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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1955
Page
4
Hartselle urged to win new industry with Decatur help
A proclamation urges Hartselle and Morgan county to pursue economic growth through jobs and industry. It recalls Cullman’s successful effort to attract a plant, urging Hartselle to “put on the selling clothes” and seize opportunities despite obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Decatur
Morgan County
Alabama
Cullman
Senator George urges federal dams for Georgia irrigation
Georgia Senator Walter George warns before a Senate subcommittee that federal dam construction is needed to create reservoirs for irrigation during droughts. He cites Alabama’s plan to fund irrigation equipment and notes the Southeast’s broad planning to avert disaster as droughts loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter George
Georgia
United States Senate
Senate Appropriations
Alabama
Alabama poised to fund tuberculosis fight in state sanatoria
Alabama lawmakers near a proposed measure to fund tuberculosis care at state sanatoria with six dollars per patient per day. Judge George C. Wallace of Clayton, head of the Alabama Tuberculosis Association committee, says the plan has broad support from the governor and legislators, and will be pursued to ensure effective treatment and costs are justified. The North Alabama Sanatorium costs are debated, but the aim remains to improve patient care and public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Clayton
Ala
Alabama Tuberculosis Association
Wallace
North Alabama Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Flint
Powell Defies Vinson On Racial Segregation In Military Act
In Washington Carl Vinson suffers a rare setback as Adam Clayton Powell delivers a forceful defense of racial equality in the Reserve Act. Powell urges unity, cites black soldiers in U S history, and argues national loyalty transcends race. Forrester calls Vinson’s retreat a masterful retreat. The act’s fate hinges on banning segregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carl Vinson
Georgia
Armed Services Committee
Reserve
New York
Adam
United States
Powell
George Washington
Valley Forge
Jack Pershing
Pancho Villa
Mexico
Teddy Roosevelt
San Juan
Stars and Stripes
Mississippi
Maine
Congressman Forrester
Vinson
Carl
Robert E. Lee
Eisenhower campaign veto threat sways Maryland senator
On the eve of the postal pay veto GOP Senator John Butler of Maryland warned constituents he would not seek re election if Congress overrode the veto. The remark framed a political pressure tactic intended to influence support for President Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
GOP
John Butler
Maryland
Ske
Congress
Friction in Living in Daily Human Relations
Advice on reducing friction in family and social life by applying the Golden Rule. Cautions against expecting too much from others and suggests mindful conduct to improve harmony in everyday interactions.
Postal veto sparks secret GOP caucus stance choice
House leader Charlie Halleck urged Republicans in a closed session to decide whether to back Eisenhower or Doherty on the postal pay veto. He pressed if they would run with Eisenhower or oppose him amid AFL leader William Doherty’s lobbying to override the veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Halleck
Indiana
House
Ike
Jim
Eisenhower
Doherty
Halleck
William Doherty
AFL
Ike Seeks Compromise on Wage and Highway Bills
President Eisenhower and GOP leaders discussed a 90 cent minimum wage with concession to a one dollar ceiling while modifying highway legislation. Senator Gore’s proposed highway plan faced opposition with a potential $7 billion deficit. California seen as the only state likely to welcome a favorable compromise on the ten year $27 billion highway program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Senate
GOP
Cat
Congress
Bur
James Mitchell
Mitchell
Eisenhower
House
Joe Martin
Albert Gore
Tennessee
California
Crop insurance cutbacks spark Senate criticism
Nine drought distressed counties lose crop insurance amid claims of excessive risk. Senate leaders accuse policy shifts favoring Texas while Utah suffers the heaviest losses, highlighting regional protections and partisan concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Benson
Utah
Faith Beyond Fatigue Says Norman Vincent Peale
The article discusses William James and other great figures like Enrico Caruso and Charles Lindbergh, who pushed past mental and physical fatigue to access a second wind or new power. It argues faith and inner strength unlock a deeper undefeated personality, helping people persevere when exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
William James
Enrico Caruso
Signor Caruso
Opera House
Lindbergh
Caruso
Counties in Four States Face Water Shortage Crisis
The report notes Baca, Prowers, and Kiowa in Colorado and Quay and Curry in New Mexico will join a broader water-starved Southeast farming region. The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation warns of growing insurance needs while farmers affected by drought struggle to obtain coverage as Benson boosts emergency loan terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baca
Prowers
Kiowa
Colorado
Quay
Curry
New Mexico
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Surviving Quints Come of Age in Family Reunion
Four living Dionne quintuplets turn 21 and mark the day at a Callander home. They plan to divide about a million dollars in trust funds after the death of sister Emilie. Yvonne Cecile and Annette pursue nursing and piano study while Emilie’s death casts a somber note over the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bay
Ont
Dionne
Oliva Dionne
Eleve Ter Marie
Callander
Montreal
Yvonne
Cecile
Annette
Emilie
Eden Faces Major Crisis As Rail Strike Averts Holiday
Prime Minister Eden stays at 10 Downing Street through Whitsun weekend as a rail strike by 70 000 workers threatens to cripple Britain. Trade union leaders and ministers negotiate while hope remains that talks will resume and avert disruption across ports and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Downing St
London
Trades Union
Tom Williamson
TUC
Brian Robertson
Willon
National Union of Warneal
Walter Monckton
Eden Amalga Dockers
Cnascos
Cen Partiae
Meet Ga
Big
Transport and General Workers Union
TGWU
Four Elkmont FFA Members Attend 26th Alabama Convention
Four Elkmont Future Farmers will attend the 26th Alabama FFA Convention in Au vocal agriculture teacher will accompany the boys. James Murrah will be Elkmont's official delegate and represents the chapter at business sessions. Other members include Charles Dildine Billy Joe Eaves Wayne Guthrie and roles as poultry judging and livestock teams. National FFA VP Robert Buttelle will speak with Dr. A R Meadows addressing the group. Awards, officer elections, and leadership training define the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkmont
Francis
FFA
James Murrah
James
Ernest Murrah
Athens
Ly Jodprattiees
Charles Dildine
Charles
Arnold Dildine
Elkmont 1
Hampshire
Billy Joe
Eaves
Billy
Herman Eaves
Veto
Jasper
Wayne Guthrie
Wayne
W. B. Guthrie
National Ffa
Robert Buttelle
Mt. Olive
N.C
A. R. Meadows
Star Ffa
Star Dairy Farmer
Birthday Reunion Gift Revealed for Famous Daughters
In an interview Dionne recalled that the famed parents gave a significant gift during a birthday reunion. He noted the daughters had not discussed the matter at length, and the transfer of funds would require another half year to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dionne
Johnson Seeks Reevaluation of Defense Budget
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson urged a careful review of United States defense spending in light of Soviet aviation advances. He said the President should reassess to ensure the nation’s security is maintained, noting Congress cannot compel higher outlays but hoping Eisenhower’s judgment will stand. He warned against waiting for stronger forces to emerge and stressed the need for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Johnson
Senate
Congress
Eisenhower
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