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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1956
Page
4
A fragmentary note praises restoring the Alabama athletic program to its former strength, aiming to make the Crimson Tide a formidable opponent again for any foe.
The article notes a county and state runoff May 29 to decide the presidency of the Rabie Penne Service Commission and two Democratic National Convention delegates. In Morgan County three board of revenue races and a possible constable seat are on the line. Turnout may be under 50 percent as voters attempt a smoother process with fewer names.
City leaders urge resilience after the shutdowns of Cooper Wells Ee Pee and Alabama Hosiery Mills. Officials say Decatur will diversify and attract new industry, stressing citizen cooperation to transform the losses into renewed growth and opportunities for workers.
President Eisenhower summoned the Joint Chiefs to the White House after bickering over defense spending. He urged teamwork, praised Gen. Nathan Twining’s clear Air Force plan for basing a medium-range missile system around the Iron Curtain, and admonished Gen. Taylor for a weak briefing.
The Brazilian vice president travels from Washington to Texas aboard a government DC-3 as a contrast to Canada’s plans to send a plush plane for its vice president. Goulart, a cattle rancher from Rio Grande do Sul, will visit the King ranch, Kansas City’s Mayor Battle, and Dr Wallace Graham in the area.
A meditation piece by Arlie B. Davidson urges Americans to slow their busy pace and consider personal values. It exhorts stopping to reflect, meditating on duties, goals, and future direction to improve methods and build on solid foundations.
In Kansas City and Detroit Brazil's Vice President Goulart meets Henry Ford and Walter Reuther as part of a U.S. swing from Texas to Detroit. Goulart, Labor Party leader and former Vargas labor secretary, stays close to Oswaldo Aranha and follows his guidance to avoid Washington.
Congressman Francis Walter, a veteran Democrat and Walter Mccarran Act co author, faces criticism from an American citizen investor about board representation. Senator Johnston convenes the Eastland Committee for a secret session to grill Silberstein, who arrives with Walter. Walter rebukes pressure, affirming the American system and his readiness to oppose coercion.
Ex Senator Harry Cain, long aligned with Joe McCarthy, hints at departing his anti civilian government crusade. The piece notes Cain’s past defense of McCarthy during the Pacific campaign scrutiny and his later alignment with Eisenhower era security measures, amid conflict with Attorney General Brownell.
Peale urges aligning with God's power to overcome inferiority feelings. He cites a man scarred by childhood water fear and argues inferiority arises from internal beliefs. Through thought substitution and faith, the clinic helped him replace doubt with a stronger idea of capability.
The article describes Cain facing opposition amid a fight sparked by Brownell who urged him to step aside over alleged bias in a Washington pension union case. Cain’s colleagues express full support as Brownell pressures to block his board reappointment.
A teletype error misidentified Virginia Carmouche of Lake Charles as socialist. The correction notes she is a socialite visiting Washington, with no socialist ties. The column also mentions political shifts and DC primary race participation among African American voters.
Victor Riesel reports on severance pay under the guaranteed wage plan as auto workers receive supplementary unemployment benefits. He notes the variability of state and company payments, the short duration of SUB funds, and the political pressure of broader, year round wage guarantees. He cites Detroit area layoffs exceeding 130,000 and outlines how benefits differ by state and company policy. He mentions UAW strategists pressing for higher state benefits and a true 52 week pay system.
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