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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1962
Page
4
A prayer asking for awareness of daily gifts from God and seeking to repay the unpayable debt of gratitude. The speaker vows lifelong service to Jesus and expresses a desire to express thanks every day.
Alabama All American center Lee Roy Jordan says he plans to play professional football for a period before buying a cattle farm. If his farming success matches his football talents, he will serve as a notable example for Alabama's youth.
Sixteen students at the University of Alabama have been named to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society in liberal arts. The list includes Judy Carter Gadsden William L Tarvin Gadsden Jerry Lee Franks Russellville John M Straughn Repton James R Storey Dothan Patricia Ann Lucas Moundville Tommy Vaughan Jr Elba John R Holmes Huntsville Maralyn Childress Jackson Miss Joseph Lewis Jr Birmingham Tinsley E Yarborough Decatur Mrs C S Coulter Dothan Joseph M Sachs Bessemer Patricia May Salitpa Mrs Judith Goldner Kronenberg Birmingham John School Tuscaloosa. They excel in academics as others chase touchdowns.
Decatur Alabama carries a call from John Rutland urging a personal Christian commitment. The bulletin emphasizes modern fears of atom science and economic instability while challenging readers to sacrifice, pray, and set Christian examples to spark a genuine spiritual revival.
Marquis Childs argues Polish peasants and their private landholdings shape Poland’s independence within the Communist bloc. He notes a US ham export reliance funds postwar reparations and how right wing groups pressure Polish goods, including boycotts and public demonstrations, aided by the John Birch Society.
The piece urges starting the day with initiative and courage, following a preplanned path, handling one problem at a time, and treating others as you wish to be treated. It stresses thankful, happy thinking and personal effort to shape a good day. Davos on
Washington punditry argues Kennedy vows to nail Hoffa while Republicans once hushed probes. The piece reviews use of grand juries and political pressure amid Teamsters cases, noting Kennedy and his brother's campaign pledge and potential court reversals under Hale v Henkel. It cites figures on juries and costs, plus implications for civil liberties.
Sylvia Porter notes NYSE data showing women increasingly in investing and leadership. She highlights course participation, investment clubs, rising women as brokers and partners, and a shift from nominal ownership to active involvement, despite sensational claims of panicking women during the May crash.
Washington AP reports U.S. military observers urged a three stage aid plan for India to support its arms needs against China. They highlighted emergency gear, year long rebuilding, and long term modernization with secret dollar estimates possibly around 1 billion. winter clothing ranked as top need. General Paul D. Adams praised Indian troops and officers.
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