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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
4
A posted lament or prayer from A. A. Scott of Toronto Ont, post moderator of the United Church of Canada, invoking guidance, protection, peace, and strength through life’s valleys. It emphasizes divine presence, mercy, and daily faithful experience.
P QO Davis longtime Alabama Farm Extension Service leader in Limestone County enjoys retirement. He says he can stay in bed after breakfast, read his newspaper, and avoid both giving and hearing speeches.
The United States seeks a meeting between President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev, suggesting a shift toward an offensive posture in the cold war. The editorial argues the administration may be set on its foreign policy course and warns against Communist miscalculation while urging firm resolve to defend freedom worldwide.
Athens High School will graduate 132 students this year the largest class in its history and about half may attend college. The article notes that Alabama districts consolidate high schools to offer better instruction and facilities, favoring larger schools in suitable locations over many small ones.
Fred Cole of Washington and Lee University argues admissions must favor scholastic ability over athletic or other motives. He warns that admission pressures will grow and civilization cannot sacrifice superior education to accommodate minimal academic standards.
An editorial condemns a Alabama legislature group for dodging constitutional honesty and urges Governor Patterson to veto the Kenneth Roberts redistricting bill if reapportionment fails. It argues reform opponents use bareknuckle tactics and calls for forcing honesty to achieve fair reapportionment during Patterson’s tenure.
William S. White argues a new isolationism and pacifism threaten U.S. ability to resist anti human forces, noting Cuba Laos and Castro as proofs. He contends neo isolationists avoid candid debate, deny dangers, and advocate only diplomacy while risking Western unity and strength.
A reflection on focusing on present duties as the path to success. It contrasts Osler’s call to live the hour with political critiques of isolationism and pacifism, arguing President Kennedy must act decisively to meet historical imperatives amid Cold War pressures.
Capricat 1961 report notes Adlai Stevenson pressed Kennedy to meet Khrushchev. Khrushchev's responses, firings of envoy plans, Cuba crisis, Laos and Geneva tests, and Moscow hints shaped U S diplomacy. The piece argues Stevenson’s view may have been vindicated as Moscow pressured Washington.
In St Louis a robber entered a savings and loan office and pulled a revolver demanding cash. Clerk Mrs Beverly Hendrix 26 refused the request and the would be robber turned and left without violence.
Porter argues five facts show the need for national coordinated training and retraining programs. Unskilled workers form the largest unemployed group, many under 25 face high joblessness, even booms won’t reach the hard core, and cross industry collaboration plus national funding is essential to raise skills and prevent rising unemployment in the 1960s.
President Kennedy urged Western allies in Canada to bolster conventional forces and prepare for possible Soviet pressure. He signaled a hard line toward Khrushchev, aiming to project strength ahead of talks, and outlined plans to expand NATO capabilities, including potential missile and training programs costing up to 200 million dollars annually.
An imaginative satire envisions a domestic robot named George Rustproof who acts as valet maid cook and confidant. The piece extols a benevolent mechanical helper who manages chores entertaining guests and even tucks in children while joking about the risks of overzealous automation.
In Tuscarawas County Jail 17 prisoners formed a collection to buy flowers for the deputy's wife after she gave birth. Sheriff Charles Malterer, who led many arrests, is noted for earning goodwill from those he jailed.
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