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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1963

Page

4

A Woman’s Scrutiny Says Much Yet Sees Little

A quotation notes that only a woman can examine others thoroughly from head to toe without truly seeing them, reflecting on perception and judgment as attributed to Arnold Glasgow.

Arnold Glasgow

85 Percent Is Not Good Enough For Morgan County Fund

The Morgan County United Fund Campaign reports 85 percent of its 175000 goal raised with 150000 given or pledged for 22 agencies. The remaining 25000 can be contributed by firms finishing internal solicitations or citizens sending checks to the United Fund office in Decatur Alabama.

Morgan County United Fund United Fund Decatur Alabama

Rockefeller Award Honors TVA Power Chief G O Wessenauer

Sen. Fulbright lauds Chattanooga resident G O Wessenauer for 20 years as TVA power manager. The Rockefeller Public Service Award highlights his role in shaping low cost electric power benefiting millions nationwide beyond the TVA service area.

Washington G. O. Wessenauer Tennessee Valley Authority William Fulbright Wessenauer Chattanooga, Tenn Decatur TVA Tennessee Valley

Washington Calling Move Would Increase Speaker Power

President Johnson elevates Rep John W McCormack of Massachusetts to the National Security Council, making him next in line to the President and expanding his influence beyond Congress. The move quells internal Democratic challenges and cements McCormack as a second executive branch pillar, preventing a 1945 Roosevelt-era knowledge gap.

Jesus Merley A Ie Pe Deen Juniete National Council of Churches Washington Johnson John W. McCormack Massachusetts National Security Council McCormack Congress John United States Speaker McCormack Franklin Roosevelt White House Harry S. Truman Mr. Truman Mr. Roosevelt Harry Truman Truman House Mr. Johnson Lyndon John F. Kennedy United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Living Today by Arlie B Davidson

Do something meaningful for yourself or others and keep going despite obstacles. Analyze problems when blocked, seek solutions, and rely on experience to avoid failure. Do not blame others for your setbacks, as handicaps can often be eliminated or overcome.

Dorothea Lynde Dix

Gun Lobby Ties To Johnson Aid And Dallas Tragedy

President Johnson gives Hale Boggs advice on phones as NRA and gun lobby defend lax laws. The piece links the NRA with mail order rifles used in Dallas, notes state gun licensing gaps, and cites Senate debates on tightening controls led by Senator Dodd. It also highlights Johnson Truman liaison and Chamizal memorial potential.

National Rifle Association Lee Oswald Klein Sporting Goods Chicago NRA American Rifleman the Rifle Association Frank Daniel Jack Anderson Congress Daniel United States New York Hawaii South Carolina Senate District of Columbia Connecticut Tom Dodd Dodd Boggs Johnson Hale U. S. Senate John F. Kennedy Mexico Rio Grande River el Paso Juarez Chamizal Rio Grande Canada Justic Eugene Lefleur Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kennedy Massachusetts Dallas

Alabama voters face 13 amendments and hospital tax vote

The piece urges Alabama voters to participate in a December 10 election with 13 constitutional amendments and a Morgan county one mill hospital tax. It endorses 12 amendments, opposes Amendment No. 3 creating a State Board of Examiners for Voter Registration, and stresses all elections matter.

Alabama Morgan County County Boards of Registrars

First Look To The Condition Of Your Mind

Norman Vincent Peale argues that a rewarding life begins with mental condition and spiritual motivation. He cites reader letters about negative thinking and success through faith, church, prayer, and positive thought to reduce frustration and find lasting joy.

Norman Vincent Peale London Times England London California Kingdom of God the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Area School Papers Awarded at 24th High School Press Meet

Athens and Cullman schools won honors at the 24th annual High School Press Association meet held Friday night. Cullman High School’s yearbook earned excellent in Class B, Athens High School’s yearbook excellent in Class C, and Sacred Heart Catholic School’s newspaper also rated excellent in Class C.

Athens and Cullman High School Press Association Cullman High School Athens High School Sacred Heart Catholic School

Grand Jury Reconvenes to Review Flint City Records

A Morgan County grand jury will reconvene Monday at the Courthouse to inspect Flint City municipal records. In a report to Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell the panel requests records stay in custody awaiting an audit led by CPA Frank Holle as the focal point of the session.

Morgan County Flint City Newton B. Powell Frank Holle

Fix That Leak at OSU Warns on Water Waste

Columbus report says OSU extension engineers warn a faucet leaking 40 drops per minute wastes almost a gallon daily. The advisory urges quick repair to save water and reduce utility costs.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio State University Extension

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MAT Corretey Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc W. R. Shelton Associated Press Rae Selec Tex William S. White Arlie Davidson Drew Pearson LBJ Hale Boggs D-La Louisiana Rep Jimmy Morrison President Pearson Mike Mansfield D-Mont Treasury Department Executive Committee Texas John Connally Secret Service John McCormack Johnson and Boggs Bell-McClure Syncate God Peale Ralph Jones S.E
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