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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1955
Page
4
A hard bitten view argues against farm production controls as the sole fix for stable agriculture. The piece notes the role of government and theory, but cites a freeze that killed peaches in Alabama, making them scarce and valuable. It concludes nature outstrips human efforts.
The piece questions the sincerity of Soviet peace offers and argues no trust exists with Communism. It cites Formosa Quemoy and Korea as powder kegs, condemns Moscow for occupation and infiltration, and says disarmament must wait until Russia is ruled by its people. It warns against any agreement with Russia as worthless.
The article surveys SAE forecasts for 50 years hence including 100 octane fuels boosting spark ignition efficiency, air conditioned intercity buses with observation decks, tubeless tires, front engine designs, and three car types the highway cruiser Urbanite and a sport model. It notes rapid progress but blames driver behavior and calls for better training and laws with the answer: you.
Drew Pearson reports a sub rosa oil and gas lobby battle targeting mayors as Congress weighs the Harris gas bill. Philadelphia Mayor Joseph Clark Jr supports consumers rallying 50+ mayors, while Indianapolis Mayor Alex Clark fronts for the oil lobby claiming free enterprise.
Private notes show oil firms solicited messages and a teletyped statement from Bartlesville Mayor Hen sley claiming to oppose federal regulation. The garbled message blamed federal rules for harming free enterprise, with a private letter linking Indianapolis Mayor Clark and Fort Wayne Mayor Meyers in the matter.
A Standard Oil representative in South Bend informs a Senate Commerce committee hearing on a bill to exempt natural gas producers from federal regulation. The letter notes a conflict between two unnamed parties, indicating opposition to one and support for the other.
Arlie B. Davidson argues the family remains society’s key asset and duty. Strengthening moral and spiritual values in the home supports a healthier community and attractive living standards for all. The family’s non physical contributions and cooperation enhance city life, echoing Virgil’s view we live for all.
Exposed letter writer pledges to guard Judge Murphy in San Francisco after the Finn twins George and Charles were sentenced to a year with trade training and psychiatric care. The missive targets the judge’s handling of the case and the Department of Justice actions surrounding the Finns plane dispute and military service records.
Philadelphia Mayor Clark leads a group of mayors in opposition to the oil lobby's push on gas prices. Several urban leaders from Wilmington, Canton, Spokane, Peoria and others faced pressure and four shifted to support consumers after a New York conference where Pittsburgh’s Mayor Lawrence backed the consumer side.
Thirty-one students and two professors from Iowa State College will visit the Tennessee Valley Experiment Station at Belle Mina on June 30. They will tour the Fertilizer Manufacturing Company in Florence in the morning and view brood cow, hog and cotton units at the station in early afternoon.
Secretary Humphrey announced Thad Holt, Birmingham management consultant and chairman of the Birmingham Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta board, as Alabama Savings Bonds Committee state chairman. He succeeds Ed Leigh McMillan of Brewton, who resigned after serving since 1941 due to business duties. Holt is a former Birmingham Chamber of Commerce vice president and a Kiwanian.
Victor Riesel reports that United Auto Workers educational head Brendan Sexton criticizes Davy Crockett as a Republican frontiersman and accuses ghost writers and pro Republican influence of shaping the legend. The piece links Crockett to the 1956 campaign and questions Walter Reuther's stance.
Health officer Dr W R Taylor announced the second Salk polio shots may be given in mid August perhaps on the 11th and 12th to finish the second doses. The County Board of Education will transport children from schools to the Health Department for injections.
Athens College reports 261 students for the summer quarter with Limestone County totaling 88 students, Morgan County 57, and 54 new students among the enrollees.
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