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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1960
Page
4
A reader notes Tuscaloosa's 63,000 population surpasses the 1950 census by about 17,000 and asks why university students are included in the census count. The query seeks explanation of the counting method and its impact on town figures.
The piece argues Kennedy has dominated primaries but faces a tougher test at the Los Angeles convention against Lyndon Johnson who carries strong southern and border state support. It predicts a Johnson for president Kennedy for vice president ticket unless the convention deadlocks and favors Stevenson.
The Eight District includes Jackson Madison Limestone Morgan Lawrence Lauderdale and Colbert Counties. A county may be added to create eight, while Alabama may abolish one or two districts due to population shifts and new state additions. The split will force Black Belt politicians to weigh reapportionment against the risk of state at large elections.
Alabamians head to the polls Tuesday for a Democratic run off May 31 with statewide races for president of the Public Service Commission and ten national delegates. Morgan County local races for tax assessor and Board of Revenue and Control remain, and turnout is expected to rise from the May 3 election.
The piece critiques Western reaction to Moscow's signals, arguing the West should resist mimicking Soviet austerity. It notes Khrushchev's envy of Western abundance, questions Western unity, and highlights the ongoing Geneva nuclear test talks with U S A Britain and the Soviet Union pursuing a verifiable test ban.
Arlie Davidson writes on cultivating happiness through a cheerful, kind attitude. A positive mindset can reduce unhappiness and help us endure life’s mistakes, with the idea that more good than bad will prevail.
Drew Pearson reports Generals Stranathan Parks Hall under scrutiny as the Air Force investigates possible conflicts of interest amid rising Coca Cola sales to the Army Air Force Exchange Service and a planned post retirement job for General White. The piece also notes Nixon push for DC home rule and GOP maneuvering in Congress.
A political column argues for renewing and funding the mutual security program after the Paris setbacks. It extols foreign aid to Greece, Turkey, Laos, Jordan, and South Vietnam as essential to counter Soviet pressure, maintain alliances, and uphold U S leadership, urging Congress to appropriate funds.
A line of women children and a few men winds toward a Red Cross station in Puerto Montt as aid workers vaccinate for typhoid and distribute powdered milk. Officials say over 1 000 people have been vaccinated with thousands more to come and note the aid stations will remain for months.
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