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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1961

Page

4

Sam Rayburn Visits Birmingham to Rally Alabama Democrats

In Birmingham the real Democrats of Alabama honored Sam Rayburn. The gathering praised Rep Kenneth Roberts amid reapportionment talk and lauded Rayburn as a steadfast Democrat guiding policy against the Communist threat. Governor Patterson touted fight for fair redistricting as Rayburn urged unity.

Birmingham Alabama House of Representatives Sam Rayburn Bonham Texas Congressional George Grant George Andrews Rep Kenneth Roberts Roberts Rep. Roberts John Patterson Rayburn John Sparkman Korea Lewis Odom Lister Hill Don Cronin James N. Bloodworth Decatur Cliff Almon Morgan County Los Angeles Morgan Lawrence Madison Lauderdale Colbert Eighth Jackson Limestone John F. Kennedy Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry Truman

Nixon walk on a narrow GOP tightrope in 1962 campaign

Washington columnist William S. White discusses how General Eisenhower limits Nixon's attacks in 1962. Ike's Gettysburg directive pushes bipartisanship on foreign policy while Nixon must target Democratic domestic strengths and economic improvements to win support for a 1964 presidential bid.

Washington Richard M. Nixon G.O.P Nixon Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Ike Gettysburg Kennedy Kenendy Mr. Nixon Dwight Eisenhower Cate White House United F Sa. i

Freedom for Children and Youth Requires Careful Guidance

Arlie B Davidson argues that children need freedom but not premature independence. Parents must balance autonomy with secure guidance until youths demonstrate mature values and responsibility. Dr Ralph Rabinovitch warns that too much independence at a young age can leave children without needed support.

Ralph D. Rabinovitch Children’s Service The Neuropsychiatric Institute University of Michigan

Truman enjoys retirement as he reflects on life after presidency

Independence Missouri May 1961 former president Harry S. Truman sits in a dot patterned shirt following his 77th birthday and shares routines that keep him young. He discusses daily walks meals and a 30 minute nap and describes meeting with students at a local library. The interview also touches on Nixon Kennedy and views of corporate power and government controls.

Drew Pearson Independence Harry S. Truman Mr. Truman Joe McCarthy Harry Truman Missouri College Culver-Stockton Harvard Yale Columbia Wisconsin California Boston United States University of Southern California Kennedy Truman Sen John F. Kennedy the Bell Syndicate, Ic

Training and retraining core of Kennedy proposals

The piece argues retraining as the solution for mature workers whose factory jobs disappeared and for youths lacking education. It highlights pilot programs and proposed funding to finance retraining, stressing that sustained economic growth is needed to create new jobs and reduce long-term unemployment.

Sylvia Porter Kennedy Congress Picayune Labor Dept Seymour Wolfhein Vania West Virginia The Hall Syndicate

Possible Kennedy Khrushchev summit gains mixed Senate support

Senate leaders react favorably to a Kennedy Khrushchev summit with about a 60 40 chance of occurring. Some senators urge caution and informality while others, like Senator Mansfield, endorse serious consideration noting disarmament West Berlin and Southeast Asia as possible topics.

Harry Kelly Washington Senate Kennedy Khrushchev Sen Styles Bridges R-N.h Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield Richard M. Nixon Nixon West Berlin Southeast Asia Humphrey Ken

Castro's Fall Predicted by Kennedy Motive

President Kennedy predicts the Cuban regime of Fidel Castro will fall as he finishes a five day holiday in Florida and plans trips including Ottawa. He sent a Mothers Day message to Cuban refugee mothers at a Miami rally and assured Americans will support Cuba's freedom.

Palm Beach Fla Kennedy Washington Fidel Castro Cuba South Khrushchev White House Ottawa Miami

Falkville Beta Club elects new officers for 1961 62

Falkville High School Beta Club elected Rodger Henson as president for 1961 62. Also chosen were Dianne Sandlin as vice president Amy Rea as secretary Lila June Morris as reporter and Janice Macoy as song leader.

Falkville Rodger Henson Falkville High School Dianne Sandlin Amy Rea Lila June Morris Janice Macoy

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