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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1956
Page
4
Two safety records were set in the Decatur area during the Christmas and New Year holidays, though the report notes this aligns with the daily efforts possible. No additional incidents were reported beyond typical holiday precautions.
Frank Hulse president of Southern Airways voices optimism on January 1 that the airline will win rights to serve the Decatur area this year creating a feeder line to Atlanta and Nashville and perhaps Memphis. The prospect excites local flyers who now must travel miles for air service.
The Tulsa Tribune notes a study on how people spend life, including one third sleeping two to four years smoking and five years on grooming and meals. It argues holidays consume time and leaves little for work, reflecting overload of leisure demands.
Leaders echo FDRs warning that fear is the only real danger while urging action to bolster 1956 prospects. Weeks and Humphrey predict a good year if Americans work, buy, build, and trust policies to correct soft spots, stressing confidence over doom.
President elect of Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek arrives in Washington today. A progressive conservative figure, he rose from telegraph to surgery, then politics. He plans a five year program costing about 500 million dollars to expand power, transport, and food storage, financed by private and foreign investment and U.S. loans. He pledges national unity and peace to push Brazil’s development.
Senate inquiry targets the New York Times over alleged Communist ties. Hearing scheduled for January 4 and 6 amid debate on whether the probe was properly authorized by the Internal Security Committee and Senate leadership.
Living Today by Arlie Davidson offers seven tips for sustaining high morale at work. Set a clear life purpose and goals, avoid overreaching, choose reachable objectives, analyze failures, build a supportive circle, and foster physical and mental health to boost motivation and job satisfaction.
Senator Eastland chairs a Senate Internal Security inquiry led by Sourwine that targets the New York Times and other entities. Democratic members learned of the probe only after formal notices. Sourwine also issued a Communist handbook and a Harvey Matusow report with little time for dissent.
The piece notes strong committee influence by Sourwine with Eastland's limited oversight and McCarthy allies Welker Jenner and Butler backing. It cites Hennings Johnston and Daniel opposing probes unless proven Times pro Communist, arguing press freedom. It recalls Times' secret hearings and lack of defense counsel.
Drafts of President Eisenhower's State of the Union hint at a bold stance on antitrust laws and protecting small business. Early word says a substantial section praises the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission for pursuing actions against big business. House and Senate committees have held hearings on failures to shield small firms, with Rep Wright Patman planning to push for action.
The Treasury denies For America educational status while approving similar groups like The Atlantic Union Committee and The Fund for the Republic. The column argues broad policy should apply evenly, warning that political action groups should not be tax free and urging Congressional review of definitions. It contends education deductions support private philanthropy and laments political tax abuse under varying administrations.
Victor Riesel reports on a new group the Association For Industrial Mobilization in Washington funding probes into labor political spending. The piece notes IAM's renamed Aircraft and Guided Missiles Conference, labor’s 1956 campaigning revamp by AFL CIO COPE on district basis, and plans to merge smaller unions into larger ones to consolidate industries ahead of a Miami Beach AFL CIO meeting Feb 6.
Porter Kimbrell, K E Streater, L C Neal, Bill Pullen, Buck Miner and J B Mays of Town Creek traveled to Pasadena California for the Rose Bowl football game. They plan further trips to Mexico and other western places.
Mrs Edna Bain of Town Creek 1 slipped on her porch and fell while starting a holiday routine. She suffered a leg cut requiring 17 stitches at Brackin Clinic after her long housecoat tangled around her.
City hall announces Thursday January 12 as Town Creek pickup day. Families should place cans and rubbish where crews can collect them, with Gina Etheredge patrolling city limits during the day.
Mr and Mrs S J Etheredge hosted a dinner Thursday in Town Creek for visiting friends and kinfolks. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Etheredge and children from Opp Alabama Mr and Mrs McKenry Etheredge from Moulton Mrs B H Gaultney of Frankewing Tennessee and Mr and Mrs Bob Neal and children of Town Creek.
Malaya relies primarily on export duties on tin as its main source of government revenue. The policy shapes fiscal planning and affects mining and trading firms. Officials argue the tax stabilizes income while exporters seek relief amid price fluctuations.
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