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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1963

Page

4

Washington Calling Armistice Of Parties Now Past

President Kennedy faces growing partisan conflict with Congressional Republicans over foreign policy. The dispute deepens as Kennedy pursues nuclear test bans and wheat deals with the Soviet Union while Republicans demand concessions on Berlin and Cuba. Senate leader Dirksen and House leader Halleck coordinate a major assault.

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Editorial Seeks Graves Firing Then Reverses on Contract

The University of Florida student newspaper urged coach Ray Graves be fired last week. The paper later rescinded the call and urged granting Graves a new five year contract.

University of Florida Ray Graves Graves

Unpledged Elector Movement Shrinks in 1948 States

Gov. Carl Sanders of Georgia says the unpledged elector plan is futile as four states Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and South Carolina withhold electoral votes. He predicts the number of split states will drop by half next year leaving Alabama and Mississippi as the lone holdouts.

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Look To The Land Bankers Urged To Revitalize Farms

The American Bankers Association urges Look To The Land Bankers to revitalize agricultural business. It argues agriculture is a capital‑intensive industry relying on investment and cash flow for advanced technology and seasonal farm needs, highlighting banks' unique ability to handle fluctuating cash requirements.

American Bankers Association

Republicans Face Split as Goldwater Kennedy Clash Looms

The piece argues Rockefeller and Goldwater avoid candidacy claims while Republicans must unite against Kennedy. It warns internal feuding weakens the party, urges early consolidation around Goldwater, and notes Kennedy’s strong campaign presence as a danger to any Republican challenger.

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Big Hearted Cassius Aims to Aid Haile Selassie

DREW PEARSON reports during Emperor Haile Selassie’s Philadelphia visit Cassius Clay sought a private audience. The boxing prodigy introduced himself to Al Lewitt claiming he wanted a photo with the Emperor to boost Ethiopia’s image and his own fame.

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Improving Your Life Through Self-Improvement and Resolve

A column urges readers to build on their mind, health, and family background by actively improving work and personal goals. It stresses acting on good impulses, reassessing life direction, and seeking better opportunities to gain happiness and contentment.

Kennedy Prediction Notes 64 Election Paths and Risks

Lawrence reviews Kennedy’s remarks on 1964 election outcomes, noting the gap between personal popularity and real achievements, and weighs economic conditions, peace prospects, and foreign policy. He cites past campaigns like Cox Harding and Hoover, and discusses Goldwater Nixon and party dynamics ahead of the nominating season.

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Parisian-Decatur to Feature Brand Name Merchandise

The new Parisian-Decatur store in the Gateway Shopping Center opens Oct 30. Brand names in men’s departments include Hart Schaffner Marx Griffon Don Richards London Fog Tru Val Arrow Van Heusen McGregor Wem bley Jockey. Women’s lines include Rothmoor Einiger Lilli Ann Jonathan Logan Betty Barclay Butte Knits Kimberly and more with formal opening events from 10 a.m. Oct 30 to 9 p.m. Nov 2.

Parisian-Decatur Gateway Hart Schaffner & Marx Griffon Don Richards London Fog H.ls

Harriman Speaks on Foreign Policy at Maxwell AFB

Undersecretary of State Averell Harriman lectures at Maxwell Air Force Base on the state department and foreign policy. Public information officer John Burns said the talk will be limited to Air Force personnel.

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