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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1957
Page
4
A Dickens quotation reflects on childhood and the season as a time of joy, noting its link to the mighty Founder being a child himself and the special spirit of Christmas.
Morgan County is close to reaching its Christmas Seals target as Alabama counties join the effort. The tuberculosis health threat remains, and readers are urged to contribute today to help themselves and others through the appeal.
The article urges Congress to pass a fair measure to make the Tennessee Valley Authority self sustaining, framing it as one of the finest gifts for the coming year to millions in the Tennessee Valley and noting Washington's broad influence on everyday life through legislation.
Morgan County United Fund schedules its annual meeting for Monday afternoon December 30 at 2 30 at the city electric auditorium in Decatur. Any contributor may attend to hear reports ask questions elect 20 members to the 60 member board. The board will then elect officers for 1958 after the membership meeting.
The Daily urges a pre year end meeting of Decatur agencies clubs churches to plan a coordinated Christmas basket distribution for Morgan County. A central clearing house should be set up to avoid duplication and ensure all needy families are served with adequate funds and purchases.
The National Education Association urges a long range four and a half billion dollar federal support plan for public schools as its main 1958 legislative proposal. William G. Carr says schools have been starved and must receive needed funds to defend government and national well being. Local and state funding remain emphasized, with federal aid viewed as unlikely soon. Washington seeks ways to cut expenditures to fund missile programs, delaying broad education aid.
The piece critiques the Paris Conference under President Eisenhower, noting past leaders’ missteps and the debate over who should represent the United States. It argues that NATO compromises emerged, fears of war haunt European members, and hints at a renewed disarmament dialogue delaying broader outcomes.
The text promotes shaping children into responsible adults with traits like discipline and respect. It then shifts to a 1957 analysis noting France Britain and the United States clash over NATO and a proposed Western European economic union as crucial for currency stability and defense, with Paris tensions and Soviet expectations cited.
Drew Pearson reports from Nouasseur Morocco during a Christmas tour of North Africa bases with the Harlem Globetrotters. He condemns nuclear arms race, cites defense programs and calls for peace efforts and diplomacy over war. He notes leaders favor weapons while some officials seek talks for peace.
The Cape Canaveral incident shows a missile expert pushed a wrong button in firing the Snark and two wires cross on the Thor. It appeared to be headed to Orlando before destruction. Alarm grows over future accidental or deliberate errors in Soviet or European bases.
Ralph Winstead, longtime UAW investigator, fell into Lake St Clair and died in what coroner ruled an accident. His files on Detroit mob influence and union links to police and FBI have rattled Washington and labor circles as legislators prepare new anti racketeering measures. His death underscores the struggle to curb mob influence in labor and law enforcement.
The Navy ended a two night two day hunt for survivors after a four engine radar plane crashed off Oahu. Three officers and one enlisted man were rescued early Tuesday. two bodies recovered, 17 crewmen presumed dead. Cmdr Guy Howard and Lt John T Kline survived and described loss of power and flames.
In Washington state penitentiary yard guards halted a tunnel escape bid when prisoners emerged from a 60-foot shaft wearing flour sacks. Seven inmates were identified by dirt under their nails and hair, while guards reported a ferocious scuffle and an injured guard. Warden Rhay said three to five others aided the clash but withheld names.
Indonesia's Information Ministry announced in a nationwide radio broadcast that the government will guarantee the security of foreign enterprises not owned by the Netherlands. The move follows fear of Dutch-led seizures and aims to limit government control to Dutch-owned businesses only.
An article notes Antarctica spans vast area and peaks at about 9 200 feet above sea level at the South Pole, describing the extreme elevation of the continent.
A survey reports 24 million U.S. residents own bicycles. The figure highlights broad cycling participation across age groups and regions, signaling strong demand for bikes and related gear.
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