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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
4
The critic notes repeated hard to pass bills in session. Rep Malcolm Bethea introduces a measure to ban liquor and wine advertising in newspapers magazines radio and TV while beer ads would be exempt. The writer argues the beer exception is illogical and spillover cannot be controlled.
The Morgan County Hospital Board proposed expanding Decatur General Hospital at about one million dollars. Funding would be two thirds federal and one third local, sourced from a county one mill tax extended by a countywide vote. The move aims to meet growing needs as Morgan County expands in population, industry, commerce, and agriculture.
The piece advocates establishing junior colleges in Alabama via a beer tax, noting widespread support in the area and backing from R. W. Montgomery of Auburn University. It argues community colleges lower costs, expand access, and prepare workers for technical roles while complementing four year institutions.
Washington notes a grim summer of racial strife and scandal abroad yet a cooler, hopeful outlook emerges from Vatican City. Vatican City supports unity in Christianity as Pope Paul VI advances ecumenism while Britain faces ministerial scandal and Rome endures anti-Communist strain. The piece argues political commentary belongs to public discourse and invites orderly consideration of civil rights and governance.
Arlie B. Davidson argues that wide age gaps between spouses create adjustment problems and tension between children and parents. She says similar ages at marriage serve as a safeguard, while all age groups offer learning, guiding youth and preserving youthful spirit for richer, more fruitful living.
President Kennedy faces a wary Britain as he courts multi lateral nuclear force support. George Brown, shadow defense minister for Labour, argues Labour would oppose arming surface ships and urges alternatives such as boosting naval defenses in the Far East while US NATO forces operate with German and British crews. The piece cites NATO leaders and U.S. officials noting allies’ reluctance and questions if the plan is prudent or affordable.
Four traffic accidents in a four county area Thursday caused only property damage. At 10:20 p.m. on Ala. 20 east of Mooresville a 1960 Pontiac driven by Virginia Mc Clure 56 Huntsville collided with a 1958 Chevrolet driven by William B. Richardson 34 Muscle Shoals City. Estimated damage 750 dollars. At 4:30 p.m. on Limestone Road south of Athens a 1963 Chevrolet truck driven by Fred W. Hayes 32 Athens collided with a 1960 Ford driven by Robert F. McCluskey 48 Athens 1 for total 100 dollars. At 6:10 p.m. east of Cullman on U S 278 a 1957 International driven by John T. Camp 27 Cullman 2 collided with a 192 Mercury driven by Charles Jordan 35 Cullman 8 for another damage figure.
Sylvia Porter outlines how the 1963 tax reform proposals from the House Ways and Means Committee could affect individuals. Planning is urged to delay or accelerate sales, capital gains, and other transactions to maximize tax savings and avoid new traps as the bill moves toward passage.
At 10 a.m. on a Lawrence road 5.5 miles north of Moulton a 1959 Chevrolet driven by Quentin Kelso 40 of Danville collided with a 1960 Chevrolet truck driven by Emmett Jones 60 of Moulton causing $100 plus $150 in property damage.
The Morgan County Circuit Court in Equity orders Melvin Sykes as administrator of Anna Canty’s estate to sell at public auction the property of Part of Lot 233 Decatur Morgan County Alabama fronting 45 feet on Lafayette Street and 66 feet on Grove Street with a four room house. Sale to occur Monday July 22 1963 between 11 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door. Bryan McAfee Register. June 28 July 5 12.
The brigantine Persis arrived in New York under the tariff act of 1789, sailing from Livorno Italy on August 5. The miscellaneous cargo was consigned to William Seton, with duties paid totaling $774.71.
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