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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1963
Page
4
Mississippi State secures a Liberty Bowl berth following an unexpectedly successful football season. The Maroons prepare for a likely snowbound matchup in front of about 10,000 fans, reflecting on a season earned.
The Tennessee River controversy over navigability prompts Joe Sir of the Tennessee River Tributaries Association to challenge Reader's Digest World Atlas. Protests urge correction as the river is claimed to have the most dependable channel for 650 miles and to aid Mississippi navigation.
The Chicago Tribune article quotes Goldwater supporters calling him stunned by abusive telegrams and letters after Kennedy's assassination. A Deep South voice defends Goldwater, praising his patriotism and condemning the murder as the act of a self admitted Communist who belongs in Hell.
Four Gadsden boys, each fined 500 dollars and given six months suspended sentences after pleading guilty to trespassing at Gadsden High School and causing about 15000 dollars in damages. The boys must pay fines from earnings. parents to cover remaining costs. The judge noted their remorse and potential for growth.
Washington profile of Walter Jenkins describing his role as Johnson's longtime administrative aide. Jenkins acts as chief of staff, attends the National Security Council, coordinates domestic political and legislative matters, and serves as a trusted contact for Mrs Johnson and her aide. The piece likens him to past presidents aides and stresses his quiet, executive efficiency.
An essay by Arlie B. Davidson argues that feeling loved transforms life and lowers delinquency. It cites a juvenile court case where a youth says two mothers and two fathers but no love, highlighting how rejection fuels crime and disorganization. Hugo is quoted on happiness from being loved.
Drew Pearson outlines the Golden Age Nursing Home disaster in Fitchville Ohio where 63 elderly residents died after a blaze due to lack of medical insurance and neglect. He links the tragedy to Ways and Means Chair Wilbur Mills delaying Medicare legislation and urges a fact finding visit to Ohio to witness the victims and losses.
David Lawrence argues the U S system gives cabinet officers elected nowhere and posits the line of succession should skip the cabinet after the vice president and congressional leaders. He urges clarifying amendments to place elected speakers or pro tems ahead of any cabinet in emergencies and notes Kennedy relied on aides rather than cabinet meetings.
Alabama Rep. George Grant cites an innocent mistake by President Johnson in appointing Chief Justice Earl Warren to head the federal commission probing President Kennedy's assassination. Grant, visiting Mobile, says Warren pre judged the case toward segregationists and South state groups. He predicts trimmed civil rights and tax bills will pass next session despite opposition.
A report notes that oil is produced commercially in twenty seven states, indicating spread of industrial activity across multiple regions and the breadth of petroleum operations in the nation.
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