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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
4
An editorial argues Laos shows international Communism testing neutrality commitments. It denounces Khrushchev’s claimed intent to honor Laos 1961 neutrality as deception and urges continued military readiness. It frames Laos as a lesson on defending freedom and bearing costs to stop Communist expansion.
A compare and contrast on New Hampshire legalizing sweepstakes to fund education and Maryland banning slot machines. The article notes population figures 606,921 for NH and 3,100,689 for Maryland, cites Governor John W. King and Governor J. Millard Tawes, and discusses revenue expectations and public opinion. It contrasts statewide policy with localized Maryland revenue from gambling and references Nevada.
Washington notes a sense of an era ending as Marquis Childs frames the Khrushchev era, its impact on Cold War tensions, Laos, Cuba and nuclear anxieties. He suggests Khrushchev may still act, but his authority appears diminished, with letters between Khrushchev and Kennedy raising questions about peace efforts and misgivings over nuclear risk.
Advice on turning setbacks into growth. Emphasizes analyzing oneself to uncover hidden powers and lessons from failure. Encourages staying hopeful, united, and open to improvement to gain new advantages and achieve unexpected benefits.
Drew Pearson writes a personal letter to his grandson recounting his brother Leon Pearson who died at 63 after a lifetime of resilience. He recalls their Swarthmore days, wartime service, and Leon’s pioneering work with NBC in Paris and New York. The piece blends family memory with reflections on public life and the Cuban crisis era.
Alabama bills move toward banning liquor agents and imposing a 3 percent tax on gross receipts for distillers and distributors. Rep Walter Emmett Perry Jr objected, arguing the ban would eliminate legitimate representatives. The tax measure would fund a scholarship but left eligibility to future legislature action. A resolution urging settlement was discussed.
Sylvia Porter reports Mother's Day has become a major economic event, with estimates of over 1 billion dollars spent. Gifts broaden beyond moms to grandmothers and others, cards reaching about 300 million and a wide range of items from candy to appliances drive a national gift frenzy viewed as a money-making bandwagon by retailers.
Walter C. Head Jr of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs says veterans with RS policy numbers can cut GI insurance costs by up to two thirds, with a one time dividend for those converting RS policies before Sept 13, 1963. Existing five year policies can be exchanged for new term policies at reduced premiums, but must convert to a permanent plan before age 50 to retain continued protection. Both policy types offer the same coverage, and the change aims to curb future renewal term rate increases.
City Clerk reports April permits totaling 60000, up 15500 from March. Recipients include State Construction Co with six room brick veneer for 11000 at Oak Park, Ann Kimbrough for den addition at Hickory St. cost 800, Bennie Blevins six thousand eight hundred, Sims Construction seven room brick veneer at Nance Ford Rd. 18000, Noel Webster frame garage 400, L. D. Hampton two room addition 800, Nance Ford Byford and Yn brought six room brick veneer 11000. General Construction Co. Decatur gets Morgan County Training School addition 50887 not in April total. Addition includes band, science, library and several classrooms.
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