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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
4
Judge George Wallace captured about 55 percent of the runoff vote for governor, a strong showing in a race typically decided by tighter margins. Senator deGraffenried earned about 45 percent in his first statewide bid, a respectable result despite the loss.
Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon outlines a proposed comprehensive income tax reduction for 1963 as part of the Kennedy administration’s effort to stabilize the economy. He stresses no details are fixed yet and warns against political maneuvers, urging consideration of both corporate and individual taxpayers to sustain growth and investment.
Montgomery’s Winton Blount spoke to Auburn graduates last week, arguing for a forward-looking Alabama in 1962. He contrasted Civil War era views with space-age progress, noting Wallace’s election and broader shifts in politics, while urging renewal of the state’s image nationwide.
Washington argues that the unseen factor shaping investment is the middle aged American male. His war memories and perceived fragility drive cautious market sentiment, influencing reaction to price shifts and the overall economy. The piece labels him a present but scarred driver of financial decisions.
The essay argues happiness cannot be bought or chased through external circumstances. True happiness comes from within and from how we shape life despite adversity. Wealth does not guarantee joy, and many rich people remain unhappy. happiness is found where you are and by choosing a positive approach to living.
Tom McNamara notes June 6 1962 ceremony at West Point as president Kennedy speaks to 598 of 850 cadets from across America. He recalls Revolutionary War heroics and Benedict Arnold’s treason, Cadet Oath, and the academy’s role in shaping leaders. Cadets endure demanding life from 6 a.m. to lights out, with strong emphasis on military and academic excellence.
Flint lists honor roll students for the final six weeks. First grade A students include Linda McMurry and Deborah Burns. B students feature Danny Morgan and Pamela Miller among others. Grades II to IX show mixed A and B lists with multiple named students across each grade.
In 1917 the United States produced a million bushels of soy beans. This year the output approaches 600 million bushels. The largest soy-growing states are Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri and Minnesota.
Sylvia Porter argues that Izvestia misrepresents the US economy amid the 1962 stock market slump. She cites rising personal incomes, growing corporate profits, planned tax cuts, and strong output, asserting US policy aims to boost jobs and investment while warning Soviet propaganda could backfire.
Athens police said Fleming's Service Station at 1008 N. Jefferson St. was broken into Tuesday night with about 50 dollars stolen. Investigating officers Chief John Sandlin Dennis Brown Ernest Murrah and Marvin Vinson reported entry through a window. About 500 Rhodesian Nyasaland federation students study in Britain.
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