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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1960
Page
4
A brief Religion feature presents a daily prayer reflection drawn from diverse faith traditions. The piece emphasizes shared values, contemplation, and personal peace as guiding themes for readers across communities.
President Eisenhower faced a large Okinawa crowd as 1,500 Communist demonstrators protested. Police backed by U S Marines with fixed bayonets and tear gas kept order. te build a safe passage for the president.
A column laments a so called bloody day on Alabama roads with a dozen killed in three crashes near Limestone Opekila and Tuscumbia. The author argues responsibility rests solely with drivers and urges motorists to self reflect before steering.
The Shreveport Times advises do not cut grass in morning dew or midday heat. Avoid fatigue after work and after supper as sunstroke and accidents loom. It concludes the safest option is to hire a yardman for lawn care.
Alabama hints of Patterson backing Kennedy face pushback as Johnson gains southern support. Delegates align with Lyndon Johnson or Kennedy, with Gallion and Almon influencing power dynamics and potential clashes shaping convention outcomes.
William S. White describes Richard Nixon preparing a new foreign policy stance. He plans a future-focused approach to communism, downplaying the Cold War label and seeking a broader, more flexible strategy with allies and independents. He would maintain or increase military aid as studies demand.
The excerpt urges individual effort to reduce neurosis by taking responsibility being reliable and building self confidence. It advises adapting to common life situations with contentment facing tense moments calmly and understanding oneself to maintain mental balance.
Thailand King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit arrived in California just before the US fiscal year ends June 30. The State Department faced a near empty entertainment budget and could not restock until July 1. California protocol officers scrambled as the entourage faced limited transport options with an economy pressed Air Force unable to provide a Cadillac for the royal party. The royal visit included a Chevrolet for the king and queen and rental cars for other royal members.
The schedule lists stops for a Bookmobile on June 3 starting at McDole's Store Copeland at 9 30 then Bottom's Store Bethel 10 30 Bogg's Store Ardmore 11 30 1 Heac's Store Elkmont 1 20 1 40 Camp's Store Leggtown 2 10 2 40 Griffin's Store Cross Key 3 10 3 40 The text also mentions the Republic of San Marino claiming to be the oldest state in Europe founded in 300 A D.
A government official recalls forecasts for 1960 missing the mark as the economy drifts after a stock market slide and high unemployment. He notes consumer spending, easier credit, rising housing activity, and growing government spending could drive an upswing later in the year, despite steel cuts.
GUANTANAMO BAY Cuba Two area men serve aboard a ship nearing its new homeport of Mayport Florida FT SILL Okla Cadet George H Godwin Jr Auburn University arrived to join nearly 600 future artillery officers at Ft Sill ROTC summer camp He is son of Mr and Mrs George H Godwin 1900 Market St Decatur Cadet Godwin among cadets from 18 colleges and universities Hana u Germany Army Sp5 Floyd K Marion 24 son of Ira L Marion Decatur recently arrived in Germany and joined the 85 Ordnance Battalion Army Marion a 1955 Decatur High School graduate and his wife Sieglinde accompany him in Germany
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