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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1957

Page

4

Limestone County Aims First to Reach Christmas Seal Goal

Limestone County continues to push toward the Christmas Seal target, believing they will lead Morgan County as the first to reach the goal. Officials report strong progress but acknowledge effort remains to outpace rivals.

Limestone County Morgan County

Alabama Voters Urged To Support Six Tax Free Amendments

The notice urges voting on Tuesday December 17 for 25 constitutional amendments, highlighting six key statewide measures. It argues these six address economic progress and health without new taxes, including river docks, Talladega Institute buildings, state hospitals, expanded Medical Center in Birmingham, Auburn research facilities, and general hospital construction.

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Senator Hill Warns Against Third Party Rise in Alabama

Senator Lister Hill urged Young Democrats of Alabama in Birmingham that a Third Party would split the Democratic base and weaken national influence. He cited past Dixiecrat failure and argued there is room within the Republican and Democratic parties for unity, warning no border state would join a splinter movement.

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The Vice President and the Constitution Crisis

Sokolsky argues the President cannot delegate constitutional power and calls for amending the Constitution to allow the Vice President to assume full authority during temporary or permanent disability. He notes Eisenhower's stroke and Nixon's actions as examples, citing the White House staff and the need for a clear succession rule.

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Suffering value and presidential health debate featured

An essay argues suffering can refine life and moral strength while a separate piece critiques the Wilson era presidency and the health state of the current U S president. It suggests a congressional inquiry seek input from former presidents Hoover and Truman.

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Ike Faces His Greatest Gamble In NATO Fight

President Eisenhower prepares for a second invasion of Europe to secure NATO unity. He faces diplomatic, political and military challenges as he leads from the front, confronting European suspicions, Germany’s stance, and missile base questions while coordinating with Britain, France, and the Soviet inquiry.

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Benjamin Fairless Began Life as Son of Coal Miner

Benjamin Fairless, longtime president of United States Steel Corporation, was born in Pennsylvania as the son of a coal miner.

Benjamin Fairless United States Steel Corporation Pennsylvania

Stalin's ghost haunts NATO and world power balance

James Marlow argues that Stalin's strategic gambles built NATO, spurred atomic and hydrogen arsenals, and boosted Soviet aerospace and military progress. His legacy, though downgraded by Khrushchev, continues to shape Cold War tensions and the Paris meeting mood.

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Indians on the plains kept only two domesticated animals

The article notes that before horses arrived from Spain, western plains Indians relied on two domesticated animals the turkey and the dog, highlighting a limited set of domestic species prior to equine introduction.

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