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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1966
Page
4
Good wishes flood in for Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen of Illinois after a fall at Walter Reed Army Medical Center fractures his hip during a routine checkup. The injury raises concerns but Dirksen’s resilience remains a focus for a chamber defined by his voice.
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control moves to survey county needs and financing for a county wide garbage collection system. A Decatur-based refuse contractor notes Morgan growth increases regional waste and urges a county plan to improve sanitation and fire safety. The board will decide the exact system design.
Alabama farmers planted about 640000 acres of cotton, the smallest in eight years and 21 percent below last year. Auburn University specialist Charles Maddox says diverted land reduces investment in inputs by 42 million dollars and frees 12500 work years, highlighting need for cotton research and a new market promotions bill. The piece endorses a National Cotton Council led program to fund research and promotion.
Ardmore Oklahoma wreck killed 75 servicemen on April 22. Crew three members showed medical problems: Reed Pigman arteriosclerosis and elevated nitrogen tabs found at the scene. Wilbur Marr mild arteriosclerosis discovered on autopsy. Charles Grey under psychiatric treatment. FAA required exams every six months. all three passed.
The speaker rejects forcing beliefs and urges turning to Christ on God’s terms. The prayer is a aid to repentance, not magical, but sincere faith can bring conversion. The Bible cites Jesus and the cross as essential for salvation, with thousands reportedly changed by Christ.
A new minority group census card issued to federal workers asks race or national origin and includes name birth date and Social Security number. Critics worry it advances racial balancing and could extend to private firms, triggering court and legal scrutiny. Senator Sam Ervin leads a Senate panel review.
A United Feature Syndicate column denounces Sen. Fulbright and Sen. Morse for leading a liberal antiwar effort that aims to override majority will and curb executive power on Vietnam policy. It compares their tactics to guerrilla warfare and warns of damaging US leadership.
A 25 year old note recalls a paint refresh on white way posts at the corner of 2nd Ave and Moulton St. The piece also mentions a 25 year old Illinois car crash near Decatur injuring three riders and a Limestone County fish fry hosted by the Morgan County School Principals Association.
Rev. Ben Padgett filled his regular appointment at Gandy's Cove Sunday morning to preach and attend curation day at Mt Tabor. Lila June Morris and Katherine Walker return from Washington DC as chaperones for Eva High School seniors. Amy Carol Rea of Florence named assistant principal at Decatur High School. Dana Morris and Priceville seniors are in Panama City Florida on a class trip. Katherine Walker, Eva teacher, stayed with Lila Morris Thursday night.
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