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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1960

Page

10

Truman’s Diminished CLout at 1960 Democratic Convention

Former president Truman’s influence in the Democratic Party appears to have waned since 1952. James Marlow notes Truman’s silence on 1960 nomination plans, his 1952 Stevenson preference, and the likelihood he will not secure a strong delegate position in Los Angeles when the convention opens July 11.

Truman Stevenson Los Angeles Missouri Roosevelt Harriman Democratic Party

Public Education Costs Versus Baby-Sitting Compared

A 1960 Decatur Daily letter argues education costs using a NEA estimate of 33 cents per hour versus 50 cents for baby sitters. It urges parents to compare services and emphasizes a planned learning program. The piece also notes political intrigue around Truman and the 1960 Democratic convention.

Decatur Alabama c/o Decatur Daily Committee On National Education Association

Hughey Broadcasting Wins License For Huntsville FM Station

The Communications Commission grants Hughey Broadcasting Co. permission to operate a new FM station in Huntsville. The decision enables better schooling programs and expanded coverage for the Decatur and Morgan County area.

Washington the Communications Commission Hughey Broadcasting Co

Language Head Named At AC

Athens College appoints Dr Sam L Green Lee as professor of foreign languages. Dr Greenwood will teach French and German and has summers spent studying in Paris and Europe. He visits the American School of Classical Studies in Athens station Huntsville Alabama where a broadcast is set for 92.9 megacycles. At Baldwin Wallace he served as professor of art and ancient civilization and chaired the department of arts earning the distinguished Service and Strosecker Award for superior teaching.

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