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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1955
Page
8
A Decatur reader objects to continuous fundraising by United Fund and Christmas Seals urging local support. The writer warns that overburdened taxpayers risk higher taxes and political control, invoking historical and political allusions while urging选择 to fund essential needs only and opposing the Goodwyn Plan.
A letter from James M. Dement asks Decatur Daily readers in Limestone County to vote yes on Amendments 12 and 13. Amendment 12 would authorize a mill tax to fund fire stations and forestry patrol outside Athens city limits, plus a land tax for forestry patrol cross-county. Amendment 13 would levy a one mill tax for a year to finance a geological survey to attract industry.
The University of Michigan requests 99 million dollars over five years for new buildings and remodeling. It projects enrollment rising to 30,000 within five years from 21,000 now, with 22,300 expected next year.
A newspaper editorial titled Why the School Crisis argues that public concern over school funding and governance reflects broader civic strain. It criticizes policy delays and urges decisive action by officials and communities.
Berlin and Bonn clash over Berlin status as West seeks sovereignty while East proclaims free East Berlin. Western allies protest ending occupation as Soviet control persists. US ambassador calls for unity. canal traffic permits shift to East Germany after Dec 31.
Vacant wilderness Isle Royale in Michigan presents one of the few public places in the country where visitors can roam without tripping over beer cans or cigarette butts as trails wind through primeval woods.
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