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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
4
A devotional prayer asks for help to open hearts minds and purses to serve Thee and meet needs of others. The closing signature identifies James Rees McCain president emeritus Agnes Scott College Decatur Georgia.
A group of notable allies who opposed Kennedy pivot after his remarks praising the University of Alabama, signaling a shift in political alignments. The exchange highlights how supportive statements altered perceptions and potential support.
The article reflects on Joseph P. Kennedy and the Kennedy family. It argues the family’s loyalty offers a lasting American lesson in unity, noting that no Kennedy has shown disloyalty to another and urging all families to study the example.
Anniston reports Calhoun County Dairy Producers Association officers and directors met in a downtown restaurant to review 1961 progress and outline 1962 aims. They emphasize record keeping and quality feed, plan a forage testing program, and seek 100 percent county membership among 46 dairymen. County areas Morgan Limestone Lawrence praised for dairy potential with available farmer finance.
Congress will soon decide on foreign trade policy as tariffs face lowering and labor voices weigh reciprocal trade. Leaders warn of jobs lost to imports such as rubber footwear and glass, while the nation faces a new era of global economic competition.
William S. White argues that emotional supporters of Kennedy’s Congo policy inflame public debate with exaggerated charges against Katanga lobbies. He cautions critics are diverse and not all extremists, notes allied doubts, and warns warnings of “softness on communism” misdirect attention from broader strategic questions facing U.S. policy in Africa. The piece stresses independent critique and cautions against melodramatic propaganda.
Across a motivational piece by Arlie B Davidson the author urges constant courage in hardship and danger. It cites personal rebirth after loss, stressing courage as essential for success and better living.
Washington rumblings suggest Abraham Ribicoff may seek a Senate run from Connecticut, despite his status as Health, Education, and Welfare secretary. His efficiency, caution with the President, and conservative approach have pleased some and dismayed reformers, fueling talk of a Senate bid or even a Supreme Court path.
New York AP reports business leaders seek profit growth through electronic computers. Data processing centers number about 1,300 with over 25,000 firms using computer work for cost cuts and time savings. Major manufacturers like International Business Machines Burroughs Remington Rand NCR foresee a rise in sales and rentals as computers aid production and office data tasks.
Wall Street gossip says the SEC has evidence of questionable practices in 1961 stock offerings. The agency has sent lengthy questionnaires to 20 issuers and about 500 underwriting and trading firms to trace offering histories, compensation, press activity, and preoffering relations. Deadline is January 20.
Washington AP report notes President James G Patton of the National Farmers Union criticizes a Department of Agriculture long-range plan. The study backs price supports land idling limits while training programs address low income farmers. Patton argues for greater credit and expansion of viable farming units.
The passage notes that about 83 percent of a typical man’s knowledge comes through sight while the remaining 17 percent is shared by the other four senses.
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