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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1963
Page
1
The Associated Press reports heavy rains in the northern half of Alabama caused injuries to 25 people and extensive property damage. Flooding feared along the Coosa and Cahaba rivers after Monday night storms.
Tornadoes swept the south and central U S Monday and Monday night killing ten and injuring over fifty. Fatalities occurred near Tunica Mississippi and Shannon with others in Maury City Tennessee and Randles Missouri. Alabama Indiana and Kentucky also reported damage and injuries.
Local residents Ellen Matthews Clara Warrick Mitch Howell Betty Whatley Bertha Chumley and the Rev James Q Bodley show in the Motorola Regional Non professional Art Exhibit in Birmingham. Three regional entries advance to the Motorola National Exhibit in Chicago with six paintings chosen for the calendar. Also notices about nursing association meeting council degrees and state democratic dinner details.
In a public exchange, H J W defends crusade methods against being seen as mere acting or psychology. He cites diverse social classes among converts, asserts divine work beyond preacher cleverness, and notes long term fidelity to faith years after campaigns.
The Dominican Republic accuses Haiti's Duvalier regime of offering Cuba bases to Fidel Castro and declares a bloodless victory as the OAS tours Port au Prince. President Bosch vows cooperation with the mission while fearing further attacks on the Dominican Embassy and awaits safe conduct for foes sheltered there.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, speaking at a Cincinnati fundraising dinner, proposed a reciprocal Cuba swap with the Soviet Union to halt saboteurs and tighten restraint on anti US activity. He criticized President Kennedy and urged demands for guarantees to prevent Latin sabotage training.
A brief item notes budget terms and sales on furniture from Robins son. It highlights affordable selections and value-driven deals aimed at shoppers seeking economical home furnishings.
A Trans-Canada DC8 with 90 passengers and 10 crew landed safely on three engines after a seagull struck the No 2 engine shortly after takeoff from Prestwick Scotland on its way to Montreal. Fire warnings followed as the engine was shut down.
Senator Mike Mansfield D Mont warned the Senate that bombing North Viet Nam supply routes could trigger a Korgan type war, with fighting paid for primarily with American lives.
An Alabama circuit judge said he will call a special Etowah County Grand Jury session over the slaying of 35 year old Baltimore integrationist William L Moore. Floyd Simpson is charged with first degree murder. bond set at 5000. Moore planned a hike from Chattanooga to Jackson to air views on segregation. Civil rights groups plan a March from Chattanooga toward Jackson. authorities say marchers will be arrested. King noted progress in Birmingham desegregation efforts at a Houston banquet.
A group of Freedom Marchers led by SNCC and CORE plan a Wednesday walk along U.S. 11 from Chattanooga to Jackson to honor William L. Moore the Baltimore Integrationist killed near Attalla Alabama. Ten to twelve participants will depart Fairview Presbyterian Church and face potential arrest for breach of the peace while pressing to complete Moore's pilgrimage despite safety threats.
Senators Javits and Scott urged U S intervention to prevent Arab aggression toward Israel and offered good offices for direct peace talks between Israel and its Arab neighbors in a developing Middle East crisis.
Lt Gov James B Allen urged quick passage of two school tax bills to fund education. The Senate Finance Committee, after a 106 hour filibuster, recessed without action as two junior college bills awaited action and a beer tax was sent back to the House for concurrence.
President John F Kennedy will visit North Alabama May 18 to mark the Tennessee Valley Authority anniversary. He will speak in Nashville then tour Muscle Shoals and Redstone Arsenal before returning to Washington. ceremonies at Decatur High School auditorium follow the night before.
Stocks higher with moderate advance while bonds stay steady. Cotton dips on moderate volume. Wheat firms on short covering in Chicago. Corn mostly steady with light mixed grades. Oats easier on scattered selling. Soybeans drop on liquidation. Hogs steady to weak with top at 14.75. Slaughter steers 24.50 top, down 0.25.
Secretary Douglas Dillon told the U.S. Chamber of Commerce the improving economy could cut the 1963 64 deficit by about 1 billion dollars. He supported Kennedy’s tax plan as a tool to accelerate growth and reach potential surpluses within a balanced budget.
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