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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1957
Page
19
A quiet rise in anti administration sentiment roils Alabama politics as lawmakers in both chambers drift from party lines. Governor James E. Folsom faces mounting independent votes amid a stalled Senate battle over judicial reform, signaling a potential major legislative confrontation.
The article describes resistance in the House to Speaker Rankin Fite actions blocking Sen. Joe Calvin's competitive bid bill on state purchases of 500 or more. Calvin's measure has backing while Folsom aides fight it and a companion bill. Some members warn of a revolt like January 1956 when a sine die adjournment sparked a leadership shakeup and reorganization.
Bobby Jones stands as the only golfer to hold the American amateur and open titles and the British amateur and open titles at the same time, achieving a rare simultaneous grand slam in the sport.
The Decatur Little Theatre will stage Arsenic and Old Lace on June 15 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets cost 50 cents for students and $1 for adults, available from ticket committee members or at Decatur Apothecary and various uptown locations.
The continent of North America spans about 8 million square miles, roughly 16 percent of the world’s land area, indicating its vast size and geographic reach.
In Oating Washington two twin boys aged 21 months were found after 17 hours lost in rugged, logged land near their home. They were discovered lying in grass crying but alive. Authorities reported their ordeal ended safely with the children unharmed aside from distress.
Athens Limestone high schools will send 20th annual Boys State delegation from Limestone County to the University of Alabama with 14 representatives from Athens High and others from East Limestone Ardmore Elkmont and Clements. Girls State delegates include Doris Harris Tommy Thompson Micki White Charlotte Wessels Lily Mae Davis Ann Tribble and Matilda Jane Owens. Morgan County Exchange manager B G Hall resigns to become county manager of Morgan County Farm Bureau. Leo Roberson to head Moulton Lions Club officers with a full slate of officers and 4 H program chair Sam McClendon outlined. Coach Tony Daniel resigns to coach Cherokee Junior. Danville Home Demonstration Club hosts 4H Rural Youth program at Danville Methodist Church.
Therman Smith was elected president of the Moulton Civitan Club for the coming year. Installations will occur June 25 at Ladies Night, with officers including R. C. Beckett as first vice president Herschel Leigh as second vice president Douglas Corum as secretary Woodrow Burks as treasurer and directors Bill Stewart T. D. Littrell Earl Beasley Howard Burch and Herbert Leigh.
U S railroads announce plans to spend about $1 3 billion on rolling stock in 1957 as they seek to modernize fleets. The statement highlights investment across major lines and the anticipated pace of purchases for locomotives cars and related equipment.
Kevin and Kerry Yanasak, sons of Mr and Mrs Edward Yanasak, sustained only minor scratches and appeared uninjured after the incident.
An article by Dr. W. W. Bauer discusses divorce as a tragedy with deep mental and physical health consequences. It argues divorce often starts before marriage, driven by immaturity and unresolved issues, and highlights harm to children and the family unit.
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