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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1955
Page
4
A sharp reminiscence about scarce oranges at Christmas, noting how a single half box felt like a rare treat and symbol of holiday scarcity. The line evokes past hardships and a sense of nostalgia for frugal holiday frugality.
Citizens agree a comprehensive plan for Alabama schools is needed and expect legislative action. They stress adherence to a commission’s findings to avoid rendering the study ineffective.
A news dispatch reports water reaching up to five feet in the business section of a community of about 22,000 in North California. The piece notes the town’s modest size compared to Decatur and hints at regional infrastructure under TVA-like dam systems associated with the Tennessee River development era.
Gov. Bames E. Folsom makes clear he will oppose any change that would allow a state chief executive to succeed himself. He supports a constitutional convention but doubts lawmakers will approve such an move. He notes reapportionment might be addressed, but a convention is unlikely.
The First Step Cotaco Walhermose and Lacey's Spring communities may receive a Southern Bell survey to gauge demand for telegenes service. Residents must show strong willingness to pay for service, as large investment requires clear majority support.
Babson, a noted forecaster, believes President Eisenhower will be renominated and reelected in 1956 barring unforeseen events such as a heart attack. He cites widespread contentment with the administration and favorable 1955 farm conditions as supporting factors for a continued Eisenhower presidency.
Washington Attorney General Brownell plans to indict Stevenson campaign manager James Finnegan of Philadelphia for allegedly using veterans to buy war surplus goods. He also targets high Truman officials over tax fixing and has summoned Treasury Secretary Snyder to grand juries in St. Louis and Omaha.
The passage notes Dr Paul D White's remarks on recurrence after heart attack and contrasts them with Bland and White's 1941 study of 162 patients showing 69 percent died within 10 years. It discusses life expectancy, public statements, and funding calls to Congress and HEW.
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON reflects on balancing self interest with consideration for others. The essay argues to relate pleasantly with many people, work with the other fellow, and avoid living purely for personal gain. It cites B C Forbes praising unselfishness and cautions that neglecting others can leave life empty.
The renowned party hostess Perle Mesta speaks with Mrs. Fred Lee about her new house on 52nd Street in Northwest Washington. Lee notes their past residence there and Mesta confirms the locale has been entirely overhauled and now looks unrecognizable.
Secretary Dulles weighs sending ex President Truman abroad as a high level envoy to counter Soviet gains, while advisers warn a presidential year complicates Republican recognition. Possible additions include Herbert Hoover and General George Marshall, whose overseas prestige contrasts with U.S. domestic political criticism.
An editorial reflects on 1955's peace and prosperity and anticipates a hopeful 1956 election year. It contrasts past wartime leaders with current figures, cautions about propaganda, and foresees no major war, while noting continued concerns over armament and Cold War tensions as Khrushchev’s stance softens compared with Stalin’s.
A brief note offers readers a birthday greeting option for General Marshall and provides his address in Leesburg Virginia for those who wish to send well wishes.
Victor Riesel foresees strikes and pressures in 1956 but no national emergency as major industries avoid crises during election year. He notes a gentlemen’s agreement to support Eisenhower, Meany’s fight against Communist influence in unions, and a push for a 52 week or longer guaranteed wage with shifts toward shorter work weeks and benefits. He also expects Mine strikes threats by John L. Lewis, a Moscow-backed labor infiltration, and AFL-CIO moves to back a Democratic candidate while pressuring conservatives in both parties.
A reflective note hints that many will claim the current president is the greatest since George Washington. The writer jokes about the public's tendency to crown someone the greatest and wishes cheerfulness and forgetfulness as virtues.
Postal receipts at the Decatur Post Office rose to 203000 by end of November, 11 months totaling seven thousand more than last year. Acting Postmaster I E Self noted last year’s total was 196000.
Grants and gifts to American colleges and universities for the 1954 55 fiscal years are estimated at 507 million dollars, about 168 million more than three years earlier and roughly 100 million short of last year's 608 million demand projection for the next decade.
The pro white Central Alabama Citizens Council offers 100 dollars for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for attacks on Montgomery City Lines buses during the ongoing anti segregation boycott.
A philosophical remark contrasts mental states noting that an adult with normal mentality can become insane but cannot be described as feeble minded. It emphasizes the distinction between temporary madness and enduring mental deficiency.
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