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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues Americans see more European-Russian alignment than U S relations, noting Canadians and Mexicans align with the United States. It asserts Europe’s long history of war as a default method for settlement and predicts only limited, temporary harmony with Russia.
Conference speakers in the Mississippi Arkansas Delta argued irrigation can lower unit costs and boost farm profits. Similar conferences in Alabama would echo this view during the hot months of June, July and August each year.
President Eisenhower says the U S should restudy military aid to Yugoslavia in light of Marshal Tito's growing Moscow friendliness. He warns that aid based on gifts creates fragile ties and predicts Tito may struggle to maintain balance between Russia and the United States.
Kefauver faced a near exit from the Democratic race as Adlai Stevenson won California in a landslide. Kefauver said he had no excuses no regrets and no alibis after the contest while pondering how the nomination battle aims to face President Eisenhower in November.
The Pennsylvania Legislature approved reducing the aviation fuel tax from 6 cents per gallon to 1 percent per gallon. The measure advances to the Governor for signature. After this change, only Alabama and Vermont levy higher highway-based aviation fuel taxes, while many states exempt or refund aviation fuel taxes.
George Meany gains near unanimous AFL-CIO support in Washington for a plan to oust labor leaders who hold conflicting side jobs with employers. The effort targets conflicts of interest similar to those seen in the Eisenhower era, facing resistance from Teamsters head Jim Hoffa who argues earnings from own ventures are not the workers' business.
Hoffa's wife Josephine Poszynak co owns Test Fleet Company which delivers cars from Michigan factories across the United States. Alice Brennan is also involved, taking over exclusive contracts to move vehicles. Congressional testimony notes about $64,000 in profit over four years from near zero capital.
A nibble of advice on building friendships and character. Learn to be a good sport and accept losses gracefully. Be yourself and avoid pretentiousness. Show appreciation for favors and avoid entitlement. Keep patience and temper in check. Be dependable as a cornerstone of a well ordered life.
The article outlines a power struggle within the Teamsters involving John J. O'Rourke and Martin Lacey backed by Tom Hickey, with Jim Hoffa opposing them. It notes investigations into O'Rourke for alleged mob connections, and the potential withdrawal of Paul Dorfman’s Chicago charter as leverage. The piece frames the factional feud as a sign of trouble for George Meany leading the AFL-CIO.
The text notes veteran politician Sen Matt Neely of West Virginia, aged 80, underwent a minor operation then continued to phone colleagues about Khrushchev and Bulgaria. It mentions a press conference where Russians would not answer oral questions and cites General Brownell avoiding written questions. The fragment hints at disputes over media coverage and press formats.
The article reflects on Molotov’s fall from favor under Khrushchev amid shifting Soviet policy toward Tito and the Kremlin. It notes Stalin’s era purges and collective leadership contrasts with today, where Molotov remains alive, and younger Russians face a reinterpreted history of Stalinist victories and Molotov’s role.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to Segre 1006 and a claim that no conference has been held since last October. Details and context are unclear in the readable text.
In Newfoundland fishermen are asked to tag cod as part of a growth and migration study. Biologists offer a one dollar reward for every tag returned to authorities.
Victor Riesel reports AFL C IO leaders led by George Meany demand power for the Ethical Practices Committee to investigate corruption in unions nationwide. He cites the Laundry Workers Union case and a Douglas report detailing embezzlement and abuses, urging decisive action or risk of expulsion from the federation.
Gen Earle C Partridge told a Senate subcommittee in secret testimony that U S scientists have ideas for a defense against a perfected Soviet ICBM but no usable hardware exists yet He warned the threat is so frightening that the nation must not ease up on defense efforts and noted Soviet bombers may outrun interceptors.
Birmingham Alabama Negro doctors opened their three day convention with a joint meeting of the State Medical Association and Women's Auxiliary at Holy Family School. Dr. R C Stewart of Birmingham is president and Mrs E B Goode of Mobile heads the auxiliary.
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