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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1958

Page

4

Headlines Tell a Story on Voting Machines and Ballot Errors

The piece notes reports of impounded voting boxes and corrections to vote counts. It argues that voting machines could reduce counting errors and ensures every voter receives a correctly counted ballot.

Decatur Adds New Farm Marketing Facility With Arrow Provisions

Decatur reaches again for strong farm marketing. Du Quoin Packing Co will operate Arrow Provisions Co to serve North Alabama. A new plant will reopen after a brief shutdown period as part of efforts to maintain daily cash markets for all local farm products.

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Alabama Economy Shows Mixed Signals Despite Higher Spending

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports Alabama residents spent more in April than a year earlier, marking a two percent rise in bank debits. The state leads regional gains in the Sixth District, signaling stronger business activity despite agriculture challenges. The piece argues Alabama’s economy has improved balance between farming and industry and foresees continued growth once farm issues are resolved.

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We Did Not Fight: Nixon Tour and Peace Posture

The speaker argues against taking aggressive action after insults during Nixon's South American tour. They claim restraint avoids world catastrophe and note Nixon earned respect by pursuing peace, acknowledging a hard price was paid to prevent war.

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The Inefficient Producer and World Market Prices

Walter C. Furst argues against consumer subsidies for inefficient U S producers. The piece analyzes why American goods price out in world markets, citing high wages, inflation, taxation, and the rise of automation in other nations as factors. It emphasizes wage-driven cost and global competition dynamics.

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Backstage moves trigger troops to Caribbean coast crisis

U S actions unfold after Ambassador Sparks warns Eisenhower of Venezuela chaos during anti Nixon protests in Caracas. President orders paratroops and Marines to the Caribbean with Joint Chiefs disputing service assignment. Secret Service safeguards Nixon daughters amid heightened tensions.

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Don’t Fear: A Guide to Courage and Reality

The piece urges readers to conquer fear by facing darkness, people, truth, and nature while shaping the present and foundations for a safer future. It argues fear weakens power and notes the illusion of a perfect free market in a world shaped by socialism and global aid.

Inside Labor Government Stockpiles for War

Report summarizes secret government stockpiles across 218 depots from jewel bearings to bismuth opium feathers antimony and zinc. It notes 27 720 inspections in six months to ensure readiness for standby plants after a Soviet hydrogen attack. A two month study aims to gauge damage from a simulated raid and deploy 200 labor leaders and officials to restore production.

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British Worker Faces Longer Week Than Allies in Industry

Report notes British labor spends more hours in a typical week compared with Canadian American and West German workers in manufacturing sectors, highlighting cross country productivity patterns and work culture differences.

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