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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1963
Page
1
The editorial notes President Kennedy’s speech advocating a tax cut as a means to boost jobs and curb downturns. It contrasts his stance with Republican calls for equal time and warns against delaying the measure, urging taxpayers to voice support for a stronger economy.
The Story Hour for children ages six to nine at the Decatur Public Library runs this morning from 10 to 11. Also reported, David Williams of 617 Sherman Street told police Friday at 12 15 p m that two wire spinner hub caps were stolen from his car earlier Friday morning.
Rep. John Byrnes of Wisconsin warned on radio and TV that Kennedy's $11 billion tax cut without spending limits risks huge deficits. Byrnes, senior Republican on Ways and Means, proposed tying the cut to spending plans of no more than 97 billion and 98 billion for the two fiscal years, asserting prudent limits can curb deficits while keeping the tax relief. He said further cuts could come if the administration stays fiscally responsible.
Cape Canaveral officials question Kennedy's joint moon expedition idea as enthusiasm wanes costs rise and Congress tightens space funding. They support a combined effort to ease tensions but fear the goal of being first on the moon may be abandoned.
Sheriff Melvin Bailey voiced optimism about solving the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing that killed four African American girls. Investigators, aided by FBI and local officers, pursue leads amid fears of further violence as Duke religious leaders denounce hatred. British unease grows over Indonesia capital controls affecting British investments as Sukarno’s government vows no nationalization.
In Cullman Alabama the first degree murder trial of Al pert Grady Keller featured Norma Jean Wren a 1963 high school graduate who testified she dated Keller from July 1962. She described trips to Gulfport and New Orleans during his trucking runs and said Keller spent nights at her home before his wife’s death. She recounted gifts from Keller and three visits by Mrs Keller to discuss the affair.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield warned that the U S effort in South Viet Nam faces disaster unless all agencies respond promptly to Kennedy policy changes. He rebuked CIA operations for giving a two voice impression and urged a unified, prompt response with possible removals to ensure effective on the ground support.
The Senate wrapped final debate on the limited nuclear test ban treaty and moved toward a showpiece vote on Monday and Tuesday. Senator Olin D. Johnston released his support while Len B. Jordan shifted to oppose, narrowing undecided ranks. The tally stood 82 in favor and 15 against, with a few members yet to declare.
Advertising notice for complete appliance service covering Frigidaire and all make appliances offered by Robinsons. Service scope includes repairs and maintenance, targeting household customers seeking centralized appliance care.
A terse item from Ken Reynolds notes a space room has been rented, mentioned in a quickie style column. The brief says tell your brother about the room being taken and hints at a humorous or light commercial ad moment.
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