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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1963
Page
4
GOP Chairman John Grenier notes Alabama Republicans aim for the state house and governor's mansion in 1966. The question remains what specific reforms or political strategies they would pursue in Alabama government.
A regional military commander in Indonesian Borneo forbids rock and roll and the twist as not in line with the ethical standards of Indonesian society. The move treats Western pop culture as inappropriate for local norms.
Guntersville citizens approved a change from city commission to mayor council government by a margin of 187 votes. The note reflects on how governance depends on elected leaders and mentions a Christan Advocate article urging parity between Protestant ministers and other professionals.
An Ozark Southern Star editorial argues dry counties should share in profits from wet counties and critiques a proposed two cent beer tax for junior colleges. It notes voting history on alcohol, defends cross-county revenue, and calls for reform of the dry county system.
A Washington column argues that the Kennedy era faces a renewed assault by left wing forces in Congress. It claims these groups seek to pressure President Kennedy and rewrite rules, branding defeats as obstructionism and blaming Congress rather than their own minority status.
Madison dispatch notes the Kennedy sisters oppose Jim Doyle for U S District Judge due to his 1960 Stevenson campaign. It outlines a Boston to Milwaukee deal backing Jack DeWitt with ties to the McCormacks, Immell, and the Uihlein Schlitz interests influencing the Wisconsin vacancy. Eddie McCormack’s $35,000 fee in Turkey matters also figures.
A commentary by Arlie B Davidson warns against destructive gossip and unfounded claims that harm reputations and progress. It urges kindness, patience, and asking questions before speaking as the nation debatesCongressional pace and direction.
The City Planning Commission rejected a request to change a block between 4th and 5th Streets on 6th Avenue from Residential to Business. Members urged refiling a broader two-block petition with at least 75 percent owner signatures to avoid opposition. The board conditionally approved the Larkwood Subdivision plan awaiting city engineer签.
The essay credits the automobile industry with major economic impact in 1963, predicting record or near record auto and truck sales, driving GNP, jobs, and material demand. It notes rising multi car ownership, suburban population, teen interest, and upward production schedules from GM, framing autos as America’s economic backbone.
Dr J E Bathurst dean of Athens College announces nine top high school students awarded scholarships for the 1963 64 year on the basis of the national scholarship exam taken March 9 and 16. Forty students participated.
A new home snow thrower operates off household electricity and is advertised as capable of clearing snow up to four feet deep. The claim suggests ease of use for residential users and heavy snow conditions.
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