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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1960
Page
4
Economic news suggests Alabama school proration may fall below 9.4 percent if current education revenue streams continue, potentially easing the fiscal burden for districts under Gov. Patterson.
In sub-zero weather fewer than 17 000 attended the second Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia where Penn State faced a lopsided matchup with Oregon. Organizers remain undeterred and plan another try despite the poor turnout and weather.
A sanitized historical letter urges the U S Department of State to adopt a policy prioritizing Americans before aiding others. It cites 1 Timothy 5 8 and argues the United States must preserve substance by providing for its own citizens first before helping friend or foe abroad.
The writer recalls a church pageant and a community Christmas tree event with 200 plus children, noting the joy and duty of helping the less fortunate. The piece urges participation this week to aid the least of these and reflect on our shared humanity.
The Kennedy Cabinet embodies urbanization and the decline of rural political power, featuring a young city-centered group. For the first time two Jewish aides join the Cabinet, Abraham Ribicoff and Arthur Goldberg, amid debates over Catholic influence and minority representation.
A column argues gifts shape life and civilization. It reflects on life as a gift from ancestors, love from others, and a Christian Western heritage, while noting politics and regional stereotypes, with a fringe critique of liberal attitudes and a reference to Dean Rusk.
Ezra Taft Benson promotes a Connecticut home for a cabinet post while Mrs. Benson calls Governor Ribicoff. Cuban doctors in exile may relocate to Latin America under US guidance to counter Castro and share their Castro story. NBC airs a U2 report and inaugural preparations draw overflow crowds.
Eight years after paying $1,000 to New York man for an outmoded machine, Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division still awaits pickup.
An Iowa AP report notes a Des Moines hospital payroll entry for Marjorie Mae A 60 with no familial relation implied. The lines indicate a non related listing at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital payroll in Des Moines.
The article notes that New York Harbor features a shoreline spanning 730 miles, highlighting its vast coastal boundary and significance for ships, trade, and urban activity.
The interview notes stable growth in baking with total industry value near six billion dollars annually and biscuits adding about one billion. Expect more automation for standard products, focus on nutritional bread, diversification within limits, and ongoing demand for skilled bakers as bread production nears 50 million loaves daily.
Bookmobile routes listed with times at Trinity School Kimbrel's Store Moulton Heights Baker's Store Mud Tavern Hill Walker's Store Liberty ee Store and Buster Brown's Store. Schedule spans 8:30 am to 2:45 pm with several stops in between.
Cotaco Elementary Schoolgirls 4-H Club held its December gathering with Barbara Bowen presiding. Jolene Yarbrough and Mary Lane Maxwell led songs, Ruby Spurlin gave the pledge, Deborah Day read minutes, Linda Johnson offered a devotion, Brenda White led prayer, Shree Sharp and Frances Brown ran a game, a gift was presented by Morgan County 4-H Director Norma Wells, and refreshments followed.
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