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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1966

Page

11

Alabama Cotton Wins Fourth Bill Support In Congress

The article notes four cotton bills debated in Congress with Sparkman Jones supporting Alabama cotton. Harry Baker Rhea Blake and Herman Talmadge spoke for the cause. The bills passed with Alabama cotton favored and hopes rise for global market promotion and research benefits.

Sparkman Congress Harry Baker Rhea Blake Herman Talmadge Georgia Alabama Jones House Senate Mr. Shelton

For Sale and Wanted Classified Mix Across Town

A dense run of classifieds lists 320 items including autos such as a 1957 Chevy and a 1960 Windsor Chrysler, animals, furniture, farm gear, and rental offers. It notes contact numbers and locations like Decatur Arab Falkville Hartselle with exchange details among buyers and sellers.

Clergymen Benefit From GI Bill Postwar Education

The postwar GI Bill provided schooling for 36,000 clergy members across major faiths, expanding access to higher education within religious communities and shaping postwar religious leadership.

Towhees at Mud Tavern and Washington Birdwatch Notes

A field column from Mud Tavern notes a towhee singing at a rock-wall feeder with cardinals and robins nearby. The piece recalls birds greeting sunrise, Washington visits, and reflections on past Alabama cotton policy allies like Bob Jones and Senator Sparkman shaping farming history.

Mr. Robin Cedars Washington Windsor Park Rock Creek Park Connecticut Avenue Rock Creek Cardinal Peggy Lee Shoreman Terrace

Guthion M E Spray Concentrate for Cotton Pests

The ad promotes Guthion M E as a primary solution to control boll weevil plant bugs cotton leafworms and bollworm damage. It highlights rain resistance long-lasting protection and low cost per acre with a seasonal spray program.

Senate Cotton Bills Pass With Key Alabama Support

The debate featured Ed Mauldin and Bob Gilchrist championing Alabama as the vote neared. Absent observers would miss the Senate decision on reapportionment and the final cotton bill, which Mc Cabe Cartwright and Birk headed, securing passage with Jones aiding the approval.

Ed Mauldin Bob Gilchrist Alabama Senate McCabe Cartwright Birkhead Jones

World Cotton Sees Record Production in 1965-66 Season

Delegates at the International Cotton Advisory Committee meeting note world cotton production reached an all time high of 52.4 million bales for the 1965-66 season, driven by higher yields and demand. Britain’s John Clifford Stanley reports the surge alongside ongoing talks on supply and market trends.

International Cotton Advisory Committee John Clifford Stanley

Beef sales push marked by Father’s Day grilling push

In a Boston paper notice the United States is urged to boost beef sales for outdoor cooking as Father’s Day approaches and national barbecue month prompts food stores to highlight meat cuts despite limited supply elsewhere.

United States Boston

Hornflies threaten beef and dairy cattle yields this season

County agent warns hornflies will vigorously attack cattle this season with potential losses up to one pound daily on beef cattle and 20 to 30 percent in dairy herds. The bulletin prescribes insecticide regimens for beef and dairy cattle, back rubbers, and spray programs, plus corn sidedress guidance for nitrogen.

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Birds Ride Alma Winds Return Safely From Tortugas

Roger Allen of Everglades National Park reports thousands of nesting birds in the Dry Tortugas rode Hurricane Alma’s winds and returned safely after the storm.

Tortugas Islands Alma Roger Allen Everglades National Park

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