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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1965
Page
4
The article notes U S motor vehicle travel reached 841.9 billion vehicle miles in 1964, up 5.1 percent from 1963, with 1965 projections at 880 billion miles, a 4.5 percent rise per Federal Highway Administrator Rex M Whitton. It argues highway travel offers safer speeds than city congestion.
The Tuscaloosa News reports Druid City Hospital trustees approve another expansion adding three floors, financed from accrued revenues and grants, with debt for the first time. Population trends and rising admissions drive plans as July 1966 Medicare looms and regional hospital concepts gain traction in the Tennessee Valley.
Washington reports the Republican Coordinating Committee seeks equal time in a joint session to present its program with Dirksen or Ford as speakers, while tensions rise over extremism and the John Birch Society. Kosygin’s U S critique stems from domestic economic woes and bureaucratic inertia amid a harsher arms budget.
The New York Times transcript of Kosygin’s remarks to James Reston prompts questions about Soviet morality and the truth behind Kremlin propaganda. The piece argues Soviet aggression claims clash with U S actions and notes a need for moral dialogue and understanding to avert conflicts.
Billy Graham responds to fear about inevitable world events. He contrasts awareness with fear and urges steadfast faith in Christ. The piece cites Jesus' teaching to not let hearts be troubled and compares believers to a girl on a rock, kept in peace when minds stay on God.
George Neumann, a 17 year old volunteer firefighter, rode his horse to the station when the fire siren sounded. He hitched the horse to a gasoline pump and boarded the truck, then returned to the station and rode home after the run.
Washington debate rages over Chairman Martin after his vote for higher rates, with Populist South leaders Long and Patman pressing an attack on the Fed. Douglas joins the critique, arguing inflation is not a current threat while Percy eyes reelection against Douglas. The piece notes the Fed's independence and Martin's long tenure amid a broad political backdrop.
The Dec 13 1965 Associated Press item lists historical highlights from Drake’s circumnavigation in 1577 to Wilson’s 1918 France visit, with Decatur memos: Old American Hotel remodeling to Austin Hotel 50 years prior, Kiwanis program planning, army trucks through Decatur, 10 years ago whisky arrests near Moulton, and Baptist pastors gathering for lunch.
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