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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
16
There remains time to send in a contribution for the annual Christmas Seals campaign. The appeal urges readers to support the drive with donations before the deadline, aiding its charitable outreach.
The Dothan City Commission passes a resolution to annex 35 additional square miles and will present it to the Houston county legislative delegation for possible January special session. Decatur cites nearby Austinville and Moulton Heights as potential future parts of the city.
Our Two Cents Worth supports raising the Morgan County superintendent of education's pay to align with neighboring counties. The piece argues that Morgan's school system needs strong administration and that public officials are often underpaid for the responsibilities they bear.
The piece extols American generosity and unselfishness in individuals and government. It lauds gifts for the needy and corporate employee gifts as part of a good year’s end, noting no nation matches America’s benevolence though caution is advised about potential unfair dealings.
The piece notes Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia calling for spending cuts a balanced budget and reduction of federal duplication while opposing a planned 200 million dollar rise in foreign aid. It questions whether Byrd’s opposition serves publicity or real effect and ponders the impact before election time.
Eric Johnston, former U S Chamber of Commerce leader, works on a plan for joint Jordan River use by Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. Premier Nasser urges patience as new Arab governments settle, while four friction points loom: water shares, refugees, undefined borders, and control of Jerusalem.
The article notes strong Arab hostility toward Jews, illustrated by diplomat Eric Johnston taking a Syrian cabinet member to a hill overlooking the Yar valley.
An essay argues marriage lowers living costs by two, distributes work, reduces loneliness, and increases social acceptance and job security. It claims married people have greater emotional security, legal recognition of affection, and longer lifespans, with fewer mental health issues and dependencies in old age.
A diplomat confronts a Syrian cabinet minister about using Jordan River waters for an irrigation project. The minister, angered by the idea of cooperation with foreigners, resists before Johnston persuades him by appealing to his sons and the future peace. The dialogue highlights underlying tensions in regional water cooperation.
The essay criticizes U.S. policy on the Israeli Arab dispute, charging vacillation and centralized control by John Foster Dulles. It argues the State Department, influenced by oil interests, treats Israel as temporary and urges a firm, lasting policy to achieve peace.
The piece clarifies that the Interior Office approved a plan before D Dewart took office and he bears no responsibility. It recalls Eric Johnston’s Near East posting amid Arab suspicions, praises Louis Marx for patriotic toy sets, and notes Senator Knowland as a young grandfather with three granddaughters at forty.
The Mobile postal service reports handling 1,008,728 packages letters and cards on Monday, topping the 873,408 high mark set December 20, 1954, according to officials.
The piece analyzes potential GOP nominees after Eisenhower. It cites Senator Knowland as a likely open candidate, notes Dewey’s persistent but fragile influence, and discusses Nixon and Warren as unlikely paths. It considers state, regional, and party politics shaping the 1956 convention.
Washington reports a new record in take home pay for factory workers as costs rise slightly. November saw three consecutive monthly records with an average weekly take home of 72.85 dollars for workers with three dependents and 65.49 dollars with none. Rising hourly pay and longer factory weeks boosted earnings, offsetting higher living costs.
The article notes that platinum was known to the Colubian Indians of South America well before Columbus encountered the New World.
Victor Riesel reports Mike Quill threats to paralyze Pennsylvania Railroad to test the merged AFL-CIO unity. Quill could mobilize 4000 car inspectors and 18000 rail shop workers, risking nationwide rail traffic if they strike. He says he seeks support from Meany and Reuther, challenging the federation to back him or set a precedent.
A Gibson Circuit Court jury recommended the death penalty for Leslie Irvin 31 found guilty of murder in the Dec 23 1954 robbery slaying of Wesley Kerr 29 at an Evansville service station. Irvin faced multiple charges including the Duncan farm shooting survivor Mrs Goebel Duncan 51. Trial began Nov 11, venue changed from Evansville Vanderburgh Court.
Five men were killed when two cars collided on a flat stretch of U S Highway 11 about three miles north of Cleveland. The Highway Patrol identified Rexford S. Robinson and his father Carlsie Robinson, 47, of near Charleston West Virginia, in one car. Wayne E. Long of Niota Tennessee C C McKeehan, 49, of Athens Tennessee and Reese J Maddox, 21, of Athens Tennessee were in the other car.
Rep. Hope of Kansas predicts Congress will approve a farm bill incorporating the administration soil bank plan to pay farmers about 400 million dollars yearly to remove land from production. President Eisenhower to deliver farm proposals next month amid debate over 90 percent price supports.
The National Safety Council projected 560 Americans will die in traffic accidents during the Christmas holiday period, a new record. The four day span runs from Friday 6 p.m. local time to Monday midnight, with December 24 typically the deadliest. The council warned of high risk on Friday afternoon and evening as people begin trips.
Switzerland is among nations that built up merchant fleets since World War I. The note highlights other countries that expanded their shipping capacity in the postwar era.
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