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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1955
Page
1
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Marion Lee Counts has been discharged and will stay at 106 5th Ave NW for about three weeks before reentering University Hospital and Hillman Clinic for treatment. Mrs J C Rogers and daughter Beverly return to Camden SC after a week visiting relatives in Trinity Decatur and Chapel Hill.
The House Education Committee approved a multibillion dollar aid bill for school construction by 22 to 9 after lengthy hearings. The measure faces Rules Committee review before a House floor vote with adjournment looming. seven Republicans and two Democrats opposed. The bill omits a proposal to withhold funds from segregated districts.
Swiss papers praise Mrs. Eisenhower as they cover her Geneva visit with flattery and emphasis on her charm and Geneva heritage. Reports highlight her fashion notes, such as dark nylon stockings, and note the media fondness for the first lady as a rising fashion influence.
The Alabama Senate approved a measure to preserve segregated schools by allowing local boards broad discretion over pupil assignments. The bill, sent to Gov James E Folsom, passed 32 to 0 on a calendar with administration leaders backing it after earlier defeat. A separate toll road act was also advanced despite a 17 16 vote against excluding retirement funds from toll bonds. The toll proposal aims to build pay as you ride roads linking a midwest Florida route, not yet fixed. The measure proceeds to the governor for signature or veto.
Senate House conference committee agreed to exempt current and former servicemen from compulsory reserve training while requiring it for future draftees and enlisted men. The compromise aims to bolster the reserve to supplement regular forces, though short of Eisenhower’s 2.9 million target for 1960. Senator Russell called it about as strong as Congress would approve.
Twenty prominent Alabamians were named to an advisory committee to review Hall of Fame nominations. Joe N. Green, board chairman, announced the group yesterday in Birmingham. The committee includes Dr. Perry B. James, president of Athens College, Athens. Members are to be announced on September 1.
Senator McClellan said the Senate investigation into Air Force Secretary Talbott remains open. Talbott defended his partner role in Mulligan & Co claiming no improper profit and offered to relinquish his stake if urged. The subcommittee adjourned without ruling on the Aug. 1 divestiture and set no date for further sessions.
Rear Adm. Alberto Teissaire Argentina's vice president resigned as head of the Peronista party amid demonstrations and violence. He urged a truce after President Peron's call. A July 15 pledge to become President of all Argentines is noted. One person was killed by gunfire in the unrest.
President Eisenhower opened the Geneva summit with a prepared position on freeing the world from fear of an atomic attack. He deliberately omitted his proposed exchange of military information with the Soviet Union to time the issue for maximum impact and to let Soviet disarmament ideas surface first. In Europe the proposal sparked astonishment and cautious optimism among newspapers and readers surveying the chance for a lasting peace.
Tennessee River level at Keller Memorial Bridge rose 28 feet in 24 hours to 21.00. Yesterday's high was 88 at 3 pm and low 70 at 5 am. This morning 78 and 11 am 83. Forecast calls for partly cloudy warm weather with scattered thundershowers this afternoon tonight and Saturday. highs near 92 to 93 and lows around 72.
The article urges entrants to check page 9 for solutions as a $400 jackpot grows to $425 if no one solves the latest puzzle. It explains decoding a bank robbery note with emphasis on tags, dusk, guns, thief, and peeking eyes.
A Senate subcommittee urged Sherman Adams to tell the full story of his involvement in the Dixon-Yates power contract. Chairman Kefauver said subpoenas were unlikely and sent a strong letter urging testimony while noting repeated claims of executive privilege. Page 2.
Farmers flood Birmingham markets with vegetables cantaloupes and watermelons driving prices down to Hoover era levels. County Agent Clint Johns cites good weather and cotton acreage cuts and urges housewives to stock up now.
Anniston NAACP leaders condemn threats to fire Black teachers who back integrated schools. Dr Gordon A Rogers says teachers must uphold law and constitution and argue for nonsegregated classrooms. State Sen Sam Engelhardt cites Macon County board advisement of dismissals for pro desegregation.
The Tennessee Valley Authority power manager appears again as a Senate subcommittee witness to explain a TVA revenue bond plan rejected by the Budget Bureau. In Washington the Air Force said it accepted the resignation of Capt Raymond, named in a Senate probe into military procurement.
The administration asked Congress to appropriate 30 million dollars to distribute among the states to buy vaccines for children up to age 20 and for pregnant women.
Geneva reports President Eisenhower calls for tearing down the Iron Curtain and allowing freer movement of ideas and people between East and West. James C. Hagerty notes the leaders directed foreign ministers to pursue talks on three other issues.
Geneva premier Faure circulated a draft resolution urging the Big Four to start a disarmament program under an effective United Nations system. It calls for reciprocal inspection of installations inside Big Four states and joint East West inspection in defined European areas. The plan aims to align Eisenhower Eden and Faure efforts to halt the arms race and reduce bloc weapons.
The Big Four delayed final recommendations as foreign ministers work on disarmament, German unification, and European security. Molotov remained noncommittal on Soviet stance while discussions pivot to East–West contact and directives for a future UN subcommittee.
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