The Coffee Countries and U S Economic Burdens
An opinion criticizes international coffee politics and global economic dependence. It argues that price supports and surcharges harm US taxpayers, cites Brazil and Africa as price manipulators, and questions importing policies. The piece urges prioritizing domestic growth and cautions against overreliance on foreign economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soviet Russia
Brazil
Russia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Uncle Sam
King
Living Today By Arlie B Davidson
Arlie B Davidson argues for a growing child centered conscience and emphasizes child welfare progress. She cites the 1912 federal Children’s Bureau, Geneva Declaration principles from 1924, and the shift toward prioritizing children in relief, education, and social policy.
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Arlie
Davidson
Federal
Children's Bureau
Fifth Assembly
The
League of Nations
Adams Friend Goldfine Tied to Wool Product Violations
The piece recounts Sherman Adams pressuring the Federal Trade Commission over Bernard Goldfine and his mills Northfield Mills Lebanon Woolen Mill Corp and Strathmore Woolen Co amid wool labeling violations. It notes Howrey and Firestone links and eventual case dismissal despite Canavan’s recommendation for criminal prosecution.
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Washington
Sherman Adams
Federal Trade Commission
Adams
Bernard Goldfine
Northfield Mills
Northfield
Lebanon Woolen Mill Corp
Lebanon
N. H
Strathmore Woolen Co
Boston
Jim Hagerty
White House
Hagerty
Goldfine
Sheraton-Carlton
Eisenhower
Ed Howrey
Goldfine’s Mills
Charley Willis
Harvey Firestone
Firestone Rubber Co
Firestone
The
Trade Commission
Howrey
Clara Shumate
Harris Committee
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Texas
Commission
Hatch Textile Research
Cliniger Mills
Wyandotte Worsted Co
Broadmoor Fabrics
New York
Charles Canavan
FTC
Robert Scott
Burling
Lebanon Mills
Strathmore Wool Corp
Bernard
Horace Goldfine
Canavan
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Tito Knows The Reds President
Tito of Yugoslavia asserts firm independence in foreign policy and warns Moscow and Peiping that Yugoslavia will defend its stance with limited armed strength. He also states readiness to accept up to 2 billion dollars in U S aid, while urging rivals to stay away from his affairs. The piece contrasts Tito's blunt stance with U S timidity toward Soviet threats.
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Tito
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Peiping
United States
Indigent Hospital Care Urgency in Alabama Counties
Weymouth County official voices alarm over inadequate indigent care as Decatur General Hospital nears completion. He cites Morgan and Talladega Counties and urges more funding to cover hospital costs for the poor who would otherwise be denied care. He warns no other facility exists for the financially needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seace
Alabama
J. L. Wallis
Talladega
Morgan County
Decatur General Hospital
Paris
Mary Pickford
Decatur Seeks Airline Service After CAB Recommendation
A CAB official recommended that Decatur be granted airline service, signaling potential service in 1959. Local leaders credit V Rock Grundman for the guidance and vow to push the case through the Aviation Committee and Sen Lister Hill while opposing major carriers' past refusals to serve smaller cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
V. Rock Grundman
Bureau of Air Operations
Grundman
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Sen
Lister Hill
Playing the Game According To Boyle
Hal Boyle reflects nostalgically on past fashions and habits, from unemployment insurance to fashion, meals, toys, and household practices. He paints a humorous picture of a bygone era with social quirks, playful memories, and cultural markers. The piece contrasts then and now in a lighthearted tone.
Morgan County Notes of Visits and Travelers
Local residents report out of town trips and visits this week. Linda Kay Wilhite and Annie Smith head to St Petersburg Florida for six weeks with relatives. Several couples from Birmingham and Florida share visits and vacations with Morgan County families.
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Linda Kay Wilhite
AnnieSmith
St. Petersburg
Florida
Bill Knight
Kathy
J. G. Liles
Ed Knight
Lacon
Bill Tarpley
Birmingham
Summerford-Howell
J. W. Thompson
Elkin Beasley
Hartselle Hospital
Ferrel Beasley
Trevor Beasley
Carl Brown
Bill Walling
W. T. Walling
Thomas Rowe Drinkard
Auburn
C. E. Howse
Clark Plemmons
Quincy
Hugh Plemmons
F. M. Copeland
Ernest Copeland
Miami
Bessie Dickerson
A. P. Brown
Tampa
Tone Drinkard
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Decatur Daily
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Neeet Ne Eelias Nidance
Wbeo
Associated Press
Carrie
Sokolsky
Africa
Nixon
Latin America
NATO
Canada
Messrs
Khrushchev
Mikoyan
Fort Knox
Eriremis
Drew Pearson
Pearson
James C. Kinard
Newberry, S. C
North
Albertville
Athens
Collinsville
Cailman
Falkville
Florence
Fort Payne
Haveyville
Huntsville
Scottsboro
Sheffield
Banking
State National
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Boyle
Hal Boyle
Alice
Summerford
Le-Roy
LEROY
Austinville
Clara Ave
Cedar St
Lester E. Wooten
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