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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1963
Page
4
All eight Alabama members voted against a one year extension of the U S Commission on Civil Rights while the House tally reached 265 to 80. Eleven Southern congressmen broke with their bloc to support the measure.
More than a million people in Northeast Alabama including Jefferson County received the Sabin Oral Vaccine in one day Sunday. Officials urge Morgan County to offer the same health service to its 60,000 residents to combat crippling polio.
The piece argues federal approval of wiretap evidence in major crimes, urging Congress to permit its admissibility. It cites Attorney General Kennedy and FBI needs against organized crime and espionage, claiming legality would curb big‑time criminals and protect the public.
The Birmingham News editorial urges Gov. George Wallace to appoint a statewide Committee of 100 to select and recruit new industries for Alabama. It compares the plan to Birmingham’s successful local version and notes Wallace’s aim to attract plants statewide while continuing his race-related positions. The piece supports industrial growth and a completed appointment.
Column argues the United States faces a gravest crisis over Vietnam policy as Washington must choose between full backing of Diem regime or replacing it. It urges a clear stance to avoid a disintegration of Southeast Asia and warns against half measures that undermine the war effort.
Washington column notes Aristoteles Onassis could become brother in law to President Kennedy if Jacqueline Kennedy's sister Princess Lee Radziwill marries him. The piece outlines Onassis history including past indictments, U S government mortgage loans, and Marine Administration working capital issues tied to tankers built for Victory Carriers. It also mentions Korth's resignation after breakfast with McNamara and shifts in German and Yugoslav leadership.
Negative thoughts create bad moods and limit progress. Avoid habitual failure, criticism, jealousy, and pessimism to sustain optimism and protect inner resources for constructive living. Beware of negative thoughts and their impact on happiness and success.
A New York Herald Tribune 1963 column argues a four year term for the joint chiefs would shield military advice from political pressure. It warns civilian favoritism could endanger crisis judgment and national security if chiefs become mere tools of policymakers.
Supt. Silas Cross announced a 1.77 million dollar budget for the 1963 64 year, up about 250 thousand from last year. Most of the rise goes to teacher salaries with about 60 thousand more for other expenses and a 19 thousand short in capital and bus needs. He noted state funds mainly boosted salaries leaving little for buses, supplies, and vocational expansion.
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