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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1966
Page
4
In a northwest Florida tavern a sign proclaims No TV But We Have A Fight Every Night sparking local chatter about rowdy disputes and community image in a small coastal town.
Wolfgang Langewiesche argues in Readers Digest that water shortage is largely artificial and fixable by charging proper rates. He notes abundant physical supply, with desalination, evaporation control, underground storage, and nontraditional distribution enabling vast storage without dams or land.
The 1966 outlook emphasizes regional development across the Tennessee Valley from Georgia to Mississippi. Albertville leader Jesse Culp urges joint efforts among governments and chambers to unlock broad benefit, noting a shared future in industry and community projects and urging neighboring towns to support each other.
The piece portrays Senator John McClellan as a stern investigator into bank failures while himself owning stock in Little Rock's First National Bank. It alleges motives to discredit Comptroller James Saxon and critiques his silence on state bank failures alongside a pattern of political favoritism. It notes other bankers backing charter restrictions and mentions Wilbur Mills in the same banking sphere. It also covers LBJ’s sharp tongue toward cabinet members, especially John Connor, and comments on Viet Nam missions and congressmen’ travel.
The speaker cites Dr. Carl Menninger and biblical example to urge a positive attitude toward routine work. He notes that joy can come from doing God’s will and serving others, even in tasks like washing and cleaning, by seeing purpose beyond drudgery.
Newton City Manager Les Allen said a surplus bus purchased for 200 dollars from the U S Air Force failed after only 14 miles. City workers towed it 50 miles home for repairs leaving officials to assess the deal amid early trouble. New claims against Alabama unemployment compensation insurance dropped to a 100 year low in November.
Political analysis explores how wartime climate in Vietnam could influence party fortunes. It compares past wars from Korea to World War II, noting voters historically resist changes during wartime while backing incumbents if a conflict ends favorably or drags on.
In a Texas holiday piece President Johnson faces a choice to travel to Paris for Pershing statue events and whether to allow West Germany atomic weapons. De Gaulle and Russia oppose arming Germany, while a Paris meeting could shape European peace and security.
Highlights and backstory mark January 3 with world events and Decatur recalls. From Princeton victory in 1777 to Brooklyn Bridge opening in 1870 and Hoovers 1919 relief role, plus local anniversaries: 50, 25, and 10 year recalls, Red Cross drive and merchants closing Wednesdays.
Morgan County Christmas Seal chairman Lewis West reports campaign receipts as of Saturday total $8,209.96 toward an $8,800 county goal. He urges continued contributions, noting this is the sole public ask to aid the tuberculosis and respiratory disease fight.
Salina Kansas AP reports Eli Kliem managed a swarm that built a honey comb for three years between the third floor ceiling and the roof of St. John's school. When tear down began, he moved in and harvested three gallons of honey, citing patience and trouble.
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