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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1956
Page
4
The column recalls a grandmother storing food in a cellar to prevent freezing and contrasts Mickey Mantle's 60 homer pace with Babe Ruth's slower June to August hit rate. Ruth then belted 17 in September, prompting encouragement for Mantle to keep up the effort.
A Washington columnist quotes Indiana Senator Jenner on how Republicans might replace President Eisenhower if he dies, suggesting they would “stuff him and run him dead.” The piece argues professionals back Eisenhower, sees Democrats lagging, and predicts Eisenhower will top the Republican ticket in November and prevail against the Democratic nominee.
The AP poll shows no clear frontrunner for the Democratic nomination as Adlai Stevenson trails with about 300 pledged delegates. Southern resistance questions Kefauver Harriman and Truman, with Lyndon Johnson and Stuart Symington as potential Southern favorites. A Truman comeback remains a possible wild card amid brisk speculation on Chicago nomination dynamics.
Drew Pearson reviews the health history of President Eisenhower. He cites press aides and witnesses, including Jim Hagerty and Kay Summersby, noting denials and past statements about blood pressure and related conditions.
In May 1952, just before leaving Paris, Eisenhower suffered a ten day siege of ileitis. GOP leaders and military officials waited as he declined meetings and prepared for Europe defense. A French specialist joined Dr. Snyder, Ike recovered quickly, and he greeted Ridgway at the airport wearing dark glasses.
On Sept 24 Dr. Snyder announced at 8 AM that the President suffered a digestive upset. By noon the White House said Ike was suffering from indigestion linked to ileitis in his history.
A reflective piece discusses progress as a cycle from seed to fruit across personal growth, business, and civic life. It stresses goal setting, consistent effort, and patience, citing Kettering on research failure rates and noting historical health predictions about Eisenhower to illustrate limits and uncertainties in forecasting progress.
Health for Today argues new drivers require physical fitness and proper vision for safe driving. It stresses depth perception peripheral vision and night vision, notes limited testing in licenses, and urges better licensing and enforcement to keep unsafe drivers off the road.
A historical overview of Palestine from ancient times to 1897, tracing Jewish connection to the land and the emergence of political Zionism led by Theodor Herzl. It notes earlier Jewish prayer toward Jerusalem, emigration to sacred sites, and Herzl’s secular, nationalist approach culminating in the Basel Congress.
Victor Riesel profiles Jeff Kibre a pro Communist operative who mocked Congress and led a covert Hollywood union drive. The piece links Soviet support for Arab nations to a broader push in the United States and outlines Kibre’s rise from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and his battles with the AFL and Bridges.
Reported remarks indicate President Eisenhower had a history of ileitis and that illness details may not be fully disclosed to the public. The record suggests private medical context and possible gaps in what has been told to newsmen.
Hawaii delegate Mrs. Joseph R. Farrington celebrated as Democrats in the House Interior Committee blocked a Republican move to revive the Hawaiian Statehood bill. GOP Rep John P. Saylor sought action to move the measure toward a floor vote, but Democrats insisted Alaska and Hawaii be voted on together.
Tourists spent 412 million dollars in Texas during 1955, making tourism the second largest Texas industry after cotton. The report highlights strong visitor influx and spending, underscoring tourism as a major economic driver alongside agriculture and energy. Ads promote tourism services and local attractions.
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