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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1964
Page
5
Area reporters faced a harrowing week with multiple deaths across counties. A Jackson County housewife was slain, a Limestone County youth drowned, another youth died in Lawrence County after a bicycle collision, and a Limestone County boy was accused of arson as a manhunt unfolded.
Henry C. Allen Jr a chemist at Redstone Arsenal propulsion lab received a $200 cash honorarium for a paper at the 1964 Army Science Conference at West Point N Y His work on solid missile propellants impressed a panel of senior Army scientists More than 90 papers were presented during the three day meeting attended by over 400 researchers from military and civilian ranks.
The speaker argues for selective private economy stimulation and tax cuts over debt reduction or giant public works. He suggests federal funds briefly back private initiatives such as a dynamic fishing industry to expand global sales, with Michigan hunters annually stocking about a million ring-necked pheasants.
A Senate subcommittee hears that a sudden peace or sharp defense cuts could cause wide unemployment and a 4 to 8 million job rise if unplanned. Economists warn a transition plan is needed as defense funds and 50 billion dollar annual budget face reductions.
Woodsmen of the World camps 43 of Moulton and 74 of Town Creek will meet at 2 30 p m today at Moulton Elementary School to honor the organization s oldest members and those with 50 and 25 years of service Willie Shelton of Moulton aged 93 will be recognized and others honored include Claude Witt Flat Rock Fred O Smith Decatur Dr W R Taylor Hatton Sam C Hill Courtland and Charles O Smith Russellville all at 50 years of service.
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