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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1960
Page
4
Jackson County discusses acquiring new voting machines as a local step toward reliable elections while Alabama delays statewide provision, slowing every county’s access to modern equipment and secure procedures.
The May 31 election secured a Loyal Democrat victory in Alabama, ending a regional revolt against the Democratic Party. The piece notes Alabama’s shift from the 1948 and 1960 revolts, the Southern states’ response, and how electors and delegates will reflect this outcome at the Los Angeles convention. It contrasts Loyal Democrats with States Rights factions, highlighting Alabama’s regional political change and the impact on party unity.
William S. White discusses President Eisenhower's upcoming 23,000 mile Asian tour with concrete aims. It outlines goals in Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and Formosa, stressing clear objectives and limited hopes for moderate gains amid shifting U.S. foreign policy after a failed summit.
A reflective piece on generous giving urging a friendly, timely, and enthusiastic approach. It emphasizes giving with intention to inspire others, to act as a genuine friend, and to extend not just material aid but personal commitment.
Drew Pearson reports White House aides say the atmosphere is somber after the Paris summit failure. President Eisenhower contemplates his place in history as a peacemaker while Secretary of State Herter urges renewed focus on the Far East trip. The piece also notes Cuba’s Castro axis with Nasser and Algerian rebels, U.S. reactions, and Soviet suspicions about Allen Dulles tied to wartime events.
Norman Vincent Peale recounts healing from physical arthritis after mental shifts. He highlights Joe and his brother whose years of resentment caused illness and how forgiveness restored health and restored kinship, illustrating that pain of the mind can be cured by a healthy will.
Southern Airways announced 31 066 passengers enplaned in May 1960, the second straight month breaking the monthly record. The May total rose 37 percent from May 1959, surpassing the previous peak and erasing the old daily standard set December 19, 1958 with 1 376 passengers.
Sweden pledges 25000 dollars to fund ten pre fabricated houses for Chile's earthquake disaster zone. The aid aims to provide quick shelter and relief assistance through Swedish delivery to affected communities.
Farland urges the State Department to recall him amid opposition to Trujillo’s repression of democracy seekers in the Dominican Republic. The Bell Syndicate, 1960.
A dispatch reports potato chips have arrived in Kirov stores 650 miles southwest of Moscow. They are produced by a special section of the state vegetable and berry trading organization, announced to the newspaper.
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