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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1956
Page
4
Non agricultural employment in Alabama stayed near a record pace in April with 700 400 persons on business and industry payrolls. Yet the farmer in Alabama is described as the economic problem child.
The Wall Street Journal argues that revamping Americas military aid is essential noting a major cut could push allies to increase their own defense efforts. It suggests the government must recognize that billions in aid may be diverted for other uses.
In Phenix City politics reform candidates won this week but results were tight. The piece notes the old machine remains in play and cleaning up will be a difficult, ongoing effort.
The Civil Aeronautics Board has allowed Southern Airways to operate routes from Atlanta to Panama City with stops at Columbus and Dothan. The piece urges Decatur Anniston and other cities to persist in securing air service this year, emphasizing airline access as a foundation for growth.
The June Guaranty Survey argues wage gains in U S manufacturing since World War II have outpaced productivity, pushing up unit labor costs and prices. It notes fixed incomes suffer real declines, depositors lose value, and gains are largely eroded by inflation. The article discusses temporary dispersion between labor costs and prices and warns that prices will follow wage rises as the cycle peaks.
Senator John McClellan of Arkansas subpoenas Chotiner’s records, books and bank accounts after Chotiner refuses to disclose details to Bob Kennedy. Kennedy asked questions about Chotiner’s activities for a West Coast airline case. The McClellan Committee has shown leniency toward Chotiner, unlike past aggressive interrogations of Vaughan and Maragon during the McCarthy era.
Kennedy urged McClellan to compel production of Chotiner’s papers after concerns over campaign school information and client matters. McClellan authorized subpoenas, allowing access to key documents. Analysts note Chotiner’s past influence may help in his own defense with high profile figures possible to back him.
GOP Senator John Bricker of Ohio has been tied to a conflict of interest over his Columbus law firm collecting legal fees from the Pennsylvania Railroad. The association raises questions about ethics and possible influence on legislation affecting the railroad.
The piece argues revenge harms society by fueling conflict and distrust. It urges replacing retribution with mercy and forgiveness, asserting justice tempered by compassion strengthens human unity and guides a civilized community.
Senators Andrew (R Kans) and Warren Magnuson (D Wash) urged ICC power to penalize railroads that fail to return freight cars, boosting the 2.40 dollar diem during shortages like wheat harvest. Bricker opposed tighter penalties, delaying action after Senate Commerce meeting.
Summerfield bars postal workers from criticizing the Post Office or sharing information with the press or Congress without boss approval. Democrats and Republicans fear the order threatens citizen rights. Also noted are Hammarskjold’s continuing UN mission, Nehru’s arms talks, a winged vertical takeoff airliner, and Saudi Arabia’s ultimatum over Dhahran base.
The column argues that labor racketeering and mob influence taint New York waterfronts and unions aided by lax officials and foreign money. It cites Dope traffic linked to Red China and Swiss banking, threats to business through protection payments, and unsolved violent acts including the acid attack on Victor Riesel.
In The Most Happy Fella Broadway debut Tony Weede, a retired opera star, wins a waitress with a heart of gold and a child on the way. He stresses that loving effort and a helping hand shape success despite age or background, drawing praise and personal fascination from critics and audiences.
The Decatur Daily invites readers to submit letters on questions of the day. Only initials or nom de plume may be printed, but the editor must know the sender's identity and address. Space limits mean edits may shorten letters and manuscripts will not be returned.
Alabama banking superintendent Lonnie W. Gentry moved to tighten loan company rules by requiring affidavits before judgments. He urged action to force judges to follow the law, void improper garnishments, and return funds, detailing the affidavit’s key data on borrowing, repayments, and interest.
A cricket’s song travels surprisingly long distances, with chirps audible up to about a mile away under favorable conditions. Researchers note temperature and humidity influence the speed and range of sound emissions.
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