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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1957
Page
4
Lewis Jeffers president of Hayes Aircraft Co told a Commerce Day audience at the University of Alabama that opportunity exists for those who prepare and recognize it. He urged young men and women to prepare themselves, work hard and observe good conduct to prosper in America.
An editorial recalls Morgan County and Montgomery benefits of a united fund approach. It notes multiple prior drives Red Cross Cancer Society Crippled Children Cerebral Palsy Mental Health, that a single appeal raised 168000 for United Appeal, and argues against reverting to separate drives. It ends with a pledge to avoid future shortfalls.
The Alabama Legislature begins a session expected to run into fall. Gov. Folsom proposes a statewide inland docks system to boost water transport on rivers such as the Tennessee Valley. Financing education, segregation, reapportionment, loan-rate reform, and right to work stir debate and likely conflict with courts and unions.
The Washington column reveals a dispute between General Motors Chrysler lobbyists and defense policy over who should lead US guided missile development. It notes Army objections, a court martial for Col Nickerson, and Wilson shifting focus to the Air Force for IRBM and potentially reaching Moscow in 30 minutes.
A memorandum suggests the procedure urges listening to the man in charge and following his counsel. The military decision centers on Admiral Radford who is portrayed as a bitter antagonist to the U S Army and who has repeatedly urged recommendations against Army interests to Mr Wilson.
The piece urges embracing life as a blessing with vast possibilities for joy and achievement. It notes many face despair but can overcome circumstances with restraint, effort, and personal responsibility, citing Bernard Baruch to avoid blaming others for enjoyment or sorrow.
The Redstone Arsenal team leads the nations ballistic missile effort with Thor and Jupiter programs. Jupiter favored for dual land and sea use. Thor to be potentially discontinued. Army agency established at Redstone to pursue development. High level defense officials pushed for Army Air Force settlement of policy.
Admiral Radford and President Wilson back a shift making land based intermediate range ballistic missiles the Air Force's sole responsibility. The 26 November memorandum criticizes prior Army-backed aims, notes long development times and large costs, and urges clear, stable national priorities.
The author recalls Joe McCarthy with affection and critical insight, noting his fight against Communists and the personal costs. He describes McCarthy’s ambitions, vulnerabilities, and the political forces arrayed against him, including the Army hearings and 1958 election challenges.
Victor Riesel reports on loans from union treasuries to fund air force personnel housing. The International Ladies' Garment Workers Union and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers each commit tens of millions, earning four percent interest and backing government-guaranteed mortgages. The scheme aims to relieve base housing shortages while supporting construction jobs across multiple cities.
An editor's note indicates another portion of the guided missile document will be published later. The reference suggests ongoing coverage of the document’s long period of work and forthcoming installments.
Under a mortgage dated September 18 1956 Loyd Wynn and Elsie Wynn defaulted. Union Credit Company Inc as assignee will sell Lots 24 and 26 Block 12 Addition 4 of Decatur Lord Improvement & Furnace Co at public outcry for cash at the front courthouse door Decatur Alabama on June 10 1957. Proceeds first cover advertising and legal costs then interest and mortgage balance with any excess to mortgagors. May 6 13 20
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