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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1966
Page
4
Eyebrows rise in England as the Labour Government names Barbara Castle as Minister of Transport who reportedly does not know how to drive. The Birmingham Post Herald notes such concerns echoing on highways.
A two day program January 25 and 26 gathers growers from 16 North Alabama counties at Decatur High School. Organized by Auburn University Extension Service and The Decatur Daily, the event aims to boost quality cotton through modern know how and equipment, anchoring agriculture as a key regional economic pillar.
The piece argues Republicans are better organized than Democrats as State Democratic Executive Committee meetings approach. It notes primaries will determine winners, but Republicans plan a statewide convention to field candidates for all offices. The author urges readiness for a November contest and questions Democrats’ leadership.
Drew Pearson reflects on travel from the Near East to Tibet and Afghanistan noting shifts from British to Russian influence. He highlights U.S. and Soviet roles in regional peace efforts and Turkey’s Bosporus gateway significance in Cold War balance and American strategic interests.
The answer says temptation cannot be avoided even by born again believers. Jesus was tempted in all points yet sinned not, proving Christlikeness means facing temptation and rising victorious through faith. Temptation comes from Satan, but Scripture promises God will provide a way to endure it.
On this date in 1920 the Eighteenth Amendment took effect with the Volstead Act enforcing Prohibition. Ten years ago India’s Prime Minister announced Bombay would not be the capital of Maharashtra, touching off rioting. Five years ago President Eisenhower sent his largest peacetime budget to Congress. One year ago the AEC announced the largest underground nuclear test by the Soviet Union.
Fifty years ago the steam ship James N. Trigg reached the Decatur Bank Street landing from Chattanooga with corn, cotton, cottonseed, and several tons of merchandise aboard. The annual police report to the city council by Chief W. D. Cobb notes the department collected $1,980 in the prior year.
A long tribute recounts Branch Rickey as a giant of baseball and a deeply religious leader. He upheld moral calls in his teams, urged character over wins, and inspired colleagues and players with his faith in God. The piece recalls his sharp wit, encyclopedic knowledge, and mentorship that shaped men as well as games. distributed 1965 by The Hall Syndicate, Inc.
Washington columnist contrasts two sides of Lyndon Johnson as he delivers the State of the Union. One Johnson champions liberal social reform and poverty relief while the other, conservative, accepts international conflict and insists on power to defend national honor.
New voters registered in the county as the Morgan County Board of Registrars opened its session at the start of the month. The Tennessee Valley Council of Boy Scouts held its annual meeting at Morgan County High School. Jury cases were set for trial in circuit court.
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