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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1963
Page
4
The $3 million drive has passed the $1 million mark with broad participation from diverse donors. Organizers hail the grass roots response as it builds momentum toward a campaign that may record the largest donor list.
A Cullman Times headline notes approval of a bill to reapportion the Alabama Senate, seen as timely though congressional redistricting looms with federal courts likely to redraw Senate maps.
By November 1964 about 10.3 million people will have reached voting age since 1960. The piece argues young voters favor Republicans unless Democrats intensify beat by beat and block by block organization in Alabama. It warns Republicans plan to mobilize and Democrats must respond.
Sen Roscoe Roberts argues for a 12 single county, 14 two county and 9 three county Senate map while keeping 35 members, urging fair reapportionment before federal courts step in. The piece criticizes legislators for delaying action and predicts federal judges may redraw the Senate to ensure equal representation.
Senatorial reporters report civil rights tensions as pro and anti groups push for rapid action. President Kennedy faces pressure to denounce unlawful Negro demonstrations while pushing his civil rights package, amid white backlash and fears of extremist retaliation.
An Arlie B Davidson column argues that fear of errors should not paralyze effort. Delaying action weakens progress, and even Kant faced risk before marriage. living well requires courage, acceptance of some mistakes, and decisive steps by individuals in daily life.
The piece profiles Averell Harriman facing Moscow talks with Nikita Khrushchev noting their unlikely camaraderie. It outlines Harriman’s career from New York governor to diplomat, his wartime aid to the Red Army, and his evolving stance on U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union. It underscores mutual respect despite past clashes and hints at political ambitions.
A late currency expert recalls Marcus Wallenberg's warnings that saved steps were taken to avert trouble. The piece argues forecasts face heavy critique as 1962 recession did not occur, noting booster policies and tax changes spurred 1963 64 investment while Fed and Treasury actions supported growth and inventory management amid uncertain times.
Former President Eisenhower argues in a CBS Telstar discussion that internal public opinion pressures can weaken dictatorial regimes. He notes growing dissension within Communist powers, hopes for eventual liberation similar to czarist autocracy, and urges support for freedom and human dignity worldwide.
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