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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1957

Page

4

Republican strategy warned against Dixie line candidates

A political analysis argues that Southern voters face "Stone Age" laws hindering GOP congressional races. It criticizes the Soil Bank, civil rights push, and TVA privatization, claiming Eisenhower Republicans offend the South and should heed Southern opinion to avoid electoral waste.

Eisenhower Southern Dixie South Congress Soil Bank Middle West Supreme Court Warren California TVA

Lilienthal urges local initiative in South development

The speaker revisits TVA era lessons at Winrock Farm Arkansas, urging local people to lead regional growth through government partnership. He recalls Decatur Alabama as a model, crediting community action with spurring industry, infrastructure, and river development along the Tennessee River, with lasting state impact.

David E. Lilienthal Winrock Farm Arkansas Dave Lilienthal TVA Mr. Lilienthal South Decatur Decatur Group Alabama State Industrial Board Tennessee Gov. Folsom Lilienthal Winrock Tennessee Valley

Matsuda proposes exchange of 25 Congressmen for U S

Takehiyo Matsuda a member of the Japanese Diet and ex minister of communications discusses a people to people exchange idea during a visit to the Japanese Embassy He envisions 25 Japanese Congressmen visiting the United States and 25 American lawmakers visiting Japan to foster understanding and friendship.

Washington Takechiyo Matsuda Rocky Mountain States New York University Hull House Chicago Jane Addams United States Kishi Mat Suda Mount Fuji Matsuda Japan Chip Robert Democratic National Committee U.S

Senate Ladies Press for Sink in New Building

The Senate Ladies push for a new sink in the Senate Office Building to wash their coffee cups and bandage wrapping supplies. Pat Nixon and Imelda Chavez discuss lobbying with Dennis Chavez as Mrs Chavez leads the effort while asserting proper delegation.

Senate Capitol Hill New Mexico Dennis Chavez Mrs. Chavez Pat Nixon Nixon

Examine Yourself If Life Feels Unhappy Says Arlie Davidson

A reflective column urges self examination for unhappiness and social impact. Arlie Davidson argues individuals may be trouble makers or self centered, lacking concern for enduring values and community obligations, suggesting personal correction.

Philippine official seeks US backing to run for president

Philippine chief justice during the wartime puppet regime arrives in the United States to court American support for a presidential bid. He networks with former Governor Dewey in New York and seeks broader American allies while promising to replace ambassador General Carlos Romulo if elected.

Jose Yulo USA Yulo Tom Dewey New York Carlos Romulo Washington

Elder Statesman of Aviation Honored at Pentagon Lunch

Secretary of Defense Charley Wilson named 73 year old Congressman Carl Vinson Elder Statesman of Aviation at a Pentagon luncheon hosted with the National Aeronautic Association. John F. Victory praised Vinson’s battles for air power and defense funding, noting budget cuts persisted despite his efforts.

Charley Wilson Pentagon House Armed Services Committee Carl Vinson Milledgeville State Insane Asylum Vinson Navy Army Victory Vincen Wilson Georgia Appropriations Secretary of Defense

In Tune With Body Mind and Spirit

A 1957 column likens keeping the body to tuning a piano and urges balance of physical mental and spiritual tone. It cites Navy PE leaders and Dr Z Taylor Bercovitz, promoting five minutes on the rowing machine and five on your knees as a daily regimen and frames the body as a temple of God guiding lasting vitality.

Navy Jesus God the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Italian Warships Pay Tribute To Mayflower Voyage

Adm Ernesto Guiriati halts the San Marco and San Giorgio near the Mayflower and sends oranges and fruit from Naples. The Mayflower replies with a bottle in return. Italian officers cheer the gesture while quipping about the Pilgrim fathers and their temperance.

Atlantic Ernesto Guiriati Naples Coopyright The Bell Syndicate

Community Notices From Morgan County Area

Local items note a Methodist Church children's program Sunday morning. Visits include Holt family with Morris Holt and Linda Austinville. Sparksman family hosts from Decatur and Hollis Sparkman. Judy Spencer of Cleveland visits aunt Mrs Edgar Hughes. Puckett visits Floyd Sparkman in Austinville. Ale Billy Johnson at home with Herman Johnson family. Mrs Junior Stevens hospitalized in Hartselle. Faye Nell McAbee a patient at Hartselle Hospital. Dee Lake improves at home after illness. Eric Roberts and Gail summering with Orval Roberts of South Carolina. Vercy Ellis Gilmer and Frank Ellis visit Edd Ellis family.

Methodist Church A. L. Holt Morris Holt Linda Austinville A. L. Sparkman Decatur Hollis Sparkman Judy Spencer Cleveland Ohio Edgar Hughes R. C. Puckett Floyd Sparkman Austinville Ale Billy Johnson Herman Johnson Junior Stevens Hartselle Hospital Faye Nell McAbee Hartselle

Pro-Communist Labor Leader Turned U.S. Intelligence Officer

Victor Riesel surveys the 1957 Senate Interior Security hearing revealing Mike Jiminez a former United Electrical Workers official who joined the U.S. Army and OSS during World War II and later served as an intelligence officer while refusing to reveal Communist ties. Jiminez invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly and drew attention to potential OSS activities and union infiltration. The piece questions how such disclosures could affect national security and the credibility of intelligence services.

Victor Riesel Comrade Khrushchev Russia Tovarich MVD FBI Land Senate U. S Khrushchev Frankie Costello United Electrical Workers Union Mike Jiminez Communist Party U. S. Army Internal Security Jiminez OSS Office of Strategic Services Robert Morris U.S Morris Jamestown N.Y

Bell elected president of Decatur Coin Club

Louis Bell was chosen president of the newly formed Decatur Coin Club at the final organizational meeting. Officers include R F E Whatley Jr as senior VP Ben Lee Damsky as junior VP Charles W McLemore as secretary Bayne J Vaughan as treasurer and several board members. Unanimous motions set charter member extensions club name affiliation with the American Numismatic Association dues and schedule. The club meets first Monday each month at 7 30 PM and will hold an auction in July with beginner education portions.

Louis Bell Decatur Coin Club Bell Bellare R. F E. Whatley, Jr Ben Lee Damsky Charles W. McLemore Bayne J. Vaughan John M. Sears, Jr Cecil McMillan Martha Chenault Bingham Edwards Edwin Wyle Florence Sheffield The American Numismatic Assn Nashville Coin Club Birmingham Coin Club

Venita White Visits Birmingham Aunt This Weekend

Venita White spent last weekend with her aunt Mrs Dan Jones in Birmingham reflecting family ties and a short family visit away from home.

Johnson Chapel Venita White Dan Jones Birmingham

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W. R. Shelton Associated Press MAIL George A. Martin Steubenville First United Presbyterian Church National Council of Churches Pearson Living Today Arlie B. Davidson Philippine Aviation By Norman Vincent Peale Morgan County NEEL Riesel Maj. Peress Capt. Jiminez Coin Club Nebrig Plumbing CO Otte Nebrig Keystone Keystone Common Stock Prospectus A. B. Love Masonic L. C. Fisher
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