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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1963
Page
1
Sterling F Green summarizes official projections showing modest unemployment relief and a slight budget improvement. Walter Heller notes a $578-$580 billion 1963 output with possible small gains, while leading indicators hint at spring strength though recession fears persist.
Government economists weigh February indicators including a rise in new orders to manufacturers and plans for corporate capital outlays. Retail sales run 7 percent ahead of last year while Heller signals cautious optimism, noting forecast revisions from 1962 to 1963 without overstating momentum.
The United States urged the Soviet Union to establish a direct permanent communications link between U.S. and Soviet leaders in Geneva to prevent war by accident or miscalculation.
Mt Zion Chapter 509 hosts a chicken supper at 3 PM Saturday at the Lodge Hall on Moulton Road with plates and drinks paid for $1.25. The Story Hour for ages 4 through 9 meets at Decatur Public Library Saturday 10 to 11 AM. Miss Carol Mooney invites all children to attend. Leonard Bernstein Young People’s Concert and stories heard for kids. The Promenaires Square Dance Club gathers tonight at 8 PM at the American Legion and Auxiliary Home on Bank Street. A tar distributing truck fire at Gateway Shopping Center is reported with no loss, bread toaster flames caused smoke at O. D. Meredith residence 604 Carridale St. SW at 8:38 AM. See DIARY on Page 3. U S Ambassador Stelle cites need for a permanent US Soviet military communications link to reduce accidental war risk. line would run to National Command Center. Tsarapkin has not yet entered detailed talks on the proposals.
A seventeen year old girl asks if it is wrong to think about dating. The answer affirms natural desire for companionship, urges prayer for God to guide a suitable date and to soften her parents’ stance, and frames the issue as a spiritual test of faith.
Atlanta journalist Furman Bisher says he is willing to take a lie detector test regarding a Georgia investigation linked to a Saturday Evening Post article. Alabama Attorney General Richmond Flowers referenced Bisher in the probe to assess the possibility of testing.
Alabama lawmakers and Attorney General move quickly on an inquiry into whether coach Paul Bear Bryant had pregame knowledge of Georgia's plays. Bryant testified with University of Alabama President Frank Rose and Fred Nicol who administered a lie detector test. The committee met behind closed doors amid ongoing investigations.
In Montgomery AP reports Gov. George Wallace faced delays as the 2 cent beer tax bill stalled in the House and Senate. House opponents forced long journal readings to block the measure while lawmakers argued over school revenue funding.
Former President Eisenhower urged substantial reductions in President Kennedy's 108 billion dollar request for new appropriations including defense and space. Air Force Col John L Gregory Jr testified to Senate investigators that he did an improvident act signing a statement challenging military evaluations of rival TFX warplane designs. A Tucson blast at a dry cleaning plant left multiple dead and 12 injured as two people were reported killed. Havana charged U S planes supported an exile raid damaging a Soviet train three days earlier.
President Kennedy and top national security aides met amid fresh Cuban jet fighter fire on an American ship near Cuba. The State Department cited Cuban messages saying the shots were unintentional and likely fired in error during a search for a suspect boat.
The Floridian reported two Soviet MIG jets fired across its bow and stern off Cuba. U S Navy jets from Key West arrived 55 minutes later to aid the merchant vessel. Cuban officials said the MIGs probably fired in error and had no intention of shooting at the Floridian.
Saturn booster shows strong promise in boosting U S space power. In a 121 second test its eight engines operated with one engine failed, distributing fuel and sustaining performance. The rocket rose to 77 miles before splashing into the Atlantic as it carries dummy upper stages.
State National Bank invites the public to open house for its new 1.25 million headquarters at 251 Johnston St SE. The four story building with basement and penthouse opens to business Monday at 9 am. Open house is Saturday 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday 2 to 6 pm with tours, souvenirs, and staff guided visits.
Capt Curtis Olson described a 20 minute aerial attack as U S fighters escorted the Floridian. MIGs with Cuban markings fired about 15 to 30 explosive shells near the vessel 60 miles off Cuba. Radioman Donald Fisher reported hearing the first bursts and noting a sonic boom misperception before rescue calls and detections of smoke in the water.
A brief line notes a budget terms notice and a Ro-all advance listing on 2nd Avenue involving a local merchant. The fragment references Der n at Ro-all on adv and suggests a historical commerce context with audit or financing terms.
New York stocks mixed with moderate trading and mixed bonds. Cotton steady as commissions buy. In Chicago wheat firm on commercial buying and short covering while corn eases on late selling. Oats steady to mixed, soybeans lower on late profit taking. Hogs steady to mostly 25 cents lower, top price $14.50. Slaughter cattle rise up to 50 cents as top $26.
In Greenwood Mississippi civil rights workers announce a new march on the county courthouse as part of a voter registration push. Police aided by dogs and civilian volunteers dispersed prior protests. Rev D L Tucker alleges a dog bite. officials dispute this. Earlier marches ended with arrests and warrants while one Chicago man faced contempt charges.
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