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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1955
Page
4
North Alabama counties push toward the Alabama Mental Health drive with Morgan County lagging at about one third of the $2,500 goal. The county population exceeds 50,000, yet donations are described as nearly none for this worthy cause.
Gov Allan Shivers of Texas, credited with steering his state toward the Republican ticket, attends a gathering of Democratic governors but is urged to keep to the GOP side and not intrude into Democratic affairs. The comparison to a pig in a parlor underscores the pushback against his presence.
The death of Col Karl Landgrebe in Birmingham ends years of illness and recalls his role as a devoted Birmingham goodwill ambassador. The piece highlights his years of civic involvement with John Patterson of Decatur and Ben Russell of Alexander City, recalling their story telling duels and popular evenings on the sidelines.
A tribute to US led efforts in postwar independence and self rule. The text praises Austria regaining independence and Vienna’s orchestras playing, asserts a worldwide shift away from colonialism, and notes continued dangers from Communism while acknowledging past aid costs and the proverb bread upon the waters as returning benefits.
President Eisenhower denounced Democratic obstruction over the 27 billion dollar 10 year superhighway program. He warned lawmakers that delays hurt the economy linking highways to steel, transportation and jobs. Auto makers in Detroit shared concern over stalled legislation and future production.
Former aides secretly raised 500 dollars to buy Woodrow Wilsons gold headed cane donated by Mrs Wilson for a Democratic Women auction. They planned to gift it to Truman at his memorial library groundbreaking in Missouri but a sleeper bidder Cortland Silver joined the auction as the contest began.
The essay argues that ability does not guarantee good character and that many capable people pursue wealth and influence through questionable means. It notes Hitler as an infamous example and cites public awareness rising about sound character to promote fair play and justice. Ability lifts one high, but character keeps them there.
Fried man made offers against the Truman syndicate as Silver steadily raised each bid. Silver won with 625 dollars while Truman received a 1000 dollar check from friends for his library, preferring the gift over a walking stick for Mrs Biffle recovering from an accident.
Floyd Pemberton of Detroit, honored as the American Trucking Association's driver of the year, wore an Eisenhower military jacket in Eisenhower's office. He recalls wartime design changes to the Army blouse to improve practicality in combat and jeep travel, noting his name helped attach to the jacket.
Pemberton his wife and three children met President Eisenhower and asked about Mrs. Eisenhower’s health, who had a virus infection but was improving. Pemberton had been named driver of the year for 1954 for rescuing two women from a burning car and for driving 500,000 miles with a single minor, non fault accident.
The piece discusses patronage politics around Senator George of Georgia and White House access. It notes efforts to place William Henry Harrison, a former GOP congressman from Wyoming who lost to Senator O Mahoney, in a federal housing role, highlighting patronage as a practical factor in appointments.
Hollywood star Lex Barker speaks on marriage amid gossip about Lana Turner and Debby Reynolds. Barker notes tabloids sow rumors while he was in the Virgin Islands and Europe, insisting he was away for family and work and that gossip cannot end their union.
A Massachusetts fifth grade teacher turned around a difficult class by teaching that God is broadcasting today. Students learned to tune in and respond, with parents noting how the idea influenced homes. The method, framed as creative prayer, reportedly unlocked new energy and improvements in teaching.
Athens officials release a detailed calendar for surplus food commodities in Limestone County. A. L. Spense lists pickup times across multiple sites from May 18 to May 25, with shifts at Peets Corner, Tanner, Griffin's Store, Blair's Store, Oakdale, Sewell's Store, Elkmont, Pettusville, Wheeler, Owens Junior High, Salem, and Athens.
Atlanta May 14 The 10th week of the Southern Bell strike sees questions about workers hardships. CIO CWA reports no one starves but pay gaps strain families. assistance via chit vouchers and debt relief aims to prevent hardship. Around 9,000 at work and 40,000 on strike, with few returning.
An Atlanta district administrator faces questions over reported close ties to Senator George while claiming friendship. Officials say the matter centers on influence and possible conflicts of interest as investigations proceed.
The article notes a shift in fashion away from pearl buttons toward plastic, foreshadowing the decline of pearl shells in global markets. It emphasizes mother of pearl as a vital ingredient amid changing supply and demand during wartime preparations.
Four Stonington men all young fathers are missing after their 14 foot skiff was found near Point Judith Rhode Island. The men Joseph Roderick Samuel Stewart William Aiken and William Barraclough were last seen leaving the Pequot House on Fishers Island New York at 6 30 p m Friday. An air sea and land search is under way involving a Coast Guard airplane two helicopters and boats from the Stonington fishing fleet to locate them.
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