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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1956
Page
4
Readers are advised that international travel costs favor South American destinations over a European vacation. The comparison notes that a two-person trip to South America can prove cheaper than a single journey to Europe, appealing to budget-minded travelers.
A subcommittee approves 5 357 000 for TVA in fiscal 1957 the smallest since creation 23 years ago none of the funds go to power facilities The piece criticizes foreign aid and defends public power accusing private interests of driving up rates while TVA’s future is debated as voters favor independence from federal dictates.
Edward O'Neal, a Florence native from a well known family, is named president of Chemstrand Corp and will base headquarters at the Decatur plant. A Davidson College graduate, he joined Swann Corp later part of Monsanto, advancing to vice president and overseas general manager in 1954. The move signals strong regional growth in chemistry and petrochemicals, with the South expanding faster than the nation and Alabama showing substantial gains since 1939.
The Washington Merry Go Round profiles Rep. John Taber of Auburn New York as a famed economizer and long time Appropriations Committee member. It notes past large budget cuts and staff, plus his世 patronage and pension questions if he retires in 1956. It also mentions Francis Mentillo and family payrolls for Taber’s relatives.
A British frogman reportedly searched a Russian cruiser in Portsmouth harbor to determine if it carried an atomic trap door for bombs. London reports say Soviet divers guarding the ship encountered Commander Lionel Crabb in an underwater confrontation, leaving his fate unclear.
A reflection on how people delay life evaluation until midlife. Youth acts on impulse, neglecting long term goals, while early adult decisions shape later meaning. Cites Anthony Adverse line about growing up early and middle age retaining full awareness.
The figure known as Mr Wick buys farms near Dickerson Maryland and across the Potomac near Warrenton Virginia. He profits from a 42 000 sale to a farmer who did not know the buyer’s identity and resells quickly. He also holds parcels near Colorado Springs and in Florida as government agencies plan dispersal and site moves for atomic programs.
Mrs Luce cried openly in the American Embassy in Rome when she received a commemorative medallion for three years of service in Italy. The episode preceded her and her husband’s plan to return to New York for a medical checkup.
A survey finds about two thirds of homeowners with properties valued between ten and twenty five thousand dollars undertake do it yourself improvements. The study highlights rising labor costs and a preference for self repair among lower valued homes.
The column laments spoiled children of the idle rich and blames parents more than teachers. It recalls 1950s schooling, whacking as discipline, and mocks imagined future automation and universal leisure while noting high weekly allowances and youth behavior in Miami.
Thunderstorms deluged portions of the Midwest and Rocky Mountain states, melting heavy Idaho snow packs and raising the Kootenai River to 33 feet at Bonners Ferry. Gov Smylie declared a state of emergency as temporary dikes were rushed to protect towns.
Victor Riesel reports that top American labor leaders debate dealing with pro Communist unions and the implications for anti racketeer ethics. The piece notes ambivalence toward former CIO expelled groups now back in AFL CIO and questions continued ties with pro Soviet organizers amid Subversive Control Act tensions.
A cold front pushed across New York and southern New England with temperatures dipping into the 40s. Maine reported readings in the 30s as autumnlike air persisted.
White Citizens Council protests against rock and roll as about 2 500 attend shows at the Municipal Auditorium. Police guard both white and Negro programs. Haley headlines the white show while youths picket the white audience, condemning bebop and rock and roll as degrading to white teens.
Ground apricot pits are used to scrub and polish armature cores for new electric motors, providing a natural abrasive method in the manufacturing process.
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