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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1965
Page
4
A casual talk with Dr Norman Vincent Peale outlines a practical plan to make each day good. He emphasizes thinking positively planning praying and taking decisive action to achieve success with faith as the foundation.
Decatur tops 88 cities in progress show for 1960s beautification effort led by Mrs. Noel Callahan. The HANDS program from Sears spurs coordination among garden civic clubs businesses and schools to improve city beauty and civic pride.
George Ashworth spoke to the Hartselle Civitan Club about returning after 25 years. He praised new homes and schools but critiqued the slow downtown growth and blighted central warehouses, noting population rise from 2,832 in 1940 to about 7,000.
President Johnson backs a Humphrey plan to secure declaratory judgments banning poll taxes. Ted Kennedy initially resisted but later agreed, while Mike Mansfield claimed the votes and defeated the anti poll tax amendment. The package outfits the court route to ensure constitutionality.
Arlie B Davidson argues the Bible remains the lasting guide for over a quarter of humanity. It has endured criticism, wars, and translations, staying relevant through changing times despite attempts to burn or ban it.
The passage extols the Bible across nations cultures and races as man’s spiritual staff of life. It is a constant source of inspiration comfort consolation guidance and a challenge to live well. It fosters self confidence respect for others and enriches life for all.
Reno city vehicle superintendent Jess Stephens urged the city to begin using automatic transmissions in family vehicles to ease shifting for husbands and wives and ease child handling. The proposal reflects a cautious shift in local auto operation policy.
William S. White argues Moscow misjudges American resolve to halt Chinese Communist aggression in Asia. He asserts Johnson’s willingness to press for accommodation is a political reality aided by conservative tolerance, while Moscow’s aid to North Vietnam weakens its position.
On May 23 1965 a miscellany of notes recalls Captain Kidd’s execution in 1701, North Carolina joining the Constitution in 1788, Carson’s frontier fame, and other milestones. The column lists wartime dates, Himmler’s death, Eichmann’s capture, and regional notes from Decatur on anniversaries and local civic talks.
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