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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
4
Billie Sol Estes faced a U.S. District Court hearing in El Paso Texas for failing to list about $2 million in claims. He claimed the omission was an oversight while the judge noted the lapse as material to the case.
The speaker warns that fair reapportionment keeps federal courts from usurping power. If lawmakers pursue county versus county clashes and a 67 senator bill already rejected thrice, federal involvement will arrive soon and sooner is better.
The piece asserts Republicans in Alabama mean business in the November Senate and House races. It cites James D. Martin’s candidacy against Lister Hill, warns Democrats the big cities lean Republican, and notes new blood and organization within the state GOP. It argues Democrats must wake up and act.
Washington commentator warns Nehru publicly demands withdrawal of aid to Pakistan and hints at Soviet planes and a MIG plant in India. He argues Nehru’s stance risks Soviet footholds, US humiliation, and a congressional backlash against Indian neutralism and aid levels.
Arlie B. Davidson urges facing life’s difficulties with courage and unified faith to achieve long term gains. He stresses optimism, truthfulness, fairness to others, and going the extra mile to foster harmony, promising enduring happiness and satisfaction in return.
Drew Pearson notes two figures in the stockpile probe face scrutiny: Sen. Stuart Symington who will decide on investigations and John Hay Whitney publisher of the Herald Tribune. The piece links Whitney to Freeport Sulphur and Cuba nickel deals, detailing political ties and past contracts influencing Eisenhower era procurement.
The piece rebuts claims that women caused the Black Monday crash of May 28, 1962. Merrill Lynch data shows few women among customers, with odd lot trades suggesting limited female impact. Other firms corroborate that men largely drove selling, while many women opened new accounts and remained cautious. The column punditry notes broader surveys show women under 30 percent of trading by public individuals.
A reader asks about Jesus speaking Aramaic while Old Testament Hebrew was common. The piece notes Jews in exile adopted Aramaic, Hebrew became scholarly, and Jesus likely used the everyday tongue. A postcard contest winner from Chattanooga, Tenn. is mentioned with a $10 prize.
An artificial reef stretch of 30 miles has been created from decommissioned boats to attract marine life. The project aims to boost fish populations and support local biodiversity while offering new reef habitats along the coast.
A promotional question focused on personal qualities and Dale Carnegie training. It emphasizes self confidence speaking skills and human relations as keys to promotion. The ad notes PLACE DECATUR CITY HALL 704 Railroad St. N.W. THE DALE CARNEGIE COURSE.
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