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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1957

Page

4

Water pipeline project advances for District ITB Sanatorium

A pipeline capable of supplying water to the District ITB Sanatorium is being prepared. Contracts have been sent to the City of Hartselle by Herman Nelson, director of the State Highway Department, and once paperwork is finished, installation of a larger pipe will begin. Our thanks to Mr. Nelson for his understanding.

ITB Hartselle Herman Nelson State Highway Department Nelson

Building A Firm Foundation in Decatur Sewer Upgrade

The city government approved urgent sanitary sewer improvements in Decatur. Officials say the move mirrors essential progress already seen in schools and hospitals, with funding required for health protection.

Decatur

Alabama voters urged to approve Amendment No 3 in December

Alabamians who backed funding for Bryce Searcy and Partlow buildings are asked to reaffirm their stance by voting yes on Amendment No 3 on December 17. The measure would raise the hospital bond interest rate from 3 to 4 percent to unlock $4 million in capital funds for the mentally ill and mentally retarded, with no new taxes.

Bryce, Searcy Partlow Alabama

The Decision Is Mr. Eisenhower's

The piece argues President Eisenhower faces a strenuous life with recurring illnesses and weighs whether he should seek a second term or resign. It notes missile progress as a top issue and asserts the president must decide his future alone, considering public and political pressures.

Eisenhower United States Woodrow Wilson Franklin D. Roosevelt

Live With God And Live Fully, Says Peale

In a Muncie breakfast meeting a stranger told Dr. Peale how an auto accident nearly killed him, yet a voice said he would live. He chose to dedicate his renewed life to God and to make more of it, inspired by newfound vitality and faith.

High Self Esteem Powers Hard Work and Joy

An advice essay argues that a high estimate of self boosts motivation endurance and lifelong satisfaction. It contrasts alive purposeful living with defeated weakness, urging harmony of body mind and soul with God as life’s core. Published 1957 by The Hall Syndicate.

God the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Funds Short U.S. May Be Laughed Out Of World Fair

Postmaster General Summerfield narrowly blocked a stamp design showing a Pilgrim hat atop the Bible to honor the Flushing Remonstrance. The piece cites slim funding for the Brussels Fair and cites Russia and Vatican pavilions as lavish against the US with about 600000 for cultural events and 12.3 million budget, while Kefauver urged NATO public outreach and a citizen conference.

Washington Summerfield Post Office Department Flushing Remonstrance United States Vatican Soviet Union Bolshoi Ballet Moscow Moscow Circus Poland East Germany Czechoslovakia Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress U. S Howard Cullman Syria Damascus Fair Russia Salonika American Farm School

Stevenson noncommittal on first days at People’s Base for NATO

Adlai Stevenson gave cautious remarks about his early days at the People’s Base for NATO, offering no firm commitments while outlining general goals and the path ahead for the alliance and its public reception.

NATO Adlai Stevenson

Apalachin meeting ties mob leadership to rackets kingpin claim

FBI links Apalachin gangland conference to curb further mob killings in the barbershop era with Vito Genovese named as the alleged rackets king. Ex congressman Secrest eyes Ohio governor bid while John Hayes urges naming the first American Sputnik The Freedom Sphere as a bold postwar proposal.

FBI Apalachin N. Y Vito Genovese Robert Secrest Ohio White House Federal Trade Commission Secrest Congress John Hayes Eisenhower Freedom Sphere The Belt Syndicate, Inc

Restive Chicago union hall riot tests leadership

In November 21 Chicago a riot at Local 713 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers drew 800 angry members to the Mid West Hotel. Captain George Barnes calmed the crowd by outlining union rules, with a wildcat strike vote later showing broad support for a revised contract amid broader fears of layoffs and leadership accountability.

Chicago George Barnes Barnes Midwest North Hamlin Ave International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Capt. Barnes Washington Senate Frank A. Gulotta New York Nassau County Dominic Ciaffone Ciaffone Johnny Dio Eelectrical Brotherhood the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Dollar Praises Kiwanis Shoe Program in Decatur

S M Dollar assistant superintendent of education and transportation supervisor in Morgan County praised the Decatur Kiwanis shoe program for school age youths. He described two goals shoes for needy children and higher attendance noting a 20 day average increase per pupil with shoes.

Decatur Kiwanis Morgan County S. M. Dollar Dollar Decatur Jimmy Williams Charles Smith Carol Smith University of Alabama

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