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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
4
The Lawrence Corporation announces a major expansion at Moulton increasing staff from 230 to 400 by August. The plant began production in 1960 with 30 workers, grew to 80, then 230, and now moves toward 400 with support from the Moulton Business Men's Organization.
The passage portrays Charles de Gaulle facing mixed fortunes as France entertains temporary gains over Britain in trade, but strains with the United States. It suggests a forthcoming conversation with President Kennedy to reset relations while praising him as a modern Napoleon.
The piece extols Michigan’s public college system and private schools with 75 percent of post high school students attending, 175000 in college, and a rising skilled trades workforce. It argues education funds spur earnings and national competitiveness, noting industry needs in engineering, math, and specialized trades.
The tax bill cuts the top corporate rate from 52 to 47 percent and adds a five percent investment incentive. Proponents argue savings spur new plants and growth, while critics cite lagging investment and offsetting Social Security tax changes. Observers weigh Keynesian theory against political constraints and timing.
In this reflection dated by ARLIE DAVIDSON, stinging others with sharp remarks harms both recipient and speaker. The piece argues stingings mirror bee revenge but cost life and integrity, urging restraint and kindness over cutting words for personal and communal benefit. The tone imitates cautionary moral prose.
Mrs Grayce Kerr widow of Senator Robert Kerr moves to control the Kerr empire in Oklahoma. She holds stock in Kerr McGee with oil reserves and inherits one third of the estate. Her plans include reorganizing cattle law and political interests for her family.
No ice crusher in the kitchen. The old fashioned method pounds ice in a heavy canvas bag with a wooden mallet and still yields results.
Gilbert W. Fitzhugh of Metropolitan Life discusses rising living benefits and the growing need for life insurance among 18 to 24 year olds. He notes that 65 plus plans and group coverage expand as the population shifts to the suburbs and demonstrates how competition from banks and funds shapes the market.
Alabama Attorney General Richmond Flowers says southern state attorneys general agree the federal government lacked authority to sue without individual plaintiffs. He cited meetings with Mississippi, Louisiana, and Virginia officials and criticized Justice Department desegregation suits in Mobile Madison Gulfport Biloxi and Shreveport as unconstitutional and anti democratic.
Federal officials detain Billy Ray Bradford, 27, of Gadsden in Jefferson County jail on unlawful flight to avoid prosecution stemming from a grand larceny case in Florida. He was arraigned by a U S commissioner with bond set at 7500 while awaiting a West Palm Beach warrant.
President Kennedy designates Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. for undersecretary of commerce, a $21 000 a year post pending Senate confirmation. If confirmed, he would succeed Edward Gudeman and may be groomed for secretary later, while Dr. Richard H. Holton is named assistant secretary for economic affairs at a $20 000 salary.
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