Armed Gunmen Hold Up Service Station in Decatur
Two masked gunmen robbed Nuby's Gulf Service Station near Decatur, forcing 75-year-old attendant B. H. Nuby into a restroom, firing six shots through the door and taking about $71 including $60 from the cash register and an item from his wallet. The attackers, described as one small and one large man, wore handkerchiefs, used automatic pistols, and fled after the raid around 9:45 p.m. in dark clothing with no reported car. MONTGOMERY AP report, with other state news.
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Flint City
Here
Nuby
Gulf Service Station
Decatur
B. IH. Nuby
Hartselle
B. H. Nuby
Rapid redistricting urged in Alabama special session
Governor George Wallace told Alabama legislators to act on redistricting before the 1966 elections while denying fear of federal courts. A three judge panel ordered redistricting, and lawmakers aim to craft a plan to allow candidates to run by districts this November. Speakers anticipate a quick House vote with bills then moving to the Senate.
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Wallace
House
Senate
Alabama
House of Representatives
Albert Brewer
Decatur
Brewer
Bessemer
Jefferson County
Local thefts reported at Delano Park and more
Craig Parish reported at 9 29 p m yesterday that someone stole 51 dollars from his wallet while he played tennis at Delano Park. Tommy Whitehead said hubcaps were stolen from his 1962 Chevrolet between Sunday night and yesterday morning. James Allen found a back door broken into his home after returning from a Birmingham ball game, but nothing appeared missing. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Craig Parish
10Th St. SE
Delano Park
Tommy Whitehead
6Th Ave
James Allen
Church St. NW
Birmingham
Why some Christians view cinema as wrong yet TV ok
The author notes little difference between watching movies and TV since TV shows movies, but warns on influence. He urges Christians to use discernment selecting entertainment that supports spiritual life, avoid hypocrisy, and abstain from what is evil whether at home or in public.
Tooker May Leave Race for City Commission
Harry L. Tooker told the commission he proposes to withdraw from the city race. Incumbent F. S. Hunt noted the word propose while Tooker plans a multi point city planning program as a condition for withdrawal. Bill Dukes remains in the race.
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Harry L. Tooker
F. S. Hunt
Jersey City Riots Cause Fires and Injuries
In Jersey City New Jersey during daytime violence after two nights of rioting two gasoline bombs were thrown including one at a police car. Six fires were reported in an abandoned building amidst Negro rioting and 44 people were injured. Police arrested 20.
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Dave Marrella
Jersey City
Jersey
Next Moon Photographs Anticipated By Space Agency
Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists with 4316 lunar photos anticipate the next step in exploration the Surveyor soft landing craft with 30 day surface operation and heavier than Rangers with three times the leg strength planned for late next year.
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Pasadena
Calif
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
U.S. Space Agency
Rangers
Miners Pulled Safe After Eight Days in Mine Collapse
Nine miners trapped in a damp chamber of the Mt River limestone mine were rescued through a narrow shaft and rushed to a hospital after eight days in the collapse. In other news, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved by 10 to 2 a bill allowing states to delay court ordered reapportionment for two years or more. Gov. Edmund G Brown appointed Pierre Salinger to fill the late Sen. Clair Engle’s unexpired term. In Congo news, Communist backed rebels and Congolese troops clashed before the U S consulate in Stanleyville as the army fought to hold the city.
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Champagnole
France
Mt. River
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sacramento
Calif
Edmund G. Brown
Pierre Salinger
Clair Engle
Leopoldville, the Congo
U.S
Stanleyville
Congo
U S Warns North Vietnam Over Unprovoked Attacks
The United States warned Communist North Vietnam of grave consequences if it conducts further unprovoked attacks on U S military forces. State Department spokesman Robert J McCloskey said the protest was sent to the U S Embassy in Saigon for transmission to the North Vietnamese regime.
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Washington
United States
U. S
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Markets At A Glance From The New York AP Wire
Markets show mixed movements with stocks lower on moderate trade and bonds mixed. In Chicago, wheat weak while corn holds firm on light demand, oats easier on liquidation. soybeans mixed with August weak. hogs up to 50 cents higher at 17.75. slaughter steers steady to 25 cents higher, top 25.
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New York
Chicago
City Building Continues Rise in Decatur July
City permits in July reached 1 006 402 with residential activity dominating. Foundations were laid for 42 homes and one apartment totaling 801 377, far ahead of June’s 18 homes valued at 355 859 as construction momentum grows.
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Decatur
Flint Rescue Squad Lifesaving Work Highlighted
John Knox reviews a local volunteer group dedicated to lending a helping hand. The Flint Rescue Squad copes with tornadoes, forest fires, lost children, and ill adults, showing purposeful civic service amid crowd apathy.
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John Knox
Flint Rescue Squad
We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture Exchange Co
Exchange Furniture Co offers top prices for used furniture and advertises contact 353 4403. The notice highlights quick payment and trade options for customers seeking to sell secondhand items.
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Exchange Furniture Co
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Montgomery
George Wallace
Reno Tucker
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Tuck
Penny
Tucker
Rayburn Sparks
Tooker
Mike Freeman
Ralph Dighton
Ranger 7
Surveyor
Ranger
Viet Nam
Saigon
Morgan County
Pat Patterson
Nuby's Gulf Service Station
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