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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1963
Page
4
Montgomery reports on the second special legislative session where lawmakers race to file school aid bills. Governor George Wallace holds final decision authority from the executive office.
The article reports that by the March 16 deadline four Alabama counties Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman had released 15 000 of 53 000 allotted cotton acres. It notes some requests may be met from other areas and urges planting every allotted acre for a strong crop and economic benefits. It credits farmers and farm agencies for releasing unused acres and thanks contributors to the campaign.
James B. Wold of the Associated Industries of Alabama backs the Herlong-Baker tax measure. He says gradual rate reductions over five years could boost capital investment and economic growth, while noting prior sluggish performance and high unemployment.
The piece reports on McNamara’s stance that a single plane for Air Force and Navy awards the work to Boeing’s Seattle plant, while critics argue about bias from senators like Henry M. Jackson. It notes pressure from Congress and Defense Dept responses, plus proposals to curb noncompetitive contracts and ensure transparency. Senator Case adds a third proposal for a joint approach to oversight.
Arliz B Davidson asks readers if they know their powers to improve themselves and fulfill potential. She cites William James on using only a fraction of mental powers and warns against stagnant minds and unruly emotions undermining judgment and ethics.
Drew Pearson reflects on Rockefeller’s potential marriage irony and a broad review of defense contracts. The piece covers Senate charges against travel abuses and Powell investigations, then shifts to Haiti’s Duvalier era crimes with a chilling list of arrests and executions from 1957 to 1962, highlighting political repression.
Tom White assistant general manager of the Alabama Flour Mills Decatur was honored recently by more than 50 wholesale grocers their salesmen and suppliers. Members of the Alabama Wholesale Grocers Association attended the dinner party listing J H Johnson Brock Spight Grady Young Ke grocery Co Charlie Quinn Hartselle Noah Smith Ratliff Fain Mitchell Albertville John Harris Lawton Kennamer Butler Robert Dabney Bob Dabney Co William Frost W B Simmons Co O K Irons O K Wholesale Co all of Florence C J ...
This 1963 Mall Syndicate report outlines Merrill Lynch funding a University of Chicago center to analyze 35 years of NYSE stocks from 1926 to 1990. It aims to answer how returns compare to other investments, the impact of dividends and earnings, stock price averages, forecasting methods, and advisers’ performance using vast data and computer tapes.
Mrs J and baby listed with new address 5164 4024 Monteville. Mr and Mrs Melvin Jackson move into a new home. Mrs Lee Knox recovering from leg injury from last Monday storm. Rev Clyde Presley spoke at Concord Sunday in place of ill pastor R P Payne. Mr and Mrs Charles McWhorter move into a new home on Toney. M G Woodfin dismissed from Huntsville Hospital. Roger Raby improving from ear infection with ongoing treatments. Mr and Mrs Jim Camp recovering from home damage last Monday. Mr and Mrs Salen Wilson welcomed twin girls born March 11. babies to remain in Athens Limestone Hospital briefly.
Miss Linda Holmes of Hartselle visited Neel Baptist Church member Mrs. Lewis Ferry and Mike on Wednesday. Sunday School attendance last Sunday reached 124 with 73 in Training Union. Various local residents from Hartselle Florence Decatur and Trinity are listed as visiting relatives and guests in the week.
In Fulton Dale on Saturday night the O K Welders basketball team earned an all tournament nod for Jack Mikell of Somerville. Mrs Grace Mikell of Somerville and Mr and Mrs Windsor visited Fairview while tornado damage was visible near the Evans home. John and Dorsey Walker returned to Athens College after visiting family in Somerville.
We had good attendance at Sunday School and church. Mrs Ida Wiley is improving at the home of her daughter Mrs Saklie Dutton.
Reece swore out assault and battery warrants naming Sidney Powers. Reece's Athens residence is listed as 1313 North Jefferson Street.
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