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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1963
Page
4
TVA engineers report the Tennessee River at Chattanooga would have risen 18.5 feet above flood stage without dam regulation, but flow controls kept the level to 12 feet above flood stage. The system is estimated to have saved about 100 million dollars in Chattanooga over the past two weeks.
Falkville Mayor Arthur Parker says the town accepted about 200 acres by legislative act and welcomes new residents. He notes Falkville is the third largest municipality in Morgan County and expects a new industry soon, with the town joining other Morgan communities.
Civic group vows to finish funding for the Decatur High School Band to attend the Lions International Convention in Miami. Leaders say they did well but not enough and will secure the remaining funds.
Samuel Lubell reports from eight states that many American voters favor short of war steps to remove Soviet troops from Cuba. The piece questions whether U S policy is already pursuing that same aim.
The piece discusses reforming the Electoral College to give states meaningful influence in presidential elections. Senators Kefauver and Mundt propose different methods to divide or distribute electors, arguing current rules can let a minority win the presidency and that reform would better reflect the will of the people.
Washington debates Soviet arms aid to Iraq and Egypt totaling about 1.95 billion since 1958. Israel argues Moscow-backed Arab forces aim to destroy the Jewish homeland, while U.S. policy pursues stability and independence for Arab states amid fears of a pro-Soviet shift.
ARLIE B. DAVIDSON discusses Horace Mann's call to improve humanity and civilization through continued effort. The piece urges readers to contribute to progress, noting past gains in navigation and machinery and asking who will carry the work forward for future generations.
Drew Pearson warns that Haiti could become the Congo of the Americas as Duvalier's regime tightens grip. Haitian exiles in Cuba train for a possible cross-strait revolt, risking a blood bath and potential U S action. The piece links regional Cold War tensions with Haiti’s dictatorship and U S policy.
The review highlights a prolonged leveling period in U S postwar cycles with industrial production near 119-120 and employment around 68 million. It cites prior cycles where upturns followed plateaus, noting potential positives from increased business spending, anticipated tax cuts, and possible 1963 gains.
Alabama lawmakers resumed efforts during a special session to address redistricting. Rep Quin ton Bowers would require high schools to teach the difference between democracy and communism, while Rep Mylan Engle urged Alabama’s delegation to pursue an acceptable congressional redraw plan.
A bill in the Alabama State Senate would let Gov. George Wallace appoint unlimited honorary lieutenant colonels. Senator Bill Nichols of Talladega County introduced the measure to change the existing law that caps at one colonel and 20 lieutenant colonels.
The Katmai National Monument in Alaska is reported as twice the size of Delaware, highlighting its vast expanse and significance within the state.
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