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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1963
Page
4
The Alabama House passed a resolution praising Gov. George Wallace for his university stand, but the Senate did not endorse it. Despite possible administration pressure, the Senate’s reluctance shows its real stance differs from the House action on law and order.
The Birmingham News editorial questions Gov. George Wallace backed Legislative Investigation Commission. It warns the five member panel could conduct broad open hearings with subpoenas and no due process, probing local governments schools and private groups. The piece criticizes Birmingham ties and urges Jefferson County leaders to scrutinize who sits on the commission and potential aims.
Washington commentary by William S. White on the civil rights clash between the Kennedy Administration and Southern Senators. The piece warns of a breaking truce, federal sanctions, and a shift toward passion over reason. It foresees turmoil in Congress in 1964 and questions the future of Senate moderates amid a national crisis.
The article argues parenthood requires preparation beyond reproduction and personal fulfillment. It compares parenting to guiding a thousand-stringed instrument, emphasizing deliberate responsibility for a child’s happiness and the impact on future generations.
Gen David Sarnoff, RCA chairman, disputes the satellite project in a confidential letter to Satellite Corporation chair Leo Welch. He cites transistorized cables and existing cable interests, warning profitability may take five to ten years and urging a single large private operator under regulation. The column notes broader political and regional tensions surrounding the venture.
A short educational note explains that the Mediterranean is a sea and the larger body of salt water is the ocean. It defines Mare Nostrum and Oceanus, lists the five commonly named oceans, and asks readers to consider Maine coast visuals to reinforce the terminology. The item credits Sue Myers of Marion, Ohio, with a $10 prize entry.
Sylvia Porter offers guidance for working couples on sharing income and managing money. She outlines ten rules from budgeting as partners to pooling funds, splitting bill payments, and maintaining separate checking and savings accounts to protect financial harmony and reduce deceit or suspicion. The guidance targets brides-to-be and seasoned couples alike, urging clear discussions and shared financial goals.
In a letter cited from 1963, Gen. Sarnoff proposes amending law to let the Satellite Corporation buy international telephone and telegraph facilities from American carriers. He argues the enlarged private public utility would start with an immediate revenue base, rival foreign systems, and regain prewar U.S. dominance in global communications.
Yakima Washington Army PFC Franklin E Eddy of the 4th Infantry Division took part in Exercise COULEE CREST a 15 day Strike Command operation at Yakima Firing Center ending May 20 Eddy a driver in Headquarters Battery of the 43d Artillery 4th Howitzer Battalion at Ft Lewis entered the Army in February 1962 and completed basic at Ft Chaffee Arkansas His wife Wilda lives on Moulton 2 and his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur C Eddy reside on Hartselle
A small amount of vinegar added to pared beets before slicing or dicing and cooking in a tiny volume of water helps preserve the beets’ color.
Old line policy from Central Security Life Insurance offers up to 1000 dollar coverage for ages 40 to 90 with no medical exam. No agent will call. Tear out and mail name address and year of birth to Dept. H 654 Fort Worth Texas.
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