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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
4
Alabama political buzz centers on Paul Bryant likely entering politics. Former Gov Jim Folsom met Bryant in Tuscaloosa while railbirds speculate on a clash. Bryant reportedly answered, If you're running for coach, I'm running against you.
C. S. Pettus rose from 1930s poverty to earn high school diploma in 1933 and later attend Athens College and Peabody College. After service and varied work he returned to college in 1947 at age 32 and earned a Master’s Degree. Pettus is named Limestone County’s next superintendent of education.
A State message highlights 200 000 potential voters across seven Alabama counties Morgan Limestone Madison Jackson Lauderdale Colbert and Lawrence urging district wide effort to register. It notes 212 571 residents 21+ and 82 300 unregistered 21+ as of 1960 and discusses a proposed constitutional amendment to relax voting restrictions.
Drew Pearson reports from across the United States on City of Hope in Los Angeles where doctors work on major diseases and treat all patients. He also critiques local politics in Southern California, notes on independent telephone companies, and reveals a salary probe into Adam Clayton Powell’s wife.
An ARLIE B DAVIDSON reflection urges readers to endure life shadows. It notes some are light and manageable while others threaten ambition and mood. The piece counsels waiting for change, seeking new insights, and moving forward despite illness or distress.
The author urges President Johnson to address the mainland Chinese people to deter nuclear war and promote democracy. It argues for an Asia alliance akin to NATO, offering U S aid to any nation facing nuclear threat and highlighting potential roles for Formosa leaders in rebuilding China. The piece stresses mass communication and a long term program to inform and unite Chinese and American publics.
William S. White analyzes the 1965 to 1972 stakes in New York politics as Republicans back Rep. John Lindsay for mayor, while Democrats rally around Robert Kennedy. Rockefeller Javits teeter between power and loss, with national ambitions shaping the local contest and future tickets.
A dated roundup notes events from 50 25 and 10 years ago in Decatur Morgan County. It recalls discussions on Southern Bell franchise for New Decatur a Chattanooga excursion via Southern Railway the jail cornerstone project an anti rabies drive a Maid of Cotton contest planning for farm bureau leadership and local redevelopment of the Stone Construction site.
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