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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1963

Page

4

Greenville Man of the Year Named at Chamber Event

Charles Plummer was installed as president of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and five minutes later was named Greenville's Man of the Year, hinting he would fit in as a Decatur citizen. The political impact of Gov Rockefeller's marriage remains unsettled and will be decided at convention time.

Gov. Rockefeller GOP Charles Plummer Greenville Chamber of Commerce Greenville Decatur

Could Goldwater win the 1964 Republican ticket tested

John S. Knight in the Detroit Free Press问 questions if Goldwater can win and if any Republican can beat Kennedy. He doubts the outcome unless a conservative leader emerges and the nation remains prosperous despite Khrushchev’s pressure. He argues the conservative base must be challenged to test its strength.

John S. Knight Detroit Free Press Goldwater Kennedy Khrushchev

Four Redistricting Plans For Alabama House Seats

Four proposed redistricting measures in Alabama would create eight of nine congressional districts. The plans, by Reps. Alfred Goldthwaite Mylan Engel and Senators A C Shelton and B G Robinson, aim to reorganize Mobile and surrounding counties and pair incumbents in new districts. The piece urges fair nonpartisan action to preserve Democratic unity and prevent seat losses in Washington.

Alabama Alfred Goldthwaite Montgomery Mylan Engel Mobile A. C. Shelton Jacksonville B. G. Robinson Carrolton Mr. Engel George Grant Troy Pike County Goldthwaite Baldwin Escambia Albert Rains Gadsden Carl Elliott Jasper Robinson George Andrews Union Springs Bob Jones Scottsboro Shelton Armistead Selden Tuscaloosa County Elliott House of Representatives Sen Rep. Selden Tuscaloosa

Debating Moon Race Spending And Its Civic Cost

A commentary argues that vast funds for the moon race and defense shape U S research and jobs. It notes political splits over education needs, regional economic shifts, and calls by Seymour Melman’s disarmament group to cut 1964 military budgets.

Rechtel Congress United States Massachusetts California Southwest West Virginia Pennsylvania Midwest McNamara Seymour Melman Columbia University Melman

Be a Good Example Says ARLIE B DAVIDSON

Davidson urges living as the model for others not just preaching. She argues that honest sacrifices and unselfish conduct inspire better living, calling for citizens and parents to embody virtues daily rather than merely advise.

Peng EE

United States faces threat questions for Jews amid war scars

Drew Pearson notes two world milestones the Holocaust’s 18th anniversary and Israel’s 15th, warns US policy risks for Jewish safety. Highlights include wartime crimes by Croatian, Romanian figures living in the United States, and debates over deportation and extradition. Also critiques civilian-military spending and defense contracts amid geopolitical tension.

Washington Holy Land United States Harry Truman Israel Syria Iraq Egypt United Arab Republic Hussein Jordan State Department Kennedy Andrea Artucovic Republic of Croatia Himmler of Croatia Artucovic Hitler U. S Robert Kennedy Long Beach Calif Nicolae Malaxa Jack Shelly San Francisco California Iron Guard Rumania Malaxa Kefauver Tennessee Ken Keating New York Fifth Avenue Frank Kowalski Connecticut Victor Anfuso New York Supreme Court William Ryan Student Union Bucharest Rome Berlin Trifa Hers Guttman David Hollander Rabbinicial Association of Valerian Navy Air Force Robert Mc Army TFX Grumman Sen Ted

Facing Calamities With Quietness and Hope

Norman Vincent Peale reflects on a polio survivor who, despite paralysis, maintains studies and joy. The piece argues that serenity at the heart, gratitude, and trustful prayer help people rise above misfortune and find silver linings, citing Job as a guide. Distributed 1963 by The Hall Syndicate Inc.

Norman Vincent Peale the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Chapter IIE meeting at Sahara MotelMay program on NC profit

The Chapter of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers will meet Monday at the Sahara Motel for its May gathering. R. J. Hegetschweiler of Kearney and Trecker will discuss Numerical Control Profit Through Process. He is an NC application engineer and NC sales rep for southeastern U.S. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, program at 8.

American Institute of Industrial Engineers Sahara Motel Proevece R. J. Hegetschweiler Kearney and Trecker Hegel- Sculweuer N-C Southeastern United States

Kennedy Executives Sold Plates at Democratic Dinner

Kennedy figures faced scrutiny as executives sold several $1,000 plates at a recent Winter Democratic dinner. The report cites high dollar fundraising and associated controversy surrounding the event.

Kennedy Bell-McClure Syndicate

Athens Building Permits Jump in April Figures

Athens permits for April totaled 187,857 with City Clerk Eugene Wood reporting a sharp rise from 77,775 in April 1962. The breakdown lists amusement and recreation building 2,000 dollars. residential garage and car ports 2, 500 dollars. service stations and repair garages 1, 400 dollars. office bank and professional business 171,457 dollars.

Athens Eugene Wood

Limestone students to end school year May 21 in Limestone County

Limestone County school officials announced that 6,928 pupils will finish the academic year with summer vacation on May 21. Teachers will complete their work and records on May 22.

Athens George Roberts Limestone County

Broom Industry Origins Bless Ben Franklin

Ben's Brooms New York AP reports the Broom Research Council estimates over 50 million corn brooms sold annually roughly one per household. The article credits Benjamin Franklin as the father of the corn broom industry.

Ben’s Brooms New York Broom Research Council Benjamin Franklin

Bear paws misidentified as remains at wrecking scene

A man with a house-wrecking crew called police to report finding hands and feet. Detective Richard Golden determined the alleged remains were bear paws. A taxidermist previously inhabited the residence.

Phoenix Richard Golden

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