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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
4
In The Detroit Free Press John S. Knight questions whether Dick Nixon received fair press coverage and full support from Ike, contrasting public scrutiny with the leader’s backing.
The article previews a busy year ahead for Decatur with widespread plans across industry agriculture commerce and construction. It notes a slow nationwide start due to extreme cold and signals many projects on drawing boards may be activated within the year.
The piece explains that corporations are groups of investors seeking profits and jobs for workers. It notes 1961 net profit margins: leading manufacturers 5.4 percent, all manufacturers 4.2 percent, and argues profits sustain business, jobs, and communities.
The Tennessee Valley Authority rejects Gov. Frank Clement's proposal for a 3 percent tax on electric power with an exception for usage in manufacturing. TVA officials in Knoxville warn higher power costs would hurt industry and jobs, and say Alabama should avoid Tennessee's tax mistake.
Washington discusses the Kennedy trade program as Britain’s exclusion from the European Common Market weakens its core goals. The piece notes shifting alliance tensions, rising unemployment in Britain, and domestic poultry trade fallout affecting Arkansas, Georgia, and Alabama leaders.
Drew Pearson argues for stronger reciprocal cooperation in the Americas. He notes 1826 by Simon Bolivar and later U S involvement, warns against isolationism, and suggests a common market or loose federation linking the United States with Latin America. He recalls meetings in El Paso and comments on Senate newcomers McIntyre and Simpson.
Arlie B Davidson discusses Dr William James ideas on unused ability. He argues that people limit effort to seek approval and miss peak performance. Historically figures like Raphael Luther Paul Edison are cited as examples of tapping latent power to surpass past achievements.
A talent show will be held Friday night at Chalybeate Springs School in Lawrence. Proceeds go to a local cause with community groups slated to perform.
Proceeds from a community program in Lawrence County will benefit the family of the late Bobby Little. The Chalybeate PTA sponsors the event featuring regroup singing and string performances. The public is invited.
The Morgan County Association for Mental Health hosts its annual banquet at 7:30 this evening at the Decatur Country Club. Speaker is Dr. Frank Kay of Birmingham, born there and educated in local schools and colleges before earning his MD from Emory University.
Automation fears spread from factory floors to white collar workers as industries cut salaried staff nationwide. The pattern echoes 1961 Chrysler layoffs of 7 000 white collar employees and grows across firms from large to small, per industry estimates.
The piece lists signs of middle age from memory of old stars to new pains and security talk. It then analyzes white collar employment trends, noting more workers, rising automation, and computer driven job displacement while urging faster growth and retraining to absorb displaced workers.
Dr Kay, professor of clinical psychiatry at the Medical College of Alabama and director of the Frank Kay Clinic in Birmingham, will compare present practice with 30 to 40 years ago, highlight drug and procedure advances, share brief case histories, and discuss recent research shaping future treatment. He will assess Alabama resources and show how individuals can advance mental health efforts.
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