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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1964
Page
4
In a charged assessment locals point to foreign influence, naming Russia and China as external forces behind Congo unrest. The remark comes amid rising regional tensions and debates over who shapes the conflict.
The SEC leads in bowl selections with every team expected to perform strongly, underscoring the conference's depth and consistency across the board. No other league matches the SEC's strength from top to bottom.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co plans a multi million dollar production unit at the Decatur Mill with construction to start in January. The expansion, welcomed after decades of mutual interest, marks a high point in Decatur’s industrial relationship with Goodyear and its payrolls.
Montgomery reports indicate a Senate House committee moves toward an early agrement on a plan for legislative reapportionment. The proposal would give each county at least one House seat, with the 14 smallest counties receiving half a vote, and alter Senate seats to reflect county sizes.
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara abolishes surplus military bases and the reserve system, challenging Congress's power and curbing lobbying. The piece notes historic constraints on reservists, the rise of military lobbying on Capitol Hill, and bipartisan funding trends under multiple administrations.
A set of five life-building maxims urging readers to contribute to others, learn from mistakes, pursue meaningful work, practice love and kindness, and uphold health in body mind and spirit for a fruitful life.
Doctor Norman Vincent Peale recalls a Christmas Eve lesson from his father in Cincinnati. A beggar asked for money and was treated with respect, transforming the boy’s mood and teaching that every person is a child of God. The act, a dollar given in Christ’s name, brought happiness and a lasting habit of esteem.
Marquis Childs discusses American aid in Asia and the Middle East amid rising populations and political unrest. He compares American and British roles, notes birth control limits, and cites Pakistan and Egypt as case studies, warning that educated youth fuel revolts while the stability race pits reason against unreason.
A retrospective of historical milestones tied to December 20. Noting 1962 and 1961 defense budgeting battles, the piece highlights McNamara opposing the B-70 while defense contractors pressed for funds, and recalls past political shifts including South Carolina secession and U S territorial changes. The Decatur section adds local color with annual mail, bridge diving, Salvation Army aid, and South Bell anniversary notes.
Bookmobile routes listed for Monday include East Limestone School 9 15 to 10 15 a.m. Johnson Junior High 10 35 to 11 30 a.m. Wooley Springs 12 30 to 1 15 p.m. Ardmore School 1 30 to 2 p.m. Athens Scout Seuss 3:00 p.m.
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