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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1954
Page
4
Well wishers in Memphis shake Browning's hand for 45 minutes after his talk to an overflow crowd. A former gubernatorial candidate, Browning faces Gov. Clement, whose dynamic energy draws strong Tennessean support, with Clement seen as likely to win at this early stage.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, widow of Franklin D Roosevelt, plans a summer trip to the Soviet Union to file a series of Look magazine reports on conditions inside the country. The aim is to reveal what she observes beyond Kremlin controls and respond to expectations of what she may be allowed to see.
Clifford F. Hood, president of United States Steel, urged Monmouth College graduates to live by three words from his father and mentors. He emphasized trust in God as a guiding principle for success across generations and careers.
The Decatur city council plans a future ordinance requiring property owners to maintain their lots and prevent breeding grounds for flies rats and other varmints. It may also regulate livestock within city limits to safeguard public health with backing from law enforcement.
The Christian Science Monitor reports President Eisenhower notified Gordon Clapp he will not be reappointed to head the Tennessee Valley Authority. The president praised Clapp as a fine administrator who kept TVA free of politics, but said he will favor a successor whose general approach aligns with his own. Clapp has 21 years of service and broad respect across parties.
Gen James Van Fleet testified to the Senate committee outlining a tough response to potential Indo-China war. He proposed reopening Korea, aiding Chiang Kai-shek and Syngman Rhee, and using atomic weapons if needed to keep China engaged.
General Van Fleet said Chiang Kai Shek could win over some Chinese generals swearing loyalty to Communists. He predicted mass defections if nationalist forces return to the mainland and noted Formosan recruits and a 20 000 yearly training program. He argued Chiang’s army needs fresh blood and better equipment and warned the hour of decision is near in the Far East.
A genial judge and Republican national chairman unnamed here are unaware his aides, expected to take orders from the President, are quietly circulating a poem favorable to the President.
A reflective piece on choosing goodness over glory. It argues that glory depends on others' praise, while goodness is an eternal, universally accessible quality. Start with personal improvement, then extend goodness outward, seeking humility and service before fame.
The Atomic Energy Commission meetings have grown cold and formal as a recording device, installed by Adm. Lewis Strauss, captures every word. Commissioners speak sparingly, fearing use of remarks against them, with J. Robert Oppenheimer’s past fate looming as a cautionary tale. Phone taps by security officers are routine.
White House aides warn Eisenhower may veto a wiretap legalization if Senate adds restrictions. Senate Judiciary Committee has not voted but likely rejects Browell's free hand. Many fear phone taps without court orders. others want FBI only taps, which would hinder existing practice.
Pegler argues that a secret CIA faction links the White House and State Department, naming Carmel Offie and Walter Beedle Smith among others. He accuses secrecy of danger, questions Dulles and Marshall era decisions, notes Garment Workers Union corruption, and hints at ADA links.
HAL BOYLE reports on a Communist sponsored rally in East Berlin where 500000 youths march under red banners and wear blue shirts marked FID. He warns the propaganda mirrors Hitler tactics and fears for the minds of Germany’s next generation amid a widening cold war.
Carol Koplin, four, on her parents television program in North Hollywood asks aloud for a cocktail after singing. Her father notes Hollywood children are no different, but this incident highlights a child seeking a drink described as a cocktail.
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