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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1963
Page
4
A devotional prayer asks God to reveal Himself to the spiritually blind and grant insight into truth beauty and goodness. It emphasizes Gods nearness to pure-hearted seekers and the divine glory of all being through Christ.
A Southern Railway Magazine report notes a potato sponge crossbreed producing a dish with unusual texture and strong gravy absorption. The flavor is described as terrible, but the hybrid shows potential for gravy qualities.
In its first phase the financial campaign for a new Decatur Chamber of Commerce building shows early signs of success. Business, industry, institutions and individuals unite in a community effort to fund ground breaking and establish a symbol of Decatur's progressive spirit. Ground breaking may be announced by President Pete Henderson once funding reaches its goal.
The piece argues Kennedy will win Alabama’s 10 electoral votes barring a major racial incident, praising his leadership and willingness to work within federal and state laws. It cites Muscle Shoals Decatur and Huntsville as invitees and notes the TVA 30th anniversary. It warns critics view politics, while predicting Democratic victory if no upheaval occurs. Potential federal intervention is mentioned if law and order collapse.
Washington at a dinner hosted by David Rockefeller discussed private prophecies ahead of the American Bankers Association symposium. Martin R. Gainsbrugh, chief economist at the National Industrial Conference Board, asserts the U S is entering a long peacetime recovery, boosting his standing as a predictor. The piece analyzes tax-cut debates, Korea War tax expirations, and Wilbur Mills leadership, with Mills opposing quick reductions in whisky and cigarette taxes before broader relief. The recovery driver highlighted is CHILDS.
Treasures exist in minerals and markets but the greatest riches are inside the mind and spirit. Courage optimism will faith patience love and kindness are foundations for great living and endure under all conditions says Arlie E Davidson citing John Wanamaker.
Orville Freeman faces the biggest political fight of his career as farmers vote on wheat controls on May 21. Major business groups oppose the plan, while the Farm Bureau backs it. countercampaigns allege socialism and push a broad coalition including John Birch Society activists and Liberty League figures.
Key West follows a camera store policy under proprietor Frank Wayne offering 10 cent savings stamps for each dollar spent. Consumers can redeem these stamps for U S savings bonds, with Uncle Sam handling the redemptions.
A discouraged Midwestern jeweler with stalled inventory finds new vitality by praying with Norman Vincent Peale and reimagining his ads. Peale guides him to craft romantic, hopeful copy that targets young couples seeking engagement rings. The man shifts from fear to action, clears stock, and grows his business while gaining personal growth. Distributed 1963 by The Hall Syndicate Inc.
Alabama figures Governor George Wallace and police chief Bull Connor urged local handling of racial tensions at a Montgomery Citizens Council meeting. Connor, surprising in appearance, had declined a Jackson Mississippi invitation. Wallace asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide Kennedy’s authority to deploy troops to Alabama, signaling a broad national liberty fight.
Sheriff Connor said the peace in Birmingham shows the white victims, not Negro, embarrassed enemies nationwide. He blamed segregation for preventing further violence and said he is more afraid of the white man than the Negro, arguing law enforcement keeps trouble separate.
Millions of monarchs gather in Pacific Grove California settling in eucalyptus and pine groves for the winter season. The spectacle attracts observers and researchers noting the large roosts along the coast. Local parks and natural areas report dense populations clustering in favored trees.
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