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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1966

Page

4

Rivers Warns Of Hardline War Tactics In Vietnam Debate

Rep E Mendel Rivers of South Carolina criticizes peace talks efforts with North Vietnam and warns that he would push military action even if it reached Peking. The remark comes as President Johnson seeks to urge negotiations and other world leaders urge restraint and diplomacy.

E. Mendel Rivers South Carolina House Armed Services Committee North Vietnam Peking Johnson Armed Services Committee

The Farm Dollar Expands in Alabama Agriculture

AUBURN UNIVERSITY economist Dr. J H Yeager explains Alabama farm value growth, noting 1964 cash receipts of 606 million yield over 2 billion in retail value and 1965 forecasts at 650 million. The aim is a billion in cash income, over 3.5 billion retail value, declaring farming Alabama’s largest industry and a path to world peace through feeding the hungry.

Alabama J. H. Yeager Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology Auburn University

Feeding Children at School Aims to End Hunger Gap

The booklet Education: An Answer To Poverty discusses the impact of hunger on learning and praises the National School Lunch Program. It notes barriers to participation and cites newly available Federal funds to enable every school to provide a good lunch. It recalls Decatur and Morgan county's early lunch program and urges exploration of new feeding methods.

U.S. Office of Education Office of Economic Opportunity U.S. Department of Agriculture Decatur Morgan County Office—of Education

Water conflict at Sea of Galilee risks wider war

Drew Pearson outlines how Arab and Israeli diversions threaten the Sea of Galilee water supply, potentially drawing in the USSR and USA. He details Arab and Israeli tank and air power, missile capabilities, and population factors as tensions rise near the Israel-Arab border.

Sea OF Galilee Viet Nam Kashmir Asia Africa Europe Israel Christ Near East Herod USA Ussr Israli Isreal Massachusetts Russia Egypt Nasser Germany al Zafir al Kahir al Ared Mediterranean Yemen Viet’ Nam Bell-McClure Syndicate

Answering the Call to Sunday School Service

A reader asks how to teach mischievous children without losing patience. The reply urges viewing the class as a divine challenge, using imagination and study of child behavior to engage learners, and praying for guidance. It cites Daniel Webster on shaping immortal minds through high principles and love.

grea_ benefit Daniel Webster

Wood frame homes dominate almost half of American housing

A historical survey notes that almost a third to half of American homes are constructed with wood frame, reflecting common building practices and availability of timber materials in the period.

U.S. peace drive risks weakness in Viet Nam talks

Analysis notes that Washington uses high profile diplomacy to push for peace in Viet Nam with Goldberg's Rome talks and Harriman visits to Poland and Yugoslavia. It argues misperceptions loom as North Viet Nam resists, while Moscow seeks influence and Red China faces New Soviet pressures amid a broader peacemaker strategy.

Washington Viet Nam America U.S Arthur Goldberg U.N Peiping Southeast Asia Soviet Union Moscow Harriman Warsaw Belgrade Red China

Last Of An Era As Saltonstall Decides 1966 Exit

Washington notes that Leverett Saltonstall's decision not to seek re election in 1966 will reshape Senate dynamics and Republican leadership. The piece contrasts Saltonstall with Byrd and foresees a shift in eastern Republican influence, potentially elevating figures like Hugh Scott while maintaining Midwest leadership through Dirksen.

Washington Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Senate U.S Saltonstall Harry Flood Byrd Virginia Byrd Saltons Illinois Everett McKinley Dirksen Iowa Sen Bourke Hickenlooper

This Day in History and Local Voter Notice

On January fourth in history: Utah statehood in 1896, Washingtons first annual message in 1790, Tom Thumb birth in 1838, and other milestones through 1960s. In the city, voters could register as the day’s stopping time neared. Nearby notes recount police court cases from 25 years prior and registration tallies, plus past fire incidents ending with no major losses.

Associated Press Utah George Washington Tom Thumb Bridgeport Conn Rockefeller Foundation Scuador Germany Mor

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