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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
4
Robert F. Wagner criticizes Secretary of State Dulles for saying the right thing at the wrong time. He contends that in real crises Dulles often errs in timing, reflecting political disagreement within New York's Democratic leadership.
After days tending a yard before a coming storm the writer favors the old hose technique over sprinklers. He argues the planter knows where to water and reflects philosophically on the scene as sunset rainbows shimmer in the spray.
Horace Hall signs off after decades guiding The Dothan Eagle as Ralph Nicholson assumes leadership. The Eagle vows to maintain the honest direction and public service the Hall family built, thanking readers for decades of support and inviting continued trust in the new publisher.
City officials in Decatur propose a right of way sharing plan with Alabama to build an additional bridge for Highway 31 and 20 traffic. The city would cover up to 25 percent of costs, up to 25000 dollars, with a new bridge near the existing draw to relieve bottlenecks. The plan aims to reconstruct the current bridge to handle daily loads and connects to a pending slum clearance project likely gaining federal approval.
The Washington Merry Go Round outlines a likely Dulles retirement next winter as Secretary of State with a Supreme Court vacancy expected. Brownell also vies for the seat, while Eisenhower eyes Milton Eisenhower as a potential candidate if Ike declines.
ARLIE 8. DAVIDSON writes in Living Today about facing shadows with optimism. Emphasizes seeing life as a whole, keeping faith, accepting responsibilities, and avoiding cynicism to brighten one’s own day and life in the community.
A curio filled report notes President Eisenhower’s dislike of large dinners at the White House and his preference for small courses, while critics accuse the administration of missteps after Italian President Gronchi’s visit. Also mentions Arthur Miller and anti Communist inquiries surrounding the era.
The piece critiques public thinking on Italy and France, arguing people confuse history and ideology. It cites Mussolini as socialist, links fascism to Hegelianism and Marxism, and questions American aid and gratitude while noting partisan views on hearings and foreign policy.
Henry Boyle highlights quirky facts and trivia from around the world. He notes European traditions, consumer deals, technological advances, and cultural curiosities with playful commentary on subjects from cooking tests for brides to pirates and colonialism.
The article notes the Nomads migrate into Arabia and remain united only by religion and ruler. It states Saudi Arabia has been ruled by the Saud for over six decades, shaping limited English business and restricting major activity to American servicemen, Aramco staff, and diplomats. It mentions the Brehm family and others employed by Aramco in Chatran. It also references 875000 Americans in Tangero and a supervisor overseeing irrigation ditches.
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