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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1963

Page

7

Foster blasts politicians in Washington dinner routine

Comedian Phil Foster met Vice President Johnson and several senators and justices at a Touchdown Club dinner in Washington then criticized leaders for telling jokes instead of sharing wisdom. He quipped about Wagner and Goldwater, praised Jackie Gleason and Buddy Hackett, and noted industry figures touring and performing during a busy entertainment circuit.

New York Brooklyn Phil Foster Washington Touchdown Club Johnson Supreme Court Joey Cor Buddy Hackett Cuba Phil Carnegi Hall Arthur Godfrey CBS Wagner New York City Jackie Gleason Hackett Foster Dodgers Aquarium

World Almanac 1963 highlights space triumphs and global events

The 1963 World Almanac surveys space achievements and Cold War tensions, recounts Vietnam and Congo affairs, and covers domestic policy battles, elections, and cultural life. It notes Kennedy era issues, tax debates, and a stock market dip, with a rich sports and education section.

Moon Venus Cape Canaveral United States Cuba Berlin United Nations Congo Vietnam Algeria West New Guinea Indonesia Jamaica Free Europe Kennedy Congress Mississippi California Texas World Almanac

Follow the Boys Opens Tour in 100 U S Cities

The 1963 release "Follow the Boys" launches a national tour starting February 28 across 100 U S cities, promoted by The Hall Syndicate. The venture features performances highlighting the film and its star lineup, aiming to boost box office reach nationwide.

The Hall Syndicate

Business College Is Given Praise

State education superintendent W A LeCroy praised Anderson Business College for including handicapped students under Vocational Rehabilitation Service. He stated inquiries showed the service remained to these trainees is highly satisfactory and expressed appreciation for the college's good record.

Business College Vocational Rehabilitation Service W. A. LeCroy Norman Albright Anderson Business College LeCroy

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