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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
4
Christian Observer reflects on the belief that each person has a place in God’s eternal purpose. It emphasizes that even small individual efforts matter if aligned with divine will, since God sees the end from the beginning and integrates human acts into a larger pattern.
Nine people drowned when a 12 foot fishing boat capsized in rough Tennessee River water near Scottsboro. Calvin Caves recalls Charles trying to reverse as a big wave hit, washing over the boat and sinking it eighty feet from shore. Survivors grieve as authorities urge strict water safety and avoidance of risky trips.
The Anderson Independent argues for early Tennessee-Tombigbee Canal projects linking the Tennessee River to the Gulf. It notes four states and four governors backing the drive and contrasts canal value with the space program costs. It calls for domestic resource development and forecasts possible funding this year.
Washington columnist Marquis Childs notes the Civil Rights Commission's action against Mississippi could boost hard core segregationists and harm progress for civil rights heroes. He highlights South Carolina's contrast with Mississippi, citing Clemson admission of Harvey Gantt and rising investment as signs education and industry drive change. He argues federal funding pressure may not yield justice.
Worries are liabilities and can hinder effort. Do not worry about what cannot be changed such as the weather. Avoid dwelling on the past or future and focus on living fully today. Embrace death as natural and prepare by living a meaningful life.
Marlon Brando arrived in Washington to promote The Ugly American and criticized Sen. William Fulbright and Sen. Allen Ellender for foreign aid positions. He faulted Ellender for anti independence remarks and urged smarter global handling of civil rights and education amid rising urban slums. Brando praised Kefauver's courage and warned about television altering politics.
Sylvia Porter recounts the 1863 birth of national paper money under Salmon P. Chase, contrasting wild cat banknotes and misvalued local currencies with today’s uniform national currency. It notes Civil War financing, counterfeiting trends, and the 1962 Secret Service counterfeit seizures.
Mr and Mrs John R Holmes were in Birmingham on Wednesday where he took a physical examination. Mrs Katherine Foote entertained with a birthday party for her son Steve with eleven attendees. Oscar Sivley is at home on leave from Birmingham Hospital. Second Sunday will be decoration here. those interested should meet Thursday to clean off the lots.
A full-grown bush elephant about 12 feet tall and weighing six tons almost never lies down. It sleeps while standing, a behavior noted in African savannas.
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