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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1955
Page
4
The Florence Chamber of Commerce promotes restoring the W. C. Handy lace as a public-spirited project. Handy, 82 and now a New York publisher, is world renowned for St Louis Blues. He is blind and maintains a North Alabama background read with interest in his letters to friends locally.
Farmers report a welcome break from drought with rainfall reviving crops after three dry years. While optimism grows, the worry remains for June through August, when heat could again threaten fields, making supplemental irrigation essential to apply water precisely and avoid gambling with the weather.
The Senate subcommittee considers two reapportionment proposals by Sen. Albert Boutwell and Sen. E. O. Eddins. Both need compromises and may not align with larger counties. Gov. Folsom signals ongoing special sessions to push some form of reapportionment, advocating population-based House representation similar to Congress.
The piece links President Eisenhower’s farm signing and budget choices with criticism of the vaccine program and calls for outside agencies to resolve it. It notes Senator McCarthy’s potential opposition to Eisenhower if certain Democrats win influence and mentions China and other geopolitical strains in the context of the 1950 election climate.
Pearson developed a monkey kidney based vaccine after testing on his own children and securing early talks with drug firms. He anticipated huge demand and faced funding reluctance until Parke Davis of Detroit invested, aiding early Public Health Service clearance of the vaccine.
Basil O’Connor led the Infantile Paralysis Foundation in a bold $9 million advance purchase of polio vaccine before final results. The plan funded production but portions reached drug distributors rather than the foundation, as Cutter Laboratories’ vaccine caused early fatalities including children of doctors before withdrawal.
Senate investigators report stock-market speculators received advance tips on the Salk vaccine, heavily investing in six drug companies. Those firms are projected to post about $20 in earnings per share as the vaccine impact unfolds.
The article reflects on youth error and the need for ongoing revision of life plans. It discusses Dr. Salk and political reactions, noting Congress delays and proposals for medals or pensions, while vaccine costs differ between Canada and the United States.
Dr W W Bauer explains hiccups range from minor nuisance to warning sign. He describes hiccups as involuntary diaphragm spasms caused by irritation in the nervous system or nearby organs and notes factors such as overeating and intoxication can trigger them.
A fragment from a 20th century newspaper notes Okapi quarantine under Ezra Taft Benson due to alleged mouth disease concerns. The piece mentions the animal’s African origin and long quarantine, while predicting the Ringling Bros circus will be bigger and better this year despite the controversy.
A brief note contrasts the famous Ringling Brothers circus publicity with a Jersey location, describing a grand ballyhoo not under the canvas and hinting at a promotional scene.
Bao Dai the Indo China emperor storms Paris after J Foster Dulles refuses to meet him. He arrives in one of nine limousines, protests being ignored, and vows drastic action to overthrow the government Washington backs in Indo China.
A recent survey shows 35 million Americans pause for a coffee break during the workday, reflecting widespread caffeine rituals across workplaces and industries. The study highlights routine consumption and potential productivity implications for employers.
Hal Boyle offers aphorisms on judgment, wealth, and life lessons. The column ponders maturity when one discovers something priceless money cannot purchase and teases quirks of behavior from restaurant talk to social norms.
Alabama farmers benefited from general rains that eased drought and could yield a 100 million dollar boost. Agriculture Commissioner A. said moisture is ample for a good growing season if showers continue. He noted replanting after an untimely April freeze and optimism for a bumper crop, the best since 1950.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cocke of Spokane were supper guests of Raymond Cocke and Mrs Cocke. J P Glasgow visited Mr and Mrs Connie Roberts in Decatur. Roman Higdon and Elaine visited the W E Ward home. W P Roberts and Doris hosted dinner for Mrs Nora McC Miss Mary Frances. Malcolm King and Carol of Hartselle also visited. Rev Paul E Sides of Cordova stayed with Mr and Mrs W E Story. Clean Lott of Oak Ridge Tenn was a Sunday guest of Lesley Woodall. J T Wallace visited her parents T L Speakman near Hartselle. Faye Story spent Sunday in Decatur with Linda and Juanita Thomas.
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