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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1955
Page
4
A local editorial compares Alabama’s traffic safety efforts to D Day courage, suggesting progress can match historic resolve on reducing road deaths.
The piece argues the United States cannot dissolve overseas commitments despite desire for independence. It notes Russia’s covert tactics in Cold War geopolitics and China’s role in Korea, urging continued world leadership with a balanced approach to both friends and foes to preserve peace.
The Alabama Farm Commissioner seeks a Cotton allotment meeting with U S Agriculture Secretary Benson. Senator Eastland blames State Department policies for cotton troubles, noting rising foreign production and high price supports. the South faces pressure to reduce acreage while safeguarding small farmers.
Leonard Hall publicly nudges toward Ike's 1956 bid while Dewey allied figures press for a near announcement. Sherman Adams and Herbert Brownell consulted with Dewey, persuading Eisenhower to hint at re election to ease his legislative hurdle. Mrs Weis urged a lean convention with a single nomination for Eisenhower.
Ex National Chairman Guy Gabrielson and Ex Kansas Senator Harry Darby opposed the Ike run idea, while some viewed it as a Dewey delaying tactic. The plan allegedly involved delaying a formal announce until March after a Get tysburg conference. Hall reported on party finances and noted Ike’s heart attack boosted Republican contributions.
The piece discusses GOP finances, fundraising plans via a salute to Eisenhower luncheons, and a wide ranging view of postwar political debate. It links health rumors, cabinet briefings, and the potential second-term decision to broader questions about foreign policy and Democratic influence. It notes Adams Dewey and Hall opinions on Ike’s health and political future.
The article urges adapting plans when life changes derail progress. It counsels not blaming fate, but assessing options, strengthening self discipline, and continuing growth despite setbacks through education, work, and resilience.
The column notes Ike never urged a 1956 bid but party insiders discussed him as the best candidate if persuaded. A holding action aims to delay his decision to aid health recovery and curb rival publicity. Dewey signals behind the scenes for Ike renomination, including to Maryland Governor McKeldin who pressed for Eisenhower.
Chicago campaign coverage shows GOP leaders delivering speeches at a rally. National committeemen were told to take the material home for use in front of voters. Secretary Benson toured meetings and praised a hog at auction fetching $20 per hundred pounds. A staffer’s hotel door bore the quip Democrats sleeping as a jab at opponents.
A 16 page blueprint by the Reuther brothers could give Walter Reuther a Washington headquarters a large organizer network and access to funds from old CIO unions to run an autonomous Industrial Union Dept within the merged AFL CIO. The plan proposes national drives lobbies and media arms controlled by Reuther and James Carey risking a second government inside the union.
Three youths found dead in a Reform Alabama motel last Friday died of carbon monoxide poisoning. State toxicologist Dr. C. D. Brooks preliminary report confirmed the cause. a full report is expected in two to three weeks. A gas heater was found burning and all motel room windows were closed.
Providence College stands as the sole college on the North American continent run by the Dominican Fathers.
About two percent of all school children require special training because they are mentally retarded.
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