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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
1
Two 23 and 25 year old brothers, Bobby Gene Johnson and Cebacee Johnson, survived 33 hours in a caved mine near Winfield Alabama. They signaled rescuers with taps and messages through a drill hole and were later released in good condition.
Business and Professional Women's Club meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the club room with officer elections and committee reports. Stolen items from boat houses at Decatur Boat Harbor include 13 reels 7 rods lines 5 tackle boxes tools worth over 200 dollars. Police docket lists arrests for parking violations red light speeding no license tag no driver’s license etc. Lt Earnest Bowman asks theft reporters to come to the police department. Rankin couple returns from Sarasota and Kiwanis charter day highlights note original members still active.
The speaker, aging at seventy five, expresses faith in the Lord since childhood and asks what becomes of them as words fail. They affirm God’s love and grace are sufficient, urging trust in the Lord as the path to peace despite memory and speech challenges.
The United States rejected Soviet claims it caused two Cuban refugee raids on Soviet ships near Cuba. A Moscow note asserted U S involvement and demanded damages, which Washington denied, saying it was not linked to the attacks and that it released the information four hours before Kennedy's news conference.
British actor Richard Burton and his wife Sybil Burton have agreed to a legal separation in a statement by their attorney. They have not discussed divorce, and arrangements are being settled financially and otherwise. The couple has split their time between Ischia, the Italian Riviera, Swiss resorts, and Cairo, with Mrs Burton often staying behind.
The Floridian attack was officially closed after Castro offered an apology via Czech envoy Miloslav Ruzek. Debates persist on Soviet troop withdrawals, anti-Castro raids, and U S notes denying blame for exile attacks on Soviet ships near Cuba.
Gov. George Wallace calls lawmakers to a conference as speculation grows that his revenue plan for schools is shaping up. Sources say disallowing federal income tax payments as a deduction on state returns will be central, while the Ways and Means Committee weighs a multi million dollar package backed by the administration.
Speaker Albert Brewer departed Decatur for Montgomery predicting the administration would finalize its educational program this week. He said the House Ways and Means Committee would report revenue measures to boost public schools and colleges, while debates focus on a beer tax and an attorneys bill linked to road funding and land condemnation. Brewer urged passage of both the education push and related measures as the legislature weighs major educational funding.
The Soviet lunar craft Lunik 4, a 3130 pound instrument laden probe, sped 134 215 miles in the first 24 hours of its 238 850 mile journey toward the moon. Officials say the craft should reach the lunar vicinity in about 3 1/2 days from launch and may land an observation station or orbit to photograph and collect data.
Construction on an addition to Lawrence Corp in Moulton is set to begin after a ground breaking ceremony. Alan Borestein of New York turned the first spade at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Henry Cahela Mayor Monroe Sandlin and business leaders in attendance.
The SEC unveiled a 1 600 page study detailing grave abuses in the securities business. Chairman Cary urged continued regulation to curb crooked salesmen tipsters and market manipulation while proposing new laws and tighter controls to protect investors and restore market integrity. See GRAVE On Page 2.
The Argentine navy reportedly halted its rebellion against President Jose Maria Guido, while rebel sources dismiss the claim as false. In Birmingham, four Black men were arrested for trespassing after attempting to use a white lunch counter, with no violence seen as crowds formed. In Greenwood, Mississippi, police arrested about 15 marching Black individuals who refused to disperse, pushing some into a school.
Dr. Frank A. Rose told Huntsville audiences that Alabama leaders shirk education responsibility and that the university may soon turn away more applicants. He cited outside business leaders, insufficient high school and college prep, and lawmakers reluctant to fund schools while stressing moon ambitions.
Khrushchev invited Mao to Moscow for high level talks to mend the Soviet China rift while Mao suggested delegations either side. Khrushchev declined a Peking stopover and asked Mao to send representatives first. Chinese reaction remained uncertain as diplomatic letters moved between Beijing and Moscow.
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