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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1957
Page
4
The piece argues the item veto would curb pork barrel riders that force support for subpar programs. It notes controversial riders often derail worthwhile legislation and that while riders can sometimes improve poor bills, in practice the system rarely helps strong efforts.
A Jackson Mississippi crusade report describes Billy Graham using two core methods. He speaks with apparent sincerity and relies on direct Bible language rather than his own paraphrase. A Broadway columnist in New York said Heaven feels as real as Chicago during his crusade.
The article discusses how newspaper headlines compress and vary in width, using examples like Old Refrigerator Claims Two Lives to illustrate juggling words. It notes abbreviation trends such as FDR and Ike and explains why headline writers sometimes shorten family names to fit space.
U S senators who toured Formosa last year met Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang, prompting bold claims of retaking the mainland. Riots in Taipei marked the worst attack on American diplomacy, triggering a review of relations with Nationalist China.
Senators William Knowland and Douglas MacArthur figure in a Formosa debate. Knowland backs foreign aid to Formosa while opposing aid to others. MacArthur argues Chiang Kai-shek can use Formosa to retake the Chinese mainland.
An essay discusses how seeking sympathy in depression can burden others and reveal self centered patterns. It notes some people offer little empathy, then expect it when in need. The piece questions whether sharing gloom harms loved ones and diminishes personal light.
The piece critiques Ike's budget proposal to spend about 4 billion dollars on foreign aid as peace insurance and questions the administration's Formosa policy. It notes Radford’s influence, Dulles and Nixon associations with Chiang Kai-Shek, and skepticism toward Soviet negotiations and the Geneva summit outcomes.
An old advertisement claims Black-Draught both relieves constipation and sweetens with a gentle tone. It features testimonials from Mrs. Milton Kistler of Wescosville Pennsylvania praising improved mood and health after using the product, noting forms in powder granulated tablets and syrup for children.
Victor Riesel reports AFL-CIO leaders adopt a new pattern to monitor apparent corruption in unions. A designated inspector will review books, minutes and officials at targeted groups, reporting to the Executive Council to ensure compliance with directives.
Mr and Mrs Parker Aldridge of Upton Chapel hosted guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Owen. Ratliff family from Decatur and Childersburg visited relatives. Mrs Street Sandlin is a patient in Decatur. Mrs Dan Sims improves at her daughter’s home. The McCord Heflin Hogan group spent time at Camp Sumatanga for W S C 8 Work. Hogan Doyle family visited Kimberley. Rural Youth Sunday set at 7 45 p m with 4 H participation. McCord visited Miss Jennie Lovelady in Decatur. Randolphs visited Uncle Walter Moore at Black Chandler Clinic Tuesday.
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