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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1957
Page
4
Representative Roosevelt of California proposes to move a civil rights bill out of the House Committee by a petition signed by a majority of House members. The commentary suggests the young congressman could pursue other tasks in Congress.
The Decatur city council approves daylight saving time by a 3-2 vote, seeking statewide action by the legislature. The decision aims to avoid a patchwork schedule across towns and is described as wise given its controversy.
TVA advocates push a self financing bill with a territorial limit to keep TVA within its current region while opponents propose a compromise. The piece argues the region should retain the yardstick role of TVA and warns against rate hikes if limits are rejected.
William J. Hull of Cincinnati urged tripling study funds for the Pike Island Dam to hasten construction. Congressman Wayne Hays criticized economy rhetoric, supporting the dam but opposing extra spending, noting the need to avoid favoring one group over others. Hull exited.
The piece compares internal GOP treachery to the World War II Battle of the Bulge, noting disloyalty within President Eisenhower’s ranks. Treasury Secretary George Humphrey clashes with the Cabinet, while Republicans hire a research director, Harkey Reiter, to undermine Ike’s budget. A super secret task force led by Rep John Ray coordinates the effort.
Thoughts govern life direction and bonds with others. Elevate thinking to higher achievements to form better habits, attitudes, and community impact. Your destiny follows from thoughts which lead to acts and repeated habits shaping who you are. The ancient Stoic idea encourages restudy today.
The National Committee forms a 23 member Advisory Council to push civil rights. Camille F Gravel Jr of Louisiana and Mark Holloran of St Louis defy at moments but back the council in principle, while southern bloc members push for limits and border states Missouri and Delaware see pressure.
The general counsel of American Telephone and Telegraph teams with Ray and a group of Congressmen including Bob Wilson John Byrnes Gerald Ford John Rhodes and Melvin Laird. The unit allegedly plans to expose past fiscal policies and target the Eisenhower budget in a bid to seize party control from modern Republicans.
Vice President Nixon balances positions as he defends the Eisenhower budget while courting liberal Republicans. The Chamber of Commerce leverages its Washington meeting to press Congress for cuts, while GOP lawmakers worry about his stance and potential shift. Nixon avoids provoking the influential business bloc.
New Hampshire Senator Styles Bridges visited Texas to assist farmers suffering from a historic drought. He described heavy rain turning the state to mud and complicating efforts to cash drought relief checks as floods arrived.
Southern spokesmen emphasize pressure in their failed effort to bobble the Democratic contest. The piece portrays heightened tensions and criticisms after a defeat, underscoring party dynamics and regional reactions.
Delaware members William Potter and Mrs. Belle Everett offered no statements as the southern bloc lost 65 to 26 at a National Committee showdown. Gravel of Louisiana defended the Advisory Council while Denmark Groover Jr. of Georgia argued for broader full committee control citing travel and expense costs.
A small collection includes earth from the grounds where Lafayette lived during the American Revolution, preserved as a tangible link to his stay in Virginia.
Florence Nightingale becomes the first woman honored with the British Order of Merit, marking a historic achievement for civilian recognition of women's contributions to public service and nursing.
Victor Riesel details a wide ranging private investigation into AFL-CIO leaders and Teamsters critics. He notes efforts to brand Walter Reuther and George Meany as allies of dubious figures while compiling dossiers to counter Beck Hoffa and other unions.
The author describes a Knopf press agent pressuring to spoil a column on Alger Hiss. He argues publishers seek free advertising, notes tax strategies in publishing, and criticizes mimeographed releases and government-funded PR. He insists release dates should not curb reporting and recalls a Korea lunch talk as nonsense.
President Eisenhower greets Ngo Dinh Diem at Andrews Field with full honors as Diem arrives aboard Columbine III. The two leaders plan talks on Southeast Asia and Viet Nam's future, with Diem praising Vietnamese resolve and the strength of allied solidarity.
Four steam catapults on the U.S. aircraft carrier Saratoga enable the launch of four armed interceptors within sixty seconds, showcasing rapid response capability for air defense.
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