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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
4
A quotation attributed to John Peter Zenger asserts that no nation loses liberty in speech writing or publishing without first losing all freedoms, framing free expression as the foundation of liberty.
The Aseville Citizen argues Christmas commercialism has both costs and benefits. It notes letters deploring materialism while recognizing how the season prompts generosity, neighborliness, and temporary jobs, ending that Christ is present in the celebration.
A Rock Valley church raised over 10000 dollars in eight months to fund the Anuak New Testament translation by Rev. Harvey A. Hoekstra. The project spans 13 years of field study and 644 pages, reflecting a broader push by the American Bible Society and partners to publish Scripture in hundreds of languages and accelerate translation worldwide.
Washington reports that Dwight D. Eisenhower backs Henry Cabot Lodge for 1964 but many Republicans doubt Lodge is electable. The piece notes Nixon’s fall to No. 2 on the 1960 ticket, Goldwater’s stance, and Kennedy’s assassination creating a political vacuum in key states including New York with Johnson and Lehman maneuvering to align with liberal Democratic currents.
The piece urges loving others as essential to love oneself. It warns isolation harms inner peace and happiness, noting lasting fulfillment comes from caring for others and building unity through acts of love.
President Johnson held two closed sessions with business and labor leaders. Noted participants included Sidney Weinberg of Goldman Sachs Henry Ford II Ernie Breech Crawford Greenwalt and AFL-CIO chief Meany. Meany urged joint action on automation while Johnson pledged full labor support and anticipated tax legislation to spur employment.
Montgomery officials seek public input on park status amid court ordered integration. Montgomery Citizens Council backs keeping parks closed or selling Oak Park for 275000. Council leader John Eggerton cites member support for closure. Mayor James says officials will hear from interested parties before deciding.
A New York Herald Tribune opinion argues against FCC power to set standards for radio and TV content. It warns censorship risks, price manipulation, and government intrusion squeezing private enterprise and public initiative. The piece likens airwave control to highway pricing and stresses consequences for advertisers and producers.
New York AP reports on how stock ownership often remains unseen by owners as trades flow between brokerages. Most Americans hold shares via safekeeping, with 17 million owners largely relying on vaults and phone orders for buying and selling. Trading involves margin financing, cash settlements, and four day delivery.
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