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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1963
Page
4
Prayer asks for forgiveness comfort courage and peace while urging awareness of others in need. The blessing is offered by AWin N Rogness president of Luther Theological Seminary in St Paul Minnesota.
The court ruled that Bible reading in public schools as a religious exercise is banned, but allows Bible reading as part of a study course. The decision clarified separation of church and state while preserving curricular use.
A editorial ridicules recent Capitol hearing protesters and beatnik attire and argues demonstrations erode respect for others. It questions motives, warns against publicity seeking, and suggests jailing demonstrators could force reflection on freedom and patriotism.
The Huntsville Times editorial urges Gov. George Wallace to convene a special legislative session before the primaries to pass a fair redistricting bill. It says failure to act will intensify North Alabama vs South Alabama tensions and deny Alabama voters their own congressional districts. It notes broad support in the House and from Gov. Wallace but opposition from Republican Jim Martin.
Marquis Childs argues Congress earns distrust amid claims of laziness and venality. A Senate House committee to study reforms is approved but faces House Rules Committee resistance and political maneuvering. Proposals target filibuster and seniority, with Civil Rights clashes shaping the debate.
The article outlines seven guidance principles for parents and educators. It emphasizes respecting others rights, accepting basic social rules, fostering obligation to self and community, practicing compromise, sacrificing present desires for future goals, developing a religious outlook to face inevitables with courage, and treating others as they wish to be treated.
Drew Pearson outlines how Senate rules curb cross party criticism as the Preparedness Subcommittee opposes the test ban treaty. He notes military ties and travel perks for five voting senators, including Goldwater Thurmond Jackson and Symington, and calls for reform to curb monarchy power in committee.
David Lawrence analyzes President Kennedy's explicit reservation to a new nuclear test treaty. He notes the Senate’s role, historical precedents, and the value of a formal Senate resolution to bind future presidents and bolster diplomatic credibility.
Sylvia Porter reviews Wharton School findings showing real stock ownership by individuals is concentrated among the wealthy and managerial classes. The study based on 1960 returns finds 1 percent of taxpayers own about half of individual stock. small investors hold relatively less in riskier unlisted stocks and suffered less from 1961–62 slump than the rich.
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