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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1961
Page
4
The military government in South Korea announces a ban on all political parties. Critics call the move an overreach while supporters defend stability and order amid ongoing political upheaval.
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Bamberg writes The Daily urging support for the Freeman Farm Bill. He cites higher prices for soybeans cotton seed peanuts and cotton and estimates 13 million dollars extra income for Alabama farmers based on 1960 production. He urges readers to write Senators Hill Sparkman and Rep. Jones in favor of the bill.
The Cullman community rallied for St Bernard College’s science building, and in a single evening pledged 85 thousand dollars toward a 100 thousand dollar matching fund after a keynote by Dr Frank Rose. Carl W Swisher of King Edward cigars challenged donors with a 100 thousand dollar lead gift.
Marquis Childs writes from London on Harold Macmillan’s Britain enjoying a holiday mood and economic gains while facing pressure over joining the European Common Market, potential Tory splits, and Britain's evolving ties with France and the Commonwealth.
An early 20th century prose piece urges living with noble motives and daily good deeds. It emphasizes enriching the whole being through sympathetic feelings and affection rather than mere longevity or empty promises.
Drew Pearson reports Washington mayor Kennedy era crime concerns with Judge Youngdahl recounting pre sentence reports and youth delinquency issues in D C. The piece also notes Big Brothers needs more volunteers and mentions a June 7 dinner honoring Edward Foley.
The article forecasts continued cost of living rises in 1961 and 1962 and suggests ways to offset dollar decline. It argues most Americans can beat the projected 2 percent annual shrinkage through pay increases, prudent investing in savings, stocks, mortgages, bonds, savings bonds, and life insurance dividends. It notes social security benefits may rise and urges shrewd shopping to offset rising costs.
The House Rules Committee created a subcommittee to study and possibly hold public hearings on CIA and related intelligence agencies. Rep. Madden favors broad hearings with outside witnesses to probe perceived flaws in the U.S. intelligence program following Cuba and the president’s call for a review. Allen Dulles could be among those invited.
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