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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1962
Page
4
A Decatur resident questions progress by condemning crowing roosters in neighborhoods and recalls past animal control disputes before a dog pound existed. The speaker suggests considering a chicken pound as a solution to the noisy animal problem.
The piece argues Secretary Ribicoff should remain in Washington to serve the country. It asserts he is best placed to pursue health education and welfare reforms and to apply the department's founding principles.
Opinion argues the Kennedy administration erred in Cuba by blaming Kennedy, notes reports of fighting, and contends Cuba should be left alone. It urges using economic pressure via the Organization of American States to force Castro to yield, asserting Cubans will govern themselves in time.
On January 8 in Mobile, Gov. John Patterson will chair a Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Compact session with Gov. Ross Barnett and Gov. Buford Ellington to pursue direct Washington construction funds. The Army Engineers report backs economic feasibility, boosting prospects for canal funding amid growing regional demand.
Morgan County 4-H participants plan to pledge 50 000 over five years to the Alabama 4-H Club Foundation, aiding a 3 000 000 fund for five state camps and 1 500 000 for activities, scholarships, and materials for Alabama 4-H youth.
Washington notes a rare promise in 1962 with civil rights progress. Kennedy and Johnson push moderation, seeking steady voting rights and school integration while avoiding extremism from both North and South. A united approach gains national unity and strength in 1961.
Drew Pearson reports Kennedy advisers discuss an international school lunch program using American surplus milk and wheat to feed hungry children worldwide. McGovern estimates 650 million children suffer hunger, with 30 million currently fed by CARE and other groups. a five year effort could reach most of the hungry, boosting health and attendance and goodwill.
A 1963 column urges readers to identify sources of inferiority, build confidence through action, and learn from mistakes. It contrasts personal self-help with criticism, praising perseverance despite handicaps and noting public warnings about right wing pills linked to Rev. Billy James Hargis and the Nutrio-Bio product.
The piece argues tariff reform tax changes medical care for the aged under Social Security retraining for the jobless and higher postal rates will be top issues in the 87th Congress. It predicts these pocketbook topics will cross party lines affect millions of families and drive early battles in 1962.
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