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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1961
Page
4
The writer calls the Floyd Patterson fight in Canada phony, arguing it lacked real opposition. They contrast it with wrestling where competitors are more deliberate about throwing opponents out of the ring.
The author questions the 25 000 to 30 000 residents who voted against the Huntsville research center amendment and expresses disbelief at any理由 for the opposition. The piece speculates on the voters and the rationale behind the defeat.
The Moulton Advertiser reports Lawrence County farm income totaling 12.243 million dollars in 1961. Cotton leads with seven million dollars, while local growers show growing interest in dairying and may rival cotton earnings in milk production within a few years.
The article argues the Alabama amendments election shows the state needs a constitutional convention. It notes a voting strength of over 750,000, but only about 150,000 votes were cast, representing a minority of the population. It questions whether the people or the constitution is at fault.
The Decatur stadium project aims to be the region’s largest and is about one third financed. Tickets at 60 dollars are still on sale, with the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce driving sales. Groundwork is complete and the fundraising now relies on outreach and persuasion to secure the remaining funds.
The piece compares past liberal platforms with current conservative rhetoric and questions a true move toward conservatism. It notes the Cotton Trade Journal urging reduced federal school subsidies and argues public policy often contradicts speaker rhetoric. It speculates on Goldwater as a potential Republican candidate and Kennedy’s possible presidential path.
Washington columnist laments U.N. Congo actions with U.S. backing. He warns Katanga must join a unified Congo, notes U.N. launches violate self defense claims, and accuses a double standard comparing to Suez era. Moise Tshombe’s charges are acknowledged as partly true.
A reader praises a relative who earns money quickly and uses it to help family and friends. The piece argues money itself is not evil when earned and used ethically and legally, noting poverty and laziness are not virtues and blessing others defines a meaningful life. Davidson.
Drew Pearson argues attorney general role should avoid entanglement with Kennedy brothers amid a New York bribery probe. He notes Congressman Gene Keogh’s ties to Franco and spillover of political influence, urging separation of family and justice.
Taxpayers who have evaded income and social security taxes may be forgiven for past failures if they report and pay what is due in their next return. Caplin urges voluntary compliance and notes billions in lost revenue from underreporting domestic wages and neglected social security taxes. Domestic workers include maids cooks gardeners and governesses and penalties rise with wage thresholds.
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