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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1958
Page
4
Morgan County is $250 short of the Alabama Tuberculosis Association goal for Christmas Seals. The county would join the select circle of counties meeting the goal if residents send in donations now. Thousands have yet to contribute, and timely gifts can push the total over the line.
The Decatur region including Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman counties expects major public works. A Tennessee River bridge, four-laning of Highway 20 to Lawrence County, and the Decatur Huntsville four-lane project are projected within the year. Courtland corridor four-laning and the Decatur State Docks are assured.
The article argues Congress fails to fix farm issues and urges laws written by farmers who live with them. It calls for depoliticizing farm policy while accepting gradual federal involvement, aiming to help small producers like those in Kular endure today’s agricultural pressures.
In 1958 analysis questions the U S reliance on NATO and SEATO while warning of Indonesian turmoil and Red China expanding influence. The piece argues a clear containment line is needed to avert Soviet and Chinese satellite states squeezing American interests in Asia and beyond.
A long reflective piece urging purposeful living and personal responsibility. It contrasts private virtue with wartime diplomacy, arguing lines must be drawn to deter aggression. The author laments missed support for Hungarians and critiques postwar diplomacy while invoking President Truman and King Features.
Pearson predicts 1958 may decide whether relations with Russia move toward peace or war. Kremlin leverage grows while U S prestige sinks. Predictions cover weather control plans postage increases tax changes veteran impact Alaska statehood and jet airliners with economic shifts ahead.
The stars urge pursuit of worthwhile goals with new business contacts and solid financial plans. Domestic happiness looks strong for most of the year, with strain only in February and October, and a pivotal three month period for those with birthdays. A child born today shows wit and charm as ambition grows.
The piece portrays the Communist Party as politically indebted rather than financially, with sleepers in key sites like Cape Canaveral. It claims funds exist via Foster and central control, aims to die Daily Worker, and projects future activity through labor and jobless networks while awaiting Supreme Court rulings.
Local notices summarize travel and residence changes in Morgan County. Families including Nimmo Copeland and Green households report moves and visits to Atlanta Birmingham and Florida. Auxiliaries note deaths and hospitalizations including Eura Praytor injured in a car wreck.
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