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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
4
The Kennedy team acts swiftly to address world tensions. Lyndon Johnson’s Birmingham speech is canceled and he is sent to the Far East. Kennedy distributes responsibility, placing key men in critical roles before crises erupt.
Senator Larry Dumas of Jefferson County says a strong chance exists the Tennessee River will link to the Mobile port. He notes ongoing Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee efforts and a Washington push to develop the nation, with start of the canal project within four years of Kennedy taking office.
The editorial urges lawmakers to set aside political maneuvering and work with Gov Patterson for a fair solution to redistricting and reapportionment. It stresses no regional bias and calls for collaboration to advance Alabama beyond sectional interests toward a better state.
A municipal forecast by consultant Merrill DeMerit projects the Decatur electric system will grow from a peak 80 000 kilowatts to 300 000 350 000 kilowatts by 1967 as industry and city limits expand. The report praises system condition and anticipates significant future demand for power.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told NATO foreign ministers in Oslo that Cuba and Sino Soviet expansion threaten all non Communist nations. He urged unity under OAS and UN review while probing Laos cease fire and a neutral buffer state supervised by an international truce team. The move signals U S reluctance to join a premature Laos partition and confirms Cuba remains a central concern.
Arlie B Davidson explains success comes from readiness and effort, not luck. Consistent hard work, training, and belief in one’s product or service drive sales and progress, while cooperation and shared purpose foster happiness in families.
Drew Pearson reveals CIA bypassed GAO and congressional review spending millions on ships and arms for Cuba. The record details two LCI vessels costing 240000 plus three leased ships at 7000 monthly with 100000 guarantees, plus salaries and controversial payments to a Basque exile tied to Franco opposition.
Sylvia Porter argues that every 8 to 10 billion dollars of extra GDP in coming months could create about 1 million jobs. She compares a saucer shaped U and a V shaped recovery, predicting 2 to 3 million new jobs and a return to full employment by 1962 if the upturn strengthens. The main view is economists agree the recession is over and growth is underway.
Economists split on the economy's path with a moderate gradual rise versus a powerful rapid upturn. Majority foresee a U shaped expansion with slow unemployment relief. a minority predicts a sharp V shaped surge spurred by inventories and growing spending across government and consumer sectors.
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