This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1956
Page
4
Morgan County residents respond strongly to a Red Cross appeal for Hungarian relief. The note praises the generosity as a sign of strong civic spirit to carry into 1957 and beyond, urging Morgan countians to continue doing good.
The hospital board and local governments face a shared financial challenge to expand Decatur General Hospital. The piece urges residents to work with the three boards to build a modern public owned facility, noting federal and state readiness and the need for a few more dollars to proceed. It expresses optimism after an upcoming meeting and emphasizes public approval.
Aviation Week reports 1955 brought 20 percent airline growth and a billion dollars in jet orders. 1957 looks bright, with turboprops and jets on order for 1958 deliveries. Douglas DC-8, Boeing 707 lead long routes. Electra and Convair 880 edge medium routes amid new competition. Government modernization and airport aid aim to prep for jet operations, while Decatur area aviation service remains limited.
Drew Pearson reports on Col Elmer F Clark leading the Arctic Task Force in Harmon Newfoundland. They are constructing a tunnel under the Greenland ice cap and ice silos to store gasoline with an innovative snow and ice roof system. The 650 foot tunnel progress and a 60 foot room show engineering that may cut Air Force fuel storage costs.
Col John Batter of Houston commands Harmon Air Force Base with about 1500 Canadian workers. He helps Stephensville grow from a fishing village of 150 to 6000 Newfoundlanders, chairs a 21 member joint Newfoundland American committee, and holds biweekly sessions to improve relations.
ARLIE 8 DAVIDSON argues that society relies on mutual aid. People must help build families, communities, and nations, sharing work behind schools, churches, businesses, and government. It is easy to help and essential for progress and humane well being. If you can assist, don’t hinder.
The narrative blends Broadway flippancy with a perilous Newfoundland takeoff. Adolph Green lectures actors on swine origins on a hotel floor as Strategic Air Command worries over a snowy runway. Oil politics rise as Arabs quarrel Syria and Iraq, revealing oil as the unifying force behind regional alliances and future conflict.
Victor Riesel portrays Indian Prime Minister Nehru ignoring AFL-CIO head George Meany amid calls to aid Hungary refugees. The piece contrasts Nehru's stance with Meany’s push for dialogue and wheat shipments, and recounts a Hungarian dissident's testimony on Communist torture and Rakosi’s regime.
Sid Sessions Jr a plantation manager near LAST TRICK FRIARS POINT and his uncle Capt Tom Gibson bought an ex circus horse. The horse performed its tricks then suddenly died three days later, leaving the owners puzzled by the animal's demise.
Hidalgo refers to a jowner noble class and translates roughly to a son of gentle birth. The term originates from Spanish nobility and denotes lineage linked to aristocratic heritage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.