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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
4
The Alabama state senate passed a measure to submit jury service for women to a public vote, with the house likely to concur. The piece argues the people should decide, foreseeing lively discussion in the November election and heightened public interest.
M A Wright president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States argues for new labor management legislation to shield the public from airline strikes. He says current laws hinder collective bargaining and show a breakdown of union responsibility as machinists strike against five airlines.
Auburn University president Dr. Harry Philpott predicts Alabama farmers can reach a billion dollar income in the near future. Last year the state earned 677 million from agriculture, with farming expanding in size and investment as agriculture becomes a business and science. The article highlights America’s strong agricultural record, the shift from surplus to periods of shortages, and the push for continued expansion to feed both the nation and export partners.
President Johnson backs the Civic Action Program led by Robert Komer to rebuild South Viet Nam while war continues. By reorganizing markets for hogs and boosting water, roads, schools, and health, the plan aims to raise living standards, reduce appeal of communism, and mirror British Malaya’s development model. The effort faces Viet Cong opposition and Pentagon red tape, but McNamara and other officials support it as essential to the war strategy.
A reader's letter urges balance beyond perfect grades, stressing mental and spiritual health and urging parents to value a well rounded person. The response warns against narrowing development to intellect and cites emphasis on whole growth and well being.
Washington column examines Sen. Paul Douglas amid liberal ex-friends who resent his stance on Viet Nam and civil rights. The piece argues the attack reveals intolerance of dissent within some liberals and defends Douglas’s personal integrity against factional pressure from former allies.
A 1966 editorial argues that federal courts should not curb congressional hearings on Communist influence and Viet Nam groups. It defends the House Committee on Un American Activities as essential despite occasional bias and notes that legislative bodies may compel witnesses while protecting free speech. Publication of proceedings is privileged against libel suits.
On this date in 1812 the U S Navy defeated the British frigate Guerriere. In 1940 Roosevelt nominated Claude Wickard for agriculture secretary. In 1944 U S 3rd Army overran Paris suburbs. In 1945 clergymen urged ending atomic bomb production. Ten years ago Stevenson influence surfaced in his campaign. Five years ago LBJ visited East Berlin to reaffirm US obligations. One year ago 500 prisoners at Angola began a sitdown strike.
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