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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1965
Page
16
Sylvia Porter argues that from 1961 to 1966 the U S economy enjoyed high employment and booming production aided by tax cuts and spending. Rising Viet Nam costs and military spending threaten inflation and prompt fiscal and monetary policy shifts.
A reader urges Ann Landers to promote pierced noses for American girls, referencing African practice and asking for a photographed endorsement. The columnist replies with a blunt mental health nudge, suggesting Manny snap out of it and seek help.
The bookmobile runs Tuesday December 28 with routes and times at East Limestone Johnson Junior School from 9:15 to 10:30, High School 10:50 to 11:50, Junior High 11:50 to 12:20, Wooley Springs Johnson Lunch 12:50 to 1:20, Ardmore School 1:35 to 2:45, and Athens Scott House 3:10 to 3:40.
A letter from readers complains of a next door couple's frequent loud fights including a midnight incident. The response urges tenants to seek landlord intervention immediately, follow instructions, and pursue eviction or rental remedies to restore peace and quiet.
A wife and mother who raised three children from a blended family expresses hurt when her stepson Jim introduces her to his college girlfriend as his stepmother. She asks Ann Landers for guidance on whether to address the issue. The advice suggests some stepparents prefer the term while others do not, and encourages communicating feelings to Jim.
If excessive drinking is wrecking your health or harming someone you love, request Ann Landers booklet Help For The Alcoholic. Include 20c and a stamped self-addressed envelope. Ann Landers will assist with your problems via the newspaper office query address.
Officials uncovered a case in Bombay involving a businessman who evaded income taxes for at least two years. AP reports the authorities are pursuing charges and assessing penalties as part of the investigation.
Readers are urged to slow down on Monday routines and enjoy family time holiday leftovers. Real-life tips include shopping less, packing puzzles for kids from old materials, saving wrapping tape with a warm iron, pounding nuts in a plastic bag, and using dry paper towels to clean silver. Instructions credited to Heloise.
A 19 year old civil rights worker Robert Sims of Montgomery was freed on a 100 dollar bond after arrest on reckless driving charges in Birmingham. Authorities had earlier dropped car theft charges. Rev Edward Gardner of the SCLC said Sims was arrested after he raced with a white youth who had permission to drive. Also killed in the crash was Rickey Handley 18 of Griffins Ga.
An Alabama youth and another serviceman died in a Christmas Eve wreck near Fairfield California. The deceased include 18 year old John W Ramsey son of a military family. The incident occurred as they traveled in a vehicle that collided with another car at an intersection. Authorities reported the victims were serving in the military and extended condolences to their families.
A Mobile youth, William Aller Britton, 20, was killed when the car he rode in left Tenn. 51 near Dyersburg, rolled 100 feet down an embankment Sunday.
New Delhi AP reports the government is testing a three stage system to handle reports and files to cut bureaucracy and reduce staff. The reform aims to speed up policy making by streamlining the current five stage process.
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