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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1955

Page

4

Who Gets The Credit In A Possible Federal Tax Cut

The piece notes election year talk of a federal tax reduction. Democrats and Republicans push credit claiming while voters care only about the tax relief regardless of who takes credit.

Truman Delivers Sellout Speech in Indiana Rally

Former President Truman rails at Eisenhower accusing him of misrepresentation and demagoguery at a French Lick appearance before Indiana Editorial Association. He defends Democrats and vows to keep the record straight despite Republican chances.

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Morgan County Backing Red Cross Relief Drive

Morgan County may be first in Alabama to exceed the Red Cross relief quota for flood victims in the Northeastern states. The Red Cross asked for 1050 from Morgan countians while the Community Chest board allocated 1200 for united charity aims.

Morgan County Alabama Red Cross Community Chest Board of Directors United Appeal United Fund Community Chest Board

Broken promises mark Soviet treaties through 38 years

A Senate subcommittee report on a thousand Soviet treaties since 1939 claims 200 were violated. Senator Eastland says the Soviet government broke promises with almost every country, citing nonaggression pacts, revolutionary activity, lend lease, UN Charter, and assurances in talks at Teheran Yalta and beyond. Molotov is noted as a continuing figure in Soviet diplomacy.

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Washington hearing turns comic on WOC testimony

In Washington, House hearings on WOCS businessmen serving government without pay become amusing as Chairman Celler tries to pin down Commerce Secretary Sinclair Weeks on testifying. Members trade quips about jam, hanging roads, and drafts, before returning to WOC operations.

Washington WOC Manny Celler New York Commerce Sinclair Weeks Weeks House Committee Celler Alice Hugh Scott Pennsylvania Peter Rodino New Jersey The New Yorker Scott Congress

Eisenhower Eyes Special Session Over Highway Bill

President Eisenhower may urge a special session in October to revisit his stalled super high way bill. Advisers say his larger disappointment is Congress's rejection of his atomic peace ship proposal. He voiced frustration to GOP leaders.

Eisenhower Congress GOP

Sensitive to a fault in daily life guidance

Arlie B. Davidson discusses how being overly sensitive to minor slights can harm mood and relationships. The piece lists eight behaviors showing excessive sensitivity and urges developing healthier habits for lasting happiness.

Moon and Sixpence Senate Faces Atomic Peace Ship Debate

Senate and White House clash over an atomic powered goodwill ship to foreign ports. Democrats worry the plan could influence the 1956 campaign while aides push for GOP gains. Eisenhower argues Russia may launch a similar peace ship first.

Senate House Congress Ike White House Russia

Political neutral Roy helps adjourn Congress despite wager loss

William T. Roy an assistant parliamentarian with 30 years in the House explains his role drafting the adjournment resolution. He recalls losing a $10 bet on Congress quitting date after the Senate altered the resolution, teaching him not to bet on a sure thing.

Congress William T. “Bill Roy House of Representatives Senate House

Texas Inferiority Complex and Washington Gossip

Pegler notes showy attitudes in Congress and among White House figures. The piece highlights Rep Clarke Thompson, Rep Louis Rabaut, George Allen, Chaplain Bernard Braskamp, and a Geneva indictment concerning Lovestone and Brown. It ties Eisenhower era politics to union leaders and anti Communism.

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Labor drives target Ike as CIO opens open season

Victor Riesel reports labor leaders led by CIO experts vow a broad offensive to undermine President Eisenhower. The piece cites a Milwaukee Woodworkers Union speech signaling a return to class struggle rhetoric and accusations of corruption. It notes clashes between AFL and CIO over foreign service appointments and warns of possible purges if Eisenhower does not retreat.

Frey Jay Lovestone Communist Party U. S Moscow United States Mexico Lovestone Kremlin States AF of L Martin Durkin Martin Durkin Was Appointed Secretary of Labor Ike Administration Mit Victor Riesel Eisenhower Labor Seieliweise CIO Dept. of Justice Jack Kroll Sidney Hillman Kroll Milwaukee White House Hitler Lenin Mussolini Harding Wall Street Walter Reuther Bob Feller Big Mink Russia Italy Germany Leah Washington Reuther Pirs Pakistan AFL the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Rita Hayworth walks out on fourth husband Dick Haymes

Hollywood reports Rita Hayworth has separated from fourth husband Dick Haymes citing the best interests of her children and herself. Haymes says he loves her and believes the marriage is intact as he awaits her return from Malibu where they had a quarrel after a singing engagement.

Hollywood Rita Hayworth Dick Haymes Haymes Maury L. Spanier Las Vegas Nev Argentina Rita Malibu Cocoanut Grove

Gliders Reach Peak Unpressurized Altitude

Gliders soar to the highest level possible without pressurized cabins as pilots push craft and techniques to limit.

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