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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
4
A quirky excerpt from The Daily notes a misstatement policy and grievance redress. It recalls editor Ben Bloodworth singing on Christmas Eve about Santa Claus, with humorous lines about his office and a nod to annual traditions.
The Morgan County United Fund raised 252792 dollars against a 215000 goal, with industrial firms pledging 165548 led by Joe Devaney of Fruehaus. Campaign chairman Whit King Jr. of Chemstrand organized the effort, earning well deserved recognition.
The Decatur area in North Alabama is eyed for a potential TVA nuclear plant, with bids balancing nuclear and conventional options. The Post-Herald notes atomic energy nears reality and regional demand rises as industries shift here, while TVA collaborates with Oak Ridge to gain atomic know-how for future Southeast plants. Local cooperation is urged to push this development forward.
The court rejected parents from various faiths who sought to allow their children to say prayers mentioning God in class. The ruling shifts neutrality between religions and raises questions about whether silent or teacher‑permitted prayers would amount to establishment. The piece notes past rulings on released time and hints at possible constitutional amendments to protect free exercise.
As Christmas nears, President Johnson opts to intensify U S involvement in Vietnam with a doubled commitment for next year. Gen Westmoreland calls for 400000 troops, while replacements dwindle and enlistments expire. Drafts will rise, reserves activated, and taxes are expected to jump to cover costs.
A column reflects on American setbacks in Viet Nam, notes the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese control in the countryside, and criticizes bombing outcomes. It discusses peace prospects, propaganda value, and U S advisers urging a pause to pressure Hanoi. It also includes a devotional Q A about Mary the mother of Jesus.
A columnist from River's Edge argues the Justice Department fixes on desegregation while other federal crimes like kidnapping rackets and mail fraud persist. He cites personal danger from white supremacists and recalls Ole Miss campus violence, urging broader civil rights attention.
In Decatur five decades ago J William Pole cashier of City National Bank returned from Washington. Plans were under way for a municipal light plant in the city. Twenty five years prior the city council and school board decided to proceed with the first unit of Decatur’s proposed 500000 project. Ten years ago Mayor Summer said rights of way for Wilson Street four lane project had been acquired.
Mrs W T Jordan of Decatur heads the American Cancer Society life saving education program in Morgan County. She belongs to Delta Kappa Gamma Alabama Education Association Morgan County Retired Teachers and church groups. A Jacksonville native she attended the University of Alabama. Her husband is the county ACS transportation chairman.
This year’s June graduation figures show 30,600 women earning master’s degrees, the largest number on record. The milestone reflects broad growth in advanced degrees among female scholars and signals a peak in graduate attainment.
In Mobile Alabama a mistrial was declared Monday in an auto theft conspiracy case after jurors read a newspaper story. Two of three defendants James Russell Gregory and Frei Edgar Talbot changed pleas from innocent to guilty while Johnny Lee Talbot stuck with innocence as U S District Judge Daniel H Thomas ordered the mistrial.
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