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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1963

Page

4

Prayer of Confession and Renewal

A reflective prayer acknowledges hidden thoughts and deceit. It asks for divine sight and cleansing, seeking renewal and wholeness through Christ.

Divine Redeemer Christ

Voter Registration Gap in 1960 Presidential Campaign

A historical note points out that in the 1960 election more than a third of eligible Americans did not register or vote, underscoring turnout gaps despite a close race.

Athens College appoints Julian Harris to Board of Trustees

Athens College congratulates Julian Harris on his election to the Board of Trustees. Harris is noted as a leading Alabama citizen with a life of public service in religion and education.

Athens College Julian Harris Harris Alabama

Alabama Posts Nation's Biggest Cash Farm Income Gain

The Department of Commerce reports Alabama shows the largest rise in cash farm income in the first two months of the year, up 17.1 percent from 1962 to 1963. Income climbs from about 59.5 million to 69.6 million, with livestock and products and crops rising 10 percent and 45 percent respectively.

U. S. Department of Commerce Birmingham Alabama

Alabama redistricting urged to preserve congressional districts

The Alabama legislature faces the final half of its regular session with calls to pass a congressional redistricting measure to preserve all eight U S House seats. The writer argues redistricting should take priority to avoid further chaos seen in past elections and defends incumbent representation while stressing the public interest.

National Congress Alabama Rex Thomas Associated Press State Capitol House of Representatives Congress Frank Boykin Mobile Boykin

Washington Calling JFK and Hadrian Parallels in Rome Trip

The piece weighs the Kennedy administration's stance on influencing Italian politics amid postwar recovery costs and Cold War pressures. It notes Kennedy's nuanced use of power, contrasts with imperial aims, and references Mussolini’s collapse era in shaping democratic resilience.

Italy America Washington United States Kennedy E. Kennedy

Ellender blocks cross nation power line bid drew Pearson notes

In a Washington column, Drew Pearson criticizes Senator Ellender for opposing a proposed intertie from Oregon to California that would connect power plants and reduce coal transport costs. The piece contrasts Ellender with Hadrian era leadership and mentions broader U.S. planning gaps versus Soviet advances. It also covers related lobbyist and Philippine war claims debates.

West Ellender United States Ellenders New York City Consolidated Edison Manhattan Pennsylvania West Virginia New York Interior Udall Oregon California Sen Washingon Huey Long Huey Houma South Downs Sugar Company Wallace Kemper Senate Agriculture Committee Capitol Hill William Fulbright Arkansas Foreign Relations Committee Rep Wayne Hays Flushing Ohio House John O'Donnell O'Donnell Washington O’donnell Philippine War Claims Commission Indi- Sen Fulbright Hays

Your Skill and Confidence as Unconquered Army

A prose piece by Arlie B. Davidson urges readers to apply their skills and knowledge to solve problems and achieve work. It warns that self-doubt or interiority can waste talent, and stresses that confidence and determination must reach proper channels to avoid dormant abilities.

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Town Shocked By Killer

Franklin residents puzzled by Melvin Allen Weaver 23 who killed three men and wounded another in a wild chase across Florida and Georgia. Fireman Howard Harville recalls a quiet boy. Weaver’s parents head to Americus Georgia. he was a 200 pound former Air Force member and Franklin grocer and paperboy.

Franklin, Ohio Ohio Melvin Allen Weaver Florida Georgia Howard Harville Weaver

Pollination Needals in U S Crops Reach Fifty Plants

About 50 cultivated plants in the United States rely on insect pollination including alfalfa sweet clover watermelons apples and cucumbers.

United States

When you fall flat and rise for the next challenge

Norman Vincent Peale shares a double speaker anecdote about a humorist and a Lincoln talk, illustrating resilience after a flop. He notes that after a failure one should try again within twenty four hours to avoid defeatist psychology and grow from the experience.

Norman Vincent Peale Abraham Lincoln New York Beit the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Illness To Educator Is Fatal

A prominent Alabama educator, Newman F. Nunnelley, 60, superintendent of Talladega County schools, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after a three week illness. He underwent surgery about two weeks ago and had been elected president of the Alabama Association of School Administrators last spring. Nunnelley had been Talladega County school superintendent since April 1947.

Birmingham Alabama Newman F. Nunnelley St. Vincent's Hospital Nunnelley Talladega County Alabama Association of School Administrators

Limestone Probes Robbery At Store

Limestone County authorities investigate a Friday night break in at Mar But's Store in Salem. About $35 to $40 in change and 10 to 15 cartons of cigarettes were taken after a front door lock was broken. Sheriff M W Evans commented on the case.

Salem Limestone Marbut’s M.W Buddy) Evans Evans

Talladega County Maintains Program During Financial Squeeze

Survivors include the widow, his parents and a sister, all of Cullman. Funeral arrangements are being planned locally as the community faces tighter budgets.

Talladega County Cullman

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