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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1958

Page

4

Hogwash says Nixon on Eisenhower retirement

The piece notes Dick Nixon denying any talk of Eisenhower leaving office before 1961, and hints Sherman Adams may step down, suggesting a messy situation if both presidents exit. It then shifts to a local Alabama issue and a DeKalb County church fundraising effort after a fire.

Dick Nixon Eisenhower Sherman Adams

Too Many Regulations Weigh On U S Railroads

An opinion argues railroads could turn profits if freed from extensive government controls. It cites Falkville as an example where L and N loses 1300 dollars yearly due to regulation. The piece claims red tape throttles efficiency and modernizing funds.

U S Falkville Public Service Commission

A Dose of Progress From City Sewerage Expansion

The writer notes a city wide worm like sewer and water project with giant pipe work and detours across streets. Pedestrians and motorists face delays while praising progress and noting personal irritation, concluding the summer effort is large scale improvement.

The Sherman Adams Controversy and McCarthy Echoes

The text argues that McCarthy hearings were shaped by executive session tactics and White House influence. It challenges claims about Sherman Adams and Fort Monmouth linked to General Zwicker. It notes discrepancies in testimony and defends Adams against personal destruction amid political scrutiny.

Joe McCarthy McCarthy McCarthy Army Army Robert Stevens David Schine White House Senate Committee Senate Sherman Adams Eisenhower Roy Cohn McCarthy Committee Harris Committee Fort Monmouth Ralph Zwicker Zwicker John Adams Secretary of the Army Harris John Fox Adams Goldfine Joseph Kennedy

Pearson US marks July 4 clash with new Munich fear

The piece recalls the 1776 Declaration and Philadelphia celebrations, contrasts the Liberty Bell delay, and warns of a modern struggle where propaganda and scientific policy clash with freedoms. It argues senators fueled an American Munich era via bravado and witch hunts.

Use What You Have and Start Where You Are

A motivational piece urges using limited resources to create progress and a fuller life. It counsels avoiding envy and advising readers to begin with available strengths, turning effort into meaningful actions, aligned with a classic proverb about lighting a candle.

Debate on morality and corruption in government leadership

The piece argues the United States has lost its moral edge under a new White House standard, accusing officials of favoritism and graft. It cautions Asian and African governments to avoid similar practices, noting pervasive gift-taking and influence-peddling at all levels of power. It critiques the 1952 crusade against corruption as hypocritical.

Indo-China Cincinnati Indo- China Near East Sinai Desert Lebanon Britain Munich Czechoslovakia White House Asia Thailand Phillipines Prairies Africa America Highway Commissions

British Tiddlywinks Draws Royal and Academic Attention

Tiddlywinks, once a children's game, captures interest in Britain with Oxford beating Cambridge 113 111 in a spirited challenge while plans emerge for a U S tour if travel fares are raised. The Goons invite Prince Philip to join a Cambridge team as a light-hearted note from Buckingham Palace.

Cam- See Goons Cambridge Prince Philip Buckingham Palace

Local Social News Highlights Weekly Visits and Births

Rev Jimmy Wills fulfilled regular church duties Sunday and Sunday night. A Heaps family reunion was held at Johnnie Heaps home near Phil Campbell Franklin County. Herbert Eady and family visited Guy Thrasher and family Sunday evening. Elder Morgan and wife welcomed a baby daughter Friday at Lawrence County Hospital. Tom Glasgow and wife welcomed a son at Franklin County Hospital Saturday. Luther Turner and family returned to Florida after visiting Walter Bass family. Willie Reed and Barbara Glasgow visited Sunday evening. Guy Thrasher and Dwayne visited Barbara Glasgow and baby at Franklin County Hospital Sunday afternoon. Vacation Bible School set July 7 to 11 with the pastor as principal.

Jimmy Wills Heaps Johnnie Heaps Phil Campbell Franklin County Herbert Eady Guy Thrasher Elder Morgan Lawrence County Hospital Tom Glasgow Franklin County Hospital Luther Turner Florida Walter Bass Willie Reed David Hammock Dwayne Barbara Glasgow Baby

Pridmore and Pridmore Family Visitings in Morgan County

Local residents and visitors named Pridmore and Woodard attend gatherings in Cullman and Morgan County. Family members H. C. Ryan, Hennie Woods, Corkey Pridmore, George Hilliard, and others visit and spend weekends with relatives and friends including Puckett and Woodall households.

J. B. Mathews Cullman Judy Carol Woodard Grace Pridmore H. C. Ryan Roland, Pridmore Hennie Gail Woods Corkey Pridmore Bessemer George Hilliard W. A. Pridmore Glennis Puckett Floyd Woodall Alton Puckett Rebecca

Population of the Soviet Union Reached About 193 Million

The population of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is about 193 million. This figure reflects demographic estimates for the USSR, noting its composition across republics and regions. The estimate highlights the vast scale of the Soviet population during the period.

U.S.S.R Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Rare chemical search via registry at Illinois Tech

To locate octamethylpyrophosphoramide you should contact the National Registry of Rare Chemicals at the Illinois Institute of Technology. They maintain a source index of 36 000 hard to find chemicals for researchers.

National Registry of Illinois Institute of Technology

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