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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
4
Opponents label right-to-work laws as compulsory non-unionism while arguing against wordplay that could mislead the public. The Charleston News and Courier questions rhetoric equating freedom with compulsory non-slavery in the ongoing discussion.
In Reader's Digest, Dwight D. Eisenhower argues that dissent is allowed but must be peaceful and lawful. He condemns raucous protests and draft card burning, saying violators should be jailed for the war’s duration.
Primary campaigning targets the Eighth District with Morgan and Madison counties reporting 25000 and 52000 qualified voters. Analysts expect the district to reach about 200000 votes, roughly a fourth of statewide Democratic primary participation, shaping early statewide contest dynamics.
Alabama congressman Rep. Robert E. Jones cites nationwide studies showing highway and street construction as major contributors to fatal crashes. He notes 1,000 Alabama lives lost last year and urges passage of the Traffic Safety Act of 1966 to reduce deaths by improving road design and safety measures.
The closed door Commerce Committee clash reveals Sen Norris Cotton disputing a leak about GOP votes on truth in packaging. Sen Maurine Neuberger argues over four servings labeling while Sen Ross Bass defends or questions the truth. Bob Hope is honored in Washington for aiding GIs, and David G. Baird is praised for charitable giving with scrutiny by Rep. Patman. Stuart Symington helped launch Hope’s GI tour program. The piece notes the FBI shadowing Stuart Hughes due to antiwar stance and Evens Hughes’s varied career.
A distinguished New York group led by Supreme Court Justice George J. Bel dock plans a Brother hood citation for Baird tonight. The report also notes Chester Bowles, ambassador to India, former Connecticut governor and wartime price administrator, is serving a second ambassadorial term and advising the White House on opportunities in India. The column includes anecdotes about Thurman Arnold and his wife, a Q&A on Christian love versus hatred, and a brief note on Senatorial politics in Rhode Island and Indiana.
A Times of sweeping view argues that fourteenth amendment rulings have empowered a de facto oligarchy. It contrasts majority rulings upholding poll taxes and equal protection with dissenters urging constitutional change. The piece warns Congress could curb court power, noting judges are appointed for life and can only be limited by amendment.
Washington notes a rupture between the Soviet Union and Communist China as Beijing rejects Moscow at the world congress and the West enjoys a precarious strategic edge. The piece argues Sino-Soviet split drives Moscow closer to the West, while noncommunist states in Africa and Asia gain independence, with the official stance urging silence to avoid provoking either side.
On this date in 1854 the Treaty of Kanagawa opened Japan to U.S. ships. In 1933 the Civilian Conservation Corps was authorized. In 1939 Britain and France pledged aid to Poland. Ten years ago the British press attacked Soviet security chief Ivan Serdo. Five years ago Russia renewed its attack on Dag Hammarskjold and Congo. One year ago President Johnson condemned the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon.
In Hartselle a political rally Saturday night will host three of ten Democratic gubernatorial candidates with four stand-ins. Speakers include Morgan County figures Sherman Powell E J Gore and Charles Woods along with stand-ins for Bob Gilchrist Mrs George Wallace James E Big Jim Folsom and John Patterson. The American Legion post sponsors on Legion grounds with local candidates for the House and State Senate also taking part. A parade departs Morgan County High School at 4 p.m. Malcolm Smith of Moulton serves as master of ceremonies.
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