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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1957
Page
4
Petitions are circulating in Colbert County Alabama to call an election on whether the county remains legally wet or becomes dry. The effort requires over 2000 signatures and is expected to succeed. Historical wet dry cycles show narrow margins and turnout spikes in such votes.
The piece urges readers to revisit the Declaration of Independence adopted July 4 1776 by the Continental Congress and published in the Pennsylvania Evening Post two days later It stresses the founders sacrifices and the enduring freedoms of Americans under God and this government of a free people
The Georgia senator urges a national referendum on President Eisenhower's civil rights bill while the president resists, arguing decisions belong in Washington. The piece critiques voting participation and calls for a Senate vote to settle the referendum question and eliminate civil rights debates in Congress.
Pearson defends coverage citing Wake Island conference and Korea notes. Highlights five columns with quotes from Truman MacArthur and Willoughby, arguing publication aided national security by exposing weaknesses and prompting needed reforms.
A political column recalls 1951 to 1953 defense and military disclosures. It cites Gen Matthew Ridgway’s proposed promotion, Wright’s broadcasting of sensitive cables, and the Defense Mobilization meeting on durable goods. It also mentions the Koje Island prison riots and Bradley’s praise for cooperation.
The piece argues that immaturity persists from youth into adulthood. Aggressive blame, selfishness, snap judgments, and a desire for immediate gratification damage relationships. Such individuals explode when thwarted and seek sympathy, failing to face hard truths with optimism.
The article notes women outnumber men in operating microphone systems for broadcast control and highlights coal as West Virginia’s leading industry. It also states chemicals rank second, with 34 major plants employing over 26,000 workers.
A Fourth of July discourse on public anger and trust contrasts the old communal oration with modern media and the contentious Supreme Court. It critiques Eisenhower’s court picks Warren Brennan Whittaker and questions judges’ qualifications, noting Frankfurter’s aging tenure and Senate inaction.
Victor Riesel profiles Edward Bennett Williams, famed advocate for Costello and Hoffa, as his cross examination of John C. Cheasty reveals tensions over race and impartial justice. Williams seeks a mistrial amid claims of jury prejudice, highlighting the lawyer’s complex public persona.
U S District Judge Burnita S Matthews refused a defense plea for a mistrial in the bribery conspiracy case against James R Hoffa Midwest Teamsters boss The ruling followed concerns that a key prosecutor witness mouthed racial views potentially biasing jurors Eight Negroes sit on the jury and Judge Matthews instructed the panel to ignore racial matters and not be swayed by them
NEUCHATEL Switzerland A sudden death of New York debutante Joanne Connelley stirs a divorce dispute with Jaime Ortiz-Patino. Her death halted a divorce finalizing in two weeks. attorney Claude Reymond notes a $67,000 settlement and two jewelry pieces may go to her daughters from a previous marriage.
Mobile officials report Dauphin Island bridge tolls for June totalled 34933.32 dollars, the highest since the span opened in July 1955. The June 1956 toll compares with 44903 dollars in July 1955 and 24054.50 dollars in June 1956, signaling the best summer yet for the four mile span linking the mainland to Dauphin Island.
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