Truman and Eisenhower Optimism in Cold War Outlook
James Marlow reviews how Truman in 1950 and Eisenhower later believed conditions around the world were improving. He contrasts Truman’s peace optimism with Eisenhower’s cautious view, noting Korea, China’s rise, and tensions with Red China and Southeast Asia as ongoing risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Truman
Eisenhower
White House
Greece
Turkey
Western
Europe
Czechoslovakia
China
United States
Korea
Matthew B. Ridgway
Army
Tran
Hisenhower
Formosa
Viet Nam
Scout Leaders Complete Basic Training in Morgan District
Fourteen Scout Leaders earned basic training certificates in Boy Scout fundamentals programming and leadership as part of Morgan District courses. Thirteen top unit leaders finished Cub Scout basics with over 30 Scouting members completing courses. Cub leader training continues with the next session Thursday at 7 30 p m at City Electric auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan District
City Electric Auditorium
W. J. Taylor, Jr
Oval Sanders
Herbert Cagle
Warren H. Saxon
L. A. Owen
Sam Hobbs
L. H. Peebles
W. R. Sittason
Roy F. Woods
Joe Henderson
Claude Earwood
Forrest Bee Price M. Bryant
Ed Price
Ainslie Wyle
Ned Frazier
Sim Price
Wasson Chosen President Of North Ala Tuberculosis Assoc
Hugh Wasson is elected president of the North Alabama Tuberculosis Association at the annual NATA meeting in Huntsville. Thomas B. Steele and W. H. Jenkins become first and second vice presidents, with Harry Taft continuing as treasurer.
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Hugh Wasson
Huntsville
North Alabama Tuberculosis Association
Thomas B. Steele
Athens
W. H. Jenkins
Decatur
Harry Taft
NATA
Hotel Russel Erskine
Morgan
Limestone
Madison
George Wallace
Clayton
Alabama Tuberculosis Association
K. W. Grimley
Birmingham
ATA
Hershell
Littrell
Q. E. Eddens
Grimley
Alabama
Wallace
James E. Folsom
FP. R. Johnson
Steele McGrew
Arthur Spence
Limestone County
James Cleary
T. L. Flynn
Hatton FHA Names Peggy Jeffreys As New President
Hatton Future Homemakers of America 1955 56 officers were elected with Peggy Jeffreys as president and Peggy Jones as reporter. Delegates to the Montevallo convention include Marcella Campbell Peggy Jeffreys and Dean Jackson. The club planned a Ho Bo Day and decided to gift a new ironing board and steam iron to the Home Economics Department.
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Hatton
Hatton Future Homemakers of America Club
Peggy Jeffreys
Deanen
Marcella Campbell
Jeanetta Terry
Peggy Jones
Daphine Bradsin
Doris Jean Newton
Joyce Beck
Joyce Latham
Dean Jackson
F.H.A
Montevallo
Barbara Saint
NeSmith Compton Boys Celebrated on Birthdays
In Moulton Dwight NeSmith Larry Compton and other relatives gathered for birthday observances. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Winfred NeSmith Mr and Mrs Esley Shelton and Jers Decatur Mr and Mrs NeSmith and children Murphy NeSmith Mrs Gladys Hampton Mrs Vera Mae Compton and Larry Sherman Hampton Mr and Mrs Culis NeSmith and children. Lunch was served and photos taken in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Culis NeSmith
Dwight NeSmith
Larry Comp
Winfred NeSmith
Esley Shelton
Jers
Decatur
NeSmith
Murphy NeSmith
Gladys Hampton
Vera Mae Compton
Larry
Sherman Hampton
Mitchell Warns Line-Crossers in Deep South Address
Stephen A. Mitchell, chairman of the rules committee, warned Southern Democrats who vote Republican yet seek their party’s presidential nomination. He said Byrnes, Shivers, Kennon, and Morrow would be barred at the 1956 convention by a 70 percent delegate vote, labeling them political apostates.
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Birmingham
Stephen A. Mitchell
Mitchell
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Allan Shivers
Texas
Robert F. Kennon
Louisiana
Eisenhower
Wright Morrow
Democratic National Committee
Methodists Push Retirement Fund Drive in North Alabama
Methodist leaders in the Decatur district back a threefold plan to fund retirement for ministers and widows. The program funds repairs and new homes for 114 housing units, builds endowment for future claimants, and provides retirement pay for 244 retired ministers. The North Alabama Conference seeks full church quotas on Mother's Day.
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Decatur
Clare Purcell
Birmingham
Purcell
Otis E. Kirby
Kirby
L. L. McCullough
North
Chur
Ches
First Church
M. L. Triplett
Central
T. J. Chitwood
North Alabama Conference
Guthrie
Birmingham-Southern
Birmingham-Southern College
North Alabama
Rockefeller Foundation
Methodist
Stanley Clark
Sparkman
Hartselle
Mixed May Weather Sweeps Central Plains Tornadoes Reported
The Associated Press notes a mixed May weather pattern with a heat wave from North Dakota to Texas, readings from 65 to 97 across cities like Fargo Abilene and Presidio, and a spring belt 15 to 30 degrees above normal. Thunder squalls strong winds and a small tornado northeast of Lexington Neb caused minor damage with no injuries.
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Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Central Plains
North Dakota
Texas
Fargo
N.D
Abilene
Tex
Miami
Bismarck
Burwell
Neb
Presidio
Kansas
Minnesota
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Laramie
Wyo
Rockies
Lexington
Christianity And Wealth Presented By Mrs Hester White
Mrs Hester White presented Christianity And Wealth. Meeting closed with prayer by Mrs Gladys Johnson. Social hour followed with refreshments served.
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Hester White
Gladys Johnson
Iraq Advances Date Sugar Industry Development
Iraq is developing an industry to produce sugar from dates signaling a shift in agricultural processing. Officials say the program aims to add value for farmers and reduce reliance on imported sweeteners.
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Iraq
Miss Fife Resigns Red Cross Post in Cullman
Miss Margaret Fife, from Jacksonville, resigns after a year and a half as head of the Cullman County Red Cross office to take a Red Cross job in Atlanta. Mrs. Harry Maus succeeds her part time. Maus lives in Cullman and is married to a Decatur radio announcer with a daughter.
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Miss Fife
Cullman
Margaret Fife
Red Cross
Jacksonville
Miss
Fife
Cullman County
Atlanta
Harry Maus
Union Grove W S C S Meets at Mrs Phares Home
Twelve members of Union Grove Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs J J Phares house for a brief business session led by president Mrs Delia Parker. Meditation by Mrs Phares used Matthew 7 1 11. Rosalie Clark opened with prayer and program duties by Oia Aldridge Maveline Jones Elsie Clark and Pearl Palmer. The chapter study closed with Blessed Be The Tie That Binds.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Union Grove Methodist Church
J. J. Phares
Delia Parker
Phares
Rosalie Clark
Oia Aldridge
Maveline Jones
Elsie Clark
Pearl Palmer
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Orkin
Frank David
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Mgr
PAR Value Loan Company Industrial Bankers
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Greyhounds
Bern
S Inhae
Chicago
Louisville
Tampa
New Orleans
Detroit
Piva
WU. S. Tex
Greyhound Bus Depot
Ferry Street
Go Greyhound
Hatton Fha
Compton Boys
Methodists
C. R. Wood
Frank Hornsby
Womans Society of Christian Service
Southern Engineering CO
Ala
Decatur Refrigeration Co
Bank St
Union Grove
W.S.C.S
Anaas
Red
Oldsmobile
Peek Oldsmobile Co
Lee Street
Somund Romberg
Nelson Erot
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