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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1961
Page
4
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In a call for shared duty, Kennedy asserts nations must address misery and poverty beyond isolation, proposing a moral objective that transcends communism and urging collective action to relieve suffering worldwide.
Dr. Andre Lambling of Paris told a Quebec medical association meeting that smaller dwellings may raise ulcer risk. He suggested a larger space reduces ulcer occurrence, prompting skepticism over his conclusion.
In Mobile, the Association of County Commissioners of Alabama records opposition to a bill requiring voting machines in every county. They favor an enabling act allowing counties to choose, and suggest a future tax funded program could supply machines statewide while reimbursing counties that already invested. The group seeks accurate, efficient elections and broad voter confidence.
Fortune Magazine economists project a 12 percent rise in the Gross National Product to 575 billion dollars and a 25 percent gain in the Federal Reserve Board’s industrial production index by end of 1962. They foresee continued expansion, rising consumer incomes, and new capital purchases with a likely North Alabama upswing as a bright spot.
William S. White argues liberal Democrats hinder Kennedy's leadership in foreign policy. He cites Berlin and Cuba as failures spawned by domestically focused reformers who neglect national strength. He warns that housing and wage goals pale beside the need for decisive anti communist resolve.
ARLIE E. DAVIDSON outlines the Personology Foundation in Los Angeles and its premarital clinic which analyzes traits of couples to advise on marriage compatibility. It stresses that infatuation is not enough for a lasting union and notes success when traits differ suitably and risk when they do not.
In a closed door session at his office How ard Smith of the Rules Committee steered talks on aid to education. The meeting drew lawmakers from both parties including Bolling Elliott and O Neill as Catholic and Protestant factions debated hearing schedules and potential impacts on parochial schooling and a Catholic president.
Sylvia Porter highlights the aging boom with data from Senator McNamara and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank. One in eleven Americans is 65 or older, 17 million, with 85-plus growth 920 percent since 1920, and women outnumber men 121 to 100. The over 65 vote will nearly double by 1961, reshaping business and politics.
In Hershey Pennsylvania Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon meet at a 100 dollar fundraising dinner for Republican governors and Senate hopefuls. Nixon will speak about party rebuilding while Eisenhower makes brief remarks and may discuss possible Senate ambitions.
The article notes Eisenhower's term expires next year and he cannot seek reelection under Pennsylvania law. He was asked about a possible Senate bid last week and joked about his 70 years. Bloom doubted he would run but stressed he wanted clarity on Nixon’s political plans and California governorship prospects next year.
UNITY HOUSE Pa AP AFL-CIO leaders meet to heal frictions threatening to split the labor merger. George Meany faces calls to quit as rival unions press for stronger leadership amid job shortages and demands over jurisdictional rights. Powell urges action while Hayes reports on a plan for arbitration.
A University of Minnesota survey finds finance as the main reason students leave college. The study highlights economic pressures and financial constraints influencing enrollment decisions among undergraduates.
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