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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1963
Page
4
The article urges residents businesses and institutions in Decatur to invest modest sums to support a new Chamber of Commerce building. It contrasts rival Reds and China Reds as a pillow fight while stressing that both aim to destroy individual freedom.
The cities of Sheffield Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals City consider uniting into one thriving city. A merger could occur by voter referendum or by legislative action, but officials say unity serves the people’s best interests.
Obituary tribute to Jack (Doc) Kearns at age 80, creator of champions and promoter of million dollar gates, reflecting on the Roaring Twenties era with Jack Dempsey. The piece laments boxing’s decline, cites congressional scrutiny, and argues for letting the sport fade honestly rather than through legislation.
Several Southern governors including George Wallace of Alabama Ross Barnett of Mississippi and Donald Russell of South Carolina will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on Kennedy's plan to ban discrimination in public facilities Others may join Testimony is expected to shape views on the civil rights package with focus on voting education and job opportunity while warning that some parts may fail to pass and urging patience and understanding across races
Marquis Childs analyzes the strain over race in both parties. He argues the moderate center is eroding and Eisenhower’s stance on civil rights limits his imprint on the GOP. Kennedy’s bipartisan bid to enlist Eisenhower is viewed as expediency to share blame for reforms.
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON urges readers to find joy in life anticipate opportunities for good and gratitude free self from resentment and fear and be kind to others. She advises pushing worries aside avoiding unnecessary fears not resenting others success and staying ambitious.
In a summary of island politics and Capitol Hill maneuvering, Senator Russell Long reveals a three-man, eight-hour filibuster plan to stall Kennedy era satellite funding. The piece notes rising strains in the Democratic party and Rockefeller’s push into civil rights and New Hampshire primaries.
Norman Vincent Peale presents a metaphor from tumbling barrels to argue that life’s difficulties refine character. He compares burrs and rough edges to human flaws and urges thanks for hardship as a path to maturity through prayer, faith, and straight thinking.
MONTGOMERY AP Senate lawmakers prepared to attend the 4 p.m. funeral for Earl Speight who died in his sleep at 73 after 40 years at the rostrum. Burial set for Greenwood Cemetery as legislative leaders mourn and eulogize the longtime official.
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