Decatur 1963 Growth Targets Include Sears Outlet
The city pushed ahead with major buildouts and new centers in 1963. Plans included two new shopping centers, a Sears Roebuck store, a Gordon Drive overpass, and a cloverleaf at Keller Bridge to ease traffic. The year also saw expanded industry adding about 375 jobs and a planned federal building with government offices.
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H. R. Leeman
Decatur
Huntsville
Birmingham
Nashville
Sears-Roebuck & Co
Sears
Gordon Dr
Austinville Rd
Ed Rodgers
Keller Memorial Bridge
U.S. 31
Alabama 20
Highway Department
Johnston St
Imperial Lodge
First National
6Th Ave
11Th St
A. J. Johnson
Danville Rd
Chamber of Commerce
Banner Economy Sees Two Forecasts for 1964
Economists split on 1964 prospects with a tax cut likely to lift output beyond 615 billion dollars if enacted. Without it the expansion slows in late 1964 though overall growth may still beat 1963’s 583 billion. Inflation of jobless rate, federal spending, and industry outlay pose risks.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Kennedy
Congress
President
Heller
Ing
Commerce Department
Economic Council
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co
Year Could Be Tops For The Consumer
The 1964 outlook sees steady income gains and near unchanged prices with living costs rising slowly. Unemployment remains high while new machinery threatens jobs. a possible tax cut could lift incomes by up to 25 billion dollars. Food and clothing price trends are mixed amid supply and wage dynamics.
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Sam
AP Business News
NEW York
Add It Up Outlook for 1964 Echoes 1963 Momentum
The first half of 1964 shows gains for consumers and business. If momentum continues the year could mirror 1963 with broadly better performance across most categories.
Decatur Library Shows Unprecedented 1963 Growth
Decatur Public Library reports 1963 circulation of 74 056 from 12 220 books and 4 330 borrowers in the Oct 1 1962 to Sept 15 1963 period. Four branch libraries serve Limestone and Morgan counties with 134 Bookmobile stops and added media offerings.
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Decatur Public Library
R. T. Agnew
Decatur
E. F. Park
Wheeler Basin
Hartselle
Falkville
Lester
Athens
Limestone
Morgan Counties
Church Street
Fewer Went To Hospitals In Decatur 1963 Totals
Two Decatur hospitals reported 911 births, 7 340 admissions, and 2212 surgeries for 1963 up to December 27. Decatur General Hospital had 690 births, 5163 admissions, and 1762 surgeries while Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital recorded 221 births, 2177 admissions, and 450 surgeries. For both facilities the year end totals were slightly below 1963 totals.
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Decatur
Decatur General Hospital
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Dark Year for Cotton Futures Trading in 1963
New Orleans Cotton Exchange reports 1963 as the darkest year in history with record low trading volume and the smallest open position. The board cites delays in legislation to revive trading and Kennedy’s death as delaying prospects for 1964. Washington signals a push to fix the two price system for export subsidies.
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Dallas
New York Exchange
Johnson
Kennedy
NEW Orleans
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
New Orleans Cotton Exchange Board of Directors
Washington
Congress
Utilities report details 1963 roll in Alabama Power region
Pride notes November 1963 statistics show total revenue of 1 170 500 19 with 1 200 407 44 last year including undisbursed refunds. Industrial customer count fell to 33 percent, nine miles of main line added, 84 houses connected, and Huntsville line boosts to fix winter pressure. Electric use grew with 4550 homes heated electrically. average residential bill rose to 108. Assets total 4 850 000.
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Pride
Alabama-Tennessee Gas Co
Decatur
Sheffield
Huntsville
Electric Department
TVA
Water Department
Sewer Department
1963 Weather Drought Fires and Major Local Trials
A year of extreme weather with a 31 day drought ending November 1 and a December white Christmas gave way to a year dominated by legal battles in Morgan County. Indictments targeted Flint City officials and police, while Kell er and others faced trials over dynamite, bank robberies, and fatal crashes. Elections, TVA growth, and polio programs marked social and economic shifts across Decatur, Hartselle, Ardmore, and Limestone County.
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Wells St
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Alabama
Bank St
Planning Commission
Atlanta
Decatur
Decatur Housing Authority
Small Business Administration
Coliseum
Decatur Jaycees
North
John F. F. Kennedy
Free World
North Alabama
TVA
Kennedy
Dallas
Tex
Flint City
Morgan County
Leslie Doss
Dick Hundley
T. V. Day
Day
Odis Simpson, Jr
Charles Ricks
Cullman County
Albert Grady Keller
Keller
Baileyton
Turner Davis
First National Bank of
Limestone County
Florida
Darkhorse
Joe Elliott
Wilson Morgan
Hartselle
Tanner Heights
Highway 67
Grady Long
Glenn Crook
Crook
Tennessee Valley
Sears, Roebuck,Co
Decatur Daily
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Decatur General Hospital
Chemstrand
Lawrence Corp
Moulton
Fruehaus
Athens
Lawrence County
Orville Freeman
Hartselle Manufacturing Co
Sweet
Sue Poultry
Ardmore
C. C. Smith
Lincoln County
City Park and Recreation Board
British Troops Guard Buffer Zone in Nicosia
In Nicosia Cyprus British troops stand guard in a neutral buffer zone between Greek and Turkish sectors. The capital marks its first 24 hours with no violence after nine days of clashes. Greek Cypriot offices and shops reopen while Makarios and Fazil Kutchuk agree to the buffer zone and free movement for troops to enforce the truce.
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Nicosia, Cyprus
Nicosia
Cyprus
Makarios
Fazil Kutchuk
Britons Top World Candy Eating Per Week
Britons reportedly eat about eight ounces of candy weekly, surpassing Americans who consume around five and a half ounces. The fact reflects global taste trends and regional preferences in indulgent treats.
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Fices
John F. Kennedy
Agnew
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