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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
4
In Clinton Mississippi last week the University of Alabama freshmen won eight of ten debates in a university debate tournament. The result suggests Alabama's debaters and basketball players are not mirroring the Tide's recent football success.
Jim Folsom states he remains for Truman and has not decided on a Democratic nominee. Truman is deemed unlikely due to age and public sentiment. While Harriman Kefauver maneuver, Stevenson leads among possible candidates, and Eisenhower is expected to run again though he has said little.
Alabama forms statewide advisory board to discuss an international trade mart at Mobile modeled after New Orleans 1944 success. Emphasizes leadership in Port of Mobile inland waterways and power potential, urging state and federal cooperation with private enterprise to advance navigation and seaway initiatives.
Column weighs Estes Kefauver’s presidential run prospects against Adlai Stevenson and party power brokers. It notes Kefauver’s bold ambition, possible ticket dynamics with Sparkman or Texas as a running mate, and suggests Stevenson remains the front runner if health and party support hold.
President Eisenhower meets GOP congressional leaders in Washington after a Denver heart attack. He states he feels better, jokes about medical gadgets, and declines to discuss future run plans, while aides caution him to slow down to prevent fatigue.
The Pan American Union canceled Secretary Dulles attendance at a Berres visit reception and he left after delivering a brief speech. Vice President Nixon greeted guests in line while Mrs Dulles stayed for lunch. The protocol office noted Dulles would only appear for a short speech before departing.
A 15 year old girl, brilliant and attractive, leaves home due to strict discipline and absence of warmth. Her parents shielded her from outside temptations but failed to provide love, companionship, and a healthy home atmosphere, leading to rebellion and distress.
James Tate reports that Fort Hood growth and military moves triggered a chain of events. Louisiana Governor Kennon pressed defense officials to reopen Camp Polk in exchange for Army maneuver permits covering 7,000,000 acres, securing 2,500 families relocation and reshaping regional plans. Kennon lobbied Secretary Charlie Wilson, hosted visits, and secured commitments as a tradeoff for riverine maneuvers and base reactivation.
Ohio congressman Wayne Hays reveals he adopted an 18 month old girl named Martha Brigitta Hays from a Western Germany orphanage. The child travels with him to the United States aided by airline hostesses. He jokes about joining a "mile high club" while changing the diaper aboard a flight.
A reader questions Sigma Delta Chi seeking 650000 from a national foundation to study how daily newspapers cover the 1956 presidential campaign. The piece wagers the Fund for the Republic funds the project, notes potential bias, and suggests careful scrutiny for Communist ties. It forecasts coverage of Stevenson Eisenhower Dewey Truman and Harriman with emphasis on publicity impact.
Victor Riesel argues the government targets blackjack unionism with racketeering probes across states including Pennsylvania Minnesota and Illinois. He highlights Jim Lowe a former labor leader convicted of extortion and notes AFL CIO actions to expose and root out corrupt practices while praising the Ethical Practices Committee as a step toward cleaning labor politics.
A series of real estate transfers listed include Harold L. Chambers to Hazel S. Chambers for 1 with others such as I M Eubank to Aubrey D. Cur bon for 10 and J F Osborn to Troy S Hall for 20000. Additional deeds show Louise Y Praytor to E L Hill for 1750 J L Roberson to Salem Methodist Church for 500 Decatur Land Co to Quentin L Sublett for 2500 and Decatur Cemetery Assn to Grace B Varnell for 225.
Allison Chappell Bailey Jr 20 of 1012 Gordon Dr student to Eleanor Anne Layman 21 Decatur Theron Lee Drake 23 of 1102 12 7th Ave SE Decatur Iron And Steel Co employee to Jo Anne Smyrne Collier 23 of 1317 9th Ave SE bookkeeper Billy Joe James 17 of Hartselle 2 U S Air Force to Edna Earl Lee 17 Danville 1 student
Judge Julius J. Hoffman faced a crowded docket with few jurors and ordered marshals to halt passersby. One prospective juror claimed to be needed as a French horn player at a theater and was released. Attorneys then agreed to juries of eight members in all cases instead of twelve.
Albert Jones received a Christmas card mailed from Athens Ohio on December 15 1927 intended for his mother Velinda Jones who died in 1953 at age 101.
A 12 hour water break in New London caused water to damage many cigar store items. A tenant living above the shop forgot to shut a faucet, letting water leak into the premises.
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