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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1963
Page
4
Over three years Texas rose from sixth to fourth in total population while Florida climbed from tenth to ninth. The expansion centers in the Deep South rather than the Far West, reshaping regional demographics.
All Cuban bar staff and restaurant workers are ordered to relocate to fields to help repair damage from Hurricane Flora. The piece notes national resilience and includes a nod to Fidel Castro while expressing sympathy for the affected people.
The writer notes a difficult loss to Cullman Decatur but praises the bands and crowd. The evening was nearly perfect otherwise, with strong attendance suggesting the stadium will soon need completing, a project started previously but not finished.
The Morgan County United Fund report shows 51 percent of the $175000 goal raised with 90000 pledged. Campaign leaders urge decisive action and active volunteer solicitation to reach the target by month end, noting Morgan County ranks among Alabama's top ten economically.
Article notes Republican state chairman John Grenier forms a committee to decide if statewide candidates in 1964 should be chosen by primaries or convention. Democratic leader Roy Mayhall favors primaries to let voters speak, while observers see Alabama's shift in voting and economy as favoring a move to a two party system through primaries.
Washington observers say Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu has shown flashes of brilliance but limited influence on U S policy in South Vietnam. They note her television presence complicates the image of the Diem regime while her father Tran Van Chuong, the ambassador, resigned in August amid tensions over the war and Saigon’s unpopular government.
Fear creates nervous tension and inward insecurity that can hinder action and even cause bad outcomes. By trusting nature and using reasonable precautions you can grow stronger, handle emergencies, and find a way to security and peace.
Drew Pearson recounts Tito as a possible mediator who argues for ongoing dialogue between Kennedy and Khrushchev. He cites Tito’s 1962 predictions on Moscow visits, China split, nuclear tests, and Red Army influence, noting Tito’s belief in a peaceful path and cooperation potential.
Washington insiders say the showdown in Congress over a tax cut, civil rights legislation, and foreign aid could determine economic fate before year end. Delays into January threaten inflation, debt limits, and the 1964 election climate as the Kennedy administration weighs political risks and economic needs.
Protected elk herds in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are increasing rapidly, with available browsing areas unable to support the growing population. Park staff report intensified grazing pressure and potential habitat strain as the elk numbers rise.
Alabama ginned 462 721 bales through Sept 30 from the 1963 crop, rising from 436 802 bales year earlier. National total reported 4 785 699 bales. Lawrence County led Alabama with 21 406 bales this year versus 20 448 in 1962. Limestone County followed with 21 346 bales, down from 24 998. Other counties include Cullman 7 069 vs 9 532, Morgan 11 323 vs 11 362, Lauderdale 8 420 vs 8 846, and Madison 20 014 vs 27 339.
Senator Lister Hill spoke at the dedication of an $844,000 rehabilitation center at Jefferson Medical College. He urged accelerated medical research and noted the death-rate decline since 1944 has saved about 2.5 million lives, calling for broader federal support for medical schools and loans.
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