From Firecrackers to Automobiles in Safety Talks
A dated note recalls how safety lectures shifted from celebrating the Fourth of July with firecrackers to focusing on automobile safety, reflecting changing public concerns and risks over time.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1955
Page
4
Burley Clergyman Quips On Bridal Dress Fashion
Rev Leslie Aitken of Burley England complains about too many brides in his church wearing low cut backless gowns. He jokes that many gowns are practically frontless and wonders how they stay up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Aitken
Burley
England
Colbert County Forms United Fund Drive Leader
Colbert county organizes a United Fund drive with B T Gardner of Sheffield as president. The effort, rooted in the old Tuscumbia and Sheffield Community Chests, includes about 40 directors and mirrors similar campaigns in Decatur and Morgan County aimed at consolidating charity and public service funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Colbert County
B. T. Gardner
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Decatur Community Chest
Morgan County Red Cross
Opportunity Shines on Decatur Recreation Program
Russell B. Johnson of the Parks and Recreation Board urges city residents and civic clubs to bolster Decatur’s recreation system. He notes a strong plan exists but funding is insufficient to operate maintain and improve facilities drawing up to 200 000 participants yearly. Johnson offers facts figures plans and results to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell B. Johnson
Parks & Recreation Board
Decatur
Johnson
Parks & Recreation Unit
Decatur Urged to Arm City for Industrial Attraction
A local column lauds Decatur as a premier site for industry and urges using competitive tools sparingly to win more plants. It notes national competition, BAWI like incentives in Mississippi and Alabama cities, and praises Decatur’s citizenry and existing industrial firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Mississippi
South
Alabama
Brik and Mortes
Eisenhower’s atomic peace ship bid doomed by nerves and politics
Washington insiders recount two backstage causes for the defeat of the atomic peace ship plan. Budget officials blocked costs while maritime officials pressed a “peace ship” label to woo public opinion, and White House aides were swayed by Madison Avenue hype before the AEC clash sunk the project. Joe McCarthy initially voted against, then reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Madison Avenue
Maritime Administration
White House
Budget Bureau
America
Atomic Energy Commission
Navy
AEC
Capitol Hill
Joe McCarthy
Canada Family Allowances Spark U S Senate Study
The Salk vaccine success prompts Oregon Senator Neuberger to seek a full Senate study of Canada's family allowances program. Ten years in operation, it pays monthly to mothers with children under 16 from five to eight dollars by child age, and correlates with lower infant mortality and higher child nutrition and goods production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Richard Neuberger
Oregon
Senate
Giving and happiness through daily generosity
The essay argues that giving yields greater fulfillment than taking and that one must continually give to keep life full. It cites Dr Frankie Davidson, bedridden for 23 years, who created a letter club for invalids, founded The Shut-in Society of America, and wrote thousands of letters while supplying books and radios, finding happiness through selfless service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Frankie
Society of America
God and You Together Invincible Says Dr Peale
Dr Peale cites Thomas Edison as a model of comeback and faith in God. He notes Edison’s fire disaster, recovery, and belief that all ideas come from above. The piece urges readers to call on God for strength and reminds that God plays no favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Peale
Thomas Edison
God
Charles Edison
Charles
Edison
New York
Thomas
Lillian Roth
Post-Hall Syndicate, Inc
United States subsidy debate echoes Canadian gains
Neuberger argues for a Senate study on child subsidies modeled after Canada’s family allowances. He notes U S subsidies favor airlines ships crops and big firms and cites cross party Canadian support as a precedent. He is joined by seven Democratic liberals Morse Kennedy Lehman Humphrey Kefauver McNamara and Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neuberger
United States
Canada
Liberals
Conservatives
CCF
Senate
U.S
Morse
Oregon
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Lehman
New York
Humphrey
Minnesota
Kefauver
Tennessee
McNamara
Michiggan
Douglas
Ilinois
Military Martial Law Debated During M-bomb Drill
AEC Commissioner Libby canceled another speech as the administration resisted further remarks on atomic danger. Eisenhower ordered martial law during the civil defense drill after Joint Chiefs urged action, with defense mobilizer Fieming opposing civilian loss of control. Symington pressed for stronger air power, while Talbott promised two new fighters F 101 and F 104. Merchant assured Yugoslavia would stay Western despite Tito’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEC
W. F. Libby
Eisenhower
Ike
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Defense
Arthur Fiemming
Symington
Eigentower
Air Force
Talbott
Senate
Livingston Merchant
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tita
Eisenhower’s California trip nets Miller’s bipartisan nod
Before Ike’s UN trip he sought California Democrat backing. Jack Shelley refused while George Miller accepted and toured the flight with the President. Miller reporting a light mood, joked about being the lone Democrat aboard as they landed and Governor Knight greeted Ike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
San Francisco
California
Jack Shelley
George Miller
Bay
Ike
Miller
German interpreter Wilfried Zibell rises with Billy Graham in Dortmund
Wilfried Zibell, once taught to be ashamed of the Bible in a German POW camp, interpreted for Billy Graham before 20 000 in Dortmund Westphalia Hall. His work as interpreter helped thousands hear the gospel and he now plans to spread the Bible across Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dortmund
Germany
United States
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Billy Graham
Westphalia Hall
Wilfried Zibell
Miller Gains Ike Backing in Key District
Miller secures President Ike’s official stamp of approval after Herbert Brownell campaigns against the opponent in the district. The attorney general had opposed Miller previously but now supports his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Herbert Brownell
Miller
Congressman Jackson Chase Keeps Parole Aid Promise
Omaha Congressman Chase offered to testify at a parole hearing for a convict he once sentenced to 15 years for abducting a 15 year old girl. He arranged to fly to the hearing at his own expense after receiving a reminder letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Chase
Omaha
Neb
Chase
Nebraska
BPW To Head Mental Health Drive in Cullman
Cullman Business and Professional Women's Club agreed to organize the Alabama Mental Health Association drive in Cullman County at a meeting held at the American Legion Home. State chair Marc Ray Clements and local officials discussed program plans and committee appointments were announced by President Gladys Newman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Gladys Newman
Cullman County
Newman
Violet Allen
Leighvelia Bostick
Gladys —_ Bright
Ruby Brown
Claris Boaz
Beatrice Cartron
Frances Clishy
Camella Drake
Alice Fowler
Virginia Frutiger
Ruby Giles
Opal Glasscock
Linnie Henslee
Beulah Howle
Rose Lawrence
Bess Morrow
Jean Murrell
Doris Jean Northcutt
Maude Patrick
Mavis Reid
Venus Rogers
Davie Ruehl
Jane Shelton
Margaret Young
Marie Bergen
Clara McCullar
Double Springs
Book Mobile
Irene Imbusch
Hagerton
Hearing Set to Dismiss Elks Bill July 18
A motion to dismiss an amended bill of complaint against the local Elks Lodge is set for July 18 at 10 a.m. before Judge W. H. Long. The amended bill names Phil D. Mitchell as exalted ruler and Clark Rountree as custodian and seeks a temporary injunction alleging six counts of violations of prohibition laws over six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
W. H. Long
Phil D. Mitchell
Clark Rountree
Mummies Sold as Medicine in European Apothecaries
Until the 18th century Egyptian mummies were shipped to Europe and sold in apothecary shops. Belief in their medicinal value drove demand and trade across antiquated medical markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
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