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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

4

Prayer For Today Exalting Christ Amid World Knowledge

Prayer excerpt praising Christ as Lord and seeking deliverance from parochial thoughts. It invites knowledge of divine will, mercy, and universal love. Credits Scott Brenner Philadelphia editor Totley Westminster Press with 1961 copyright by the National Council of Churches Religious Feature.

Christ Scott Brenner Philadelphia Totley Westminster Press National Council of Churches

Time For Action End to Space Labor Strikes Urged

The piece urges President Kennedy to issue an executive order to end strikes slowdowns and work stoppages delaying space flight and missile programs. It argues Congress may not act promptly and warns the nation remains at war with the Soviets, requiring swift action to keep programs on schedule.

Kennedy Congress

Self-Censorship Prompts Press Debate On Information Access

The Raleigh News and Observer argues for open government information and criticizes off the record briefings. It warns secrecy harms public knowledge and urges journalists to share with readers what they learn, while noting Kennedy’s cautious steps to curb outspoken voices in his admin.

Kennedy Raleigh News and Observer Washington Armed Services United States Kennevid

JFK Seeks Single High Voice for White House Military Advice

President Kennedy weighs creating a personal chief of staff to advise on high magnitude military or peace-wartime problems. He cites the Cuban invasion as showing diffuse advice from the Joint Chiefs and notes precedent set by Franklin D. Roosevelt with Fleet Admiral Leahy. The shift toward limited conventional warfare increases the need for a decisive, single adviser.

Washington Kennedy Joint Chiefs of Staff White House Cuba Pentagon Army Navy Air Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt William Leahy

Don’t Stop Learning Sayings by Arlie B. Davidson

The piece urges continuous learning after success urging readers to gain new insights and skills at every life stage. It compares learning to a ladder and rowing upstream and emphasizes understanding prejudices, taking up trades, and pursuing progress without resting on laurels.

Davidson

Udall Blooper recalls days of Harold Ickes and press glare

Drew Pearson recalls how Udall hid in sackcloth after a letters-for-dollars scandal and contrasts it with Harold Ickes era criticism for political fundraising. The column weighs presidential accountability and policy shifts from FDR to Kennedy and Eisenhower, noting wartime leadership and massive retaliation concepts.

Udall Blooper Harold Ickes Washington Secretary of the Interior Kennedy Udall Fort Knox Kentucky Public Works Administration PWA Ickes Harry Truman General MacArthur Defense Department Cuba

Lena Barry Falls While Rushing to First Aid Class

Mrs. Lena Barry injured her leg after slipping on a steep hill while hurrying to a first aid class in Globe Arizona. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Ariz Lena Barry

Patrolman Slows for Traffic Citation in Tucson

Patrolman David A. Tucker stopped a pickup to serve a traffic citation on Steve F. Pablo near San Xavier in Tucson. Tucker slowed behind the truck and wrote additional notes as the incident continued.

Tucson

Coming Up Evidence on Bid Rigging and Market Monopoly

A Sales Management preview argues for tightened controls on business practices amid a push for reforms. It highlights deceptive packaging, false guarantees, padding expenses, and misuse of company assets as common issues. The piece calls on corporate leaders to self reform or face stricter enforcement and new regulations.

Senate the Hall Syndicate

Pittsburgh Man Sentenced After Moonshine Peddling

Robert Strother, 44, initially sentenced to 6 to 12 months for moonshine peddling, broke a crutch on a state agent in Criminal Court. Judge William F. Cercone increased the term to a full year and added aggravated assault and battery and contempt of court. Agent Eugene Barkley was hospitalized for examination after testifying.

Pittsburgh State Liquor Control Board William F. Cercone Robert Strother Strother Eugene Barkley Barkley

Dothan Boy s Club expands as juvenile delinquency drops

In Dothan Alabama a new Boys Club under Boys Clubs of America shows promising results as local youths help curb delinquency. The drive raised 25000 for a temporary home with plans to raise 125000 to 150000 for a new building with a gym in an urban renewal area. Charles W Camp leads the club with a history linked to Operation Stadtkinderheim. Former Hoover national chairman and Alabama clubs listed include Montgomery Birmingham Mobile Andalusia Decatur Tuscaloosa Phenix City Gadsden Huntsville Sylacauga.

Dothan Ala Ernest L. Johnson Dothan Housing Authority Boys’ Clubs of America Atlanta Weicker Hutto Boys Wicker Jr Craig Saeneee Hutte FFA Boy Scouts Charles W. Camp Morristown Tenn Camp Stadkinderheim Germany Europe New England Herbert Hoover Alabama Alegomery Birmingham Mobile Andalusia Decatur Tuscaloosa Phenix City Gadsden Huntsville Sylacauga

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