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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
4
An Auburn dispatch notes ideal weather for hog killing, stating conditions are perfect for the task and suitable for operations. The report characterizes the day as unfit for other activities.
Wallace plans a brief rest after being elected to become Alabama's governor in January. From his Montgomery headquarters, supporters note his tireless pace since the campaign. The rest comes as he remains eager to begin building Alabama while acknowledging his human limits.
Mississippi State University reports that on a typical 104 acre farm a dairy project could lift net returns from 800 to over 3500 dollars. Increased herd size and better land use for feeding dairy cows would boost income, with the manufacturing milk industry valued near one million dollars in the trade area and potential to double to two million if 500 farmers adopt proven practices.
The U S Chamber of Commerce backs swift income tax reductions arguing a 1962 year is good but not enough. President Ladd Plumley calls for personal rate cuts from the bottom and a corporate rate drop to 47 percent, noting tax relief could spur growth and job creation. The stance aligns with Kennedy administration ideas as January promises tax reform debates and allies form around the effort.
A Kennedy administration shift toward a wait and see stance in the Cuban missile crisis era is outlined. Officials weigh dangers of appearing soft to the Soviets and risking a broader war with China, while preserving leverage without UN verification. The piece notes room to save face and the practical value of national surveillance.
Arlie B Davidson presents a lifestyle note on balance and well being with practical tips for daily living. The article stresses simple routines, mindful choices, and personal wellness steps for a calmer life.
Drew Pearson outlines a hidden clash at the top of U S policy as Adlai Stevenson edges a hardline faction led by Dean Acheson and John McCone. Kennedy’s inner circle battles over Cuba Berlin and NATO plans amid Stevenson’s UN diplomacy and Bay of Pigs fallout.
Sheriff elect Neal Fretwell announced his four year staff including chief deputy Clarence Harris and deputies Pitt Wilson Clarence Blackmon Calvin White with Myrtle Dutton as secretary. Harris Wilson Blackmon and Dutton remain from the Terry force. White is a city officer. Fretwell to take office January 14.
The piece argues that even with continued strong growth through 1963, unemployment cannot be slashed. It cites record outputs, rising employment and incomes, and surging consumer and business spending as positive but insufficient signs to reduce joblessness after 22 months of expansion.
President Kennedy travels to New York to address the Economic Club at 8 30 p m EST and take questions for broadcast. The CEO backed a 5 billion dollar immediate tax cut and another 5 billion later if spending stays at current levels. The proposal aims to boost production employment and growth amid debate in Congress.
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