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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1960

Page

4

How Times Have Changed

The death of Chris J. Sherlock former Alabama Highway Department director is noted in Montgomery. The article recalls a Dixon Administration pledge of 1,000,000 for resurfacing U.S. 31 and Sherlocks later gubernatorial bid. It praises his kindness in listening to North Alabama road needs.

Chris J. Sherlock Alabama Highway Department Tennessee Valley Mr. Sherlock Montgomery Dixon Sherlock North Alabama

North Alabama welcomes Auto-Lite plant to Decatur

The Huntsville Times lauds Decatur for landing Electric Autolite Co. to build a plant west of Decatur employing 400 to 500 people, mostly women, with about a 1 million dollar annual payroll. The piece notes regional cooperation, TVA coverage, and shared industrial growth across North Alabama.

Tennessee Valley Electric Auto-Lite Decatur Huntsville Times Huntsville Electric Autolite Co Autolite North Alabama Decatur Daily North Alabama Associates Tennessee Valley Authority Alabama Power Company TVA Hartselle Moulton Athens Tri-Cities Gr Anesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Auto-Lite Company Alabama

Washington Calling- Foreign Policy Pros Quietly Back On Job

Washington observers say seasoned diplomats remain calm after the summit fiasco. They insist a real conference was not achieved, but insist the Western alliance stays unified and communication lines with the Russians remain open for now and the immediate future.

Washington Nikita Khrushchev Krushchev Khrushchev Soviet Union Mr. Eisenhower

Living Today By Arlie G Davidson

A short reflective piece urges living by blessings rather than misfortunes. It contrasts daily rays of light with shadows from preoccupation with the negative, urging gratitude for health balance position friends work and talent as present blessings. References Dickens to consider present blessings.

Charles Dickens

Eisenhower’s Manila Visit Delivers Deep Filipino Pro-America Mood

Drew Pearson notes Eisenhower’s return to Manila reflects a turning point shaped by prewar West Point ties, MacArthur disputes, and a thriving pro American democracy in the Philippines. He highlights Manila’s growth, press freedom through Teddy Valencia, and figures like Mayor Lacson and Vice President Macapagal, while noting lingering war scars and postwar ties with US allies.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Manila Sen Joseph Bristow Kansas West Point Eisenhower MacArthur Pearl Harbor George Marshall Ike Moscow Berlin Dillon Vine Chey United Features Agediesian Columbus America Far East Carlos Garcia United States Harry Truman Lauren Bacall Arsenio H Diosdado Macapgal Tokyo New York Kishi Lacson Philippines Press Club Talesforo Tenorio FBI

Faith and love as guide in prayer for Mrs F W Glasgow

The submission presents a devotional verse seeking guidance faith and forgiveness. It emphasizes walking with the Lord through daily life and a future crown of victory. The closing attributes the plea to Mrs F W Glasgow.

Why unemployment remains high in a productive era

The Hall Syndicate argues unemployment stays high despite peak activity due to rising productivity from automation and faster output per worker. It cites a growing labor force, insufficient overall growth to absorb displaced workers, and calls for faster growth through new industries, infrastructure, and urban renewal to spur demand and job creation.

Morsay Geo The Hall Syndicate

Jazz Style Origins Rooted in New Orleans 19th Century

The piece traces the original jazz style to its late 19th century roots in New Orleans. It notes the birthplace of a music form that fused African rhythmic elements with European harmonies shaping a distinctive sound.

New Orleans

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Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc W. R. Shelton Associated Press Dapeches Crete Herwon God Reise Jesus Christ Dudley Strain Lubbock Texas First Christian Church National Council of Churches Arlie Davidson Drew Pearson Tenorio Southeast Asia Singapore Garcia Macapgal Valencia the Bell Syndicate, Inc Pearson F. W. Glasgow Detroit Providence North Albertville Collinsville Cullman Falkville Florence Fort Payne Haleyville Oneonta Scottsboro Sheffield Tuscumbia IPT Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corrp Sterchi 2Nd Ave Board of Directors Decatur, Ala Joe D. McPherson
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