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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1956
Page
1
A county report shows Morgan schools can run only 145 more days, 39 days short of a full term, with 79.3 percent of the original budget expected from the state. The board notes economy measures and late openings prompted the upcoming short year, and Trinity will stay open until April 16.
Alabama’s Legislature plans a special session next Tuesday to reconsider Gov Folsoms call for a constitutional convention. The move aims to rewrite the state constitution as lawmakers respond to renewed pressure while statewide issues like education funding loom with budget concerns.
A worldwide greeting as 1956 begins with calls for peace and health. Leaders from Europe and the Soviet Union issue New Year statements while families celebrate and turn to church for renewal and betterment plans. Grandfather Frost figures in some lands as the year starts.
Community notes list charges including reverse park and driving while license suspended. Mentions a $500 remodel at 1611 William Grant St SE. City council will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. in city hall with diary details on page 2.
Arsenal payroll totals show gross pay to all personnel reaching 39.96 million dollars in 1965, per Public Information Office figures. The amount rises from 24.9 million in 1954, with a major factor being a seven—year growth pattern and workforce expansion.
Alabama wage earners face new law requiring employers to deduct state income tax like federal withholdings. The change, from legislation passed last summer, shifts tax collection at the source for payroll.
Dr Allen C Rooks director of the 1956 annual campaign announces the Newcomers Club will handle distribution of coin envelopes and about 19000 cards will be mailed on Wednesday Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will stuff and mail coin cards countywide Special days include Blue Crutch Day on January 14 and Coffee Day on January 21 See MORGAN on Page 2
Birmingham dispatch says an explosion damaged two cars owned by Rondle E. Barron, a special investigator in the Western Jefferson County office of Deputy Solicitor Howard Sullinger. Sullinger alleges a gang of hoodlums in the area has been trying to take over the county for two years, growing desperate.
London December 31 the government ordered a complete ban on exporting war surplus materials after reports that hundreds of reconditioned British tanks reached Egypt. The emergency move responded to political and press demands to curb arms traffic and curb secondhand armament shipments.
TVA told Congress that rapid economic growth in its service area will create a severe power shortage by 1958 unless new generating facilities are begun promptly. It noted no construction money has been made available and warned margins over peak demand will shrink, risking a half million kilowatts shortfall by 1958 without added construction.
The 84th Congress resumes with foreign aid, farm prices, and taxes set to dominate. President Eisenhower to outline the administration's program amid anticipated political maneuvering. House GOP Leader Martin predicts a civil, election year session with politics likely to surface but not derail the agenda.
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas announced he will continue as Democratic leader in the Senate. Doctors said he has made a most satisfactory recovery from the heart attack he suffered July 2.
Tax cut prospects in Washington face new uncertainties as lawmakers return for sessions. Critics warn against rushed cuts, accusing advocates of irresponsibility amid ongoing debates and warnings from fiscal analysts.
Decatur city schools and Morgan County schools will reopen Monday after Christmas holidays. City schools closed Dec 16 and were out two weeks. County schools not dismissing for cotton picking had two weeks off, while those that did had one week off. Schools out from Dec 16 to Jan 2 include Austinville Collins Flint Hartselle.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood 15.90 feet, down 0.5 feet in 24 hours. Sea level reading 550.20 feet. Saturday minimum 20, high 44. Forecast calls for fair skies with daylight hours 6:26 a.m. to 4:17 p.m. today and 6:26 a.m. to 4:18 p.m. Monday.
Most Decaturites will take Monday off as New Year’s Day falls on Sunday. Local Chamber of Commerce merchants will be closed in observance, with George LaBoon of the Retail Merchants working for the Chamber confirming the closure.
Premier Bulganin softened hostile rhetoric toward the West saying the Geneva spirit will not be buried and another summit conference could pay off if major obstacles are overcome. He noted post‑bomb tensions yet expressed cautious security from the Geneva talks and sent greetings to the American people in written replies to Telenews.
A major blaze in Selma Alabama destroyed three buildings in the old river harbor district, killing firefighter Henry E. Grant and injuring Capt. George T. Crowder and F L Danzey. Estimated damage runs about 500000 with two blocks affected as crews fought the flames through the night.
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