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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1959
Page
4
The Army plans a photo transmission system this fall giving field commanders a high quality aerial view of their area every two minutes. This up to the minute record, captured 30 times each hour, aims to save lives and improve battlefield decisions, though no system is foolproof.
In the first four months Morgan Courtians reports 42 percent of the county quota of 1959 savings bonds purchased, totaling $648000 in E and H bonds. The report says general economic conditions are good and U S savings bonds are a strong investment. if the trend continues the county will greatly exceed the quota.
The editorial urges broad, multi-source funding for Alabama education as Gov. Patterson pushes a tax equalization plan. It warns that Black Belt legislators and big business oppose new revenues while emphasizing the need for good schools to curb integration and lift Alabama from state rankings.
Victor Riesel profiles James Hoffa and Harold Gibbons crafting a fuel industry power base. The June 16 Senate hearing marks a clash with Kennedy and McClellan as Hoffa plants influence from refineries to pumps, courting independent oil unions and potential distribution strikes.
A column outlines longevity tips citing a study of 450 centenarians who stayed busy ate lightly slept well and kept faith in God. It links worry reduction to lower blood pressure and ulcers and notes church membership and marriage correlate with longer life.
London reports from the Atlantic Congress show delegates divided on aggressive versus soft approaches to Moscow. Wayne Hays and others push economic aid cuts to Asian and African countries while warning NATO faces weak military strength. debates cover propaganda, neutrality, and preventing Communist influence abroad.
Four area newspapers earned awards at the Alabama Press Association banquet in Dauphin Island. The Lee County Bulletin, Auburn, won four first places. the Moulton Advertiser won three. the Limestone Democrat and Cullman Times received multiple recognitions. about 150 attended.
Norman Vincent Peale recalls visiting Carlyle’s birthplace in Scotland and his grave in Dumfrieshire. He argues Carlyle’s courage derived from biblical sources, teaching readers that God empowers every person to achieve manhood and victorious living.
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