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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1963
Page
4
The death of Davey Moore, a colorful boxing champion for nearly four years, sparks renewed calls for regulation or even a ban on boxing. Opponents warn illegal circuits would push the sport underground and worsen risks to fighters.
Not as much cotton moves across county lines this year in Alabama so applicants for more acres in Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman counties will not receive the extra acreage. Yet Morgan and neighboring counties will plant their full allotments as last year showed strong results with high planting efficiency.
Huntsville advances urban renewal with a 4 333 800 dollar grant from the Urban Renewal Administration plus over 2.1 million from the city to revitalize the 126 acre Big Spring section. The project links downtown with Memorial Parkway and reshapes the main entrance to downtown. Mayor Spec Searcy leads civic efforts amid booming growth. Decatur eyes parallel improvements to its business districts as growth stakes rise.
The report details 3059 handicapped persons placed in full time work with average weekly earnings rising from 7.70 to 30.81 and total weekly earnings of 87485. The Crippled Children section reports services to 10 969 children costing 1 352 460 dollars.
The profile portrays Governor Romney as a self made bold David who defies auto industry Goliaths and commands broad appeal through religious faith and a polished family image. His political future remains uncertain with 1964 off limits, while Michigan’s economy strengthens and bond debt shrinks.
A short inspirational piece by Arlie B. Davidson urges personal growth without distraction from change around. It advises local devotion to one’s work, decisive choices after facts, engaging in progressive projects, and analyzing past mistakes to guide future planning.
Drew Pearson notes Washington crime rises with bus driver assaults and high street robberies. He links boxing and TV violence to juvenile crime, cites J Edgar Hoover figures, and urges California to curb TV crime and public lethargy.
Sylvia Porter analyzes how more than 10 million U.S. households are led by women including widows and divorced women. The piece notes longer female lifespans, rising separations, pension access, and social security support, urging business and public policy to adapt with smaller packages, single living spaces, and targeted services.
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