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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1966

Page

4

Coosa Pines Mill to Install New Paper Machine

Sixteen years after startup the Coosa River Newsprint Division of Kimberly-Clark at Coosa Pines Alabama installs a new paper machine. By mid-1967 it will be the nation’s largest newsprint mill with wood needs over 650000 cords annually. The plant was promoted by southern papers after World War II.

Coosa River Kimberly-Guard Corporation Coosa Pines Alabama Southern Newspapers

Two Sides To This Coin Tax comparison from Alabama report

A governor office press release cites a Commerce Clearing House study showing Alabama ranks third from the bottom for per capita state and local taxes at 168 dollars in 1965, with South Carolina and Arkansas lower at 161 and 159 dollars. It contrasts tax costs with benefits like roads, schools, and hospitals, posing a choice between lower taxes and better public services.

Commerce Clearing House Alabama Union South Carolina Arkansas

Widows and the duty of providing for a spouse

An editorial urges husbands to prepare for widows’ futures, noting 8,815,000 American widows and that one in eight women over 14 is a widow. It emphasizes financial protection, noting long lifespans and the burden on mothers with children, urging proactive support by husbands.

United States Metropolitan Life Insurance Statisticians Statisticians

Ky flies in opulent private plane with US aid funds

In Washington, South Viet Nam's Premier Ky owns a four motor DC-6 via Air Carrier Service and Pan American Airways. The aircraft, overhauled in San Antonio, features a lounge, bar, galley, desks, and 46 rear seats, with Ky’s emblem inside. Its payment source remains unclear but may involve U S Treasury funds.

Washington South Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky Air Carrier Service Washington, D. C Pan American Airways San Antonio Business Aircraft Corp Saigon

What Makes a Church Christian and Faith

The message argues that Christianity is defined by a living faith in Jesus Christ and acceptance of his salvation, not by church forms or doctrinal disputes, and that true churches share belief in Christ’s death and resurrection and the forgiveness of sins through faith.

J. S Christ God Jesus Christ Jesus ‘Christ Jesus

Lausche Links Riots to National Conspiracy

Sen. Frank Lausche of Ohio denounces Cleveland riots as part of a national conspiracy led by experts. He criticizes civil rights leaders for stoking violence and warns government must remain supreme while law and order are upheld. He cites gang activity and Black Panthers plans as contributing factors to unrest.

Washington Frank J. Lausche Ohio Senate Cleveland Lausche Chicago Independent Grocers’ Alliance Black Panthers Louis B. Seltzer The Cleveland Press Grand Jury United Press International National Guard Mississippi Rochester Brooklyn New York Los Angeles South Adam Clayton Powell House Education and Labor Committee Congress Publishers Newspaper Syndicate

Civil rights shift shows Congress moving toward moderation

Washington describes a surge of reform in Civil Rights legislation as Congress shifts from emotion to principle. The Johnson omnibus bill is softened on open occupancy, exempting single family homes and small rentals, a move aimed at balancing rights with private property. The change stems from disgust with disruptive protests and a desire to align with genuine civil rights support.

Ryan Nedzi Air Force Around-The World Junket Banking and Currency Committee Columbine Eisenhower Johnson Kennedy White House Michigan Washington Congress South North Capitol House of Representatives Viet Nam United Feature Syndicate

Historic calendar note and treasure found in Wyoming walls

The brief notes mark August 1, 1966 with historical events and anniversaries including the Air Force formation in 1907 and Columbus landing in 1502. In Wyoming, Ferrell Mangus found about $1,000 in silver dollars and coins hidden in a wall after remodeling a house moved from Kane to Lovell years ago.

Lovell Wyo Ferrell Mangus Kane, Wyo George Flesher

Housing starts forecast this year at 1.3 million

The housing sector is projected to produce 1.3 million starts this year, down from 1.5 million recorded last year. Builders cite higher mortgage costs and tighter lending standards as the main factors slowing activity.

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