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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1956
Page
4
The federal government weighs a mass shelter building program for Civil Defense, a project that could cost billions. Proponents argue it directly protects you and your family against potential air attack, while opponents fear the expense.
A public appeal warns Morgan county residents fell short of the United Fund goal by 17000, risking curtailment of services for crippled children tuberculosis patients hungry school children and a widow with five children. The speaker cites Jefferson County's 1814526.23 result as a contrast and urges greater generosity next year.
A reflection on President Eisenhower's daily burden of choices shaping U S foreign policy. The article weighs whether stern tactics against Russia or appeasement will avert or spark conflict and notes Adlai Stevenson faces a quieter path. It cautions that wrong calls risk global war and civilizational turmoil.
Hermann Field speaks in a television interview about five years in a Polish prison behind the Iron Curtain and his search for his brother Noel Field. He describes brainwashing experiences, observed Polish anti Russian and anti Communist sentiment, and Gomulka's leadership while warning that total freedom in Poland is unlikely soon.
The State Department faces pressure from Knowland and Bridges to publish the 1942 China papers. Early samples suggest sharp critique of Chiang Kai-shek and limited exposure of Roosevelt policies, with Dulles weighing whether to release the documents amid diplomacy concerns.
The Ohio governor proposes a special-session bill to give the state power to seize utilities during work stoppages beyond 24 hours, potentially taking 15 percent of net income. The proposal follows violent strikes against the Consolidated Telephone Co and public outrage over service cuts in Portsmouth.
The text argues that wealth peace health love and repose require effort hardship suffering and self denial. It links desires for easy rewards to unavoidable costs and stresses labor and discipline as foundations of true prosperity and well being.
A religious message cites Mark 8:36 37 quoting what shall it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul. The verse urges prioritizing spiritual salvation over earthly wealth and status.
Sen Payne cites poor rapport with Sen Smith as reason not to run again. Waterbury trucker Bradley praised for safety after 24 years without a chargeable accident. Airmail to Bulganin costs 10 cents with one word shame. Rep Rees fears opponent Montgomery and vows stricter behavior in Congress.
Some freight cars on British railways have fifty six wheels carrying loads up to 150 tons.
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