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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
4
A brief feature from a national church body outlines religious education programs and community outreach initiatives. It notes collaboration among councils, local parishes, and affiliated organizations to promote interfaith dialogue and service projects.
A King's Mountain North Carolina report details a Christmas leave tragedy when an Air Force couple and their airman companion died as their car struck a concrete bridge support in fog.
Decatur utilities report increases in customers and revenues across electric gas and water in 1962. Gas sales reached 1 636 832 000 cubic feet through November 30. Electric revenues rose six percent with the lowest local kilowatt hour cost and the national residential rate far higher. Water pumped 2 466 381 000 gallons. The piece commends utility management for public service and reliability.
Editorial notes Alabama aims to promote its inland docks system led by Decatur and Mobile. It cites four existing Tennessee River docks Florence Decatur Huntsville and four more planned at Cordova Demopolis Eufaula Phenix City. The program follows a 1957 $10 million bond issue with plans to expand Docks Director McGowin urges chambers of commerce statewide to join in promotion and Decatur pledges to maximize the facility in 1963.
The columnist cites President Trump’s remark that the United States has carried burdens and hopes Western Europe will do its part. He argues foreign aid reflects American labor and hopes, not a grand money mountain, and notes public tolerance for aid while criticizing those who resent it.
A Davidson attributed reflection notes that luck is uncertain and unreliable for achieving success. It warns against waiting for good fortune, urging the brave to use effort and wisdom while recognizing luck may bring both benefits and setbacks.
Drew Pearson exposes how ads for the Skybolt missile were financed by Douglas aircraft and how the public paid the bill through taxes. The piece ties the controversy to defense industry influence, Eisenhower’s warning on the military industrial complex, and political support for Douglas amid budget concerns.
The column argues the 1963 Soviet budget is a propaganda tool. It claims 87.6 billion rubles in revenue come mainly from turnover and profits taxes, hitting consumers. It contrasts Russia’s claim of easing shortages with a view that heavy industry and armaments dominate while civilian goods suffer.
Firefighters battled a heavy blaze at Minnie Bynum’s home in Hartselle. The fire, at the house owned by Evale Wright, was brought under control and much of the structure was saved. A hosiery maker announced a breakthrough seamless stocking.
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