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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1957
Page
4
Huntsville keeps a 25 mile per hour speed limit despite protests while a more realistic traffic study is prepared. The article notes growing activity on U.S. 31 and mentions Decatur building permits totaling just under 3 million dollars in the first five months of 1957.
In Chattanooga Tennessee nearly 44 000 voters weighed the issue with an unofficial tally of 23866 in favor of legal control and 20116 against prohibition.
Look Magazine quotes President Nasser of Egypt and presents contrasting views on American policy. The piece notes skepticism about both sides and argues readers should consider how other nations perceive U S actions.
More than 500000 attend Billy Graham sermons at Madison Square Garden in four weeks. About 17000 have given their lives to Christ, starting a new life of joy and peace. No previous Garden event matched these crowds and the crusade still has a month to run.
Washington remains divided as the Senate votes to restart the Soil Bank after the House moved to shut it down. Industry pressure from corn and wheat states appears to influence lawmakers while farmers urge legislation that benefits them over agricultural agencies and outside organizations.
The Du Pont Company argues federal tax reform is needed to revive incentive and expand output. It claims taxes could fall as a share of production if growth reaches $750 billion, boosting living standards while keeping essential government services high but not excessive.
The Washington MERRY-GO-ROUND notes friction between Old Guard and modern Republicans over the President’s health. Budget cuts, travel, and a Capitol Hill box luncheon strain the leader as GOP leaders push back-slapping conferences to rally party unity.
A historical recount notes how stress-filled periods affected President Eisenhower. It cites June 9 1956 and June 10 1957 episodes when policy clashes, staff tensions, and budget battles coincided with illness before he was struck, highlighting tensions with McCarthyites, Harry Cain, and Dulles led trade stance.
A brief living essay urges patience across roles from employers to students to leaders. It argues patience reduces conflict, explains delays, and enables better learning and cooperation, noting shortcuts undermine genuine education and urging mutual understanding.
A 1957 King Features column analyzes the use of the Fifth Amendment in investigations into Communists and labor leaders. It contrasts Dave Beck's refusals with unions like the UAW, Ford, and Walter Reuther, noting double standards and political maneuvering amid Senate inquiries.
Senate frictions surface as Sen. Kerr of Oklahoma takes charge of fiscal policy inquiry while Sen. Byrd’s wife’s health delays his involvement. The piece notes exposure of the Byrd machine by Eddie Folliard and mentions other federal figures including George Bender and Victor Hansen.
Australia invites non British immigrants as part of a broader immigration policy. The economy relies on wood products, ranging from toothpicks to ships, indicating a strong timber industry.
The July 1 deadline looms as Beck risks losing his Seattle house and property to the Teamsters. Vice presidents plan to oust him before the Miami Beach convention, with Meany seeking Beck's removal and a costly Emeritus status. Beck contends over a pension and global travel rights tied to Emeritus, while insiders predict a political showdown.
The Town Creek Civitan Club on the Tennessee River near Wheeler Dam installed new officers for the coming year. Earle Graham of the Florence Civitan Club conducted the installation, naming A E Berryman as president and Paul Houston as vice president, with Wesley Davis as president elect and other officers and directors listed. The group also thanked retiring president R R Berryman for his leadership. India exports about 25 million pounds of tea annually to the U S, while 366 million pounds are sent to the United Kingdom.
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