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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1966
Page
4
The United States now has 30,146 certified tree farms totaling 67,633,320 acres all privately owned. Tree farming aims to produce repeated tree crops while conserving soil and water, supporting wildlife, forage, recreation, and scenery. Alabama is advancing toward leadership in tree farming and timber manufacturing.
TVA Board Chairman Aubrey J. Wagner told the Senate Public Works Committee that power sales to homes, businesses and industry are rising seven to eight percent annually. If growth continues, basic customers will need another doubling in 10 years and about 1.5 million kilowatts of new capacity yearly, implying about $2 billion more for generating and transmission facilities over seven years.
Editorial urges Governor George Wallace to back Alabama Tuberculosis Association requests for increased funding in the special legislative session. It argues the District I Sanatorium at Flint City and similar facilities face financial distress and current allocations hinder efficient operation, calling for immediate action alongside the proposed $44 million education fund.
The column reviews votes on an auto safety bill with Republicans opposing criminal penalties and Democrats backing them. It then surveys Venezuela's democratic reforms under Betancourt, noting agrarian reform aiding peasant land ownership, rising agricultural output, and literacy gains since the Perez Jimenez era.
A clergy member’s claim that premarital sex is acceptable in some cases prompts a student letter questioning standards. Billy Graham advises readers to follow Holy Scripture, uphold purity, seek divine strength, and choose like minded peers to resist temptations. He warns of guilt, pregnancy, and disease as consequences.
The Alabama Department of Industrial Relations employment service reports 8 374 agricultural placements in May. This shows substantial activity in the farm labor market and reflects continued demand for agricultural workers.
David Lawrence argues Congress should not curb U.S. military actions in Viet Nam. He defends continued bombing of oil supply targets in North Viet Nam, cites Secretary McNamara, Thant, and past wars to support a hard line, and predicts a possible early end to the conflict with a peace conference.
Marquis Childs analyzes Pentagon optimism and regional diplomacy as Vietnam policy shows rising hopes tied to Ky's grip and on-ground gains. He cites Mekong Delta plans, Asian Development Bank, and Japan's regional role, while noting risks from Hanoi Haiphong bombing and uncertain long term outcomes.
Highlights from Decatur history note events at the city office 50 years ago a cotton bloom display and a business college organizer Hubert Henry from Denton Texas arrived to build a college. 25 years ago soldiers passed through on leave from Camp Shelby and local baseball and softball tournaments were at Delano Park. 10 years ago Mutual Savings Life reports a $176.08 theft and 8.6 miles of streets paved per city report by engineer Carol Smith.
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