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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1966
Page
4
Alabama Revenue Department reports January lodging tax receipts rose for the 13th consecutive month. The state aims to keep travelers longer to boost business income into the millions annually. One quarter of lodging tax funds travel advertising, while three quarters support the educational trust fund.
Dr. Felix C. Robb president of Peabody College spoke at the Alabama Education Association in Birmingham. He urged leaders in every town and county to rally all forces from corporate to local government to heal wounds and seize opportunities for a better life.
A news analysis links ongoing Watts unrest in Los Angeles to overcrowding, unemployment, and distrust of police. It cites a 2.5 million population with 334,916 Black residents, high density, and steady Black arrivals seeking work but facing barriers, arguing enmity toward civil rights progress and persistent inequalities.
Senators clash over a Hart bill forcing exact quantity labels on groceries as three key Democrats hedge and six Republicans oppose. The debate highlights consumer protection vs industry interests amid a broader Viet Nam era political climate and White House lobbying.
The president discussed education funding with Senate leaders including Magnuson and Ellender, noting new federal money for impacted school areas will arrive next year while urging action now. The dialogue touched Viet Nam and civil rights, with reminders of experience on Appropriations and wartime duties. Additional notes cover religious questions on prayer and responsibility, a luncheon with VIPs, and profiles of figures like Sherrod and Brown.
Chi-Chi the London Zoo panda is flown to Moscow to mate with An-An, a case study in East West coexistence amid U S China trade bans. The episode highlights the trading with the enemy act, Treasury scrutiny, and Western Allies’ wider trade with China while Washington weighs potential loosening of bans and the fate of Chi-Chi’s cubs.
The article discusses possible government wage and price controls to curb inflation driven by the Vietnam War era, noting past use in World Wars and Korea. It details voluntary restraints faltering, the need for formal measures or councils, tax policy implications, and the risk of ongoing inflation with rising minimum wages and profits.
AP notes March 21 1966 is the 80th day of the year with 285 days left. History items include Plymouth colony treaty with Indians praised for over 50 years and various anniversary recalls. Other items report Powell steamer arrival with corn for Lyle Talbot Grain Co and power for Hartselle, along with 25 year and 10 year ago items about Decatur Garden Club campaigns spring training Red Raiders and Decatur High seniors trip to Washington.
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