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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1960
Page
4
The Tuscaloosa News asserts the governor has overcome obstacles in his administration and, with strong determination, can achieve legislative realignment through reapportionment.
Citizens struggle to grasp events in Cuba as Fidel Castro condemns another man to death for high treason. The sentenced man is to be executed by firing squad, a stark display of the regime's harsh measures.
Preliminary census figures place Texas and Florida among the nation’s ten largest states, elevating the South with New York California Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Michigan New Jersey and Massachusetts. Texas and Florida are expected to stay in the top ten, with Texas offering vast space for growth and Florida drawing settlers with sun and sand.
A Tennessee political clash pits Sen. Estes Kefauver against Judge Taylor amid talks on Russia’s industrial growth. Kefauver argues U.S. productivity must rise beyond two percent while Russia advances eight percent. The piece also covers President David J. McDonald of the United Steelworkers proposing a four day work week with full pay and debates over labor standards and job holding limits.
Marquis Childs argues U S China policy fuels Asia's upheaval. He says Communist gains and propaganda shape mass discontent, with large populations in hunger and dictatorship shaping perceptions of freedom and graft. He warns of indirect American responsibility for regional instability.
Living Today by ARLIE 6 DAVIDSON urges readers to serve and express themselves usefully to avoid guilt from a wasted life. Emphasizes seeking needs over wants and replacing pessimism with a determined drive to succeed while seeing the good in people.
DREW PEARSON reports Far East intel links Khrushchev Mao split to Tokyo unrest as student leaders seize control of the Federation and violence rises. He notes graft fears in the Philippines, warns that U.S. diplomacy faces limits, and discusses Fulbright Herter briefings on Japan.
The AFL-CIO chief George Meany described private talks as amicable with plans for a high level follow up. The discussion touches on Austria's wage and price policies, noting inflation in postwar years and the later stability achieved since 1957, with reference to wage commissions and economic advisers.
A Massachusetts delegate claims a presidential pledge exists as Roy D. McCord of Gadsden reports hearing of it from Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler. Butler’s office denies knowing of any pledge while Pelham of Alabama assails the move as a bid to harass southern states. Alabama is set to be first on the convention roll call.
The nutcracker, a black bird related to crows and jays, is noted as native to the mountain regions of British Columbia and Alberta, with emphasis on its habitat in Canadian ranges.
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