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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
1
Governor George Wallace announced a special session of the Alabama Legislature to address education and highway funding amid threats of integration. A supportive resolution tipped the tone, pledging allegiance while echoing Wallace’s segregation stance, though a date was not set.
President Kennedy plans to outline a 13.5 billion dollar tax cut and 3.5 billion in reform measures in a special message to Congress on January 24. House Speaker McCormack said Ways and Means will move quickly while Mansfield indicated early tax action may delay Medicare debate.
Civitan International leader R Clarence Williams presided at a Charter Night banquet for the City of Opportunity Civitan Club at the Lyons Hotel Club Room. He urged honoring the past while moving forward, stressing service as Civitan’s core and calling for vigilance about communism in schools. Alvis Briscoe introduced him and Richard Smith gave the invocation. See NEW CIVITAN on Page 2.
The lesson advises developing a steady practice. Set a fixed daily time, preferably morning, to commune with God. Clear the mind, focus on Him, and begin with thanksgiving from the Psalms. Listen for divine direction to improve character, then pray and share needs, trusting that God hears and answers.
East German leader Walter Ulbricht told Communist chiefs in Berlin that communism would endure in Cuba and spread in the Western Hemisphere. He credited Khrushchev with averting nuclear war during the Cuban crisis and urged a UN flag in West Berlin while asserting East German sovereignty.
New York AP reports mixed stocks amid profit-taking and higher corporate bonds. Chicago wheat shows late active demand while corn and soybeans rise. hogs steady with top price 17.25 and slaughter steers range steady to strong at 29.00.
In Leopoldville Moise Tshombe announced capitulation and pledge to cooperate loyally with the United Nations. U Thant welcomed the statement though military actions continued. In Washington the prospect of a U S Russian nuclear test ban pact seems near, says William C Foster, disarmament director.
Britain announces continued push for admission to the European Common Market. West Germany supports the bid openly while Belgium Italy and the Netherlands give implied backing to the effort.
The National Cotton Advisory Council backs a new cotton program pushed by Kennedy administration officials. The plan will be presented to a congressional subcommittee today as the council reiterates its support for the proposals.
Leslie Doss began a four year term as Morgan County Solicitor today succeeding Miles Powell. He thanked the citizens for their confidence and pledged to enforce the law as he assumes duties.
George Wallace on his first day in office bans liquor agents in Alabama, orders two state yachts to be berthed, and prohibits abuses of state owned automobiles. He aims to tax distilleries to replace agent fees and will seek broader anti waste reforms. He pledged integrity and urged cabinet to act for the people, borrowing a necktie on his first day.
An advertiser touts Frigidaire Automatic Dryer offerings with free parking at Robinson's, framing the product as hassle free for shoppers.
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