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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1955
Page
4
The article notes 171 individuals earned $1,000,000 plus in a year earning $344.64 million and paying $213.654 million in taxes to the federal government. It comments on the toll of wealth and taxes, ending with a rhetorical query on the desire to be a millionaire.
Dr. George S. Whitlat eh of the Tennessee Industrial Development Commission predicts a decade of decentralization and shifting plant location factors. Labor supply expands, training overtakes recruitment, smaller towns gain appeal, water becomes critical, transport changes disrupt patterns, and governments may push dispersal for national defense considerations. Firms will seek lowest output cost with strong service, labor quality, utilities, and a temperate tax structure.
The article alleges that the Federal Communications Commission and other officials are considering transferring the government’s $5 million landline network to private industry. It claims the government would rent back the equipment, paying private firms a large profit. The Defense Department has begun auctioning off its telephone systems to private entities, mainly AT and T affiliates, with Interior also negotiating sales to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph.
The Pentagon urges dismissal of the antitrust suit against AT&T arguing Western Electric ties are essential for defense and research. Defense officials Willie Cooley and R. K. Honaman note ex AT&T executives hold major government roles. several ex AT&T leaders occupy high posts across federal agencies.
Advice column urges against running from problems and urges focus on inner resources. It notes friends may disappoint yet can reflect troubles and encourages evaluating others fairly to build better friendships. It ends by stressing personal responsibility in making one's home a better place.
AP reports the American Cancer Society finds ex smokers have a lower risk of dying from lung cancer than continuing smokers in a study of nearly 190 000 men. The research notes never smokers have rare lung cancer and that heavy smokers show high rates, with heart disease as a leading cause of death among two pack a day smokers.
Walter Reuther confronted a union split as the executive board urged postponing the Ford strike to hear Ford's offer. Carl Stellato, Ford Local president who has challenged Reuther, argued for postponement and won over the negotiating committee. Reuther privately favored a strike but yielded to delay.
Alabama Senator Lister Hill struggles to assemble a quorum for Labor and Public Welfare hearings on Eisenhower's 28 million dollar polio program. Several Senate members including Barry Goldwater George Aiken and other Democrats boycott meetings delaying action on vaccine access and distribution powers.
Virginia and New York figures joined Pat McNamara of Michigan Paul Douglas of Illinois and Hill in showing up. They couldn't pass legislation without Republicans. Meanwhile efforts to relieve the Salk vaccine bottleneck remain stymied.
Washington reports Russia received a formal invitation to a Geneva summit starting July 18 with four days of talks proposed by the United States Britain and France. Moscow offered no immediate reaction Tass noted Dulles’ policy of strength could imperil summit prospects as he spoke at the University of South Carolina commencement.
Members of Battery C 279th AAA and Co A 1343 Engineering Battalion National Guard will depart July 24 for a two week summer camp at Camp Stewart Ga. Warrant Officer Mitchell Dobbs urged that prospective guardsmen should enlist this month.
Worthington city council approved a paving project on eight blocks of 8th Street to reduce dust and ease through traffic. The meeting also considered bids from Hicks for a police project and a by John right to place 40 acres near Austinville into Residential A zoning. Lucille Curry was hired to update the Lot Book and $200 was allocated. The council shifted July’s first meeting to July 5 due to a national holiday.
The Lawrence county court docket shows five of 125 cases guilty with fines and costs. Eleven cases not pressed. Twenty defendants plea not guilty but were found not guilty for lack of evidence. Eight rearrest orders issued for Prohibition violations, plus eight Driving While Intoxicated, one Public Drunkenness, one Driving, and two Driving Without License. Mrs Walter McCullough to attend meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The Jefferson-Hillman Hospital of Birmingham, owned and operated by the University of Alabama, is renamed University Hospital and Hillman Clinic. Dr. Robert C. Berson says the program expands services and training across all health disciplines for Alabama and is now functioning as a statewide training institution.
Miss Jo Ann Prater marked her fourth birthday at a Danville party hosted by Misses Ruby and Vera Prater. The event featured games and contests as family and friends celebrated the young honoree.
The notice states eligibility for the summer camp and mentions readiness by July 1. It notes that those in the Guard before or on July 1 will be included in the camp list.
Two fire insurance companies sue in Limestone County court in equity claiming no legal obligation for a house destroyed by fire near Elkmon t. Respondent L P Odem of St Joseph Tenn holds policies with North River Insurance Co and another carrier but claims insurable interest via a deed and mortgage that were disputed by Judge Rosenau in 1954. McCormack estate heirs are being probated as the case proceeds in Athens with Huntsville attorneys representing the insurers.
A court document names Linda Welborn Paul Crowe Nancy Prater Frankie Sanford Joyce Sanford Sylvia Prater Scottie Prater Wanda Steele Dannie Welborn Danny Prater Kenneth Sanford Rebecca Hill Charley Prater Shirley Ann Steele Carl Sanford Dewayne Prater Patricia Ashbranner Joe Ashbranner Juanita Prater David Prater and Billie Thompson as involved parties in the case.
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