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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1960
Page
4
A religious reflection from Rev HM Steller Jr of Cheverly Maryland calls readers to behold nature and praise God. The feature, credited to the National Council of Churches Religious Feature, emphasizes renewal through the spirit of Jesus and service.
May was a better month than April for Southern Airways in passengers boarding here and in all other phases of business. Keep em flying.
David Wilson of Athens earned national honors for his exhibit at this year's North Alabama Science Fair and will travel to Berlin this fall to compete in an international science fair. A new fair next year offers more North Alabama students a path to state national and international honors.
The selection of Judge T C Cliff Almon as chairman of Alabama's delegation to the Democratic National Convention assures capable leadership. His long political experience marks a big league effort and reflects Alabama's northern district strength and rising political influence. He is expected to do credit to Alabama at Los Angeles.
The piece argues the Democratic nomination rests on regional coalitions with Kennedy needing the South and West and Johnson relying on other regions. Michigan’s Soapy Williams endorses Kennedy, suggesting Johnson will seek strength outside the North and East, and may enter the convention with many Kennedy votes. Speaker Rayburn supports Johnson’s camp with ongoing vote gathering.
Preliminary census data for the Eighth District counties reveals overall population gains from 1950 to 1960, with only Lawrence and Jackson declining. The piece argues migration for living and promises of future reversals through industry and farming improvements, urging continued diversification and better farm laws.
In private talks with upstate leaders Rockefeller claims Nixon avoids clear issue stances to appease both sides. He argues a plan to push him toward the vice presidency would force compromises he rejects, and he may withdraw to Albany if pressured.
Your work should express your deep seated interests and personal choice not forced. It should be for something valued by society and reflect mature interdependence. It should help build self esteem and inspire others to hold you in high esteem even if profits are limited.
Murray Chotiner, long a close adviser to Nixon, faces scrutiny over his influence links as Nixon’s aloof stance deepens the rift. The piece traces Chotiner’s role in Nixon campaigns, favors with federal agencies, and wartime-style political maneuvering amid national ties to Rockefeller and Fulbright inquiries.
Sylvia Porter notes that the first half of 1960 experienced a mild recession defined by a dip in industrial production, housing starts, steel use, and auto output, yet most workers escaped noticeable impact while living standards rose. The decline was subtle, sometimes called a quasi recession, and did not trigger broad public alarm.
Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker warned Des Moines audience that Soviet tactics aim to destabilize the West. Speaking to about 4,000 at DePauw University, he urged NATO leaders to meet soon to calm the alliance and avoid provoking a reaction. He urged restraint over insult.
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