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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1963
Page
4
A visitor reports Jackson grew from 98,271 in 1950 to 144,422 in 1960, noting the taxi driver’s higher figure of 46,000 in 1950 and 150,000 in 1960. The home check confirms real growth and outpaces many U.S. cities.
Gilmer Blackburn, Decatur mayor, was named Decatur’s Young Man of the Year for 1962 at the Distinguished Service Award banquet organized by the Decatur Jaycees. John Washburn presented the facts to hundreds of attendees, praising Blackburn’s public service and community work.
Colonel Ayers writes of Ed O'Neal president of Chemstrand Company, praising his rise from Swann Chemical apprentice to leader. The Decatur plant will add an expanded facility and a new plant, reflecting strong regional economic progress and community cooperation in Anniston and Decatur.
The piece analyzes President Kennedy's state of the union address highlighting a broad modest grasp of issues at home and abroad. It contrasts NATO nuclear plans with De Gaulle’s push for a national deterrent and notes concerns on alliance cohesion and domestic tax reform amid political opposition.
Article discusses how over attending to children through excessive care money and privileges leads to later delinquency. Quoting Judge Jeannette Brill of New York City Adolescent Court, the piece notes poor boys fall into trouble from environment while middle class boys suffer from parental inability to say no, and rich boys from over indulgence.
Washington. The first Senate Foreign Relations Committee briefing on world affairs ran long over Cuba. Secretary Rusk faced sharp questions from three Republicans and one Democrat plus a neutral, delaying debate on policy and a likely months-long process of hearings.
The piece reports backing by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp to raise the deposit insurance ceiling from 10000 to 25000 this year. It notes the Budget Bureau study and broad congressional support as reasons for the hike despite many individuals having far less than 10000.
A humorous discussion among five married men weighs the merits of marrying a beautiful wife versus a homely one. They argue that beauty can breed jealousy and expense, while a homely spouse offers laughter, loyalty, and a marriage that grows more attractive with time.
The Interior Department allocated 195 212 to Alabama for fish and wildlife facility development under the Accelerated Public Works program. The grant requires a state match and was announced Wednesday.
Washington reports the Community Facilities Administration approved grants for Anniston Alabama and Lowndes County Alabama. Anniston receives 23750 dollars for city hall alterations and additions. Lowndes County gets 27225 dollars to build a county office building in Hayneville.
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