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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1963

Page

2

Harriman Backs U S Laos Peace Efforts at Embassy Conference

At a news conference in the U S Embassy Harriman stated the goal of urging a free movement for the three nation truce commission and close U S Soviet ambassador cooperation in Vientiane Laos He said Khrushchev and Gromyko did not raise questions about recent fighting and noted Soviet influence over the Pathet Lao and arms supplied by the USSR.

Khrushchev United States Harriman U. S Truce Commission Vientiane Pathet Lao Andrei A. Gromyko Myko Gromyko Soviet Union Geneva

Weather and celestial notes for Monday April 29

Sunset at 6 30 p m. sunrise 5 00 a m. moonset 12 46 a m. first quarter at 9 08 a m. prominent stars Aldebaran sets at 8 17 p m.

Aldebaran

Memorial Bridge Lowers Slightly Amid Light TVA Readings

Saturday water at Memorial Bridge was 21.55 feet up 0.01 in 12 hours with sea level 555.85 feet. TVA lake levels listed include Pickwick 414.0 Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 557.1 Wilson 507.6. Forecast calls for showers today then fair to partly cloudy cooler tonight. Monday partly cloudy and mild with a few showers. Winds easterly, shifting to south 8 to 15 mph. High near 81.

Memorial TVA Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson

Deaths Mrs Brenda King Corbet

Mrs Brenda King Corbet of 905 Pere Street died Saturday in a local hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 30 p m at Guntharp Chapel with burial in City Cemetery under Guntharp direction. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs Fred King Decatur a sister Mrs Rufus E Davis Decatur a brother Thomas Cor Decatur. The body will lie in state at the home until services.

Brenda King Corbet Pere St Guntharp Fred King Decatur Rufus E. Davis Thomas Cer Decatur

Infant Charlotte Posey Dies at Two Months in Moulton

Infant Charlotte Ann Posey two months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Posey, died Saturday at 1 p.m. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 p.m. from the Caddo Church with Rev. Ernest Shelton. burial in adjoining cemetery. Survivors include two sisters Patricia Ann and Mary Elaine, four brothers Donald Bug Posey W A Posey Billy Posey Marlin Dean Posey. Elliott-Brown Funeral Home in charge.

Marlin Dean Posey Will Hartselle

Births in Decatur and Somerville area announced

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Jones of Somerville Road welcomed a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Burch, ages not given, reported a son born Friday at the Clinic.

Billy Joe Jones Somerville Rd Decatur General Hos William Burch Clinic

Former Marine Capt. Jackson Suspected in Cuba Slaying

The account describes Capt. Jackson shooting a Cuban on Guantanamo Bay territory after escorting him off base. Lopez fell from a 25 foot cliff, and the body was partly concealed by rocks. Szill aided disposal and burial while officers faced discharge and withheld details press.

Jackson Lopez Guantanamo Szill Cuba Schweiker Szili Steiner Pruitt Naval Base Marine Corps Corps Arthur J. Jackson San Jose Calif Pentagon

Market share estimate shows 42.1 percent French imports

Latest estimates from France indicate that no market member supplies 42.1 percent of French imports. This figure highlights concentrated supply patterns and potential dependency on key sources within the import mix.

France A

Two car crash injures Hartselle couple near Bowline Theater

A 10 30 p m crash on U S 31 near Bowline Theater sent David Smith 20 and his wife Ann 19 to Decatur General Hospital with serious injuries The 1955 Chevrolet they drove lost control and struck a utility pole Mrs Smith fractured jaw and leg while his head face and chest injuries were described as extensive though later downgraded from critical The couple work for North Alabama Tractor and Trailer Co Also noted were two injury free rear end collisions later that day involving Roger Rainwater 21 Falkville and Rob ert Maner 53 Decatur and Byron Godwin 39 Olive Street and Gladys Sammons Ray 63 no address given

Bowline Theater U.S Hartselle Decatur General Hospital David Smith Smith Ann Roger C. Rainwater Falkville Robert Glenn Maner Decatur U. S. 31 Cosbie St Byron Rowan Godwin Olive St Desoto Gladys Sammons Ray

Alabama plans expanded technical education at Redstone Arsenal

Area State Vocational Technical School and other trade programs will place graduates at Redstone Arsenal with added courses to train technical personnel. Gov. Wallace promises legislative action and repeated special sessions if needed to push the education breakthrough, reaffirming education as Alabama’s top issue.

Redstone Arsenal Ate

Education funding impasse as beer tax plan stalls senate

The filibustered beer tax plan for funding junior colleges and trade schools faced collapse after leadership insisted on pairing it with other school measures. Gov. Wallace defended the program as essential to his education breakthrough while a compromise amendment sought to pool beer tax revenue with other school funds for five junior colleges and five trade schools.

Senate Finance Committee George Wallace Wallace Sen Bill Nichols Talladega Ed Horton Limestone County Allen

Seven Hurt In Two Car Wreck Near Decatur

Seven people were injured in a two car collision one mile north of Decatur at 2 45 p m Saturday at the intersection of U S 31 The most serious injury was Edna Lovelace 72 of Elkman in serious condition All listed injured include Mary C Taylor 52 Judy C Jones 49 Evelyn Harper 38 Keith Lovelace 6 Wynn Jones 15 and Susan Lee Jones 1905 Harrison St SE Two cars involved a 1958 Dodge driven by Mary C Taylor and a 1957 Pontiac driven by Evelyn Harper Total property damage listed at 700 Two additional motorists were treated and dismissed at the scene

Decatur U.S Edna Lovelace Elkman Maryi C. Taylor 16Th Ave. SE Judy C. Jones Harrison St Evelyn Harper Tanner Keith Lovelace Ted Wynn Jones Susan Lee Jones Harrison St. SE Mary C. Taylor Moulton Ala Richard C. Able Birmingham William L. Smith

LACEY'S SPRING HOSTS FIRST GRADE PRE-SCHOOL CLINIC

A district clinic at Lacey's Spring School begins at 1 30 for all children entering first grade next fall. Dr Murphy will examine pupils. Bring a birth certificate and attend with one or both parents if possible.

Lacey’s Murphy

Governor’s plan passes as opposition splits on beer tax

Opposition senators except Tyson and Taylor back the measure though Tyson opposes citing risk of reduced beer sales due to a new state tax and higher prices. Local program aligns with governor’s request amid the split.

Tyson Taylor

Stutts Heads Wholesale Group Plans New Chamber Building

J. S. Jimmy Stutts leads a group of 10 wholesalers and Chamber of Commerce officials planning a steel and concrete 6000 square foot facility at 6th Ave NE and Walnut St. The design features light brick panels, a raised roof over the entrance, a lobby and exhibit area, offices on the south side, two conference rooms, a board room, and large lower level storage spaces.

Stutts John R. Berry George Corneil Morley Denbo Hill Ferguson, Jr H. E. Golson R. P. Gross Leonard Moody Gordon Mummert J. L. Todd J. R. Williams 6Th Ave Walnut St Wilte Chamber Lite

Public spat over Flint City police actions sparks tickets

Mayor Day plans a Saturday conference with Attorney Albert Brewer amid a clash between the AMA and AAA over publicity from Flint City police actions. AMA aide denounces The Birmingham News quoting Police Chief Simpson and notes state tourism efforts. City records and seizure suits prompt council to demand better record keeping and public access.

Mayor Day Daily Albert Brewer Brewer AMA Birmingham News Odis Simpson, Jr AAA Black Alabama Flint City Simpson Bancroft Timmons T. V. Day J. W. Hogan Nelson James Robinson Bob Schultz Sterling Sams Council Miles Powell

Syria and the Mediterranean Sea Boundary

The Mediterranean forms Syria’s western boundary and offers a water route to the west, shaping coastal access and trade potential for the nation.

Mediterranean Sea Syria

Local notices and travel plans fragment

The text lists local names and addresses with travel plans to Italy, a 911 call about home vent damage, a grand larceny arrest for Louis Tunstill, a 1957 Ford theft worth 300 dollars, and a Dallas area vacation return involving Mr and Mrs Earl Legg and Wayne Legg.

Earl Legg Hartselle Airman Wayne Legg Denver

Inventions Spark Nation’s Economic Growth at Convention

Igleheart cites European limits on invention as the U S Constitution was drafted, listing cotton gin steamboat and other innovations. The two day convention ended with banquet and officer installations including Eddie Self J J Benford Kent Hendree Harry Wheeler and many others from Alabama towns.

Igleheart U.S History America McCormick Edison Ford Wright Whitney Fulton Westinghouse Eddie Self Decatur J. J. Benford Albertville Kent Hendree Gadsden Harry Wheeler Segjeant Farms South Gadsden Richard Hunter Boaz R. L. Williams Collinsville Randolph Linn Joe Elder Bill Burgett Noccalula Emmett O'Neal Centre Boyd Vaughn Saks Frank Thompson Sylacauga Ray Albert Russell Moose Big Springs William J. Kaylor Rogersville A. M. Yarbrough Haleyville C. C. Segraves Guin

Funeral services for Willie Polk announced for today

Funeral services for Willie Polk will be held at 2 p.m. from Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sykes Cemetery. Reynolds Funeral Home directs. Survivors include four sisters Mrs. Bertha Lyles Mrs. Savannah Rogers Mrs. Susie Kirk Mrs. Effie Pearson all of Decatur and four brothers Fred Nathiel Sam Poke of Decatur Willie Poke of County and other relatives.

Willie Polk Reynolds Funeral Home Sykes Cemetery Bertha Lyles Savannah Rogers Susie Kirk Efiie Pearson Decatur Fred Nathiel Sam Poke Willie Poke County

Hong Kong studios produce 240 films yearly

Hong Kong studios turn out about 240 movies each year, ranking behind the United States, India, and Japan in film output. The figure reflects a thriving industry with steady production despite regional competition.

Hong Kong Japan India United States

Hospital Admissions Names Listed for Cullman Area

A list of patients and spouses names from Cullman area hospitals includes Marvin Davis Albert Holmes Mrs David Meadows Elmer Jetton Earl Roscoe Brand Mrs Earl Brannan Mrs Burans Burks Dewey Moore and others from Cullman Vinemont and nearby communities.

Marvin Curtis Davis Albert S. Holmes Cullman David Woodlaw Meadows Elmer Ellis Jetton Roscoe Brand Earl Brannan Buran Burks Dewey Moore Vinemont

Mrs Gordon Terry and Infant Son Listed Address

Ave SE Mrs Gordon Terry and infant son located at 216 12th Ave NW per the notice.

Ave Gordon Terry 12Th Ave

Dismissals List Names and Addresses From Decatur Area

A compiled list shows individuals and households in Decatur Hartselle and surrounding areas, including several with titles Mrs and Master. The document enumerates names with street addresses such as 1707 Somerville Rd and 120 Raymond St, plus others in Decatur and Moulton.

Charles David Smith Hartselle Charles David’ Smith Stanley Clemons 5Th Ave Billy Joe Jones Somerville Merril Evans Bowen Wadsworth St Albert Williams Raymond St Howard Douglas Floyd Spraggin St Forest Gene Rhodes Decatur Cecil Eugene Quillin College St J. Paul Miller Oliver Meredith Carridale St Robert Floyd State Ave Sidney O. Maner Danville Rd Joseph D. Terry 2Nd Ave Claude Theron Crutchfield Vinemont William C. Aday Hillsboro Marvin Lafayette Skidmore Gwendolyn Kirby Madison Kerrie Leigh Sims Betty St Fredrick Duran Hartley

Murder Charge Linked to Rifle Sent to FBI Lab in Washington

Colvard sent the rifle to the FBI laboratory in Washington for analysis. State Investigator Roy McDowell leads the probe and transported the weapon to the capital. The identified suspect is held on an open case since Thursday and has been extensively questioned. Another man detained for questioning was released Thursday night and named as 44 year old Gaddis A. Killian.

Colvard FBI Washington Roy McDowell McDowell Gaddis A. Killian

Temperature Extremes Reported in Alaska Climate Range

Some parts of Alaska show a summer high around 100 degrees and winter lows near 70 below zero. The range highlights extreme seasonal shifts in the region's climate patterns.

Alaska

Also Mentioned on This Page

Laos Mrs Brenda Corbet Charlotte Posey Florida Birmingham Civic Ballet Co Decatur Junior Service League DHS Tselle Lacey Wholesale J. S Jimmy” Stutts Wholesalers Chamber of Commerce J. & Stutts McClannahan Charles R. Clark Charles C. Moore Gene Harwell Cedar St Isle of Capri Bay of Naples Italy Jose Buonomo Betty St. SW Newlin Shirley Louis Tunstill Beenant Pendines Tempie Hamilton Decatur General Admissions James Ray Mobbs 10Th Ave Master Butch Charles Thomas Roberts 14Th Ave Cloyd Kyle Campbell Semmes & Co Incorpo Investment. Securities Decetur Shopping
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