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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1957
Page
4
An observer argues the TVA board member's thinking matters more than party label, asserting leadership quality transcends Republican or Democrat affiliation. The comment emphasizes judgment and approach as the key criteria for the appointment.
Lawrence county met its Red Cross quota of 3117 and Morgan county surpassed its 17700 target by 15399. The organization has already provided over 100000 in Morgan county this year for tornado relief. Consider contributing anew to meet the United Fund budget request.
American and European oil firms study a 1500 mile Persian Gulf to Mediterranean pipeline via Iraq and Turkey at 840 million dollars to move 1.4 million barrels per day. The project could lessen Nasser's influence and possibly end his political power.
The Alabama League of Women Voters at Sheffield endorsed voting machines, noting 12 Alabama counties already use them. J L Wallis urged that machines keep ballots secret and prevent discrimination, while the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce considers an educational campaign in Morgan County to inform citizens about machines versus paper ballots.
A historical column criticizes President Eisenhower for private discussions with Montgomery about Gettysburg and for remarks on national safety amid budget fights. It questions the handling of public relations and who bears ultimate responsibility for national security.
The full text of Colonel John Nickerson secret memo on guided missiles is cited to explain why his court martial was postponed and may not proceed. The memo accuses officials and firms of bias toward Air Force and defense contractors, alleging moves to favor their companies and boycott Army work with GM rivals. Nickerson also argues that moving guided missile development to the Air Force in California increases vulnerability to Russian bombers, unlike Army work near Huntsville, Alabama.
The document shows big business and defense agencies clashing over development of the Jupiter and Thor missiles. It cites GM’s A C Sparkplug, ABMA Huntsville, Ford-Sperry, JP Lab, Bell Labs and Douglas in a push to shift or consolidate guidance and production away from Army IRBM and related systems. It notes regional concentration concerns and industry opposition to government missile programs.
This excerpt outlines seven habits for personal success including enthusiasm for work initiating new efforts reading learning honesty perseverance courtesy and genuine friendliness. It encourages staying with tasks to finish and learning from mistakes while avoiding fakery.
The memo details technical coordination between the Army and Navy on shipboard missile needs. It notes a Navy preference for solid fuel propulsion and hints at tension over responsibility for liquid and solid propulsion. Censorship hides some dates and figures.
Col Nickerson warns that denying the Army an operational intermediate range missile would force ABMA scientists to leave Huntsville Alabama for higher pay in industry. The loss would erode the Army Ballistic Missile Agency and threaten national urgency in missile development. Further details to follow.
The article reflects on Saul of Tarsus, later Paul, as a pivotal figure who propagated Christianity across the Roman world. It contrasts Paul's simple, faith-driven organization with Rome’s power, and notes his belief that the Moral Law and Jesus teachings should be shared with all peoples beyond Jewish origins.
HAL Boyle notes Benita, son of Romanian immigrants, advocates 14 hour days as the path to wealth and status. He argues diligent workers can outpace smarter rivals, citing Benita's rise to company president and a lifetime of hard labor and discipline. The piece also mentions Billy Graham, Panama Canal ship Ancon, and broader social reflections.
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