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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1966
Page
4
The article explains supporters cite several reasons for the Cotton Research and Promotion Act and say funds will boost cotton's competitiveness. Farmers must approve it, with mail ballots cast December 5 through December 9.
The Morgan County United Fund finished its campaign at 252 624 dollars, exceeding the goal by about 1500. Special thanks go to campaign chair Dr. Kermit Pitt and executive director Ira Lay, plus division chairmen Marvin Dinsmore Jack Hoffhaus George Nancarrow and others for their sacrifice and effort.
Economists debate steps for the national economy as President Johnson seeks to reduce federal spending. Some leaders push further cuts to slow a boom, while tax changes and monetary policy loom. Early 1967 outlooks vary on overall demand and defense sector momentum.
Senate debate centers on how to structure the Advisory Council on Auto Safety with industry representation. John Bugas and others push a federal framework, while critics note Ralph Nader is omitted and warn against a Detroit-leaning tilt amid broader calls to keep government standards.
The text argues there is no biblical evidence of Jesus attending formal schooling. It insists Jesus possessed infinite wisdom, studied life and human nature deeply, and spoke with unique insight. It likens his learning to universal university mastery rather to earthly schooling.
A 1966 syndicated column argues Oswald acted from personal grievance over an undesired Marine discharge. It suggests motive driven by bitterness toward the government, not a coordinated conspiracy, noting his letters to Navy officials and disdain for his treatment.
The piece discusses Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara's deliberation over approving an anti-ballistic missile system, weighing costs cited as high as 30 to 40 billion dollars against the risks of a renewed arms race. It notes US and Soviet postures, missile gaps, and the balance of deterrence including Polaris subs and Poseidon missiles.
This Day In History marks December 6 1966 with events from 1889 to Morgan County. Local notes recall Jefferson Davis death and aging county banking oversight alongside a Decatur fire loss and soldiers from Company B 151st Engineers remembered.
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