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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1965
Page
4
The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway, once a pet project, now has four state governments tied in a compact to press for commencement of construction. Senator Sparkman notes that foreign travel exceeds one billion dollars in 1964 as the nation seeks growth through expanded waterways.
Former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins now head of the U S Community Relations Service urged the Business Council in Hot Springs Virginia to expand government's role beyond taxation and policing. He cited General Josua L Chamberlain and argued democracy must protect all citizens and advance social security unemployment insurance and home defenses.
Nine senators backed the tobacco industry while eight Democrats urged health warnings in cigarette ads. The near clash occurred in the Senate Commerce Committee as Magnuson pressed a three year ban on FTC regulation, with heated exchanges and procedural maneuvers shaping the vote.
Arlie B Davidson discusses how criticism provokes retaliation and offers Will Rogers inspired tips. Criticize privately and kindly, praise initially, appeal to self interest, be constructive, support the ego, and part on good terms to reduce anger.
In a Mexico City article a Mexican foreign office official questions U S policy in Latin America and warns of Soviet influence. The piece argues that Cuba shows Communist takeover risks near the United States and urges Mexico to align with U S efforts against Communism.
Washington editorial argues Senators Ted Kennedy and Robert Kennedy have shifted from their brothers stance on civil rights, aligning with liberal groups and opposing local and state poll tax repeal efforts. It notes Katzenbach and Burke Marshall questioned constitutional scope and warns the move risks undermining bipartisan progress and alienating moderate Southern and Northern Senators.
A compact chronicle page lists historical highlights for May 17 including Truman seizing railroads in 1946 Joliet river expedition beginnings in 1972 and the Norwegian Constitution signing in 1814. Local vignettes reference Decatur firms Strabwidge and Clothier Stetson hats and market changes over the decades with TVA lease opportunities and a major Baur Building fire in 1955 plus VFW leadership.
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