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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
4
The column reiterates the need for real name and full address from letter writers. Without clear identification, submissions will not be published.
Morgan county faces a long road to support the Alabama 4 H Club Foundation statewide campaign seeking 3 million dollars. The drive continues until more residents are seen and given a chance to contribute for Alabama's children who are members of the organization.
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks $25 000 to finish a new building for the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. Contributors receive deeds to one square foot, spreading ownership of the civic center across the community and inviting all residents to help Decatur grow and prosper.
Two statements arrive from leaders on cotton policy. J Craig Smith of Avondale Mills urges the Cooley Bill to let American mills buy cotton at foreign prices. The Memphis Chamber backs reducing price supports and eliminating subsidies, arguing for free domestic and foreign competition.
The Sun day News of the World serializes Christine Keeler memoirs as the Times delivers stern moral judgments. Editorials decry decay while letters express concern over welfare state, royal involvement rumors, and a perception Britain’s pride and standards are eroding. The Profumo affair has rocked government and society, highlighting a brittle establishment amid congestion and lagging youth education.
A brief advice column urges positive action over criticism. It counsels using the Golden Rule to improve relationships and avoid nagging, emphasizes understanding younger people’s perspectives, and warns against assuming older adults lack wisdom, urging respectful behavior.
DREW PEARSON reports U S lady pilots clash with NASA head Jim Webb over training for space flights. Webb cites veteran jet pilot requirements, while advocates argue lighter weight pilots suit space missions. Americans discuss Russia May Day plans and related space women tensions amid broader civil rights debates.
The United States and Canada combined operate 322 commercial helicopter firms using 994 aircraft. In 1961 the sector included 265 companies, reflecting rapid growth and expansion in rotorcraft services across North America.
Washington AP reports Southern opposition to Kennedy's civil rights program may block the $10 billion tax cut. House pace could slow, Senate hearings unlikely this year, and a prolonged civil rights debate could stall the fiscal measure. Byrd Mills and Smith control fate with potential filibuster and committee actions.
BIRMINGHAM AP U S Dist Judge Daniel H Thomas set a July 17 hearing on charges by four former Alabama Republican Party officials that prejudicial conduct was used to obtain grand jury indictments U S Attorney Macon Weaver is accused of illegal methods Vardaman Holliman and Carl B Thomas face related indictment matters connected to land scandals from the Eisenhower era
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