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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
12
The Russell Betterment Association, a crime fighting group in Russell County, regains funding as Gov. Gordon Persons donates 1000 from the law enforcement fund. Alabamians applaud the chief executive for aiding the volunteers risking daily life to curb crime in the county.
Secretary Weeks announces 875 million dollars in federal highway aid with Alabama receiving about 18 million. He seeks the greatest surge in highway construction in American history. In Alabama Decatur has unfinished city business and U S 31 improvements between Cullman and Birmingham are expected to benefit from the funds.
The Alabama Safety Council warns 15 deaths and 525 injuries are expected in state traffic accidents during the Fourth of July weekend. Drivers alone can prevent fatalities by using common sense and courtesy, urging safe travel and consideration for others on holiday trips.
A State crackdown targets Albert L. Patterson’s killers as Alabama officials promise reform in Phenix City and Russell County. Judge Walter B. Jones orders a refilled jury box and vows lasting decency, while noting racketeers fight back with lucrative evils like dice and taverns. Continued state pressure is urged through Gov. Gordon Persons and Gov. Jim Folsom’s terms.
The former president Harry Truman, briefly ill, overruled medical advice to cancel a date with James Petrillo head of the musicians union. He praised Petrillo for support in 1948 and said the show must go on despite illness and concurrences with illness.
The Kansas City area now holds Harry S Truman in high regard after a period of mockery. After years in Washington and private life, he is settled back home and free of danger as ex president. Truman valued loyalty to friends, which at times caused friction in the White House.
In January in Kansas City the former President discussed loyalty and gratitude during a television interview. He suggested how these ideas relate to friendships and drew occasional comparisons with the McCarthy era.
Arlie B Davidson discusses common misconceptions about heredity and mind disorders. Dr. H F Kilander studied 11 000 youths and adults revealing beliefs that fish boosts brain power rubbers harm eyes tuberculosis is inherited thunderstorms sour milk listening to music makes a child more musical and more.
In a Kansas City visit last January, former President Truman relaxed among history books and dictated memoir chapters. He described having researchers verify every detail, and contrasted his cautious approach to oversight with McCarthy era tactics.
Washington and London show cautious unity on Indochina and Southeast Asia. Dulles pushes for united action to save Indochina but Eden delays awaiting Geneva peace prospects. Locarno ideas fall flat as Churchill opposes Asian entente and Eden yields on timing and approach.
Loretto Hospital in New Ulm creates an expectant fathers room with a television to ease nerves while awaiting deliveries.
A historical note states it would cost $100,000 to fire every gun on the battleship Missouri for one minute. The figure illustrates the high expense of naval gunfire in a brief, high intensity action.
New York columnist Hal Boyle reveals a lighthearted note on a man’s carry habits and its comic psychology. He frames a quirky habit as a case study in daily behavior and perception.
Readers discuss the election contest between Morgan County Sheriff candidates Jim Collier and incumbent McCutcheon. The letter argues Collier’s qualification, endorses him, and notes the Morgan County committee’s decision and appeals to the State Democratic Executive Committee.
Randolph of the Alabama Farm Bureau says global farmers fear U S surplus exports while praising orderly marketing as a solution. He spoke after attending the International Federation of Agricultural Producers meeting in Nairobi with six American delegates and a post conference tour including Italy France and England.
A rural statistic notes North Carolina has about one cow for every ten residents. The remark highlights agricultural density and cattle presence in the state.
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