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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1957

Page

4

Global shift toward universal trade over war

A growing tendency favors increased international commerce as a path to reduce conflict. Proponents argue robust trade links raise interdependence and create incentives for peaceful cooperation, while critics warn disparities and power imbalances may persist or widen.

Worth Of The Nickerson Case

The Nickerson court martial highlights rivalries among military branches and the drive to prove each is best equipped to defend the United States. It notes the positive and negative effects of entrenched branch pride, including lack of teamwork and fiscal drain from competing appropriation seeks.

John C. Nickerson, Jr United States inter-Annapolis Air Academy

Supreme Court Wat kins decision limits congressional investigations

The Watk ins ruling curbs vague fishing expeditions and requires precise connection to a legitimate legislative purpose. It emphasizes due process and warns Congress to use compulsory processes with care while affirming individual rights and the duty to aid informed legislation.

Congress Supreme Court New York Times Warren Watkins Communist Party House Committee On UN- American Activities Feenee Lane United States

Humphrey shifts stance as Seaway aid grows with power

In early testimony Humphrey opposed fast tax write offs and the Seaway as a socialistic ditch. After Hanna Co Labrador ore deposits emerged, his position changed and he used cabinet influence to back the Seaway, prompting allies like Fallon and Bender to reverse.

Humphrey National Steel Company Thomas Texas Defense Mobilization Board Seaway George Humphrey George Fallon Baltimore the Treasury St. Lawrence Sea M. A. Hanna Co Labrador Fallon Hanna Sen George Bender Ohio Bender

Troubled Times and Transport Taxes Behind Humphrey Link

Analysis traces how cabinet secretary Hubert Humphrey aided private transport interests, including the M A Hanna Co and Quebec North Shore railways, to keep a 3 percent excise tax on transportation in place. It cites a 1957 ICC letter estimating $24 million yearly loss to the Treasury and notes rail and barge operations exempt from the tax.

Lake Erie Humphrey M. A. Hanna Co Labrador Quebec- Labrador Schefferville Quebec North Shore Baytown Steel Eisenhower Treasury Department Interstate Commerce Commission Owen Clarke Smathers Florida U. S Bell Syndicain

Integrity of Judges Questioned in 840 Page Commission Report

The commission on government security questions federal judges reliance on assistants and legal clerks for briefing papers and decisions. It argues errors or bias in opinions could threaten national security and federal loyalty.

Commission On Government Security House of Representatives United States Supreme Court Supreme Court United States Commission Senate McGranery Justice Holmes Washington Harvard Oliver Wendell Holmes Bernard Baruch Gene Cavallero Colony China

Union corruption saga shocks laundry workers

The Senate committee files reveal ex secret service man John Dye Cheasty testified that Anthony Meii bought Local 985 and arranged favors for Jimmie Hoffa. The AFL CIO pushed a cleanup, replacing leaders like Sam Byers, George Meany promising hearings, and a plan for new open elections to restore the union to AFL-CIO control.

Service John Dye Cheasty Mr. Big Jimmie Hoffa Senate Committee Cheasty Hoffa Anthony) Meii Eugene James William) Bufalino Bufalino Washington Jim Hoffa Juke Detroit Gene James Chicago Laundry Workers’ Union Brother James Laundry Workers’ International Senate Wel- Grand Jury Afl-Cio Capone George Meany Mr. James High Command James Sam Byers John Jillson Meany Byers Méany Ralph Fagan Hollywood Roosevelt Fagan Labor Afl-Cio High Command New York Commodore National Afl-Cio Ethical Practices Committee Anak the Hall Syndicate, Inc

No Quitter Miss Measor Returns to Stage Roles

Beryl Measor, veteran actress known for English stage and films, left theatre years ago for department store clerking in London. A customer, actor Eric Portman, urged her to join Terence Rattigan’s Separate Tables, which she performed in during the London run and now continues with the Broadway company.

New York Beryl Measor Miss Measor Terence Rattigan London Eric Portman Rattigan Miss Meason Boardway

Ordinance fixes grade and curb on Carol Lane SE Decatur

City ordinance number 1029 fixes and establishes the grade of Carol Lane SE and the curb on each side according to city engineer blueprints. Adopted June 28, 1957. City Clerk Joe Pettey and Mayor K L McRae approved this action, dated July 1, 1957.

City OF Decatur State OF Alabama Carol Lane S.E Joe Pettey K. L. McRae

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