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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
14
A reader criticizes Khrushchev for using outmoded terms in Geneva summit discussions. The piece accuses Russia of violating the Korean truce and brands the Kremlin as a habitual criminal, arguing reform must come from inside Russia rather than external pressure.
George McLean of Tupelo Journal argues Northeast Mississippi towns need a Ten-Year Committee to guide future development. He emphasizes proactive citizen planning beyond boards and officials, citing hospitals streets recreation and regional progress as key goals. He urges concrete results within five years.
The column reports Idaho senator Herman Welker used Senate funds to pay relatives and associates, including his brother Ted and a high school teacher, with no clear work. It notes another beneficiary, Harry A. Nock, and describes Welker’s social scene and a public-relief stance as the pattern of generosity.
A reflective piece by Arlie B. Davidson urges readers that it is never too late to believe in themselves and contribute to society. It emphasizes resilience, breaking bad habits, embracing new visions, and acting with kindness despite past failures.
The piece argues the Deep South faces serious conflict with the AFL CIO United Mine Workers and railroad unions. It links labor force expansion to political organizing and predicts increased strikes and unrest across Arkansas Mississippi Alabama and other Southern states, warning of a looming labor government and violence.
Mrs Nixon visited the Senate gallery while her husband presided for a Burma premier, then moved to the House floor where hats are banned in session. To gain access she removed her bonnet and was admitted, continuing a long standing rule since 1837 banning hats on the House floor.
Gov. Goodwin Knight of California will travel to Los Angeles to dedicate the Retail Clerks Union Local 770 headquarters. He praises local Joe de Silva for aiding labor families and notes health insurance efforts linked to Kaiser Foundation. In a separate matter, Cheatham Annex guest house near Newport News was deemed unauthorized amid prior waste concerns and a June 20 order by J. L. Woodbury.
A rough figure shows about 5,000 mink farmers operate in the United States. The estimate reflects the scope of fur production across multiple states and farm sizes.
Column by eee Riesel argues Anastasia in prison weakens Murder Inc and urges tackling crime-linked unions. Calls for AFL CIO merger scrutiny, federal probes, and removal of corrupt labor influence across docks, construction, and retail sectors. Warns of intensified mob activity and the need for a strong national anti rackets push.
Senator Mansfield accused Eisenhower forces of credible shenanigans in the foreign military aid program. He cited a June 30 bookkeeping action that showed more than half a billion dollars in past foreign aid appropriations obligated but not yet spent. Congress should investigate.
Maj. Gen. Fay Upthegrove, leading the 313th Air Division in the Far East, is named to succeed Brig. Gen. James H. Davies as Keesler Air Force Base commander. Davies becomes deputy commander of the Alaskan Air Command and will report in mid August. Upthegrove hails from Port Alleghany Pennsylvania.
The window oyster of India has a shell so translucent that it is sometimes used as window glass.
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