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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1963
Page
4
Eternal God we give thanks for strong hands of friends stalwart minds and healing powers that bring health and light above all for the love of Christ which can change the world May we fear to be unfaithful to Him and have no other fear Amen.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is dead and Pastor John Rutland of Central Methodist Church Decatur urges a national reflection. The Decatur pastor asks Americans to turn toward God and renew principles of democracy and Christian unity in the wake of the assassination.
A Baldwin County Times endorsement from Bay Minette calls for Gov. George Wallace to unite Alabama Democrats. It urges a special legislative session to redraw districts and establish a presidential elector slate, arguing Johnson will gain from Alabama's electors and emphasizing unity over race issues.
Marquis Childs notes Lyndon B. Johnson’s remarkable energy despite age and health scares. He contrasts Johnson with House Speaker John McCormack and recalls the 1945 presidential line of succession and McKellar’s era.
A brief column urges readers to adapt to setbacks and injuries in any career. It stresses discarding losses, pursuing main interests, and finding new paths to reach goals. The author cites athletes, surgeons, musicians, and professionals who must adjust to continue living meaningfully.
Washington report by Arthur Edson on congressmen' fatigue, low pay, and constant demands. The piece cites Sam Rayburn Lyndon Johnson and Carl Hayden, notes the risk of succession plans, and summarizes Clapp's interviews with 36 representatives about committee power, publicity vs expertise, and the pull of re election.
Norman Vincent Peale recounts a taxi encounter and argues that enthusiasm, faith, and positive action overcome negative thoughts. He cites figures like Walter Chrysler and Emerson to illustrate how optimistic attitude drives success and health.
Dr Kenneth McFarland of Topeka Kansas will speak at the Decatur Country Club for the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner January 9 at 7 p m The chamber notes a nationwide survey calling him Americas foremost public speaker He was named Outstanding Salesman of America in 1957 and authored Eloquence in Public Speaking a bestseller in its field
In his speeches McFarland emphasizes preserving constitutional government, promoting free enterprise, and protecting individual liberty under both parties.
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