Walker County Polio Immunization Drive Opens Saturday
Walker County Alabama declared an epidemic area and prepares a mass polio vaccination. About 80 000 doses of Sabin oral vaccine will be distributed through immunization stations statewide networks. Sabin vaccine advised even for those previously immunized with Salk. Campaign centers in Jasper after vaccine arrival from Philadelphia to Birmingham.
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Jasper
Ala
Walker County
Philadelphia
Birmingham
John Witte
U.S. Public Health Service
Atlanta
Witte
Decatur man faces multiple traffic and alcohol charges
City recorder's docket lists Joseph Lewis Mathews of 2412 Pennylane SE facing improper turning, running red lights, reverse parking, public drunkenness, driving while intoxicated, improper passing, disregarding a stop sign, and driving the wrong way on a one way street. He attends the Southern States Executive Program at the University of Alabama.
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City Recorder
Joseph Lewis Mathews
Pennylane SE
Decatur 1
Southern States Executive
University of Alabama
Matthews
Chemstrand Corp
Return from Fear to Faith and Holy Spirit Guidance
A reader asks how to regain the presence of the Holy Spirit after fear. The answer cites fear as the foe of faith, urges confession of sins and doubts, and reminds that Jesus promised the Spirit would dwell with believers. Confess, repent for doubting, and seek God’s forgiveness to restore spiritual direction.
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H. K
God
Satan
Jesus
Chamber Signs Building Pact for New Headquarters
The Chamber of Commerce will begin constructing its new headquarters after the board approved signing a contract with local contractor Ray Childs. The 6,272 square foot steel and concrete structure at 6th Ave NE includes brick facade, glass walls, parking, and a raised platform with 25,000 square feet of property, to be completed within 180 days.
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INK
Ray Childs
R. W
Pete” Henderson
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
6Th Ave
Walnut St
Bill Hubbert
General Fund Drive
Alvis Briscoe
Ed Price
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Henderson
Building, Inc
Peter
Childs
6Th Ave. NE
Kennedy pledges renewed civil rights push as protests rise
President Kennedy said civil rights laws are a national crisis of great proportions and urged every effort to secure equal opportunity. He noted Negro demonstrations may be waning due to community work and congressional debate while protests spread to New York and Chicago.
Kennedy cites civil rights push hurting popularity
President Kennedy says his advocacy for civil rights legislation is likely costing him political prestige but he will continue. He describes a national crisis over the racial issue and says every effort should be made to protect the rights of all.
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Kennedy
Congress
Washington
City Election Officials Appointed for Aug 20 Vote
In an adjourned city commission meeting, members announced the appointment of election officials for the August 20 city election. Officials were named for the 29 polling boxes and the absentee ballot box. Mayor Gilmer Blackburn said he would attend the 40th See CITY On Page 2.
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City Commission
Gilmer Blackburn
Rusk Heads to Moscow for Nuclear Test Ban Pact
Secretary of State Dean Rusk travels to Moscow to sign the limited nuclear test ban treaty and pursue East West understanding. The ceremonial signing will occur Monday in the Kremlin with U S Soviet and British leaders.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
Britain
W. Averell Harriman
Lord Hailsham
Andrei A Gromyko
Rusk
Lord Home
Gromyko
Kremlin
St. Catherine Hall
Test Plans May Help Treaty Pass
President Kennedy signaled the United States will keep underground nuclear tests to advance weapon development. The plan aims to reassure senators split over the treaty by showing a continued weapons program outside the ban. Senator Henry M. Jackson said his stance may depend on details of the underground program.
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Washington
Kennedy
United States
Senate
Soviet Union
Britain
Henry M. Jackson
Jackson
House Atomic Energy Subcommittee
Kennedy bill clash sparks Senate hearing row
The Senate Commerce Committee wrestled over President Kennedy's public accommodations anti discrimination bill amid sharp exchanges. James M. Landis pleaded guilty in federal court to late filing and payment of five years taxes. The House approved nearly 89 million dollars for non school agencies for two years. The Republicans signaled the nuclear test ban depends on safety. The UN announced a year end ban on selling weapons to South Africa over apartheid.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Kennedy
NEW York
James M. Landis
Harvard Law School
Montgomery
House
Senate
Markets At A Glance Summary
New York reports mixed to moderate trading with bonds. Cotton firm on short covering. Chicago wheat and corn higher with September futures strong. Oats firm with scattered short covering. Soybeans strong on broad buying. Hogs up to 25 cents higher on the tape.
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Chicago
Io Et
Ward Still Near Death in Hospital
Dr Stephen Ward remained unconscious and near death at St Stephen's Hospital after an overdose and bronchial pneumonia. A hospital bulletin noted no improvement in the past 12 hours as Ward remained in a coma following his Wednesday conviction for living off the earnings of prostitutes.
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London
Stephen Ward
St. Stephen’s Hospital
Ward
Society
Osteopath
Senate Deadlock Over Installment Loan Bill Sparks Clash
In Montgomery the State Senate stalled over a compromise installment loan bill as Sen. Roland Cooper rejects the plan to curb high add on interest. Supporters say the measure saves borrowers by tightening terms on loans over 300 dollars from licensed lenders. The debate drew sharp charges about who benefits and who is harmed. Hawkins called opponents “financial murderers” while supporters push a seven percent add on for the first 3000 dollars and six percent thereafter with limited extra charges allowed. The bill aims to curb abusive lending with penalties for violations and ties to Alabama Bankers Association proposals.
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Montgomery
State Senate
Roland Cooper
Wilcox County
Cooper
Limestone County
Ed Horton
George Hawkins
Etowah County
Senate
Hawkins
Alabama Bankers Association
Alabama
Preliminary hearing in Keller murder case continued
A 36 year old Baileyton Truck driver Albert Grady Keller faces first degree murder charges in the death of his wife Mrs Doyce Burden. The hearing started at 9 am but was delayed about 58 minutes due to material witness Patricia Barbee of Fairview missing from court. Barbee arrived at 9 45 am and testified as the first witness while defense attorney Julian Bland protested a request for Dr Robert Johnsons report. Judge Hart overruled and Riley proceeded.
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Winford Turner
Cullman
Baileyton
Albert Grady Keller
Doyce Burden
Patricia Barbee
Fairview
Jack Riley
Barbee
Julian Bland
Cullman County
Robert Johnson
Bland
Johnson
Riley
Hart
Two Motels Planned In Decatur With 220 Units
Construction of two motels totaling 220 rooms will begin soon in Decatur. Hugh Jones regional director for Holiday Inns of America in Memphis told the Daily today that the chain plans construction.
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Decatur
Hugh Jones
Holiday Inns of America, Inc
Memphis
Daily Today
Textile Cotton Aid Urged for Alabama Mills and Farmers
Alabama lawmakers urge Congress to back Hill Sparkman bill over Cooley to aid textile mills while protecting cotton farmer income. The Cotton Study Committee favors a $10 million annual research program to cut production costs and seeks base support at 78 percent of parity if needed. If both fail, they oppose the Cooley measure.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Cotton Study Committee
Hill-Sparkman
Alabama, Sons
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Secretary of Agriculture
Cooley
Agriculture Department
House Agriculture Committee
Alexander Nunn
Progressive Farmer
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