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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1963
Page
3
The Agriculture Department reported that perishable food stocks in cold storage on June 1 were 2 percent lower than a year earlier but 19 percent above the five year average. Frozen orange concentrate, cheese, and frozen poultry stocks fell, while meat stocks rose.
The Foreign Agricultural Service warned that new Chinese soybean strains with higher oil content may in a few years challenge U.S. beans in Japan. China now reports 23 percent oil versus 16 percent for previous varieties, while U.S. beans remain preferred for crushing into oil.
The U S Forest Service says national firefighting forces were tied out an average of 13 times per hour in 1962. It recorded 115,345 forest fires burning 4,078,894 acres, up from 96,317 fires and 3,036,219 acres in 1961. About 90 percent of last year’s fires were man caused versus 8 percent in 1961.
Agriculture Department today cautioned farmers who operate recreational facilities that they must follow safety and licensing rules. Officials urge compliance to avoid penalties and ensure public safety at farm properties hosting leisure activities.
A junior editors page discusses life possibilities on outer and inner solar system bodies. It notes skepticism about life on extreme cold outer planets and hot inner planets like Mercury, suggests Mars as plausible for plant life, and cites Dr Harlow Shapley speculating about small free floating stars with heat from compression. The page invites reader submissions for prizes.
The department promotes landowners converting cropland to vacation farms and recreational facilities such as camps, trailer sites, picnicking grounds, ski trails, skeet shooting, hunting, swimming, and boating while emphasizing liability insurance and safety duties to protect visitors and property.
Washington AP House tax writers shifted schedule to buy time for deciding on rate cuts and offsetting revenue. Kennedy proposed 14 to 65 percent with net $10.2 billion relief after offsets. Committee also eyed tighter oil gas rules raising about $50 million yearly, with broader Kennedy oil and gas plans up to $280 million. It may still study repeal of the 4 percent dividend tax credit.
Evelyn B. Heist of Allentown describes acquiring a chameleon at the Allentown Fair in September 1958. She details a 10 by 14 inch wooden cage, a Sansoveri Hani plant, feeding live flies 12 to 15 every two weeks, and a routine of water and warmth with a wary animal that avoids strangers.
Dr John B Youmans of Nashville told reporters at the AMA meeting that super nutrition especially in infancy may speed the biological clock and shorten longevity. He urged caution against early solid foods and high vitamin and energy intakes, noting Americans' children are growing taller and heavier than 30 years ago and degenerative diseases appear earlier.
Decatur received 12853.92 dollars while Athens got 1774.17 and Hartselle 1001.18 as final payments from Alabama-Tennessee Natural Gas Co. The total mailed this week was 150901.93 dollars, funded by Tennessee Gas Transmission of Houston due to 1962 FPC rate decisions.
Two Morgan County men were released on 750 bond each after arrest for grand larceny. Robert Thomas Wales, 25, of Alabama 67 Trailer Park, and Kenneth Grantland, employed at Waters Rock Crusher near Lacon, allegedly stole gasoline from the plant per the sheriff's office.
Governor George Wallace accuses President Kennedy of delaying the decision to defederalize Alabama National Guard after Kennedy kept the guard on federal duty to maintain order at the University of Alabama. Wallace warns he will not shoulder the duty burden and urges withdrawal of the three Negro students amid rising tensions and protests.
A Decatur city commission resolution allows a local TV cable company to borrow for construction and operation. David Hutton says cable will begin immediately with a 400 foot microwave tower on Capshaw Mountain sending a signal toward Decatur. Subscription would be about 4.50 monthly for eight channels, with three FM stations planned and underground lines possible. Educational TV stations on the cable would provide ten channels. The city requires free outlets for public schools for educational access. An amusement tax and license tax were approved, covering many entertainment venues. The State Sovereignty Committee discussed Kennedy remarks for the Alabama Bar Association.
Jimmy Karam a former Auburn football star and self described former gambler will recount his conversion to Christianity at 7 30 tonight at the Haggai Crusade tent on the Decatur High School grounds He is a Little Rock businessman whose 1959 conversion won national magazine coverage and who has spoken at over 300 churches and crusades. Haggai expressed concern over Supreme Court rulings on prayer and Bible reading in public schools and urged defense of religious symbols. Services are at 7 30 nightly and 12 10 to 12 45 p m daily at the Princess Theater.
The U S Army awarded a 3,318,870 contract for rail and equipment work at Ensley Al to L Evmar Co Chicago. The decision was announced by Senators Hill Sparkman and Representative Huddleston.
The article notes a one percent gross receipts tax under the old entertainment law and a two cent tax over 15 cents per person. Commissioner Hunt introduced a resolution to raise maximum sign elevation from 42 feet to 60 feet, outlining approval considerations.
City council hears objections from 35 Big Creek residents as it weighs moving the Athens garbage dump eight miles northwest. Farmers fear water pollution. council will respond in two weeks after considering objections.
Roll out leftover pie pastry and cut into small squares. Place a small piece of cheese in the center of each square, fold over, seal with a fork, and bake in a hot oven until golden brown.
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