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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1963

Page

16

Congo Seeks Middle Class Reform After Independence

Richard K. O'Malley reports in Leopoldville that the Congo aims to build a true middle class after independence. He notes colonial-era disparities, graft, and administrative irresponsibility while UN educational efforts train 600 experts with plans to halve the pool in six years as Congolese take over professional roles and public life.

Richard K. O’malley Leopoldville the Congo Silesia

Syria’s Army Crisis Defused by Khaled El Azem Change

In Deir ez Zor and Damascus unrest rattles Syria as Colonel Nahliwi and loyalists clash with the army. El Azem reshuffles leadership, sending Nahliwi to Bonn while others take posts in London Prague and Madrid. A $40 million stabilization loan aids the economy amid strong pro Nasser sentiment and looming summer elections.

David Lanchashire Damascus Syria Mecca Deraa Allah Egypt United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser Abdel Kerim Na‘ilawi Europe Nahlawi Homs Khaled El-Azem Homburgs Bonn London Prague Madrid U.S

Castro as Peacemaker in Moscow Peking Rift

Fidel Castro positions himself as a mediator in the Moscow Peking ideological split. He urges unity within the socialist camp and stresses duty to strengthen the Nonaligned stance while recognizing Cuba’s reliance on Soviet aid and the risk of a broader crisis centered on the island.

Havana Fidel Castro Fence Mender Castro Red Moscow Peking United States Red China Mao Tze-tung Latin America Mao Southeast Asia Cuba Soviet Union

Public Forum letter policy at Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily invites readers to send letters on questions of the day and notes that names will not be published on request while the writer’s identity and address must be known to the Editor. No manuscripts will be returned.

Decatur Daily

Letter on economic growth and prices under past administrations

The author alleges slow growth due to foreign competition and idle plants in Decatur Alabama. He blames high prices and wages under the 1952 to 1960 Republican administration and argues President Kennedy should curb labor and business.

Mr. Shelton Eisenhower Kennedy Charles T. Collier

Arabic Origin Terms Highlight Historic Math Influence

An English text notes many Arabic origin technical words such as alkali alcohol algebra and cipher. It states Muslims used cipher or zero centuries before European usage. The phrase Want ads get results appears as a slogan.

Europe

Blue Law Row Heads to Morgan County Court in Hartselle

In Hartselle Morgan County Court, Han-D-Way Market owner Glenn Crook and store manager El bert Tankersley face three State Blue Law violation cases each. The dispute began after Mayor Grady Long ordered enforcement and Police Chief Ryker arrested merchants who would not close Sundays.

Hartselle Han-D-Way Market Morgan County Lewis West Glenn Crook Elbert Tankersley Merrill Doss Crook Ralph Slate Albert P. Brewer Charles Murphree Grady Long William Ryker Tankersley Long Recorder's Court Morgan County Court Recorder’s Court Mayor Long Neovember Artselle Wonder Mavin Tone Han-D-Way Newton Powell Decatur West

Britain two party battle looms after Gaitskell death

Britain faces a fragile electoral landscape as the Labour and Conservative parties absorb a leadership void after Hugh Gaitskell's death. Polls show slim Labour and Tory margins with Liberals a potential third force, amid economic woes and foreign policy frictions.

London Britain Macmillan Hugh Gaitskell Jo Grimond Liberals Gaitskell Labor Tories

Mastering Social Letters A Guide to Style and Etiquette

This piece outlines choosing stationery for social and formal letters, including paper colors and types, monograms, and etiquette. It covers letter parts, salutations, closings, layout, and when to type or handwrite for different occasions.

Miss Anne Jackson Sally Smith Sally Miss Smith

UA Photos Bring Jeers

At Alabama, Attorney General Richmond Flowers denounces government aerial photographs of the University of Alabama as wasteful advertising and spying reconnaissance. The Justice Department confirms requests for the images and an Air Force spokesman says flights occurred last month. Governor George Wallace questions the mission as odd for the U S Air Force and Justice Department during Christmas. Representative Kenneth Roberts asks authorities to protect the university.

U.S. Air Force Justice Department Kenneth Roberts D-Ala Frank Rose Air Force

Elliott doubts tax cut in public interest says Elliott

Washington AP Rep Carl Elliott D Ala says he is not convinced a 13.5 billion tax cut serves the public interest. He urges closing loopholes and enforcing tax laws to possibly enable relief without harming the federal budget and debt. He notes deficits have persisted under both parties and urges fiscal responsibility.

Washington Carl Elliott D-Ala Kennedy Jasper Congress Elliott

Brazilians Call Hummingbirds Flower Kissers

About 80 hummingbird species are found in Brazil and are nicknamed Flower kissers by locals.

Brazil

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