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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1965
Page
4
The Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers selects Practice, Teach Americanism as the theme for 1965 1967 with Morality, The Foundation of Americanism as the 1965 66 emphasis. At 232 000 PTA members, Alabama could push education forward during the two year program.
Three of Alabama's 67 counties Bibb Jackson and Randolph have no bonded debt while 64 counties owe 95.2 million. County governments reports show 1963 64 receipts totaling 101 million and expenditures at 98.5 million.
Alabama industrialist John H. Schuler spoke to the Tuscaloosa Kiwanis urging two reforms. He called for elected state board of education and a professional state superintendent to improve schooling, plus stronger higher education and improved transportation to support industry.
The piece details Speaker John McCormack’s alleged backstage actions to protect Mississippi Congressmen from unseating. It notes three moves linked to seating votes, seniority grants, and a pending showdown vote. It also mentions broader political shifts among northern liberals and the Democratic Study Group.
ARLIE B DAVIDSON offers seven steps to overcome feelings of inadequacy. Identify real causes, develop strengths, tackle health or confidence, and help others to improve outlook and community involvement. If criticisms arise, use them to better yourself. The note ends with a remark on the French Academy.
President Johnson moves to cut excise taxes after mixed results from income tax cuts. He aims to lift receipts by about 8 billion to offset a projected four billion dollar deficit, risking higher future prices and possible reinstatement of some tax rates if growth stalls.
James Marlow notes the Dominican Republic rebel crisis tests U S policy from Roosevelt era interventions to Johnson era aims. He recalls 1905 customs seizures, 1916 24 Marines occupation, Trujillo era dictatorship, Somoza, Perez Jimenez and other U S backed regimes. Johnson seeks a coalition government to avoid appearing anti rebel or pro conservative, but fails to win agreement.
On May 20 1965 notable events include Lindbergh’s 1927 solo nonstop flight to Paris and Colum bus death in 1506. The piece highlights a Johannesburg salute to gardeners with Vereeniging Mayor Henry Chatterton presenting prizes for sidewalk garden beauty and friendliness.
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