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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1957
Page
4
The text notes Ike is in a tough position defending his peace time budget while Adlai Stevenson enjoys strong popularity and does not have to run against Eisenhower a third time.
The writer argues for voting machines already adopted in 12 Alabama counties including Birmingham Mobile Montgomery Huntsville Florence and Sheffield. He claims machines better guarantee honest elections and urges residents to learn their use, noting Morgan County may adopt them later.
The Decatur city council rejected daylight savings time by a 3-2 vote prompting local leaders to urge state action. The editorial argues that Tri Cities Decatur and Huntsville should set a common daylight saving schedule May through September if industries push for it and state action stalls.
In a May 1925 proclamation Gov James E Folsom highlights cottons role in Alabama agriculture noting it accounts for over 40 percent of farm marketing and yields more than 170 million dollars in farm income. He urges Congress to draft a fair law to preserve cotton acreage and restore U S world market share.
The Parmalee bus contract in Chicago moved to John Keeshin aided by Hoffa links. Clues show Keeshin borrowed $5,000 from James Hoffa ally Hoffa and signed drivers to an independent union with lower pay. Railroads sought stable labor relations, aided by influential officials even as Hoffa pledged no strikes.
This piece advises that while troubles are hard to hide many prefer not to hear others woes. It suggests telling a trusted friend or counselor for relief and perspective and warns to avoid dampening others spirits. If needed, cast your burden on God for strength and courage. Davidson
Capitol news capsule notes John L. Lewis weighing a rival labor movement by pulling Teamsters from AFL-CIO. He has contacted but not directly met mine union chiefs Dave Beck and Jimmy Hoffa and invited the Longshoremen to join. A second item reports North Carolina congressman Graham Barden pressing swift actions on a school bill to influence an economy bill.
Walter Robertson remains the lone top State Department official opposing news access to Red China risking resignation as the debate heats up. An intelligence estimate claims 88 percent of Russia long range bombers sit above the Arctic Circle, suggesting a direct North Pole route to the U.S.A. British experts laud Russia antidank cannons captured in Egypt as the finest for their size while Undersecretary Herter harbors serious misgivings about the aid deal reported.
Dr Roy L Smith urges replacing coffee breaks with a daily Bible break. Reading 15 minutes five days a week covers Psalms and New Testament, fostering belief calm focused work and shared giving. The four power principles are believe think work and share.
The United States and Poland argue over aid mainly surplus wheat, cotton and oil now totaling 90 million dollars. Negotiators and Secretary Herter grow frustrated and threaten to call the talks off amid ongoing dissatisfaction from Polish officials.
The Decatur Daily invites letters from readers on questions of the day. Only initials or pen names may be printed, but the editor must know the sender's identity and address. Due to limited space, letters are edited and may not be printed in full. manuscripts will not be returned.
Decatur marks National Music Week with a strong local program. The community evidences its music commitment through a long running series and 1400 plus memberships yearly, built on efforts of Mrs Baugh Mrs Moore and Mrs Curry over fourteen years reaching about 30 miles.
Victor Riesel argues Dave Beck offers no scandal and remains quiet under legal counsel. The piece questions which of his 40 lawyers holds his confidence as Beck gives no statements to the press.
The piece notes Dave Beck's silence as Senate inquiries unfold into his links with businessman allies and stock purchases. It cites Beck’s legal entourage, claims about union dues used for personal purposes, and statements from Oregon senators Neugebauer and Morse urging clean unions and investigations into labor racketeering.
The statement envisions a future Decatur auditorium with a capacity exceeding 2500, reflecting plans for expanded concert and appeal events and greater cultural offerings.
Former Iranian UN delegate Fetemi Hasrol Lah delivered a Tucson lecture at Farelizh Dick inson University offering a sharp analysis of policy. He warned that the United States overfeeds the cow, the British milk it too much, and the Russians simply eat the cow.
PCAU proposes a monthly hour long national broadcast to discuss church state issues. Executive director Glenn L. Archer says regular honest controversy would attract a wide audience and foster tolerance and understanding.
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