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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1957
Page
4
The city hires a public relations firm to back Philadelphia's interests in Washington. The piece argues that access to large money sources yields better results than approaching smaller contributors. It stresses that big money correlates with greater influence in securing funds.
The Safety Committee of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce leads a Safety Check Lane in May 2024. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at On Gordon Drive between Second and Fourth Avenues, cars are inspected free of charge by qualified mechanics with police support ensuring smooth lane operation.
The piece reflects on Gov. Bibb Graves and Southern resolve to balance agriculture and industry. It cites Henry Grady and Benjamin Russell praising regional self sufficiency and industrial growth. It argues Alabama and the South will persist in pursuing economic stability to keep residents at home and attract newcomers.
The piece notes Washingtons cooling of ties with Ottawa amid reduced cultural presence and a diplomatic press for closer Canadian relations. It cites Dulles decisions, Canada Council funding, and rhetoric against U S influence while highlighting New York mayors trip and Senate civil rights maneuvering.
Senate Republican leader Bill Knowland pressures Judiciary Committee to strip the civil rights bill of the right-to-work amendment. Labor groups condemn the move as union busting, while supporters say it strengthens the core civil rights measure.
Advice to drop a chip on the shoulder and blame toward others. Encourages meeting people halfway and going the second mile to improve outlooks. Emphasizes seeing one's own faults, avoiding bitterness, and replacing grudges with goodwill.
Army officers at Fort Myer Virginia gain a new pool costing about seventy thousand dollars beside an existing pool for officers families as civilians in Arlington County lack public swimming options. A fifty six thousand dollar terrace porch at Patton Hall Officers Club will overlook the pools for watching nonbathers during cocktail hour.
President Eisenhower told GOP leaders he will resist any economy that endangers national security while promising constructive restraint. House Leader Joe Martin forecast few major GOP defections but warned the President must argue against reductions to military and foreign aid.
A Connecticut minister helps a migraine sufferer find relief through faith and prayer. The tale shows healing through belief and divine power, with the man improving after a hands on prayer and renewed mindset.
In a long running case, federal investigators pursue alleged payoffs at the Fulton Fish Market in New York tied to protection of truckers and tax-like levies. The activity drew in Massachusetts Governor Christian Herter and New York officials amid a cash drain on fishermen and interstate trade.
Ezra Taft Benson delivered 144 speeches in his first four years in office and nearly 500 000 copies of his talks were distributed by the Agriculture Department to promote Benson policies to farmers. CAA chief Jack Pyle orders crackdown on private planes citing too many accidents and strict safety enforcement.
Local social column lists visits and greetings among Courland and nearby towns. Mentions Correne and Peggy Randolphe Ran dolph in Russellville, Margaret Vaughn and family’s Courtland visit, Hollis Greens returning from Sardis Mississippi, Pat Randolph visiting parents, and Memorial Services at Bethany with multiple attendees. Also notes visitors to Florence and Decatur and well wishes for Mrs. Mary Hunt’s health.
R E Barnett of Mobile has been appointed district construction foreman in the plant department of Southern Bell Telephone Co. He succeeds W D Lockard, named Sheffield plant manager. Barnett will assume duties Monday and his family will join him soon. He was previously construction foreman in Decatur.
Martin Aaron, director of a testing laboratory, reports high pulse and skin reactions during a Broadway preview of 12 Angry Men. He notes that laughter did not relieve tension and that women react quicker to drama while men show higher peak interest.
Broadway announces two fall productions adapting the Leopold Loeb murder story. Meyer Levin adapts his novel Compulsion while William Marchant writes Counsel for the Defense for next season.
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