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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1960
Page
4
The piece argues farmers in Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties should begin dairy ventures with 15 good cows and proper milking equipment. It states farming must be profitable to justify staying in it and that a 15 cow herd with modern tools requires less labor than a small three cow operation.
John B. Kelly, Philadelphia millionaire and Olympic rower, dies at 70 after a cancer battle. He leaves his estate to his wife and children, joking in his will that sons in law may be helped only if they are the right type and that funds for his daughters’ dress shop bills will be considerable.
The piece compares North Dakota vote counting delays with Alabama’s. It notes the state may adopt voting machines in every county, a measure urged as a guarantee of speed and accuracy in future elections, with Gov Patterson or his successor likely driving the change.
What you hear round about from average citizens is a preference for experience over youth in choosing a nominee. They worry about handling international affairs and point to Lyndon Johnson as a seasoned alternative for the Democratic side.
The American Legion post with 70 members adopted a resolution urging Decatur to reexamine its school building plans after voters approved a $3 million bond for new schools but also rejected parts of the proposal. The message stresses the need to proceed with construction as soon as possible.
Northern leaders doubt Kennedy’s strength in big electoral states while Southern voices push for Johnson. Governors Daniel Handley and Rockefeller reveal a fractured GOP as Nixon’s loyalty pledge surfaces amid chatter on dynastic leadership, youth, and national destiny.
Living Today by ARLIG 6B. DAVIDSON warns parents to avoid overpraising and overindulgence that can foster unhappiness and neurotic states. It cautions against pushing a child too fast and notes signs such as a child preferring solitude and refusing to play with others.
Washington lawmakers and civic leaders battle over replacing the historic Lafayette Square with a new Court of Claims building. Judge Marvin Jones and Eugene Worley back a walkable site near the White House, while critics warn demolition hurts the most historic square in America. The White House signals support, pressuring opponents.
University of Michigan economist George Katona argues that sugar coating bad news or overly optimistic statements by officials harms consumer behavior. He notes people react to their own situation, with good news boosting spending and bad news often being ignored, potentially stabilizing or worsening cycles. The findings challenge government and industry urges to suppress negative signals.
The readable text fragments discuss the upcoming presidential race with unclear stances on who will win. Mentions of parties and candidate prospects are minimal and unspecific due to damaged text.
A fragment notes discussion over whether wives of Congressmen would avoid paying for government land. The item hints at a government land policy topic from 1960 era reporting.
Atlantic City two 15 year olds were arrested on charges of painting swastikas and anti Jewish slogans on Jewish homes in Absecon. Prosecutor Augstine A. Repetto said one teen admitted leading a junior KKK group formed last fall at Pleasantville High School and that no link to adults was found.
Birmingham AP report says apprentice lineman Donald A. Brown twenty five died after an electric shock while working on a utility pole. Firemen gave first aid for nearly an hour before he died at the scene.
The House Public Works Committee approved Agriculture Department flood control projects for Big Prairie and French Creeks near Demopolis Alabama. Estimated federal cost is 2.4 million dollars. The Senate committee had previously approved the measure.
Bridgeport in Dorset, England, secured a Royal Charter in 1215 to manufacture ropes and cordage for the Royal Navy. Want ads promise results.
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