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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1958
Page
12
The Mothers Auxiliary of the 14th Kitchener Boy Scout and Wolf Cub Troop ask each member to donate one cent for every inch of their height to raise funds.
Campaign flyer touts Laurie C as capable proven choice in state wide election. Ends with messaging from Bethea and others urging voters to support Laurie C for office.
About 700 people attended the Morgan County 4-H Club rally at Decatur Coliseum sponsored by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. Prizes from Belk Hudson and J C Penney went to winners in elementary and junior events, with girls receiving jewelry or ties for boys.
Senator Javits urged stronger anti recession steps and hinted at a possible tax cut. Humphrey and Ellender criticized White House policy while Case accused Democrats of headline grabbing activity. GOP memo cites proposed spending and tax cuts by Democrats for 13 billion and 14 billion dollars respectively. Eisenhower veto on a water projects bill cited as objecting to 28 projects.
Sale of the Fayette County Times announced to a group forming Fayette Newspaper Inc. with Lewis V. Mitchell as president. Other incorporators include Buford Boone publisher of The Tuscaloosa News James B. Boone Jr. and Mrs Jeanette Younkin. No price announced.
In California's White Mountains, bristlestone pine trees known as Methuselahs are estimated to be as old as 4600 years. Researchers study their resilience and ancient growth to understand long term climate history and forest evolution.
Washington reports show Alabama members voting on welfare funds disclosure and labor jurisdiction amendments. Senate rejected Curtis amendment 60 to 26. Hill and Sparkman voted against. Watkins amendment to extend NLRB jurisdiction rejected 51 to 35 before final passage 88 to 0. House passed two bills: two new superliner ships 289 to 94 with four not voting and unemployment benefits bill 370 to 17 with three not voting.
At Eglin Air Force Base Florida a TM 61 Matador tactical guided missile will be launched from Range 52 toward the Gulf of Mexico target. A B 47 Stratojet will fly over with a Rascal air to ground missile. Demonstrations include the B 58 Hustler and the Century Series fighters F100 F101 F102 F104 and F105 with B47 and B52 bomber precision runs.
In Mankato Minnesota a 3 year old rural boy Jeff McGrath was found asleep in a field two miles from home after a search by over 1000 volunteers, National Guardsmen and Civil Defense workers. He disappeared after supper and was located near midnight Friday. His parents alerted authorities and a wide posse combed the area.
Decatur proclaims May 4 10 1958 as Music Week Mayor Roy B Odom urges citizens groups to promote true appreciation of music through programs The City seals the proclamation dated April 30 1958
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