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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1964
Page
4
Editorial contrasts GOP internal fights over House minority leadership and party chairmanship with a church group split, suggesting such splits can fuel growth rather than harm the party. The speaker notes the paradox with a casual remark.
The Tennessee Valley Authority reports on 1949 to 1959 agriculture across 36 million acres in seven states. Farm numbers fell one third while average farm size rose 27 percent and sales per farm more than doubled.
The report details multiple defeated congressmen who kept family members on the staff payroll after November, boosting total nepo tism payouts. Names include McLaskey Glenn Lesinski Burkhalter Pilcher Auchincloss Milliken Davis Westland and Brown with wives and a son receiving steady salaries.
ARLIE B DAVIDSON argues that true peace requires ongoing effort and sacrifice. He notes centuries of conflict, urges adherence to the Golden Rule, and says lasting peace starts in organizations and families, not merely as a one time achievement.
Salvation Army in Decatur reports about 525 area families received groceries or toys at Christmas. Donations from churches clubs and individuals supported the effort as the local group seeks funds to cover an extra $1,000 spent this year. Couple Raymond Hauser and wife won $50 in the city decoration contest.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale reflects on happiness while touring Baden Baden Germany with his wife. He outlines three paths to lasting joy: work and sacrifice for others, equanimity in facing setbacks, and self control to master weaknesses.
Marquis Childs reports from Cairo on President Nasser's uncompromising stance toward Moise Tshombe and Congo instability. Nasser links Tshombe to Lumumba's murder, warns of a coalition including rebels, and cautions Washington against provoking Viet Nam style conflicts in Africa. The piece contrasts his cordial front with a firm, revolutionary policy stance.
On this date in history various milestones are noted including Allied forces rescuing U S troops in Belgium in 1944 and Washington’s dictatorial powers granted in 1776. Other items reference New Haven RR 1848, Radio City Music Hall 1932, atomic energy talks 1945, Adenauer 195? denouncing anti semitic acts, and local Decatur reflections.
A 16 year old girl, Paula Elizabeth Lowery, was listed in fair condition at Decatur General Hospital after stabbing herself twice in the stomach. Police were called to the hospital at 4 51 p.m. with initial details around 4 40 p.m. No further details were available in the report.
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