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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1966
Page
4
Twelve Dothan churches reported 3414 morning and 2105 evening attendees for the fifth Sunday of the ministerial association campaign. The piece notes church unity and community value while quoting E W Scripps on American involvement in world affairs.
Richard Beard, Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, runs a diversified Jefferson County farm at Trussville. His 1965 farm gross was 167854 dollars with about ten percent profit on a quarter million investment. He urged banks to support farm financing and said Alabama has a golden opportunity to supply eastern markets.
Dr. Thomas Mariani of Florida Atlantic University urges probationary two year licenses for teens after initial issues. He notes teens physi cally ready but need attitude development and parental influence is strong. The Alabama program aims to form the Alabama Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association to boost safety through education law enforcement and road design.
The Senate opens closed hearings on Sen. Dodd amid distrust of Congress and claims of unequal treatment. The ethics panel faces questions of access and influence as generals like Klein and Javits prepare for testimony, while Monroney and Cooper defend impartial inquiry.
Billy Graham answers a reader about guilt over wealth while others suffer in Vietnam. He cites James on helping the needy and says giving is personal, urges generous tithing and a heart-motivated mission to give, noting Freely you have received freely give. R G LeTourneau is quoted on giving and God.
The Soviet Union demands American troop withdrawal from Vietnam as a condition for any nuclear disarmament agreement. Sen. Joseph S. Clark warns Moscow has shifted to block progress while claiming peace aims. Secretary Rusk says U.S. will stay until peace in Vietnam allows troops home.
The piece argues that same Washington critics attack both Eisenhower and Johnson with contradictory labels. It condemns partisan pundits who deem themselves superior and insist on tough foreign policy, urging mature, independent evaluation of presidential actions.
Ten years ago in Decatur a street scene reflected public utility campaigns and street lighting plans. Fifty years ago Alaba ment and two houses were involved with Power Co mailed circulars urging renewal. James G. Baker became Chem strand Corp research librarian. An electrified flag at Gordon Bibb Elementary marked Alabama Power Co presence. Twenty five years ago James A. Nelson won a Northwestern University scholarship. Morgan County Old Age Pension Group met at the courthouse.
Huntsville firm Rush A'more Construction Co has won a 530000 contract to build four classrooms and rest rooms at Ardmore High School. Supt S S Pettus announced the project, financed by the county's school bond issue. Construction is slated to begin this week with funding approved by the State Legislature.
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