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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
4
A prayer expresses gratitude for ordained ministers and volunteers, asks for more laborers to be sent into the harvest, and calls for laypeople to be better witnesses in daily life in the name of Jesus.
A Nashville Banner item notes a teacher discovering four boys kneeling in a corner. The boy explains they are shooting dice, and the teacher replies she feared they were praying.
A conservative interim study presented to the Decatur Planning Commission by John Steinichen II argues that Decatur will grow rapidly by 1990 as jobs diversify from textiles to chemicals. The report stresses careful land use planning, a locally sponsored city planner, and broad civic involvement to guide a well balanced, progressive city on the Tennessee River.
Washington expects George F. Kennan to urge open relations with Yugoslavia and Poland through MFN trade as a cautious step in Cold War policy. His dispatches from Belgrade argue for more flexible U.S. ties to counter Moscow influence and ease East West tensions. He would likely support the test ban treaty as a first move away from brinkmanship.
A short motivational prose urging self reliance. It warns against overreliance on others and outlines a method to build confidence by doing things oneself and applying imagined expert methods to progress. It emphasizes perseverance despite initial failure and possible minor changes.
Washington column notes bipartisan military resistance to disarmament steps, citing past efforts by contractors and defense industries. It discusses Kennedys peace push, congressional obstacles, and the role of the U S military in policy shaping amid nuclear test debates and missile defenses.
A survey from AAA American Express and the Survey of Consumer Finances shows most vacations are by car with typical costs of 11 for lodging 10 50 for meals and 7 for travel. Many Americans travel off peak now, with 45 percent taking trips outside June July August and a year round vacation boom emerging.
The piece discusses remarks by Rep Powell and comments by Attorney General Kennedy on racial tensions. It notes white and Negro leaders planning demonstrations in Washington and the shift toward nonviolent methods and lawful action.
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