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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1958
Page
4
Morgan county’s June runoff vote ranked about seventh in the state but legislative failure to adhere to the Alabama Constitution halves the county’s senate representation, underscoring constitutional and political friction.
The passage suggests quiz show contestants with exceptional intellects seek knowledge for its own sake rather than wealth. Their lifelong aim is understanding, with money seen as a byproduct of a single, pivotal opportunity to earn a fortune. The piece argues the lesson is the value of knowledge and using intellect to its fullest.
The column cites a Kiwanis Magazine piece on Richmond County New York youth programs that redirect youths from crime to usefulness. It argues Alabama should start local rehabilitation efforts and avoid prison by forming community groups led by service clubs to tackle juvenile delinquency.
In the California primary the Democratic candidate leads William F. Knowland 3-2, drawing cheers. Analysts foresee a tough November for Knowland unless the nation improves economically, while President Eisenhower’s presence tempers liberal gains and Nixon gains stature from his South American tour.
Days of debate at the National Republican Club center on nominating a Democrat with a left‑wing record for Harlem Congress. Powell’s tax troubles and demagogic stance are blamed on broader Harlem Puerto Rican and Negro bloc influence, with risk to GOP leadership in New York City.
ARLIE E. DAVIDSON cautions that dwelling on hurtful remarks harms both target and speaker. The piece argues stinginess of words damages character, justice alone rarely builds closeness or reward, urging readers to avoid stinging ways.
In Bucharest Premier Stoica hosts a state dinner for Premier Gomulka with lavish food and a long reception. Adam Clayton Powell Jr is described as dominating New York politics via race-based mass pressure. The piece contrasts the Stalin statue with a glow of capitalistic pageantry and notes shifting authoritarian rule.
Two Decatur teachers were among about 350 George Peabody College graduates on May 30 in Nashville. Mrs. Charles Edward Black of Decatur Junior High earned the M.A. in education and holds a B.A. from Athens College. The former Estelle Russell was named among the graduates.
The article says George Meany aims to retire as AFL CIO president by end of 1959 to leave a cleansed labor movement, with Al J. Hayes, head of the Machinists, touted as a likely successor. Hayes, in his fifties, is described as principled and businesslike, having strong ties with Goldwater during a Washington tour and tests of union governance.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Price in Brookside with daughter Mrs. J. B. Cough. Mrs. Couch had eye surgery last week. Mr. Charfe Howse returned home after hospital care in Hartselle. The Sum merford family hosted guests from California and Florida. Visitors included J. B. Elliott of Fullerton, J. E. Buckner of Palos Verdes Estate, Rhona Howell of Hartselle, and others. Extended visits with relatives in Gadsden, Shreveport, and North Carolina were noted.
Walter P. Reuther moved swiftly to keep the uneasy auto industry truce intact after clashes at General Motors and Chrysler plants. Pickets at GM Fishers Body plant near Pittsburgh were cleared and production resumed. Chrysler disciplined some stewards for refusals to work. Ford and GM held talks as Chrysler and the UAW plan more meetings.
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