Communist ferment reshapes world at crossroads
Drew Pearson surveys 40 years of Soviet history and highlights shifts in Italy Poland Czechoslovakia and Western Europe showing Nenni pivot toward democracy Polish protests against Moscow and Czech demand for independence plus rebellions within Western Communist parties and turmoil among U S leaders and outlets.
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United States
Italy
Pietro Nenni
Moscow
Dulles
Allen
Central Intelligence
Nenni
Poland
Crusade For Freedom
Czechoslovakia
Czech
Tito
France
Belgium
Denmark
Britain
Stalin
Maurice Thorez
New York Daily Worker
Lenin's Will Surfaces After 33 Years Reveals Kremlin Turmoil
A revived document shows Lenin's will criticizing Stalin while sparking debates on authenticity amid a Kremlin leadership crisis. The summer safety notes contrast lakes and streams with the warning of grave danger.
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Papa Lenin
Josef Stalin
Communist Party
Lenin
Kremlin
Alabama Industry Growth Encouraging but Requires Ongoing Effort
The State Chamber of Commerce reports six months of 1956 industrial growth in Alabama with investments totaling 362,991,000 and 6,600 new jobs across new and expanding industries utilities railroads and military installations. Roger Babson’s warning about Alabama becoming the Pennsylvania of the South echoes, urging continued competitive taxes and cooperative civic attitude to attract investment across the nation.
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State Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Roger Babson
Pennsylvania
South
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Aviation's Black Mark Calls for Stricter Airline Safety
A tragedy near the Grand Canyon killed 128 people when two large airliners reportedly collided and destroyed themselves. The piece argues aviation is a new industry with a need for tighter inspections of equipment and crew training to prevent similar disasters.
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Grand Canyon
Arizona
Promotion Needed to Harness Alabama Tourism Potential
The piece argues Dauphin Island and other Alabama developments could attract millions in tourist revenue with strong publicity. It contrasts Western boosterism with Southern needs and suggests locals must actively promote attractions like Carlsbad Caverns to boost Alabama tourism, noting a tourist’s value beyond cotton.
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Alabama
Dauphin Island
Mobile
United States
South
Dodge City
Kansas
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Nature
West
Editorial Zingers From The Daily Workers Front
The Daily Workers publish biting editorials that lash at opponents with sharp rhetoric and vivid phrasing. The clashing opinions reflect a militant stance and a willingness to challenge established authority in print.
Life is good if you have work that brings out your best impulses
A devotional excerpt attributed to Davidson discusses the conditions for a good life. It emphasizes meaningful work, community cooperation, supportive relationships, good health, balanced mind, emotional steadiness, optimism, and inner peace as foundations for improving daily life and personal progress.
Daily Worker self-critique on Stalin era repression
The Daily Worker reflects on past support for Soviet repression under Stalin. It admits ignorance of crimes and questions why enemies of the working class were denounced. Joseph Clark urges caution against idolizing Lenin or any Soviet leader and warns against applying Russian revolution specifics to America.
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Daily Worker
Soviet Union
Stalin
Joseph Clark
Lenin
Clark
America
Howard Fast on Khrushchev Speech and Soviet Paranoia
The journalist and author Howard Fast criticizes Khrushchev's speech as brutal and barbaric. He recalls Soviet executions and laments missed civil rights and habeas corpus while pledging vigilance against Soviet oppression. He notes future discussion in an early Continent 1956 column syndicated by Bell.
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Moscow
America
Daily Worker
Howard Fast
Khrushchev
Fast
Soviet Union
States
United States
The
Bell Syndicate
Right Whale Named for its Value to Whaling
The right whale earned its name because its blubber and baleen made it valuable to whalers and it floats after death, aiding recovery.
Sokolsky Donovan on Nasser Soviet arms deal and U.S. misreadings
George E. Sokolsky and Robert J. Donovan recount how Nasser sought arms from the United States and then the Soviet bloc in 1955 56, the Geneva summit, and Byroade’s muddled Egypt reporting. They argue Washington lacked accurate intelligence and urge Congress to reexamine Middle East policy and arms spending.
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Robert J. Donovan
Eisenhower
Nasser
United States
Donovan
Washington
Egypt
Byroade
Russia
White House
Henry Byroade
George Marshall
Whitez House
Geneva
Khrushchev
Middle East
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Jordan
Yemen
Morocco
Algeria
Mediterranean
Nehru
Tito
Red China
Quotes on America From Noted Figures Across History
A compilation of remarks about the United States from historical leaders and thinkers. It presents varied views from Samuel Adams to Warren G. Harding, including praise, critique, and reflections on democracy, liberty, and national identity.
City installs No U Turn sign at West Main Corsbie
Hartselle city council approves a No U sign at West Main and Corsbie in front of Bailey's Gin and Swafford Veterinary Hospital to reduce traffic jams. No Parking signs will soon halt parking on the south side of West Main from Tyler's City Service Station to U S 31.
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West Main Street
Corsbie
Bailey’s Gin
Swafford Veterinary Hospital
West Main
Tyler
U. S. 31
Kiwanis Kapers at Riddle Auditorium Tonight
Kiwanis Club presents Kiwanis Kapers at Riddle Auditorium starting 7 30 tonight featuring members modeling the latest women’s fashion and a musical comedy program. Proceeds fund civic improvements.
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Riddle Auditorium
Kiwanis Club
Woman's Society Meets for Monthly Study Session
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church was held Monday at 3:30 PM in the church parlor. Mrs. W. V. Pattillo taught the first chapters of the new study book. Members of the Madonna Circle joined the group.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
W. V. Pattillo
Madonna Circle
Woman's Missionary Society Meets at First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met Monday at 3 o'clock with president Mrs. M. H. Broom presiding. After business, the Royal Service program was presented. Montgomery Circle led by Mrs. Gregory Glasscock conducted the program.
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W.M.S
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
M. H. Broom
Montgomery Circle
Gregory Glasscock
Sunday Guests Visit Mrs West From Many Towns
A stream of visitors arrived to share Sunday with Mrs. M. G. West including Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Still and family of Haleyville, the Bartletts and Still families of Montgomery, and relatives from Des…cussion continues with additional visits from Union Springs, Cullman, Decatur and Birmingham.
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M. G. West
L. L. Still
Barbara Still
Annie Still
Lewis Barber
Haleyville
Julius Still
Stranton
Iowa
R. B. Still
Montgomery
Frank Chappelle
Union Springs
C. H. McConnell
George Wason
R. G. Fisher
Birmingham
C. M. Fisher
Cullman
H. P. Still
Decatur
Right Whale Anatomy: Head Proportion Key to Bulk
Science note explains the head accounts for one fourth of a right whale's body mass. Researchers discuss how skull size relates to overall anatomy and energy balance in baleen whales.
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