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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1957
Page
1
A fragment references shared community ties and personal connections. It hints at collective identity and belonging within a local context, urging readers to consider their own role and ties to neighbors and place.
Local clubs meet tonight with speakers on coins and business topics while the sheriff reports a quiet 24 hours. Fire crews respond to small blazes at McRae Buick Co and an electric stove incident with minor loss. City council and building permits are listed, plus court docket items for traffic and public intoxication.
President Eisenhower met with congressional leaders in the Cabinet room to discuss national defense and foreign policy amid Russia’s advances. He received upbeat medical news on his stroke recovery and briefed lawmakers with Adlai Stevenson present as a consultant for the upcoming North Atlantic Alliance meeting in Paris on December 16.
An exchange of letters between Joe Wheeler attorneys and Collins Construction Co. halted work on the Fruehauf Trailer Co. plant site. Jesse Ford, the project superintendent, said Collins ordered a halt and to await instructions. Ford had planned to finish grading by Thursday and start construction by next Monday.
Decatur astronomy note reports sunrise at 6 39 a m and sunset at 4 37 p m on Wednesday December 4 with full moon Friday night. Sirius dominates southwest sky at 4 23 a m while Venus appears low in the southwest and Jupiter rises at 3 09 a m nearly as bright as Sirius.
Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 16.82 feet down .23 in 24 hours with sea level 551.12. Yesterday high 62 low 42. today 48 at 11:40 a.m. Forecast mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Tonight and Wednesday cool. Thursday cloudier and warmer. Legal waterfowl shooting times listed for Wednesday and Thursday.
Auburn students held a 5000 strong rally in downtown Auburn to celebrate the Tigers winning the Associated Press national championship. Coach Shug Jordan praised the team while noting early worries about the line and two sophomore starters. He cited center Jackie Burkett and guard Zeke Smith and recalled the 40 0 victory over Alabama and the SEC title clinch.
Houston based report says Paul Bear Bryant signed a 10 year contract as head football coach and athletic director at the University of Alabama. Alabama Journal of Montgomery notes a 17 500 dollar yearly salary. Bryant received permission from Texas A M officials to be released from 7 years left on his prior contract. Alabama officials say they secured the best football coach in the country.
Adlai E. Stevenson said President Eisenhower wants him to attend the NATO summit in Paris on December 16. He indicated he may not decide for a week or 10 days as he finishes work with Secretary of State Dulles on preparations. The meeting followed Eisenhower's first face-to-face talk with Stevenson since 1953 and a briefing for congressional leaders on the 15 nation talks.
The final Associated Press poll names Auburn national champions by a wide margin over Big Ten contenders. Alabama fans watch Bear Bryant return home with his full coaching staff while Hank Crisp resigns as athletic director to run intramurals. Pro drafts have begun, drawing top local talents.
James William Moore of Lordsburg New Mexico formerly of Morgan County died Sunday from burns in Lordsburg. Body being shipped to Peck Funeral Home. Funeral services planned Thursday at Bethel Church near Hartsel. Details of the fire unavailable.
Secretary Benson declared he would remain in his post and press his farm policy agenda amid political criticism. In a news conference he read a firm statement denying resignation and signaling resolve to advocate farm programs before Congress.
Cape Canaveral Florida engineers race to launch America s first space satellite with preparations in final hours. they fixed a ground support cooling valve and worked to reduce radio interference in the second stage of the 72 foot rocket. if all goes well the three stage vehicle aims to place a 6 inches ball into a 300 to 1200 mile earth orbit. the third stage unit and the full launch team remain confident as dawn approaches.
Washington lawmakers say tax relief next year seems unlikely. Speaker Sam Rayburn and Rep. Martin of Massachusetts say meaningful tax reductions appear not probable. Chairman Cooper of the Ways and Means Committee notes a slim chance for cuts.
Decatur voters face 25 proposed amendments to the State constitution on December 17. The Decatur Daily provides explanations for each amendment to help readers understand the issues before casting ballots. The page 9 feature aims to guide citizens in making informed decisions ahead of election day.
H R Leeman and Lester Wooten were named president and secretary of a seven-county education leaders group meeting with Congressman Bob Jones. Madison County schools Supt. J. Rep. Jones discussed federal role in science and math teaching, scholarships, teacher subsidies, and lab equipment. See Leeman on Page 3.
A fragmented notice lists Cullman Limestone Morgan ATE percentages and a $1 goal, indicating a community funding or aid target with limited readable details.
A 41 year old woman, Cassie Lee Lord of Dothan Route 4, was found dead beside the wrecked car after it rolled three times and landed in a ditch on a graded city road. Alabama had at least five accidental deaths in two days.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a state police lieutenant says a trooper shot and killed 14 year old Paul Misencik during a stolen car chase that reached speeds near 100 mph. A 13 year old Pittsburgh companion Anthony Machi escaped unharmed.
The city planning commission recommended rezoning the block from 9th to 10th Streets on 6th Ave to local business after a public hearing. Objections were few while most residents of the block supported the change to avoid a residential pocket. The plan covers the entire 6th Ave area from 8th to 10th Streets.
ASC agents mail 101 678 acres across Morgan Limestone Cullman and Lawrence counties for 1958 with gains in Lawrence and projected increases in Limestone. Morgan faces a net loss of 1019 acres from 1957 while Cullman sees small 40 acre cut. Lawrence up 1.4 percent to 38 801.7 acres, first increase since program began. Largest Morgan allotment about 235 acres. Cullman largest 204 acres. Lawrence largest 782.2 acres.
U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold arrived in Jerusalem for the second leg of a Middle East peace mission. Jordanian officials indicated he may return to Amman after talks with Israeli leaders showing Jordan’s insistence on U N inspection of Mt Scopus and opposition to allowing Israeli convoys with gasoline to the hill.
By Ken Reynolds the note hints at a local garbage disposal incident sparked by an item in the Daily Want Ads prompting a late night cleanup.
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