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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1957
Page
4
The text notes a likely 1958 overhaul of the federal farm program affecting Southern cotton farmers a year late and points to widespread interest in John Foster Dulles's travel miles and costs as a measure of federal expense cuts.
A portrait of the late Walter M. Jackson will be unveiled at a memorial service at Decatur high school auditorium. Friends recall his drive for youth achievement and note Decatur set a statewide example in supporting local schools and inspiring Alabama communities to act for themselves.
In Washington the TVA self-financing battle heats up as lawmakers hear testimony for and against freeing TVA to fund and expand power facilities. The editorial urges retaining TVA independence to protect the billion-dollar federal investment and prevent stagnation in the Valley.
The article reports Harold Stassen privately urging President Eisenhower toward a new summit with the Russians, based on Valerie Zorin’s assurances, while Secretary Dulles counters that a summit could boost Soviet prestige after Hungary. Stassen aims to advance disarmament talks despite skepticism.
Representative Fred Marshall accuses Ralph Roberts, aide to Secretary Ezra Benson, of allowing communists in the Agriculture Department after Roberts cites 64 000 permanent and 18 000 temporary workers. Marshall cites a Bloomington report claiming the department is riddled with communists while only four dismissals have occurred.
In a profile of Dr. William L. Sadler, ARLIE B. DAVIDSON notes his method to tame interruptions by dictating replies to letters and keeping a clear desk. The piece argues that organizing daily tasks prevents backlog and frees time for higher aims, citing Pope’s maxim that order is heaven’s first law.
The American Institute of Architects seeks a top business spokesman to debate economics with Walter Reuther during its May 13 centennial in Washington. Despite outreach to U S Steel General Motors General Electric and other giants over 20 big firms declined. Edmund Purves director laments the timid stance of American business leaders. The National Association of Manufacturers is also seeking a willing member to join the event.
Slow-speaking Phil Landrum of Jasper Georgia sparred with Al Hartnett secretary treasurer of the Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Union at a House hearing on minimum wages. Hartnett urged boosting the wage to lift purchasing power and spur the economy while Landrum mockingly recalled campaign rhetoric.
Five-year-old Peter Rodino III, son of Newark congressman Peter Rodino, scampered onto Speaker Sam Rayburn's chair after a congressional session adjourned. The boy visited with his mother and eagerly climbed the podium, enjoying the moment.
Norman Vincent Peale recalls a luncheon tale of a man who learned to confront fear through a mother's reassurance "There's nothing to be afraid of. God is watching over us." The piece links this memory to the inner conflict in all people and offers God's presence as the remedy for anxiety.
Labor writer Victor Riesel reports Dave Beck has secured a solid majority of delegate support for the Teamsters Brotherhood convention opening September 30 in Miami Beach. He notes Beck's control of appointments and a looming Senate hearing as potential influences on the outcome.
Town Creek Hazlewood announces the 57 58 yearbook staff with Editor Marlin Greene Assistant Editor Jackie Kimbrell Business Manager Gary Parker and a full slate of editors and department heads. APlainview variety show near Hartsville May 9 at 7 30 p m admission ten and 25 cents invites public.
Grace I. Morris of Somerville and David E. Townsend of Hartselle will receive Bachelor of Science degrees in secondary education during Jacksonville State College graduation exercises May 24 at 6 pm in College Bowl. Morris majored in mathematics with a physical education minor. Townsend majored in history with a physical education minor. Dr. Crawford Burns of Mobile City Schools will deliver the baccalaureate address.
Army Pvt. Robert T. Fulmer son of Mr and Mrs Granville P Fulmer Fifth Ave Athens is in basic combat training with the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis Washington. The 22 year old attended the University of Chattanooga. About a third of the 1956 lumber production went into home construction in the U S.
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