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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

4

Plural nominees for sour apple press award announced

The Hollywood Women's Press Club named nominees for the sour apple award, listing Marlon Brando Warren Beatty Bobby Darin and Paul Newman among actors and Doris Day Carol Lynley Tuesday Weld and Natalie Wood among actresses. The prize goes to the least cooperative with the press and public, often causing these figures to fade from sight within a few years.

Hollywood Women’s Press Club Marlon Brando Warren Beatty Bobby Darin Paul Newman Doris Day Carol Lynley Tuesday Weld Natalie Wood

This One May Beat The Russians In Space

The United States has completed the Enos orbit and reports indicate no rush to orbit a man again this month. Officials suggest plans could accelerate next year to seize initiative and push forward in space and other national goals.

United States Enos

Decatur Urges Long Range City Planning For Growth

Editorial calls for an aggressive 25 to 50 year planning horizon for Decatur to attract new industries and avoid past mistakes. It praises zoning and the planning board but argues for expert, practical planning to build an agricultural and industrial empire in North Alabama.

Decatur Alabama

Prison reform aim urged despite Amendment I defeat

The piece argues the prison amendment’s defeat should not dampen Alabama efforts to reform the system. It urges four youth camps by race and gender, to train youth, instill discipline, and promote honest living, insisting new plans must be presented to the public for approval next time.

Alabama

Washington Calling Showdown Between JFK and Stevenson

Washington correspondent William S. White reports a brewing clash between President Kennedy and Adlai Stevenson over Stevenson's role and status. Stevenson faces continued grievances while the President aims to maintain the U.N. ambassador position within the constitutional chain of foreign policy. Stevenson has been unhappy with U.N. duties and concerned by events such as Vice President Johnson's remarks at a dinner.

William S. White Washington Kennedy Adlai Stevenson Mr. Stevenson Ilinois Stevenson United Nations White House Illinois Richard Daley Chicago Ms. Stevenson Senate U.N Dean Rusk Army Johnson

Love and loyalty shape a life and community

The piece argues that love transforms a woman's life through marriage and motherhood, citing George Eliot on affection as a foundation for a good life. It links love to heightened personal worth, better parenthood, loyalty, community strength, forgiveness, and striving to be better, celebrating its broad social value.

George Eliot

Kennedy Moscow trip feeler signals thaw in Cold War

A Moscow feeler via the American Embassy signals potential Kennedy invitation to visit the Soviet Union next June. Khrushchev hinted at a grand reception after Berlin, while allied and inside-Kennedy advisers debate exploiting the thaw and avoiding costly concessions.

Washington Moscow Kennedy Soviet Union Berlin Khrushchev Black Sea Kennedy-Adzhubei Cardinal Mindszenty United States Menshikov National Press Club White House Eisenhower Russia Ike Mr. K U.S West Germany

Bookmobile Schedule December 13

Bookmobile routes listed with stop names and times including Hulaco General Store 9 45 to 10 15 Ryan School 10 30 to 11 45 Ryan Whisenants 11 50 to 12 30 Center Grove Salem Baptist Church 1 15 to 1 40 Lawrence Cove Old Church of Christ 22 25 Florette Russell s Store 2 40 to 3 20

Hulaco General Ryan School Ryan Whisenant’s Center Grove Salem Baptist Church Lawrence Cove Old Church of Christ Florette Russell’s

Portrait of Caplin The Kennedy Era IRS Commissioner

Sylvia Porter profiles Mortimer Caplin the new U S Commissioner of Internal Revenue a top official in charge of nearly 100 million tax returns and about 100 billion in revenue for 1962 He is described as a capable public servant with a blend of charm and sharp focus Porter highlights Caplin’s readiness to crack down on tax abuses urges honest reporting by housewives domestic workers and investors and promises practical tax guidance in upcoming columns He is labeled as typifying the Kennedy era in government leadership and a proponent of taxpayers rights and better IRS service

Mortimer Maxwell Caplin U.S Caplin New York University of Virginia University of Virginia Law Virginia Players Navy Omaha Beach Virginia Robert Ted Kennedy IRS the Hall Syndicate Kennedy

Answers From VA To Veterans Benefit Questions

The article presents VA guidance on vocational rehabilitation deadlines for disabled World War II veterans, wartime service dates, GI loan amortization tables, and troop death counts in World War I and II. It notes the Decatur Alabama VA Office for local inquiries and provides specifics on eligibility and statistics.

Veterans Administration U. S Russia North Alabama Gordon Drive Decatur

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery With New Preparation H

A new healing substance Bio-Dyne, discovered by a world famous research institute, shrinks piles and relieves itch and pain. Available as suppository or ointment under the name Preparation H at drug counters.

New York, N. Y

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