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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1963
Page
4
The Census Bureau estimated the U.S. population at 187,069,000 as of December 1, 1960, up 4.3 percent from the April 1, 1960 census. The rise reflects growth since the last census and indicates continued expansion across the country.
Thousands of qualified voters have limited time left to pay the poll tax. The tax goes entirely to county schools and must be paid by February first. Pay now to be ready for any upcoming issues at the polls.
In Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman counties cotton drives a national economy with 800000 farmers and 14 million workers. The piece urges a joint effort for sound cotton production to secure acres and plant them, aiming for a banner 1963.
A columnist argues for reducing federal outlays by closing bases like Maxwell Field Camp Rucker Craig Field and Space programs the Tennessee Valley Authority and calls for nationwide cuts. They warn such moves could trigger a deep depression and urge readers to consider Kennedy’s economy plan before criticizing.
Marquis Childs notes a shift in Communist bloc mood after the Cuban confrontation. He cites Cuban Chinese tensions hindering an East-West settlement, Mikoyan’s weakened position in Havana, and lingering worries over secret rearmament, inspection deals, and a renewed four nation disarmament talks in New York.
The article urges anticipating future changes and hardships like unemployment and health costs, drawing parallels with animals storing for need. It emphasizes early preparation through pensions, insurance, and careful planning for marriage and parenthood to reduce future difficulties.
Ezra Taft Benson, ex agriculture secretary and Mormon Apostle, aligns with the John Birch Society after a church statement denounced extremism. Benson speaks at a Boston God And Country rally with Birch leaders and others while his son Reed promotes Birch recruitment in Utah.
Sylvia Porter argues Americans likely spend about 93 percent of after tax dollars and save around 7 percent, so a July tax cut could boost demand. A $5 billion cut could lift economy by about $9.2 billion via the multiplier effect, improving jobs and profits as businesses expand to meet higher demand.
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