This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
4
A U.S. Forest Service report estimates the South's annual timber harvest value at over a billion dollars not counting manufactured value. The piece criticizes careless individuals who start fires by leaving lighted cigarettes and matches in forests and discards in car windows.
Birmingham and Morgan County face shortfalls in the United Fund drive. The Birmingham Post-Herald urges those who have not given to join thousands of supporters, while Morgan County cites a $28,000 gap toward a $175,000 goal. Ira Lay calls on solicitors to finalize outstanding contributions.
Associated Industries of Alabama urges passage of Constitutional Amendment No. 1 on December 10 alongside 13 other amendments. If approved the measure would raise corporate income tax from 3 to 5 percent and shield federal tax payments from state income tax calculations, potentially increasing state revenue by about 7.6 million annually for education.
President Johnson moves to win support for the tax reduction bill by pledging substantial spending cuts. He and Robert McNamara press defense contractors to cut costs, targeting $1.5 billion in savings this fiscal year. Officials warn that noncooperation will affect contract renewals.
Living Today by Arlie B Davidson offers seven steps to overcome a let down by identifying causes and taking concrete actions. It advises using personal strengths health improvements worthwhile community work self confidence and reframing criticisms to reduce their impact.
John F Kennedy was set to speak in Philadelphia at a National Council of Churches gathering while Gen Edwin Walker was slated to speak against Kennedy. The piece links McIntire and other figures to a campaign of hate, and notes McIntire’s radio reach and fundraising appeals as the conflict unfolds in Washington and Dallas.
A retrospective look at Lyndon Johnson as a Senate majority leader shaping a vice presidential path. The piece traces precedent for selecting Congress leaders as running mates, notes Johnson's influence inside the chamber, and discusses why Kennedy backed a southerner on the ticket.
Coal production in the past decade in the five states where the Tennessee Valley Authority buys coal exceeded 1500 million tons. TVA purchases accounted for about 10 percent of total output.
Decatur High School Band under Jerry Countryman will perform tonight at 8 in the school auditorium. A cornet trio of Freddie Ellis Steve Kaylor and Johnny Vasser plays Buglers Holiday. Senior pins will be awarded to 32 band members by Band Boosters. A reception follows in the cafeteria with band members parents and city officials.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.