Forty Years Since Wilsons Fourteen Points Stumble
James Marlow reviews the 14 points Wilson proposed to end World War I noting the ideals, compromises, and the clerical fallout. He highlights Clemenceau George and Orlando, Wilsons League of Nations dream, and the political defeat that led to isolationism and a path to World War II.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Georges Clemenceau
France
Clemenceau
David Lloyd George
Britain
Vittorio Orlando
Italy
Germany
Hitler
League of Nations
America
Col
Edward M. House
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Sen
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
League
Public Forum Letters Requested by The Decatur Daily
Readers are invited to submit letters on questions of the day with initials or gom de slume used in print. Sender's identity and address must be provided to the Editor. Manuscripts will not be returned and letters may be edited for space.
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Decatur Daily
Attendance Up in Limestone County and Athens City Schools
Attendance in Limestone County and Athens City schools rose after the Christmas holidays, with George Roberts noting improved figures since reopening December 31. Julian Newman attributed higher attendance after January 6 to stable local residents and cited prior flu-related declines during fall.
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Athens
Ala
Limestone County
George Roberts
Roberts
Julian Newman
Newman
A View From the Bridge Turned Musical on Broadway
Arthur Miller’s drama is being reshaped into a musical with Hayward Morris composing the score and Stone Widney crafting the script and lyrics Production is planned for next season. Morgan County residents receive over 17 000 March of Dimes fund appeals as the polio drive heats up. Decatur high school students helped mailers under C W Nelson campaign director, aiding the 1958 drive to fund patient care rehabilitation and hope for paralysis survivors.
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Morgan County
C. W. Nelson
Decatur High School
Inez McCall
Decature High School
Nelson
Morgan Countains
Pam Browning
Florence Merchant Heads U S Retail Furniture Assn
Henry E. Lamar of Florence Alabama was elected president of the National Retail Furniture Assn at the annual meeting. He succeeds Charles N. Bensinger of Louisville as chairman. New vice presidents include R E Carter of Baltimore and Ben J Willis of Norfolk. Other officers were re elected.
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Chicago
Henry E. Lamar
Florence
Ala
National Retail Furniture Assn
Lamar
Charles N. Bensinger
Louisville
R. E. Carter
Baltimore
Ben J. Willis
Norfolk
Scholarship plea for science and engineering students
In view of the world situation a sum comparable to honoring coaches and players could fund several four-year full tuition scholarships for science or engineering students. If we can afford to honor those who entertain us, can we afford not to support those whose survival as a free nation may depend on them. Maurice F. Baker
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Maurice F. Baker
Driving Blind Sparks Road Rage Warning
The text warns drivers about letting rude actions from others trigger anger that leads to blind madness, a factor in road crashes. It discusses how such emotional reactions contribute to unsafe driving and accidents on highways. It stresses staying calm and avoiding retaliation to prevent harm.
Thomas W Jones Dies in Huntsville at 80
Thomas W Jones an 80 year old Madison County probate judge and brother of Mrs. Kingsbery died in Huntsville after being burned when his bathrobe caught fire six weeks earlier. Services will be Thursday afternoon with Laughlin Funeral Home in charge. he is survived by two sisters and one brother.
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Thomas W. Jones
Madison County
E. P. Kingsbery
Market St
Decatur
Huntsville
Laughlin Funeral Home
Jones
Regional Angus Sale Tops 1956 Success
Regional Angus Sale near Montgomery closes the 20th Southern Regional Aberdeen Angus show with estimated total sales about $10,000 above last year. The grand champion bull sold for $1,350 to Patton and Patton Farm of Tuscaloosa from Mimosa Farms. The grand champion female sold for $1,000 to Tediway Acres of Pittsburgh, Alabama. Overall, 94 Angus lots brought $44,920.
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Montgomery
Aberdeen
Patton
Patton Farm
Tuscaloosa
Phillip Spier
Mimosa Farms
Greenville
Briarhill Angus Farm
Union Springs
Ala
Tediway Acres
Pittsview
Alabama Aberdeen Angus assn elects officers
Montgomery Alabama Aberdeen Angus association yesterday elected Mrs Dave Johnson as president with Mrs Phillip Spier of Greenville named vice president and Mrs William Denton of Greenville as secretary treasurer.
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Montgomery
Hardaway
Ala
Dave Johnson
Alabama Aberdeen Angus Assa
Phillip Spier
Greenville
William Denton
Denmark Bans Billboards on Streets and Plazas
Denmark restricts outdoor advertising with a ban on billboards on public streets roads and plazas. Signs are permitted only at business premises under new rules and enforcement guidelines.
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Denmark
Beauty and Health Tie to Spine Aches
A beauty show feature argues nervous system revitalization enhances health and charm. Brooklyn expert says top beauties keep good spines to avoid pain and look better. Minnesota Chiropractic Association backs spine health with X Rays showing Eva Brunson Posture's rise to queen of Land O Lakes. Public service by Dr Judson Pitts invites listeners to Better Living Through Better Health.
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Brooklyn Authority
Ience
Minnesota Chiropractic Association
Eva Brunson
Minnesota
Brunson
Land O’ Lakes
Judson Pitts
Loatann 6Th Ave. S.E
Apples per person and San Marino landmark note
In a good year about two thirds of a bushel of apples is grown for every US resident. The text mentions San Marino and a bust of Abraham Lincoln in the Government Palace within Italy.
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United States
San Marino
Italy
Abraham Lincoln
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