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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1955
Page
12
James Marlow argues the HEW under Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby failed to plan for fair antipolio vaccine distribution. He notes she is unlikely to favor federal control and that permission to manufacturers to begin distribution was granted on April 12 after a positive vaccine test.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis contracts vaccine makers to supply free shots for nine million first and second graders while others must pay. Critics ask how those ages 1 to 9 who cannot pay will access vaccine and whether the most susceptible will receive it before older groups. The article notes no nationwide allocation plan and suggests copying the polio foundation’s broader approach.
Dean Jack Early of Athens College spoke to the Decatur Rotary Club on Date With Destiny urging citizens to value non material ideals and foster a God centered culture. He contrasted early Christian civilization with later secular orientations and urged American responsibility in solving cultural tensions. The meeting also celebrated a birth, and expressed condolences for a club member's loss.
George Porter of Decatur was named one of two new directors as the Water Safety Conference concluded its fifth annual gathering in Florence. Somerset, Kentucky was chosen as the 1956 convention site. Over 200 delegates from seven states attended the two day meeting. The group renamed itself Water Safety Congress with Hayden W. Olds of Nashville as president and Louis Clapper as secretary treasurer. Other officers include John Brendle Fontana Village North Carolina George Williams Jr Kingsport Tennessee H E Hatfield Talma and Rufus G Hibbett Sr.
Asa Shelton and Dallas 4H Club members attend a meeting led by Charles Rutledge who advised on producing high quality eggs. Maurice Risto called the meeting to order as Buddy Neel read last meeting minutes and routine business was discussed.
On Eisenhower's orders Mrs Hobby convened a meeting of doctors health officials and drug makers on April 22. They recommended allocating the polio vaccine among states using population in the 1 to 8 age group with states planning distribution. Congress weighs federal controls as shortages loom into 1956 and the polio season nears.
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