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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1958

Page

4

Two Governors Candidates Promoted In Alabama Primary

The piece notes 618462 votes in the May 6 governor race with runoff set for June 3 and praises both Patterson and Wallace as top candidates. It cites voter turnout concerns and outlines concerns for education reapportionment industrial policy farm legislation and TVA power. It states prior support for A W Todd and assesses each candidate’s planned actions.

Associated Press Alabama John Patterson George Wallace A. W. Todd Russellville Tennessee Valley Authority

Debate on federal action and foreign policy in 1957

The piece argues over using troops to enforce school integration and criticizes the Eisenhower administration for federal intervention in Arkansas. It cites Nixon’s treatment during Latin American goodwill tours and questions how foreign policy and economic pressures shape national responsibility toward citizens both at home and abroad.

Richard Nixon Peru Venezuela Eisenhower Arkansas United States

Alabama Education Commission to survey parents

The Alabama Educational Commission will mail 100 000 questionnaires to parents to gauge opinions on school administration teaching standards discipline teaching methods and support for higher taxes for school improvements and teacher salaries. The effort aims to restore public confidence and guide state education funding decisions.

Alabama Alabama Educational Commission

Train Your Child by Arlie B Davidson

Practical guide urging parents to cultivate traits for a productive adulthood. Emphasizes respect for family religion education and home life plus disciplined money use emotional balance and healthy attitudes toward the opposite sex and self-improvement.

Khrushchev Pushes Space Plans Amid Propaganda Drive

Washington evaluates Soviet missiles and moon rocket tests as Khrushchev pressures scientists to orbit a man and return him safely. Our spies say Russia failed two space attempts and a moon launch recently while firing intercontinental missiles over Siberia. The article also discusses U S debates on hydrogen bomb tests and fallout concerns.

Washington Nikita Khrushchev Russia Siberia Caspian Sea Kamchatka Peninsula Bering Sea Alaska Khrushchev United States Army Air Force Hawaii England

Petrillo Plans to Step Down as AFM President

James Caesar Petrillo, longtime head of the American Federation of Musicians, declares he will not seek renomination at the 61st annual convention in Philadelphia. He cites fatigue and urged younger leadership to guide the union amid changing labor laws and expanding national battles in music and broadcasting.

John M. Murtagh New York City Sara Harris Murtagh Stormy Petrillo James Caesar America Jimmie Petrillo Philadelphia Petrillo U. S American Federation of Musicians Jimmie Afl-Cio George Meany Corrie The Hall Syndicate

TVA Reports Growth in Valley Forest Industries for 1957

TVA data show 29 new and 19 expanded forest products plants in the Tennessee Valley and TVA service area during 1957. Investment estimates range from 4.9 million to about 5.2 million with around 2,100 jobs expected, plus details on wood processing, dam visits, and a large Widows Creek turbine water use. The Norris Dam area notes include a license to operate an 18th century grist mill moved to Norris reservoir.

TVA Tennessee Valley North Carolina Forest Products Industries Pickwick Widows Creek Alabama New York City State of Tennessee Norris Dam Norris Reservoir Norris Lake

Clean bomb pitch sparks controversy in foreign reception

The column questions a touted clean bomb and the full truth before showing it to foreign experts. The OOPS DEPARTMENT notes a mix up in nepotism claims involving Senator Welker's relatives. Seaton clarifies that Edward Woozley from Idaho is not related to Welker, and Ernest Palmer is not his brother-in-law.

Strauss Strauss’ Ballyhoo Oops Department Senator Welker Secretary of the Interior Fred Seaton Seaton Edward Woozley Land Management Bureau Welker Idaho Ernest Palmer Woozley California Palmer The Bell Syndicate, Inc

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