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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
4
A comment urges inclusion of the Tennessee Tombigbee Canal in the Democratic platform noting the project has waited outside for over a century and advocating action to move it inside the agenda.
The piece argues that if Sen. John Kennedy fails to secure the Democratic nomination the party would fall back on Adlai Stevenson. It warns that such a shift would destroy any hope of winning the presidency at the convention.
The 1960s census shows Florida up 76 percent Nevada 75 Alaska 74 with December verification. The surge could cost Alabama a congressional seat and prompt redistricting of the state legislature as North Alabama districts resist changes unless a fair reapportionment bill passes.
Auburn University Farm Extension Service pushes a statewide agricultural council to unite leaders from farming business industry and education. The plan seeks a strong independent agriculture driving Alabama economic strength through closer interagency cooperation and a committed 1000 strong committee.
In Alabama six States Rights electors and five Loyal Democrats were chosen. Four of the States Rights electors rejected voting for the Republican nominee, while two would consider voting outside the party. The Loyal Democrats outpolled the States Rights group in total ballots, but the split remained largely regional with a North versus South divide. The December electoral vote will reflect Alabama’s overwhelming Democratic choice.
Analysis shows Stevenson’s hoped draft movement fading and his path to the Democratic nomination narrowing. Polls after the summit favor Nixon over Kennedy on handling Khrushchev, and Stevenson faces low first ballot support with Johnson or Symington as more likely alternatives.
The piece urges duties and obligations to be pursued sincerely with cheerful effort. It quotes Robert Louis Stevenson to inspire steady, wholehearted work and a hopeful, blithe approach to daily tasks as Davidson reflects on meaning and labor.
Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, now 91, recalls battling the United States for two years after the Spanish-American War and recalls his 1896 independence proclamation. He notes his optimism for July 4 and discusses Manila, Dewey, and Philippine relations with the United States.
The Rev. Vincent Sheppard head of the philosophy department at St Bernard College lectured at Mount St. Mary’s College Emmitsburg Maryland during a one week Newman School of Catholic Thought workshop. He has taught at the Emmitsburg program since its founding four years ago.
Two Athens College graduates received master of arts degrees at George Peabody College for Teachers. The recipients are Glen R. Powers of Ardmore and Lula Barnard Col Athens College Student Government Association member during the 1957 58 school year.
About half a million Americans are employed by state and local governments on highway construction and maintenance. This workforce supports road building, repair, and related public works across numerous jurisdictions.
A Labor Department study shows over 9 million women will hold part time jobs this year, about one third of all women workers. Women dominate the part time labor force with 60 percent married and over 45 percent middle aged or older joining the trend across major industries.
County agent urges farmers to test soil now to prep for winter grazing and planting. Advice covers weed control with 2 4 D, timing for Johnson grass, liming, alfalfa seeding, avoiding overgrazing, additional Starr or Gahi millet, silage maturity, and sowing white clover and orchard grass. Abruzzi rye varieties provide late grazing, with Wren’s Abruzzi recommended. Plant Sept 1 at 90 pounds per acre on well prepared seedbed.
Falkville High School pupil Zana Bailey, a 4 H member, joins an educational tour across the southern states. The trip aims to broaden 4 H experiences and showcase student learning outside the classroom.
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