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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1963
Page
4
In Bowling Green South Carolina a two year old girl Vicki Wray was taken to Durham North Carolina for an operation that will leave her blind. The family story is used as a reminder to count blessings this Christmas season.
Fay Helms analyzes Alabama cotton in 1964 noting hopes for boll weevil elimination and price support to keep acreage profitable. He warns of rising synthetic competition, urges cost reductions, and emphasizes maintaining production to utilize farm resources.
President Johnson pressures Sen. Humphrey for a wheat plan with voluntary controls and supports. Acheson and Bundy influence foreign policy, affecting U S troop posture in Europe and NATO diplomacy. Ambassador Timmons acts to ease Haiti's dictatorship and align Duvalier with U S interests.
The piece counsels focusing on what truly matters and handling criticism with restraint. It cites James Whitcomb Riley's calm response to harsh remarks and urges silence over petty feuds, advising to rise above distractions and concentrate on today and tomorrow.
An analysis clarifies that the Secret Service is charged with protecting the president and vice president, while the FBI has no legal duty to protect the president. The piece notes Oswald showed no violence risk, outlines agency cooperation, and discusses practical limits of guarding every building on parade routes, urging bulletproof transport for safety.
A veteran congressman notes a defiant House mood as it delays reform and opposes criticism. He cites the Knowles project and a Democratic study group push, while predicting tough re elections for Olsen and Mansfield. The piece questions Johnson's ability to lead with a hostile Congress in 1964.
The text lists diverse historical notes for December 20, including 1880 England telephony post office control, 1922 Soviet Union formation, 1944 German offensives near Belgium, 1992 Moses Lake plane crash with 87 dead, and other dated references. It reads as a digest of past milestones from various years.
Hollywood AP Bob Hope rests longer from eye ailment on doctor’s advice before departing on his 12th annual tour to entertain American servicemen overseas.
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