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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1959

Page

11

Long dynasty end? Earl Long in Texas clinic reshapes Louisiana race

In a three part AP series Earl K Long lies in a Galveston psychiatric clinic awaiting a sanity hearing as Louisiana confronts a December governor race with no heir apparent. Senator Charles Deichmann notes Earl's pattern of not grooming successors while Huey Long’s political machine endures.

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Elisha and Naaman Healing Story Highlighted

The article recounts the biblical story of Naaman, a great Syrian commander, seeking healing through the prophet Elisha. It cites II Kings chapters 5 and 6, noting Naaman’s initial anger, the humble instruction to wash in the Jordan seven times, and his subsequent healing and confession of God’s power in Israel. The piece also mentions the Leonard Wood Memorial and a note by Rev. Dr. Wilbur M. Smith about younger classes.

Newman Campbell Naaman Syria Leonard Wood Israel Isnaria Jordan Elisha Wilbur M. Smith National Council of Churches of Christ Reawures Pynaiaie

Small Seeds and Big Faith In Naaman’s Healing

A lesson highlights Naaman the Syrian’s cure after Elisha’s guidance, using a Jewish slave girl’s faith to show God’s power works through humble means. The piece emphasizes how small acts and care from peers can lift the ill, with ideas for classroom encouragement.

Naaman Division of Christian Education U.S.A

Decatur Alabama Adopts Building Permit Duty Ordinance

Ordinance 1127 amends Sec 9-3 of the city code requiring a building permit for bulk of construction work by contractors or owners. Exempts painting wallpaper exterior work and plumbing or wiring under $1,000. Adopted June 2, 1959. City Clerk Joe Pettey recorded June 12.

Joe Pettey

Anti-Long faction in Louisiana politics faces Earl Long’s grip

The piece profiles Earl Long, describes his rise from Huey Long’s shadow, and notes his populist tax and spend policies. It highlights past power plays including attempts to extend term limits, clashes with Huey’s heirs, and hints at a looming sanity hearing to decide if Earl can resign in favor of Lt. Gov. Lether Frazar and seek the governorship again.

Morself Huey Huey Long Earl Louisiana Lether Frazar deLesseps S. Morrison New Orleans Jimmy

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