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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1956
Page
9
Republican leaders say strong signs indicate President Eisenhower will seek a second term. The RNC meets in San Francisco to finalize August convention details and may shorten the four day schedule to three days, signaling support for renomination.
A party spokesman said no decision yet on Eisenhower's future and a shortened convention is unlikely if he seeks a second term. The arrangements subcommittee plans a temporary chairman with Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. to preside as permanent chairman. Negotiations over a possible ticket continue amid turmoil.
New York June 16 Cotton futures ended the week irregular and lower with losses of 1.40 to 1.70 a bale on the New York Cotton Exchange. Trading was dull as brokers waited on Tuesday’s sale to the Commodity Credit Corporation under the surplus export program.
The Priceville high school home economics department will stay open each day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the month with events on June 19 and 26 for sewing information. June 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. invites residents to share recipes, hobbies, and household tips. a June 25 talk at 7:30 p.m. on youth issues will feature several ministers.
The piece lists possible keynote contenders including Rep. Charles Halleck and Gov. Theodore McKeldin with Indiana’s George Craig and Illinois’ William Stratton. McKeldin previously delivered the 1952 nominating speech for Eisenhower. Craig and McKeldin are tied to the Press Committee and may take the post.
The article notes a program inviting all parents to join discussions. It also cites an estimate that about 45 million Americans take vacations in their cars each year.
The 14th annual Alabama Girls State session in Montgomery concluded as delegates departed after a week studying government. Mary Lou Champman of Grove Hill and Prissy Danson of Guntersville were named Alabama representatives to Girls Nation in Washington this summer with alternates Kitty Archer and Margaret McCall.
The Bureau of Census notes U S mills consumed 714000 bales in the latest period versus 722000 in April. May per diem consumption averaged 35700 bales daily, down from 36100 in April and 35200 last year.
In 1955 the United States sold 1 264 925 000 cases of soft drinks marking a major industry milestone. The report highlights the scale of beverage consumption and growth in postwar markets.
A demographic trend shows Mexico adding about 800000 more births than deaths annually. Analysts note natural population growth drives the balance, with implications for social services, labor markets, and long term planning.
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