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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
4
Tipster notes Barry Goldwater may fail to secure the Republican nomination and suggests Richard Nixon could be a viable candidate if Goldwater falters on an early ballot. Detroit Free Press.
If I had final say I would authorize immediate humanitarian aid to Cuba including food water medical supplies and shelter support coordinated with international partners. I would push for rapid transportation routes open ports and transparent oversight to ensure aid reaches affected communities without delay.
The Alabama 4-H Club Foundation campaign in Morgan County nears its end with Morgan County ranking among top Alabama counties in future investment but falling short of the hoped for sharing. Officials foresee a statewide $3,000,000 goal and expect continued efforts through 1964 to fund training for 132,000 4-H club youth.
The Decatur City Commission reorganizes with Gilmer Blackburn as mayor and president, Wilson-Morgan as president pro tempore, and Fred Hunt over public safety health. A fluoridation plan gains backing from health groups while a $1,632,600 budget funds a planning department voting machines and Gordon Drive overpass.
Marquis Childs notes Williamsburgs reconstruction draws visitors, with Rockefeller gifts totaling 73.5 million fueling a unique museum and golf course. Tito visit highlights mid 18th century decor, late 20th century plumbing, and rising values in antiques and art markets amid affluent American wealth.
Arlie B Davidson reflects that while physical life on earth includes many species larger than humans, humans stand out not by size but by mental powers moral sense and the ability to advance in science philosophy and governance. He notes man as an astronomer biologist physicist and ruler, "a little lower than the angels."
Drew Pearson notes Mrs Kennedy sailed with Aristotle Onassis amid a boom in antique and luxury markets. The Onassis case involved a seven million dollar settlement after a government ship deal. context covers Greek shipping families and postwar US salvage of surplus ships.
A Birmingham official said a public statement on hiring Negro policemen will likely be issued next Tuesday by the City Council. The city faces renewed demonstrations if demands are unmet. Mayor Boutwell stressed action would follow civil service laws without outside pressure.
Washington essay argues the “great debate” is a backhanded stunt. It notes Kennedy may avoid a cross examination and cites Goldwater declining to debate Rockefeller. The piece urges longer, panel driven radio TV formats to let candidates present their positions clearly.
Birmingham officials plan a CAC advisory committee session this week to examine the citys racial situation. Councilman Don Hawkins said the date would be announced and the biracial Community Affairs Committee with 225 members will review CAC subcommittee procedures. Hawkins also noted his involvement with national discussions with President Kennedy.
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