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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
4
The United States signed an aid agreement with Communist Poland nearing fifty to one hundred million dollars. The piece notes public skepticism toward state department dealings and warns of possible overcharges by Washington.
Dave Beck Jr. invoked the fifth amendment 19 times in eight minutes as he refused to answer questions before the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee. County polio vaccination response described as good during the first week of June with a campaign to vaccinate all residents under 40 continuing through June.
Five people aged 3, 19, 22, 58 and 61 were killed in Alabama highway accidents over the weekend. The writer urges safer driving and pedestrian caution, arguing common sense could prevent such deaths.
The text notes President Eisenhower is ill once more and not as severe as earlier sicknesses. It conveys bipartisan concern from both Democrats and Republicans and hopes Providence will spare him for the remainder of his term and for many years after.
George Burnham now with Christianity Today supplies two extra Graham stories weekly. His London and Far East Graham coverage was earlier via Chattanooga Free Press. The press in action aids positive pursuits, underlining the influential force of media.
The article compares Huntsville traffic rule enforcement with Decatur and notes Huntsville plans a crackdown to reduce accidents. It mentions a possible 25 mph limit and cites a statement from The Huntsville Times praising the crackdown for fewer accidents and no injuries.
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee begins voting on a controversial natural gas bill that would add about 950 million dollars to household gas bills. Rep. Oren Harris of Arkansas leads the push, with allies and rivals watching delays and testimony tactics as he maneuvers around May hearings and a looming defense budget vote.
Arlie Davidson discusses developing reading habits with quotes from Bacon Shaw and Barton. The piece emphasizes selecting dynamic reading, noting how good literature fuels imagination and personal growth, and mentions a Who's Who in America study about sons of ministers.
A critical editorial argues that opening police files to defense access endangers investigations and public safety. It cites the Vic Riesel case to illustrate how witness protection and file secrecy protect convictions and highlights risks if prosecutors and judges cannot rely on confidential data.
A telegram to the mayor prompted cancellation of a House defense budget hearing while six key committees met. Representative Harris spoke 131 words urging against closing the Army and Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs Ark, causing the mayor of New York to pull out.
The report portrays how Chairman Harris arranged favorable access for gas lobbyists and delayed questioning by Massachusetts lawmakers. It notes Randall Le Boeuf of Consolidated Edison and John Heyke of Brooklyn Union Gas were handled to aid the bill, amid accusations the plan would cost housewives about 950 million dollars.
Dabney White of Greensboro argues that Rev. David Andrews pays 127.51 in taxes to the UN Children’s Fund while opposing taxes for national defense. He cites former Utah Governor Bracken Lee’s tax withholding and warns the Treasury must enforce majority rule to avoid chaos.
Warren Gochenour Jr dropped investment banking ten years ago to sell affordable durable toys. His firm tests 10 000 of 150 000 yearly offerings in 34 nurseries and kindergartens, finalizing 1 500 for market. Prices average 49 cents. He prioritizes age labels safety and education with teacher juries. The London commuter averages 1545 miles yearly.
Dr. W. W. Bauer urges regular eye checks for preschoolers and immediate physician evaluation for any signs of visual difficulty. He warns against delaying vision care until school entry, notes links between eye issues and irritability headaches and mood, and discusses glasses, cross eyes, astigmatism, and proper use to avoid harm.
The decision freeing two American women who killed their soldier husbands overseas may become a landmark. It holds that civilians overseas cannot be tried by military courts for capital offenses like murder, challenging how status of forces and jury rights apply abroad. Justice Clark dissented, noting practical issues of testimony and international legal limits.
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