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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1963

Page

4

TVA Leader Sees Growth Tools For Region

A.J. Wagner, chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority, says the region needs a protected home market and free competition in the world market without price controls. He predicts an eventful year in baseball with Casey Stengel's Mets climbing from last place and the Yankees dropping from first. He cautions about future problems but highlights a strong resource base and steady growth as the area’s key advantage.

Casey Stengel New York Mets New York Yankees Tennessee Valley A.J. Wagner Tennessee Valley Authority

William L. Moore Shot in Alabama While Advocating Integration

Baltimore resident William L. Moore, an anti-segregation advocate, was killed four miles north of Atalla Alabama while walking to Jackson Mississippi with anti segregation signs. Investigations proceed and officials vow justice while condemning violence and urging lawful actions from all sides.

William L. Moore Baltimore Maryland Alabama Moore Jackson Miss Attalla America

Alabama 4 H Campaign Seeks 3 Million for Youth Work

Reports from across Alabama praise the 4 H Club Foundation drive aiming to raise 3 million dollars to support leadership and character development for 132 000 young Alabamians. The appeal urges individuals and counties, especially Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman, to contribute as part of statewide effort.

Alabama 4-H Club Foundation America Morgan Lawrence Limestone Cullman

Washington Calling on Exile Policy and Cuban Question

The piece discusses U S policy toward Cuban exiles in the United States, their unification, and how to balance their dignity with constitutional limits. It questions leadership, potential factions, and the future Cuba after Castro, noting the burden on U S policy and the role of leaks in shaping opinion.

United States British Isles Castro Cuba Washington Jose Miro Cardona State Department Robert Hurwitch Dr. Miro Hurwitch Bob

Marine Hero Fires Cuban Spy Then Is Ousted From Corps

Washington column claims Captain Arthur J. Jackson acted in self defense when he shot Ruben Lopez, a Castro spy, near Guantanamo. Four Marine officers were dismissed, one kept by shifting duty, and the incident allegedly sparked clashes with Gen. David Shoup. The tale traces cover up, court-martial threats, and Jackson appealing to the Medal of Honor Society before life post in San Jose.

Jack Anderson Washington Drew Pearson Defense Department Marine Corps Arthur J. Jackson Jackson Peleliu Island David Shoup Guantanamo Naval Base John Glenn Shou Ruben Lopez Guantanamo Captain Jackson Castro Lopez Naval William A. Szili Szili Peleliu Shroup Congressional Medal of Honor Society Shoup Medal of Honor Jackson Cony San Jose Calif Post Office Szill Paradise Island

Doubts and resolve shape lives and policy lessons

The piece argues doubts hinder progress and self worth while beliefs empower action. It quotes Goethe on sharing benefits yet keeping doubts private and cautions against betrayal of trust. It critiques exile politics toward Castro, urging U S leadership and economic pressure to enforce a quarantine.

Goethe

Austin High Honor Rolls Named for Seventh to Ninth Grade

The school reports the First and Second Honor Rolls for seventh eighth and ninth grades at Austin High. Names include Marcia Billion Sherry Mc Whorter Ronnie Cox and others for Seventh Grade First Roll and Jance Chand ler Brenda Hale Judy Newton for Second Roll plus many for Eighth Grade First and Second Rolls and Ninth Grade First and Second Rolls. Brazil has an estimated 300 million wild rubber trees.

Austin High School Marcia Billion Sherry McWhorter Ronnie Cox Stanley Hamilton Rodgers Matthews Sheila McCluskey Brenda Parr Jance Chandler Brenda Hale Judy Newton Linda Reed Roy Lake Carlos Presswell Randy Gray Jeanne Fann Rodney Braswell Myra Halbrooks Susan Gibson Karen Prater Pam Mintz Searcy Weed Sherman Barnes Bill McLaughlin Gary Maner Preston Pepper Steve Bowers Suzanne Fawcett Susan Massey Steve Widner David Jones Rita Dollar Sydney Grady Marisa Jones Lynn Moebes Phyllis Clark Cynthia Turner Barbara Wood Wanda Blankenship Judy Chandler Ella Hill Paul Allen Joe Cabaniss Phil Hastings Ronnie Lorance Bob Young Gayland Slick Veronica Bates Kay Brooks Rebecca Kullman Judy Means Carol Smith Joan Atkins Barbara Brazier Belinda Porter Freda Smith Carol Thomas Byron Gray Ronnie Kirby Gary French Edie McGuire Janice Sparkman Linda Sue Childers Mike Boone Bill Dickover Mike Halbrooks Jimmy Waller Pam Higgins Linda Makkeke Brazil

Your Money's Worth Could Be A Prosperous 1964

The 1964 outlook is upbeat as McGraw-Hill surveys show business plans to invest in new plants and equipment reaching $40.1 billion in 1963 and expected to stay high through 1964 65 66. Tax cuts for corporations and individuals could lift expansion, boost paychecks and profits, and increase tax revenues while narrowing deficits.

Congress McGraw-Hill Dept. of Economics Busk Porter Ness McGraw-Hill Douglas Greenwald M Hill Washington Treasury Hall Syndicate

Pusic Forum: Reader Letters Welcomed for Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily invites reader letters with names and addresses for editor verification. Names will not be published, but sender identities and addresses are required by the editor. New manuscripts will be returned.

Decatur Daily

Iron Man landmark noted by Alabama elder

In a letter dated April 21 1963 a reader recounts his deceased father C P McWhorter attending Hartselle school in 1898-99 under Professor Riddle and meeting Iron Man on mule back near Five Points Lawrence County. He notes Iron Man was a trusted landmark by 1898 and deserves local honor.

Moulton Ala Turner Iron Man C. P. McWhorter Hartselle Professor Riddle

Falkville High School Honor Rolls Named for Second Semester

Falkville High School lists students on A and B honor rolls for the fifth six weeks of the second semester. Names span Jr and Sr classes with multiple students earning A and B honors in each grade, including Belinda Alexander and Ann Alford among others.

Falkville Falkville High School Belinda Alexander Joyce McDonald Patricia Ramey Susan Vinson Phillip Harden Denny Morris Anthony Smith Kathy Parker Debra Blair Dianne Coemons Wayne Hogan Katrina McNally Neil Quattlebaum Billy West Alice Williams Lynn Carnell Larry Garnett Sue Holmes Patsy Parker Robert Sandlin Gary Wilhite _ Jr Ann Alford Ferrel Anders Sandra Canville Rodney Jones Reba Bryan Susan Douglas Phyllis Johnson Herbert McAbee Jerry Reeder Gerald Segars Jackie Compton Barbara Higdon Ronnie Hogan Bobby McCaig Larry Robinson Pete Pettey Joyce Bogge Hozza Joah Lee Dale Ridgeway Pamela Dianne Cloud Gaynell McNalley Vendalyn Jones Kay Compton Jeannette Barkley Henry Quattlebaum Gary Canady Yvonne Laurimore Linda Wilhite Charlotte Herman Judy Tanner Jean Dunaway Patricia Murphy Ronnie Reeder Theron Anders David Laughmiller Lila Morris Brenda McLeroy Gail Nuss Johnny Skelton Paul Lee Amy Rea

Morgan County Ryan Mrs Pat Wright Rises Church Revival

Ryan Church held a spring revival starting Easter Sunday with services nightly through Friday. The church was filled each service and 14 additions occurred: one by letter and 13 by baptism. Five rededicated their lives to Christ led by evangelist Rev Elridge Crisco from Paint Rock. World mission week observed. WMA meets Thursday afternoon and GAs meet Thursday night with leader Mrs Arvel Hendrix. Howard College extension meets Thursdays. You are invited to attend.

Howard College Extension

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