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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1964
Page
8
The piece advises photographers to carry a camera in a gadget bag, protect lenses from condensation, use sunshades, and choose lighting for snow landscapes. It explains exposing for snow as a light subject, and for moving subjects to capture speed with shutter speeds around 1/100 or 1/25 second, plus filters like Skylight and Pola Screen to manage glare.
An AP report notes the Agriculture Department's Research Service urges increased agricultural research to cut costs and boost farm income as demand grows. It cites 1968 income projections, rising meat and dairy demand, and the need to lower production costs for crops and livestock. It also reports Cuban tobacco stocks dropping to about a two year supply since the 1960 embargo, with 19.2 million pounds on Oct 1 versus 39.9 million in 1961.
James Marlow predicts a busy year in 1964 with a presidential race at home and a possible summit with Soviet Premier Khrushchev abroad. He notes Johnson must boost public approval through exposure and performance, courting clashes with Congress while Republicans aim to topple him, creating a harsh election climate.
Agriculture Department researchers in Leland Mississippi report that wetter cotton fibers are stronger and break less during ginning. If adopted the change could reduce fiber breakage but would require redesigning ginning equipment and affect the entire cotton industry.
Rep George Huddleston Jr of Birmingham says much work remains for the next year after a long peacetime session. He predicts strong Southern resistance to civil rights bills and supports a tax cut to boost the economy, optimistic about passage.
A three story building collapsed in Jamestown due to heavy snow and ice. Police said debris struck a passing car, injuring three people including Ira Wellman.
A political figure argues that as president he can maintain daily focus to secure an advantage over Republicans. The remark highlights the advantage of sustained attention and control of the national agenda.
Firemen and police used hack saws and crowbars to pry open the automobile and free them. The occupants were a 66 year old man from Jamestown, his wife Helen 41, and their son Daniel 8.
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