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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

4

Quickie divorce bills face committee delay in Alabama

The Huntsville Times notes the bill to outlaw quickie divorces is stuck in Montgomery committees amid lobbying. The piece urges public pressure through letters to representatives, warning that divorce and high interest loan laws may remain buried without citizen action.

Reese Amis Huntsville Times Reno Nevada Montgomery House Senate Alabama Mr. Amis

Labor Forces The Issue On Labor Strife And Law

A columnist argues that public weariness with labor violence and investigations may push for stronger laws. The Hayes Aircraft strike in Birmingham prompts a court order banning violence and intimidation, highlighting tension between union rights and public safety. Old John L Lewis warns against excess laws, while urging enforcement of existing statutes to curb violence.

Congress Hayes Birmingham Decoma United States

Labor bill debate looms as insiders foresee tougher reform

Congressional insiders forecast a new anti mob bill this summer costing about 100 million dollars yearly and needing a special staff to police corrupt union insiders. Reuther Harrison pressed Speaker Rayburn for a softer House version while warning of pressures inside labor and the political risk to the Democratic Congress. Rayburn weighs how to avoid a hard floor fight as the bill moves from the Labor Committee.

Congressional Washington Walter Philip Reuther George MacGregor Harrison Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn Sam Bonham Tex Reuther Harrison House Senate Rayburn House Labor Committee Labor Sam Rayburn

The Bigness of Man by Arlie B Davidson

The article reflects on human insignificance in physical size yet emphasizes man’s vast mental powers. It portrays humans as astronomers and scientists probing unknowns, with a moral religion that gives life meaning, placing man near the angels atop creation.

Earth

Republican Dixiecrat Coalition Ties with Southern Democrats

Drew Pearson reports 33 Republican leaders in the House form a disciplined bloc with 33 Southern Democrats to push or block major economic measures, meeting to count votes and align on strategies. Ike’s GOP leader Charlie Halleck and Maryland’s Howard Smith lead the alliance, while Halleck opposes Eisenhower on a Supreme Court override bill. The group also secretly added 500000 for Southern river control, despite budget cuts. Pearson also covers Mickey Cohen’s reform stance and Candy Barr’s 15 year Marijuana sentence in Texas, urging a review by Gov. Dan Patrick.

Washington House of Representatives Eisenhower House Ike Cadillac Charlie Halleck Indiana Howard Smith Virginia Halleck Supreme Court Smith Joe Martin Flood-Douglas Coalition House Appropriations Committee Otto Passman Louisiana Mickey Cohen Los Angeles Mickey Texas Juniata Slusher Candy Barr Dallas Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Lloyd W. Davidson Candy Price Daniel Senate The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Schedule fragment for Briscoe Road area events

A list of times and locations including Dog 8:15 at Trippe Shell Camp 8 30 Leon Li Store 9 20 Beantare 9 40 Smallwood Store 10 00 Union Grove Church 10 no 11 15 Gar 12 15 Center Jet 12 3 Apple Grove 12 45 Vice Farm 2 45 Martha Griffin Place on Briscoe Road 3 15 Six Mile School.

Trippe Shell Leon Li Beantare Smallwood Union Grove Church Gar Center Jet Apple Grove Vice Farm Martha Griffin Briscoe Road Six Mile School

America's Peace Of Mind Tied To U S Stock Market Fluctuations

Sylvia Porter reports on the first nationwide census of stock holders showing one in eight adults owns stock, with women slightly exceeding men as owners. The piece highlights rising ownership, pension fund exposure, regional shifts, and the spread of stock investing across middle America including employee plans and unions.

Sylvia Porter The Stock Exchange America New York State New York City South Central South Atlantic California Berkeley Hartford Pasa St. Petersburg Wilmington Wall Street Main Street Tomorkew Hall Syndicate

Austria Draws Medical Students from Global Pool

Austria leads in doctors per capita and attracts medical students from many countries, highlighting its appeal to international medical education and healthcare training.

Austria Countries

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