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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1955
Page
4
Voting machines eyed for future elections
Advocates of mechanical voting methods faced strong opposition as the idea failed to gain support in a public vote. Dissenters argued tradition and caution should prevail until more counties like Madison through Cullman adopt machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee Gumren
Grandpappy
Madison
Lauderdale
Colbert
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
Cracky
Alabama faces TB fight with 12000 known cases
The Alabama Tuberculosis Association urges state funding, arguing 12000 known cases demand state responsibility. It asks for six dollars per patient per day, noting broad legislative willingness but financial hurdles in securing the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Alabama Tuberculosis Association
Diabolically Cunning Men in U S Presidents
Carl Sandburg, famed Lincoln biographer, argues seven presidents Lincoln Jefferson Washington Jackson Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D Roosevelt rose to power through diabolically cunning traits. The article cites his Lincoln study as producing a definitive martyr president biography. Anderson SC Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Carl Sand- Seademai
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sandburg
Hospital On The Road From Dothan Eagle
The Alabama Board of Censors approved Houston County's 117 bed regional hospital plan and recommended raising Federal aid from 500000 to 660000. The project costs 1185000 with 60000 state funds and 418000 local revenues, signaling progress for Dothan and Houston County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Eagle
Alabama Board of Censors
Houston County
Dothan
Decatur
Morgan County
Community members urge sustained support for United Appeal
Four Tuscaloosa citizens spoke in Decatur about the United Appeal Fund sharing experiences from their city. They stressed informing the public year round how funds are used and the need for broad cooperation between citizens employers and labor to raise and meet campaign goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Appeal
Tuscaloosa
Decatur Community Chest
United Appeal Fund
Marc Ray Clement
Wagner P. Thielens
Ernest Williams
Darrel Miller
Paya Es Ee
Sary
Red Cross
Puerto Rico governor Muñoz Marín and Eisenhower discuss Caribbean issues
Governor Muñoz Marín of Puerto Rico and President Eisenhower discuss Caribbean concerns including wage levels and cultural cooperation. They reference Puerto Rican Nationalists who attacked officials, with Eisenhower noting support for Puerto Rican independence if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luis Munoz Marin
Puerto Rico
Eisenhower
England
France
Caribbean
Virgin Islands
Truman
New York
Munoz Marin
Entisenhower
Secretary of the Interior
McKay
Behind Formosa Switch Inside State Department Flip Flop
The article recounts conflicting U S statements on China policy regarding Red China and Taiwan, noting a early harsh stance then a shift to discussing a cease fire without Chiang Kai-shek. It cites Herbert Hoover Jr and a public reaction from Senator George of Georgia, plus a Pakistan premier cablegram to the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
State Department
USA
Red China
Kai-shek
Chiang Kai-shek
Herbert Hoover, Jr
Gettysburg
George
Georgia
American Society of Newspaper Editors
White House
Ike
Mohammed Ali
Pakistan
Bandung Talks Reveals Two Rival Leaders At Conference
At the Bandung Conference Premier Chou En-Lai met with two rival leaders of a major rival camp. The sessions focused on regional power dynamics and potential shifts in alignment amid Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Nehru
Bandung
Red China
Chou En-Lai
Anger as a Common yet Harmful Force
A discussion on anger by Arlig B. Davidson warns that uncontrolled anger harms lives, friendships, and self discipline. It urges analysis of consequences and self-control, citing Coleman Cox on anger improving nothing but the cat's back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Coleman Cox
As Pegler Sees It on India China and Fowler’s life tale
The column surveys U S diplomacy with Nehru and Chou Enlai over Indo China Formosa cease fire, notes dampened expectations, then shifts to Gene Fowler, his charity, media career and upcoming book with anecdotes from Denver New York and Chicago about boxing, public defense, and the Al Capone project
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Bolm
Booker Tanager
Hollywood
May
Mavis
San Juan
Fowlers
Gene
Agnes
Bill O’dwyer
Barrymore
Hartman
Fields
Beau James
Jimmy Walker
Walker
New York
Jane
Hitler
Denver
Chicago
E. D. Coblentz
Call-Bulletin
San Francisco
Hearst
Cne
Europa
New Yorkes
Bakeatre
Marty Conway
Seeee
Marty
Mr. Fowler
Ben Hecht
al Capone
Capone
Newsweek circulation gains from Agriculture Dept mailing
The Agriculture Department had stenographers address publicity post cards to Agricultural Research Service mailing list readers urging them to read Newsweek. The politically connected effort tied to Ike and Farm Journal’s Wheeler McMillan involved taxpayer funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsweek
Newsweek Inc
Eisenhower
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Research Service
Ike
Benson
McMillan
Consolation for Worried Health Fans By Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle profiles Morton associate editor of the Atlantic Monthly and his book A Slight Sense of Outrage. The piece discusses humor, aging, and the waning market for leisurely light essays as modern fast humor dominates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Morton
The
Atlantic Monthly
Stephen Leacock
Robert Benchley
East Limestone High to graduate 25 seniors
Twenty five seniors will receive diplomas at graduation exercises for East Limestone High Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Hon James H Crow Jr former Circuit Judge and now head of the Church Decatur will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Senior class night is Thursday at 8 p.m. Class officers are President Dean Tribble Vice President Judy Pepper Secretary Barbara Prater Treasurer Shelby Jean Dupree Sponsor Mrs Tom Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Limestone High
James H. Crow, Jr
Decatur
Dean Tribble
Judy Pepper
Barbara Prater
Shelby Jean Dupree
Jimmy Rich
Tom Richardson
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Trede Zens
MAIL
Souylands
Stuart Berke
Iif
Colt Peoriiews
Mations Council of Churches
Anderson
Drew S
Pearson
ST Arlig B. Davidson
Pegler
India
U. S
Chou
Asia
Viet-Nam
Laos
Cambodia
Indo-China
Dulles
Quemoy
Matsu
Formosa Strait
China
Mohammed
Knowland
California
Hal
Cole Ee
Alge
East Limestone
Princess
Warner Bros
PRICI
Morgan County National Bank
FDIC
Federal Reserve System
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