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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1958
Page
3
James Marlow notes Eisenhower and Congress confront a pivotal year amid rapid Russian advances. Public confidence, recent illnesses, and Sputnik era awareness shape the presidency as the U.S. weighs a major shift in domestic and foreign policy, including funding for science education.
A mail in offer from Old American of Kansas City promotes a $1,000 life policy for final expenses. The ad claims no obligation and no calls, asking readers to mail name, address and age to the Kansas City address.
Hadrian's Wall, built about 1,800 years ago to guard the Romans from northern tribes, still endures in part. The landmark originally stretched 73 miles and stood about 20 feet tall, though much of it no longer remains intact.
Gas explosions under ground lines in Madison Wisconsin sparked fires that destroyed a city block near Capitol Square. A middle aged couple died when their house blew up and 63 year old William McGrath died later in hospital. Fire chiefs said regulator valve failure caused high pressure gas and flames spread across Bassett Street area with 40 blocks closed and 200 people evacuated.
In Columbus Georgia the Dobbs family reports their two year old daughter Kim has suffered seven hospital stays for multiple fractures. Doctors have not diagnosed a bone disease and her parents seek a home bed that can adjust to support her daily care.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE surveys a mosaic of trivia and quips from 35 hour work weeks to back pain in readers over 45, sea shells identified, Broadway rodeo humor, farm history, psychology, and odd facts about lamps, pigeons, and zebras.
Florence The 15 day search for Max Grosz 44 construction engineer ended when his car and body were found in Cypress Creek. Two boys on a bridge saw the submerged car and notified police. Grosz of Reynolds Metals Co disappeared December 21 after leaving a friend’s home in Sheffield.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Wednesday for John Benjamin Bloodworth, 20, Seale Alabama, one of two men charged with trying to extort $1 000 from former Alabama sheriff Ben F Burch of Pittsview Rt 1. The hearing in Columbus Georgia will be before U S Commissioner H Okay Parker. Lord Lee Newyels 19 Columbus is also charged.
After stopping suddenly for a car ahead Kim rolled from the seat and fractured both arms. The next day she returned to St. Francis in a cast. Saturday night her leg swelled and Mrs. Dobbs stated doctors fear another fracture.
State Sen. Sam Engelhardt of the Alabama Citizens Councils predicts the new Civil Rights Commission will visit Alabama. He warns Macon County may be abolished to block Black Belt Negro political power and notes federal civil rights laws could boost Black voter strength. Sparkman defends state rights amid redistricting critiques.
The article notes that Thomas A. Edison secured more than 1,000 patents for his inventions, marking a prolific period of innovation and technological development.
Speaker Sam Rayburn marked his 76th birthday as he prepared for the opening of a new Congressional session. The Texas Democrat has opened every session since 1940 except four years when Republicans led the House. No other man has presided as long as speaker. Henry Clay comes closest at just under 12 years.
A reader describes receiving a color telephone as a unique gift and plans to buy more for birthdays. The ad highlights easy gifting through the Business Office and promotes extension telephones in color. A feature about Nancy, a composite local teen, illustrates how phones keep people connected and aware of social happenings.
The article notes proposals to establish extensive plantations in the Southwest to supply a substitute pulp for manufacturing. It highlights potential scale and regional impact, with mentions of possible industries and the shift toward alternative raw materials.
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