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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1955
Page
4
The piece notes that Alabama’s reapportionment remains unfinished after 50 years and expresses doubt about immediate progress. It argues the legislature’s power is entrenched and unlikely to yield willingly in the near term.
Unusual June temperatures prompt readers to compare records in Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. Historical highs and lows are cited with dates such as June 15 1933 at 43 degrees and June 16 1917 at 46 degrees. The piece notes the current cool spell may endure longer before heat returns.
The piece urges donations to a statewide Alabama Mental Health campaign led by Marc Ray Clement of Tuscaloosa. With a $2,500 goal and $2,200 raised, supporters are asked to contribute $300 to fund public education about mental illness, reduce stigma, and support psychiatric services and clinics.
The Hoover Commission urged shrinking the vast federal real estate empire to save about 185 million annually and possibly 1.225 billion by disposing of surplus plants. It found 400,000 properties across 27 agencies occupying 2.475 billion square feet with 370,000 federal employees, calling the system decentralized and wasteful.
Luce, ambassador to Italy, privately tells House GOP leader Joe Martin she will seek the 1956 GOP vice presidency to push for a woman on the ticket. Martin signals potential support, while others doubt a woman should be VP. The debate foreshadows possible convention clashes and Catholic VP chances.
The article notes Harold Talbott, a hard working GOP fundraiser and bridge player, must reassess his Air Force Academy plans as Congress weighs the project amid political pressure and funding challenges.
Arlie B Davidson argues that a negative outlook drains life and reduces moral energy. Adopting optimism shines light on life and builds faith in a favorable future, increasing effort and life meaning.
Critics mock the Florida style design for the Air Force Academy calling it glass heavy and prone to high cooling and heating costs. Talbott schedules a June 20 meeting to review architectural plans and possible changes while defense insiders voice off the record concerns about the project.
Victor Riesel asserts Harry Dexter White as the Soviet brain behind wartime policy. Diaries, Morgenthau quotes, and Senate probes frame White as pivotal in Treasury and OSS strategy. The column argues a small, trusted network can wield power without large Soviet forces.
House Armed Services critics question the Air Force Academy project in Colorado Springs while Secretary Talbott faces funding hurdles. Elevation and altitude concerns may affect top football players and rival teams visiting. The cost to pipe water over a mountain could reach substantial yearly sums as bidding proceeds next week.
Estate of James Young Hamil deceased. Letters Testamentary granted June 2, 1955 by Judge T. C. Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. All persons with claims must present them within the legal period or be barred. Sherman B. Powell June 10 17 24.
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