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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1963

Page

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Soviet leader hints at disarmament path amid Geneva talks

In a Geneva interview the Italian newsman quotes Khrushchev on Cuba and the NATO Warsaw Pact split. He argues Western misgivings over disarmament are internal, criticizes U.S. demands for eight to ten inspections a year, and notes Western unity in facing Soviet China tensions. He cites Cuban crisis as not easing cold war.

America United States Cuba Caribbean Moscow Peking NATO Geneva U.S

Police docket lists charges and weekend arrests

City police docket shows driving while intoxicated and other counts including public drunkenness and speeding. Morgan County sheriff reports multiple weekend arrests for highway intoxication public drunkenness reckless driving and violations of law. Roy Gaines, 35, of 721 West Church Street, lost control of a 1949 Plymouth on Old Moulton Road and was charged with driving while intoxicated. Glen Iris Garden Club meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Pet Milk Conference Room for a flower arrangement program. See DIARY on Page 2.

Morgan County Sheriff's Force Roy Gaines W. Church St Old Moulton Rd New Moulton Rd Gaines Glen Iris Garden Club Pet Milk

Popularity and conformity in youth and faith

A reader asks if shunned friendships imply lifelong unpopularity. The reply recalls the Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk, noting their clear ideas and determination. It suggests that seeking acceptance by conforming to the crowd may not yield true direction or success.

Boating Series Begins In Daily Today By Jim Martenoff

The Miami Daily carries an 18 part boating series by Jim Martenoff on family friendly boating advice. Martenoff, Herald boating editor and author of All Aboard for Outboarding, discusses his long career and credentials including ocean races and a 50 mph 18 footer.

Jim Martenoff Martenhoff The Miami Herald ABC Collier Long Island Ocean Power

Young Pair Found Killed in Georgia Slaying

State and county investigators pursued multiple leads after the bodies of a teenage couple were found. Sheriff W F Harmon said autopsies were completed and detectives chased promising tips in ROSSVILLE, Georgia.

Rossville Alice Wu Siups A&a Searon W.F. Harmon

Negroes Lose Opening Round in Birmingham Court

Civil rights demonstrations face three setbacks as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other demonstrators are called before Circuit Judge W A Jenkins Jr. The judge rejects motions to separate the civil action from the case and enjoin further actions.

Birmingham Martin Luther King Jr W. A. Jenkins Jr Jenkins

Lukens Steel withdraws plate steel price increases

Lukens Steel Co withdraws the price hikes announced last week on its plate steel due to rival makers not matching the increases. In Philadelphia two factions of Local 167 of the Teamsters Union beat on Sunday after Hoffa urged restraint. In Akron Ohio more than 50,000 rubber workers remain on the job as union leaders plan resumed talks with major rubber firms.

Coatesville, Pa Lukens Steel Co Lukens Philadelphia Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa Teamsters Akron, Ohio

State Records Top Accident Toll Of Year

The Associated Press reports Alabama set a yearly accident death high with 22 deaths from drownings and crashes. Nine family members perished in a Tennessee River drowning, with other fatalities across Alabama including a man in a house fire and two drowning victims in Scottsboro.

Alabama Tennessee Crump Jasper U.S Wayne Dick Bessemer John Rufus Powell Berry Ala U.S. 43 Bankston Tennessee River Scottsboro George Johnson Decatur

Freed Prisoners Return To U S From Cuba Mercy Mission

Twenty one Americans released from Cuban prisons by Fidel Castro were flown back to the United States arriving at Homestead Air Force Base. James B. Donovan led the mission stating it could be his last mercy effort.

Miami Fidel Castro United States Red Cross Homestead Air Force James B. Donovan New York Richard Allen Pecoraro Staten Island N.Y Ameri Donovan Cuba Castro Havana American Red Cross

Dry East Sees Hope For Rain

The Weather Bureau forecast the first substantial rain tonight across Pennsylvania Maryland and surrounding states as brush fires and building blazes rage. A New Jersey family of three is feared dead after a forest fire engulfed their home while emergency crews restore utilities and services to the stricken area.

Uly Castern Areca Uline Coutlry Weather Bureau New York Pennsylvania Maryland Connecticut New York State Virginia New Jersey Yess

Buy the Best of Robinson’s Budget Terms Tee

In brief ad copy a retailer promotes Ro binson’s products with budget terms and free perks tied to a store reel. The fragment emphasizes value and savings. The exact items and dates are unclear but the tone targets bargain minded shoppers.

Robinson’s

Body Found in Swan Creek After Boat Capsized

The body of George Johnson of 322 11th Ave NW was found Sunday morning in about seven feet of water in Swan Creek. Wallace Reed, his nephew, said the fishing boat had capsized Saturday afternoon, throwing two men into the creek. Reed attempted to rescue Johnson but failed and sought help.

George Johnson 11Th Ave Untis Swan Creek Wallace Reed Johnson Reed Limestone

7th Fleet Deploys Units to Gulf of Siam

U S defense officials say precautionary moves by the 7th Fleet are underway in the Gulf of Siam with some units already there as part of U S concern over the Red threat near Laos. White House spokesman Salinger noted possible further action and troops could be sent to Thailand if needed.

Washington U.S Wthh 7Th Fleet Vanna Phouma Thailand Laos White House Pierre Salinger

Quickies by Ken Reynolds Retirement Sparks Realty Bid

Local column quotes a reader joke about selling assets as a retire from the realty business. The quip playfully references wife urging sale and a humorous take on market chatter. No formal announcement or event.

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