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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1956

Page

4

The Small Voice for Cotton Farmers in Washington

A call to form a national cotton alliance to advocate fair allotment and revised cotton law. It urges Congress to replace the base system, create a farmer representative commission, and ensure fair shares for Southern cotton growers amid ongoing hardship.

Congress South Ermal Secretary of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Washington Congressional Committees

Washingtonerry Round Marks Roosevelt Era Agency

A Washington event commemorates President Roosevelt and the establishment of an agency created in 1995. The annual gathering honors the agency’s long service and its role in national affairs, with participants reflecting on its impact since inception.

Money's Party Roosevel

Elk River REA Coop Talks Stall Work Orders

The grant of the project is contingent on the Commission reaching terms with the Elk River REA Coop. No work may proceed or steps be taken legally until the agreement is finalized.

Thermore Elk River Rea

Living Today By Arlie Davidson Keep Religion Alive in Daily Life

The essay argues religion must be a vital foundation guiding daily life not a crisis quick fix. It emphasizes linking personal life to higher realities and the will of God, resisting viewing faith as mere occasional interest or emergency support. Samuel Johnson is cited as a reference point for a lasting religious life.

Davison

Brazil Labor Party stance faces pro American pressures

The Labor Party of Brazil led by Goulart appears aligned with American interests amid debates over policy direction and foreign influence. The fragment suggests tension between national autonomy and relations with the United States.

Racy The Labor Party of Brazil Goulart Ic ‘Oist

West Virginia governor bid narrows in WV and Maryland races

Pat D. of Michigan leads postal workers in patrolling conditions while Mattie of West Virginia lines up a decisive victory. Neely, long a WV political figure, will have a former aide at his side as Tydings, 66, stages a Maryland comeback amid McCarthy-era dissatisfaction. Robert W. Davis, a Washington military historian, is labeled a prime Russians target due to anti Soviet views.

Mich Mattie W. Va Lins West Virginia Neely Aftor Tydings Davis Washington

Senator Prescott Bush Opposes Niagara Power Plan

Sen. Prescott Bush of Connecticut, who disclosed a $25 000 personal expense fund backed largely by Wall Street friends, opposes the Lehman bill for public power development of the Niagara River. He argues public power would burden U.S. taxpayers. Sen. Lehman replies that the nation supports public power.

Prescott Bush Connecticut Wall Street Niagrdra River Bush U.S New York Lehman

Confidence and self improvement by Dr Peale

Dr Peale argues we should strive for our best in life and influence others positively. He notes rationalization as a self deceit causing inner conflict and cites Thomas Paine while praising a divine force to bring out the best in people.

Earth the Hall Syndicate, Inc

New York Senator Opposes Local Parishes Driven Projects

A senator criticizes parishes for pursuing parochial interests and burdensome taxes. He votes against state appropriations for projects that do not benefit New York as a whole, regardless of regional benefit. The focus is on national interest over local gain.

New York

Senate committee hears testimony on intimidation by government bosses

Paul Lamon of AFGE testifies at Crane Indiana Naval Ammunition Depot about two lines of thought in personnel relations. Senator Kerr Scott remarks on a commanding officer's stance as Lamon relates his World War I service. Lamon replies that the position is not unusual.

Senate Civil Service Committee Paul L. Lamon American Federation of Government Employees U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot Crane Ind Navy Kerr Scott N.C

Soviet Labor Push Sparks Claim Of Free Unions

An article cites a Kremlin drive for higher output under the Sixth Five Year Plan with 60 percent industrial growth and 52 percent construction speed gains. It contrasts Soviet labor with free unions, noting ICFTU head Oldenbroeck’s sharp reply and long silence from Moscow. Ia 1994 King Features Synd.

Kremlin Russia ICFTU J. H. Oldenbroeck Oldenbroeck Red Square King Syndi

Deeds Record Transfers Among Citizens

Daily Records shows transfers including Carter Dobbs to John Marusak for 9500 dollars. T. P. English Jr. to Hill Ferguson Jr. 3500 dollars. L. E. Slate to B. C. Frost and Minnie L. Wilhite to W. D. for 1000 dollars.

Deeds Carter Dobbs John Marusak T. P. English, Jr Hill Ferguson, Jr L. E. Slate W. D

Marriage Licenses for Johnson Mahon Jeffcoat

Johnson Mahon Jeffcoat, 44, Birmingham, obtained a marriage license in a local civil registry.

Johnson Mahon Jeffcoat Birmingham

Boys Try To Snitch His Majesty's Sword

Police disclosed that three schoolboys attempted to steal one of Japan's imperial regalia, aiming for the Atsuta Shrine sword in Nagoya. They were caught while trying to break shrine locks, a historic breach in 3,000 years.

Nagoya Japan Atsuta Shrine Grand Shrine Ise

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