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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1966
Page
4
American farmers planted the smallest cotton acreage in 100 years and a 10 million bale crop is seen if yields hold. A new research and promotion act would fund cotton through a $1 per base bale assessment if farmers approve. The message urges cotton farmers to vote for the measure, stressing farmer leadership in the sector.
The Decatur Central Business District Association forms to rehabilitate the downtown area. Plans call for a multi million dollar five year facelift spanning 300 acres near the Tennessee River, U S 31 and the L and N tracks, boosting Decatur as a regional shopping hub.
President Johnson replies to Lt. Michael Glynn of the 35th Infantry Viet Nam but the letter is unopened as Glynn is killed by a sniper a day later. The piece also profiles Walter Jetton, the White House barbeque cook, and his cross country setup for Big Brothers events plus brief notes on ethics and civil rights topics in Congress.
A religious reflection cites Matthew 5 17 to argue God’s laws are unchangeable and that Christ fulfills rather than destroys the law. It asserts human nature rebels and conversion changes the heart so God’s law becomes delightful and upheld.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale reflects on enthusiasm as the key motivator in life. He recalls a zestful traveler whose pies sparked a business breakthrough, illustrating how energy inspires others and fuels achievement.
Marquis Childs notes the California Los Angeles meeting of state governors grapples with Viet Nam policy and civil rights splits. Governors privately worry over Johnson’s war credibility while public debate centers on inflation, law and order, and federalism under George Romney’s call for cooperative federalism.
This day in history notes July 10 1966 as the 191st day with 174 remaining and recalls 1943 Sicily invasion. Local items include Russell Nichols opening at 507 2nd Ave, Capt Horton returning from mobilization, hosiery mill reroof permit, Civitan Conven tion in Chicago, Redstone Arsenal workers renting homes, and a Sherman Street fire of a two apartment building.
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