, contrasting with 1954 when seven months total was 22.17 inches, 12.28 inches below normal.
Valdosta Ga August 27 income from sales on the Georgia Florida flue cured markets neared the 100 million dollar mark. Only two markets Vidalia and Statesboro still operate and will close next week. The 1955 season set new records in pounds sold and cash received totaling 211,970,216 pounds and 98,723,347 dollars.
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