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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1958
Page
4
Two Alabama congressmen faced challenges in an election. George Grant won 37,702 to 35,710 while Albert Rains secured his seat by over 25,000 votes. The piece argues that farming troubles deserve more attention from lawmakers and advocates for proactive farm legislation.
Grover Hall of The Montgomery Advertiser notes governor candidates mainly come from east Alabama while north Alabama candidates falter. He warns that without honest reapportionment east west and south Alabama may block north candidates, as Todd Battle and Hawkins polled over 100,000 votes each.
The piece marks TVA’s 20th anniversary and quotes Senator Lister Hill on TVA’s revenue success, noting over $240 million paid to the U.S. Treasury and $400 million reinvested. It argues private utilities attack TVA to disguise monopolistic practices and urges Congress to allow TVA to tell its story to the public.
The piece analyzes 1958 races in New York and Connecticut, noting Javits rising in the Republican camp and Harriman facing a Democratic challenge backed by possible Liberal endorsements. It discusses Dewey influence, potential rivals Lefkowitz Hall Bowles Farley Wagner Hogan and Dodd, and the party’s fragile unity amid Democratic gains.
Drew Pearson recalls early encounters with Mussolini and Nitti, contrasts prewar Italy with postwar democracy, and notes Italy's current election amid a strong Communist presence. He recalls the Friendship Train aid and his 1948 appeals, signaling the ongoing shift in Italian politics and the importance of the forthcoming vote.
An advice column urges casting off regrets and cynicism to find inner riches and move forward. It notes shifting demographics in Connecticut and Massachusetts, then discusses New Jersey and Pennsylvania politics, with Harold Stassen eyeing 1960 presidential aims and potential party splits.
An analysis tracing the flow of money within union networks tied to Philadelphia locals and state federations. The piece highlights Benny Lapensohn’s role as a fixer for Teamsters locals 107 and 596 b, his vast earnings, and the broader issue of federations outsourcing publication-related revenues to individuals. It notes associated figures, arrests, and the tension between dues payer control and private gain.
The census figure lists the total population of the United States including Armed Forces overseas as 172,830,000.
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