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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1963
Page
4
Kentuckians react as a Louisville historian labels Daniel Boone an uncouth irresponsible hunter. The public challenges the portrayal and argues locals prefer enduring legends to unvarnished history.
As legislators plan for the next session they favor highway funding, school support, and reapportionment. Ed Rodgers leads the Highway Department while bonds or tag tax increases are debated. Oppose another gasoline tax hike and expect federal court action on redistricting. congressional redistricting is seen as essential for the people. If they work efficiently they may win reelection.
A Alabama gathering of educators and legislators heard Lt. Gov. Jim Allen and State Superintendent Austin Meadows advocate higher educational standards. Former Gov. Chauncey Sparks urged fronting education, highways, and state federal relations as Wallace takes office.
The column argues against U.N. peace aims in the Congo, noting possible future interventions by U.N. troops and tanks if resistance fades, and cites Ambassador Stevenson casting doubt on Soviet meddling. It criticizes U.N. handling as deceitful and arrogant, with examples from war reporters and diplomats.
Guidance on valuing relationships and respecting differences. Emphasizes showing interest, building satisfying bonds, accepting physical, social and emotional variety, avoiding coercion, and honoring mutual rules to foster love and cooperation. NAVIDSON
A memo circulated near Secretary McNamara claims two Republican publishers plot to push Bob McNamara as a 1968 presidential rival. The piece notes McNamara’s growing stature, hints at party realignment, and cites GOP strategists convinced he could challenge Kennedy.
Moulton city officials decided to ask the State Fire Marshall to inspect local fire hazards and report needed actions to the council. The move follows the Cullman Fire that destroyed several businesses on December 8. The council also enforces alley parking limits and approved salary raises for the City Recorder and clerk plus a raise for Policeman Theo Rucker.
In a neither-nor 1963 economy, officials see growth but not enough jobs or investment to justify tax cuts without worsening the deficit. The debt ceiling must rise before April 1, with interest on the public debt costing over 10 cents of every dollar this year.
Washington report says a $2,936,000 loan to the Huntsville Hospital Building Authority was approved by the Community Facilities Administration. Alabama congressional delegation announced the action and noted it would be matched by a $720,000 Hill-Burton grant.
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