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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1958

Page

4

Public Schools Debate Over Education Reform in Letter

Tucson public schools superintendent Robert D. Morrow argues for fair treatment of Sherman Adams while criticizing the current system. The letter questions the focus on officials rather than students and urges re study of the school program to improve language, math, history, and citizenship foundations.

Robert D. Morrow Tucson Sherman Adams Goldfine Morrow Adams Bergan Nero

Wiretaps and Private Eyes in Goldfine Adams Probe

Drew Pearson outlines private detectives and wiretaps used by both sides as Harris and Goldfine investigators probe officials. The draft Harris report alleges Howrey violated confidentiality by sharing FTC information to aid Goldfine and Northfield Mills.

Northfield Mills, Inc Sherman Adams FTC Ed Howery Goldfine Harris Committee Howrey Adams

Morgan County News Roundup From Mt View And Nearby

Sunday guests included Dovar Jones of Ohio and Aubrey Jones of Birmingham visiting the McNutt and Jones families. Vacation Bible School starts next week at Mt View Baptist Church inviting all.

Silas Jones Dovar Jones Ohio Rube Blackstock Aubrey Jones Birmingham Paul Jones Ard Eva Mary Aubrey Jones Linda Jones Mandy McNutt Rita Elbert Hudgins Napersville Ilinois Manda McNutt Brenda Pirkle Patty Morris Bobbie Ann Roberts Judy Chaney Tony Morgan Jane Martha Rebecca Thompson Tommie Morgan Phill Roberts Hartselle Harvey Stinson Oden Ridge Melvin Stinson Mt. View Baptist Church

Eisenhower Balanced Budget Image Described as Military Skill

President Eisenhower is portrayed as a capable military leader applying discipline to budget balancing. The note emphasizes his leadership style and fiscal prudence without detailing policy specifics.

Eisenhower

Crops Look Good Down in South Alabama Gulf Shores

A field report from Gulf Shores notes crops ahead of North Alabama with adequate rain and Baldwin County’s longtime reputation for farming. The piece warns cotton plantings are limited along highways and argues irrigation may be needed to assure moisture at the right time.

South Alabama Gulf Shores North Alabama Baldwin County

One Vote Margin Reversed In Elmore County Primary

After a month of upheaval and charges in Elmore County Alabama a state Democratic subcommittee recounted more than 7000 ballots and found that the candidate previously losing by one vote was actually the winner by 34 votes. The error stemmed from human tallying rather than voting machines.

Elmore County Alabama Democratic Election Committee Democratic

Man learns to work better after vacation insight

The piece argues that a vacation helps one gain perspective on work and temper. It lists lessons about becoming less sensitive, avoiding gossip, embracing cooperation, and respecting bosses and colleagues, concluding progress relies on personal behavior.

Lenoir N.C

Straighten Out Yourself by Arlie B Davidson

Advice urging self examination before judging others. Emphasizes correcting personal faults to improve life, family, and community and reduce mental and emotional distress.

Committee Report Drafts on FTC Confidential

Secret committee notes reveal limited progress by Goldfine forces and mention a Harris committee draft report detailing how Goldfine activities relate to the Federal Trade Commission. The draft notes indicate internal staff preparation preceding official committee issuance.

Federal Trade Commission Harris

Colleges Should Not Admit Underprepared Students Says Writer

A 1958 syndicated column argues high school quality varies widely with some schools ill preparing students for college. It questions admitting A students who fail college entrance tests while others pass and notes schools favor showy activities over academic readiness.

King Features Syndiate, Inc

Incomplete FTC Reporting Case Continues to Erupt

A description of postmeeting actions by Goldfine and his son, including smuggling a draft report, a 37 page memo by Charles Canavan advocating referral to the Justice Department, and internal overrules criticizing secrecy and the handling of confidential information. The narrative centers on conflicts involving Sherman Adams, Howrey, and FTC officials.

Goldfine Federal Trade Commission Sherman Adams Adams FTC Charles Canavan Justice Department Trade Commission Commission Howrey

Mrs Agnes Chase Honored With Illi University Degree

Agnes Chase 88 receives first college degree an honorary award from the University of Illinois. Without formal botany training she rises to senior botanist at the Smithsonian Institution Washington D C and ranks among the nation top 15 botanists.

Agnes Chase University of Illinois Smithsonian Institute Washington, D.C

Broadway prospects for new talent with Miss Wood

New York report on Miss Wood, longtime theatrical talent scout, and her Waite agency role with MCA. She notes MCA paid for Liebling agency, she earns about 1000 weekly, and she mentors playwrights such as Williams and Inge while stressing support to help young writers survive early careers.

New York Broadway Miss Wood Bill Liebling Music Corp. of America MCA Liebling Tennessee Williams William Inge Robert Anderson Carson McCullus Kanin Dor Dubuque

Scientists Begin Swinging To Duran-Reynals Theory

London AP reports Dr Francisco Duran-Reynals argued viruses may be the underlying cause of cancer. His Yale mouse experiments support the idea that dormant viruses wake after age or injury to trigger malignancies. The finding sparks talk of vaccines and targeted anticancer drugs as new approaches.

London Francisco Duran-Reynals Yale University Duran-Reynals

Canaveral New Able Conduct 3 Countdowns At The Same Time

CAPE CANAVERAL Florida AP authorities report an advanced control system installed at the Air Force missile test center to manage launches more smoothly. The feature will direct countdowns for three missiles simultaneously, replacing prior capability of handling one launch at a time and reducing long prelaunch checkout delays.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force Missile Test Center

Blackbird harasses Westbury man at his door

In Westbury New York a neighborly blackbird has become a menace to Joseph Siniscalchi, diving and screeching whenever he looks out the door. The bird began two weeks ago while he gardened and now irritates his family and visitors. He cannot find a nest and calls the bird a growing nuisance.

Westbury N.Y Joseph Siniscalchi Helen Donna Siniscalchi

Parsifal: Wagner Opera Based on Holy Grail Quest

Parsifal is Wagner's final opera and centers on the quest for the Holy Grail. The work adapts a legendary narrative about spiritual trials and knightly vows.

Wagner

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