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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1966
Page
4
A record 173,126,100 vehicles rolled on free world highways in 1965. The United States accounted for more than half of world motor activity, with its share rising from 51.3 to 52.3 percent.
The Insurance Information Institute reports April 1966 traffic accidents cost the nation about 923 million dollars a rise of 27 million from April 1965 and 61 million from March 1966. Four months total 3.5 billion, up seven percent from 1965. Highway deaths April 4 400, up 20 percent. four month fatalities 15 110 up from 13 650. Traffic injuries up 4.5 percent.
The Senate Commerce Committee reported favorably on a bill advancing the Magnuson measure to strengthen the House version H. R. 13881. It would place dogs cats primates rabbits hamsters and guinea pigs under federal humane standards enforced by the Secretary of Agriculture with required humane housing feeding sanitation ventilation and veterinary care. Dealers laboratories and transporters face penalties up to $1 000 fine and one year imprisonment with six month compliance deadlines and possible court orders for violations.
Senate Commerce Committee advances a truth in packaging bill banning deceptive labels such as huge gallons and three cents off. It also covers protection of laboratory animals and a 12 mile fishing limit. Labor issues expose racial bias in apprenticeships and wage practices across unions with notable examples in St. Louis and New York.
A reader condemns scare religion that portrays God as tyrant, while a preacher argues the Bible is true and warns that persistent sin brings consequences. He likens divine judgment to a mother saying yes and no, and stresses that what one sows, one reaps. He preaches hell for unrepented sin.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale argues that resentment is the root of many problems. He shares a case where a man overcomes a feud by identifying a single key issue, then works to forgive and improve relations. The steps include stopping self justification, praying for forgiveness, noting good points, and persistent work until resentment fades.
Madison observers note student protests over draft relations at the University of Wisconsin as 3,600 graduates receive diplomas amid debate on war and education expansion. Enrollment nears 29,000 with a plan to reach about 40,000, while land grant roots and the Morrill Act are cited.
This day in history notes events from 1776 Declaration of Rights to 1965 New York City incorporation and 1941 chief justice appointment. Highlights include wage increases for Detroit Millwrights 16 percent and Michigan Cement Finishers 19 percent, plus a 31 percent pay boost for Miami Carpenters under a three year contract.
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