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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1962

Page

4

DeGraffenried vs Wallace in Alabama governor race

The piece contrasts Sen. Ryan deGraffenried of Tuscaloosa and Judge George C. Wallace of Clayton as the two finalists for Alabama governor. It notes Wallace’s tough stance on segregation, deGraffenried’s more legal path to prevent integration, and highlights North Alabama's pivotal role, reapportionment debates, and endorsements. It urges support for deGraffenried, arguing his leadership would benefit education, commerce, industry, and agriculture.

Ryan deGraffenried Tuscaloosa George C. Wallace Clayton Ryan de Graffenried George Wallace Wallace deGraffenried South Alabama North Alabama James E. Folsom North Alabama Judge Wallace Barbour County Morgan Etowah Lauderdale Jefferson Sen

Washington Calling Assault On Western Power Condemned

In a harsh critique, the piece denounces U Thant and the United Nations for not opposing Indonesia's invasion of West New Guinea. It argues Sukarno will not settle for mediation and that Dutch allies face isolation while the U N is accused of bias against Western powers. Ellsworth Bunker’s mediation is viewed as doomed. The piece warns of U.N. policy weakening Western influence, with potential Senate backlash against the institution.

Washington United Nations Netherlands U. N U. Thant Burma Dutch West New Guinea Sukarno Indonesia U Than Nehru India Asia Africa Goa U.N U Thant United States Ellsworth Bunker West New Guinea Australian New Guinea World U. S. Senate United Senate Foreign Relations Committee Thomas Dodd Connecticut United Features Syndicate, Inc

Don’t Nourish Bad Moods Arlie B Davidson

Living Today urges avoiding negative moods and cultivating optimism. By anticipating better moods, individuals boost ambition and self confidence, and even small acts for others can lift personal outlook and renew zest for living.

U S Feeding One Half Hong Kong Refugees

Drew Pearson reports the United States quietly feeds half of Hong Kong’s refugees, about 500000 people, with 34000000 pounds of American food last year and more planned this year. George McGovern led stepped up shipments via school lunches and distribution centers, while Britain asked not to publicize the program.

Washington Hong Kong Texas Sam George McGovern South Dakota Food For Peace Committee United States Red China McGovern China Kennedy

Solicitors New Old Are Praised Today

Morgan County Circuit Court opened with a new circuit solicitor Richard L. Handley and praise for former solicitor George Johnson elevated to the Alabama Court of Appeals. Judge Powell welcomed Handley, with Pettus and Miles Powell joining in. Kenneth Shelton was introduced as the newest Morgan County Bar member. Shelton, 27, a University of Alabama Law School graduate and Army veteran, is married to Mary Jo Lawrence of Decatur.

Morgan County George Johnson Alabama Court of Appeals Newton B. Powell Johnson Richard L. Handley Tom Pettus Miles Powell Lawrence Morgan Counties Handley Powell Kenneth Shelton University of Alabama Law School Shelton Decatur University Mary Jo Lawrence Pettus Hundley

World’s 120 financial leaders meet to stem gold outflow

In Rome at Altieri Palace about 120 top central bankers and finance chiefs from the United States Britain Germany and Europe gathered to discuss safeguarding the dollar and stabilizing free world currencies. The column explains what a central bank is and why its power to create or withdraw money matters for the global economy.

Sylvia Porte Altieri Rome United States U.S Free World Europe Federal Reserve Board Martin Treasury Dillon Robert V. Roosa Britain Earl of Comer Bank of Finland Germany Hermann J. Abs Karl Blessing Deutsche Bundesbank Per Jacobsson International Monetary Fund Guillaume Guindey Bank For International Settlements Basle Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Richmond Federal Reserve Bank U.S. Central Banking Organization The Federal Reserve System

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