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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1965

Page

8

Notable figures pictured in crowd facing welfare critique

The caption names Ernest Westfall and officials including Commissioner John Rogers and Harold Adams in a Daily Photo by Jim Garner. The dialogue questions welfare funding and references Governor George Wallace's quote about perceptions of America by Asia and Africa.

Ernest Westfall John Rogers Harold Adams Bill Wilson Randy Warner George D. Carney Lowell Waltrip Gene Bariel Eddy Roberson Floyd Freeman E. T. ‘Vines Jim Garner Asia Africa Vernor George C. Wallace Ce

Queen to Unveil JFK Memorial at Magna Carta Site

Queen Elizabeth II will unveil Britain's JFK memorial at Runnymede beside the Thames 21 miles west of London, with Caroline and John F. Kennedy Jr. watching. Attending are Senators Kennedy and Lawford family members, plus Dean Rusk for the US. The ceremony includes a 1 p.m. musical program by the Irish Guards, then the queen and Prince Philip will attend the unveiling.

London Elizabeth II Britain John F. Kennedy Runnymede John River Thames Kennedy Caroline John F. Jr the Sun United States Robert F. and Edward M. Kennedy Peter Lawford Stephen Smith LBJ Dean Rusk North Atlantic Treaty Organization Johnson Irish Guards Prince Philip

Public Forum Letters Raise Bets on Negro Role in History

A Decatur Daily reader objects to H. J. Banks's assertion that Negroes helped build America. The letter questions historical claims about Columbus and the Mayflower, notes Civil War era sacrifices, and contrasts past fights for security with present civil rights debates. It also details the Kennedy Memorial Fund ceremony in Britain with Harold Macmillan, Harold Wilson, the queen, and Rusk as speakers, and Mrs. Kennedy with children touring Windsor Castle.

Decatur Daily Decatur Ala H. J. Banks America John F. Kenedy United Staes Iudy Harvard Radliffe Massachusetts Instiute of Technology Harold Macmillan Sussex Kennedy

Directors attest to financial condition of the firm

The undersigned directors Thomas Barrett, C. Shelton, A. L. Johnson attest that the court records show the financial condition has been examined and is true to the best of their knowledge. They declare the statement reflects the firm's status as cashier W. L. Stand.

W. L. Standridge Es. Thomas Barrett C. Shelton A. L. Johnson

Fragmented remarks on race and civil rights dialogue

A partial historic quote discusses dispossession and civil rights with questions about discrimination and freedom. It contrasts claims by Black Americans with federal action and suggests contemplation of national policy.

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