Community Events and School Honors Highlight Local News
Decatur Public Library hosts a story hour for children ages 6 to 9 on Saturday from 10 to 11 AM led by Miss Carol Mooney. Decatur High School Choral Groups earned superior ratings at the state contest in Tuscaloosa. The American Institute of Chemical Engineers meets Tuesday at Dale's Restaurant in Huntsville with Robert L. Bates speaking on fluid agitation.
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University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Dale’s
Huntsville
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Time Theft and Christian Duty in the Workplace
The text argues that not only money but time, talents, and opportunities can be stolen. It urges Christians and employers to integrity, fair wages, and proper facilities, and to let faith transform every relation including work. It cites a biblical exhortation to do all as unto the Lord.
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L. M
Paul
Christ
Argentine Navy Rebels Stand Firm as Talks Stall
Truce talks collapsed as loyalist army chiefs and rebel negotiators failed to meet at sunrise. Reported terms sought unconditional surrender or drastic cuts to the 35,000 strong navy, with Bahia Blanca sources hinting at a 2,500 man skeleton force and the handling of revolt participants.
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Argentina
Navy
Puerto Belgrano
Here
Adm
Eladio Vazquez
Bahia Blanca
Puer
Belgrano
Magdalena
Juan Peron
Senate Approves Transit Grant Package Amid Cuts
The Senate approved 375 million dollars in federal transit grants to aid cities. The vote reflected a partial administration victory as restrictions were added. The measure now heads to the House for further contention and potential changes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Kennedy
Deep South
House Banking Committee
Lunik 4 Nears Moon in Soviet Mission
Tass reported the Soviet moon probe Lunik 4 at about 226 800 miles from earth and within 10 000 miles of the moon rescue radio links were clear at 6 p m Moscow time Friday. no details on last telemetry or mission goals were released.
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Soviet Union
Tass
U.S
Castro suspends repatriation of Cuban Americans leaving Cuba
In Havana Prime Minister Fidel Castro halted repatriation for Cuban Americans seeking to depart, affecting about one hundred people and families aiming to fly to Miami. No official reason given, with Swiss and U.S. interests noting the move amid implications it could pressure U.S. ship support.
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Fidel Castro
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Bay of Pigs
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Resource
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Pan American Airways
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Bet Attempt Laid To Barnett
ATLANTA AP An Atlanta businessman testifies that George P Barnett talked of wagering on the Georgia Alabama game in a state probe of Post charges about a rigged Sept 22 game Carmichael says Burnett overheard a Georgia play giveaway hours after he suggested no clear outcome Burnett says he did not bet Alabama won 35 0 Investigation finds Wallace Butts provided vital Georgia information to Alabama coach Paul Bryant in a Sept 13 call Butts Bryant deny scope of charges and say they discussed football files
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George P. Barnett
Saturday Evening Post
Johnny Carmichael
Burnett
Post
Carmichael
Georgia
Alabama
Atty
Eugene Cook
Wallace Butts
Paul Bryant
Butts
Bryant
Cook
Carl E. Sanders
James Therrell
Youths Fire At Birmingham Trucker Near Hartselle
Two unidentified youths fired on a Birmingham trucker about three miles south of Hartselle yesterday afternoon. FBI Agent Harry Lee relayed the information from Huntsville as local officers Norman and Mullins investigated. See Youth on Page 2.
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Air Force chief protests overruled TFX contract lacks explanation
In Senate testimony Gen. Curtis E. LeMay said civilian overruling of military TFX guidance was not normal and he could not obtain an explanation. The disclosure came amid questions about political handling of defense decisions.
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Air Force Chief of Staff
Curtis E. LeMay
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Rusk Attacks U S Budget Gutters in Foreign Aid Debate
Secretary of State Dean Rusk accused supporters of cutting foreign aid of aiming to collaborate with global Communism. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Kennedy seeks 4.5 billion dollars, warning cuts could let Communists gain ground worldwide. He noted the free world fared better than the Communist bloc in the past year and stressed the remaining rivalry between Moscow and Peking.
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Rusk
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Kennedy
Thomas E. Morgan
D-Pa
Congress
Europe
Mediterranean
South Asia
Far East
Latin America
Africa
Moscow
Peking
Limestone County Board Secures Option on Fort Site near Elkmont
The Limestone County Board of Revenue obtained a six month option on 40 to 50 acres near Elkmont to buy the Sulphur Branch Trestle Fort site at $200 per acre. The fort and battlefield remain well preserved and the move aims to preserve and possibly reclaim the area as a historic attraction for North Alabama. The option was signed by Maggie Hanserd and her heirs, announced by Ed Sandlin of the Athens Limestone County Chamber.
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Limestone County Board of Revenue
Elkmont
Daily Today
Ed Sandlin
Athens- Limestone County Chambers of Commerce
Homer McLemore
Maggie Hanserd
North
Alabama
Budget Cuts Move Faster on Capitol Hill Amid Defense Shifts
Senate Armed Services Committee cut 771 million dollars from Defense requests for aircraft missiles and hardware but added 363.7 million for RS70 reconnaissance bomber speech development. House vetoes postal funding cuts despite Day warnings. total defense bill remains about 407.3 million below administration request.
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Capitol Hill
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
House
J. Edward Day
Post Office Department
Day
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Senate
Cubans Train in U.S. Forces Under Kennedy Programs
More than 3,000 Cuban refugees and Bay of Pigs veterans are training in the U.S. armed forces at four bases. They will join Army Navy Marine and Air Force units as training concludes. The move aims to aid refugees and develop their skills for service. President Kennedy noted 400 to 500 Cubans have joined the Army, but most volunteers are average refugees.
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Washington
U.S
Kennedy
U.S. Army
Alabama House approves 51.5 million in school revenue measures
The House Ways and Means Committee endorsed a package of 10 bills to raise 51.5 million for schools. Governors Wallace and committee members watched as votes were taken by voice, with some members pressing for separate consideration. Bills expand taxes on income, utilities, insurance, and construction.
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House
Ways and Means
George Wallace
Wallace
Senate House
Ways and Means Committee
Rankin Fite
Marion County
Markets At A Glance From New York AP Globe
Markets at a glance with higher stocks and mixed bonds. In Chicago grains wheat easier and corn narrowly mixed. oats and soybeans show light, scattered activity. Hog prices steady to 25 cents higher top 14.50. slaughter steers up 50 cents to 25.50.
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