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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1958
Page
4
The piece argues that Russian leaders are Communists and cannot be trusted. It cites Imre Nagy’s secret trial and execution in Hungary as proof. It dismisses summits as propaganda and useless for making real agreements with the Communists.
The piece discusses a Republican governor hopeful touring Michigan by a 1908 automobile. It contrasts Alabama’s reapportionment struggles, criticizing lawmakers for not following the constitution and urging fair, well crafted measures without preserving current legislative controls. It warns Black Belt voters to seek genuine reform under Patterson.
Alabama leaders urged to study diverse tax options in neighboring states as competition for industry grows. The piece cites South Carolina’s new flexible corporate income tax approach and calls for a broad Alabama industry-hunting summit led by Governor hopeful John Patterson to maximize jobs and fair taxation.
These Days columnist discusses Sherman Adams and his links with Bernard Goldfine, arguing hospitality gifts may distort public duties. The piece critiques per diem limits, political campaigns, and Adams as a powerful yet controversial figure in American governance.
The column argues presidents and vice presidents have long received gifts, noting Eisenhower's unusually large collection and contrasting foreign gifts to Nixon with constitutional limits. It discusses the legality and ethics of accepting gifts from citizens and foreign governments and echoes concerns about influence.
Walter Reuther arrives in New York with a hard line urge for an Auto Union contract before 1959 models roll out. He cites union dues shifts, a growing strike fund now over 34 million, and ongoing vote momentum as leverage while warning of an auto industry conflict if talks fail by July.
A reflective piece argues revenge harms civil life and urges mercy over retribution. It cites judge seat wisdom in St. Louis and critiques Sherman Adams, suggesting dislikers seek public discredit rather than accountability.
The Nixon family receives many expensive oriental rugs for their 22 room Rock Creek Park house. Each rug exceeds $1,000 in value and some are displayed on the veranda. The scene shows the political figure, Sherman, reacting to gifts amid the generous aid environment.
A light column lists personal abolitions and social annoyances. It rails against dogged “sick jokes” and overlong books, the middle age problem, and recession. It ridicules bosses who boast they do not ask others to do what they would not do themselves.
In Henrico County schools officials replaced 500 old chair desk tops with new ones costing 10.95 each. A fixture firm supplied scraps from kitchen counters offered at 2.35 each. The tops came in yellow tan red and gray and the students didn’t mind.
The Faculty Club room lacks door knobs as originally built by Dr. Charles Weld to safeguard a valuable art collection. Hidden panels in the walls open to access the doors, preserving secrecy and security.
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