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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1956
Page
4
Alabama's 1956 drive aims for a 150000 dollar quota with hundreds of volunteers ringing doorbells statewide. Morgan county reports no new activity as doorbells were rung last October by Alabama Mental Health, part of Morgan County United, with residents contributing then.
Alabama communities face 14 million dollars in fire losses in 1955 on 207000 acres. The Alabama Forest Fire Prevention Conference in Montgomery will invite representatives from all 67 counties to plan protection. Forest products contribute 450 million annually and employ 23 percent of state industrial jobs.
A humorous essay by Eert Tucker reflecting on spring gardening, insects, drought, and backyard plans. The writer contrasts hopeful garden dreams with dry soil, pest worries, and social tensions over neighbors’ planting, while poking fun at amateur gardeners and drought impacts.
Adlai Stevenson faces campaign scrutiny as George McLain of southern California reports on Illinois pension records. Kenneth Kefauver and Warren Lamson feature in published material while McLain defends Stevenson with a King endorsement and a Keafauver photo.
The road to learning is hard yet many graduates gain competence in short cuts but true learning persists beyond formal study. Some pursue business, professional, or trades paths while others become wives and mothers. The old Chinese proverb reminds that something is learned every time a book is opened.
Roosevelt and King defend Governor Stevenson saying the Illinois Legislature twice failed to fund road and pension bills with no appropriation. Records show vetoes on August 3 1951 and June 30 1951, then a July 28 1951 signing and October Jenner amendment activating the Illinois “shame list.”
Illinois and California pension figures show Illinois pensioners average 60.50 dollars monthly while California averages 70.11. Illinois imposes a lien on homes for older residents, California does not. A speaker promotes encouraging work and retraining for seniors to keep life meaningful and worthwhile.
The piece lauds Clare Luce, the United States ambassador to Rome, noting her endurance against Communist pressure and smears tied to her gender and Catholic faith. It admires her varied career and warns that illness could hinder public service amid anti religious and anti capitalist currents.
WKY TV cameraman Cliff Adkins sought rodeo pictures at the Southwest American Exposition and set his gear in the arena. A rodeo clown rang cowbells near him and Adkins was startled as a fence was lifted into the orchestra pit by an unnamed actor.
Victor Riesel reports AFL CIO leaders aim to block expelled outfits and crack down on union racketeering. The June 4 meeting will reinforce bans on mergers with expelled groups and task the Ethical Practices Committee with a Douglas Committee report detailing pension fund abuses. Ohio politics see DiSalle and Bender pushing anti racketeering, signaling broader crime crackdown nationwide.
The passage questions the extreme specialization of modern professors and the isolation of knowledge. It contrasts Clare Luce’s potential impact in America with Italy, praising her intellect and dismissing gender as a barrier to achievement. The writing critiques cautious advisers and asserts intellect over gender.
Joe Denaburg of Birmingham will lead Alabama Disabled American Veterans for the coming year after a no opposition election at the DVA convention in Foley. Delegates adopted a resolution opposing a Bradley Commission report and charging Gen Omar Bradley with breaking faith to veterans. Other officers named include William Crabtree, K. W. Dewitt, Hansel Thigpen, John Clarke, R. L. Mitchell, and W. Rabren.
Valhermosa Springs home demonstration club met at Mrs. J M Chunn's house with Mrs. Robert Willis presiding. Chunn and Cornal Jennings chosen to represent at the annual dress revue with Jennings in a sports dress. Mediation by Mrs. Murphy and hymnology by Miss Hawkins accompanied reports and a demonstration on Favorite Egg Recipes. Funds for friendship collected, bake sale planned in Hartselle, and Korean 4 H Friendship boxes gathered. Members quilted and donated sewing materials as 18 members attended. adjourned to meet in June with Paul Thomas and co host Mrs. Glasscock.
An oil filter will remove a pound or more of dirt from a car's oil during 5 600 miles of driving.
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