Local notices and upcoming community events in Decatur area
Sheriff announces one arrest for muffler violation. Beginning Band will be offered at Austin High for grades 7 to 9. Contact Bill Brunner mornings. Apes Club to meet at Lucy's Branch for picnic supper Saturday. State examiners report 281 driver license applications with 78 passes, 88 learner permits, 83 failures, 19 failed inspections, 13 incomplete. Jaycee leaders plan Montgomery meeting with Bill Dukes and Ken Meguiar attending. Judy Counts admitted to Lawrence County Hospital. Play School of First Methodist Church begins Sept 9 at 9 a.m. Call for information. Moose Lodge evening at 8 at Moulton Street. Kathryn Laura Farrer elite honors at Arizona State University with 3.44 GPA. SPEBSQSA Decatur Chapter meets 7:30 tonight at Central Methodist Church. G D Elswick reports side view mirrors stolen from his 1959 Ford at Riverside School. See Diary on Page 2.
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H. L. Hester
John Brom
Explanation of Proverbs 14 12 and divine guidance through Corinthians
The passage argues that human plans seem right yet lead to death, while God reveals true paths through creation providence Christ and Scripture. Ignoring God's revelation results in judgment, though many feel empty without forgiveness and transformation offered by God.
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K. M
China blasts Khrushchev for breaking atomic bomb aid promise
The New China News Agency accuses the Soviet Union of welshing on teaching China how to make atomic bombs before Camp David talks four years ago. It says Moscow tore up a 1957 defense tech pact and notes Soviet leaders seek U S advantage while blocking others from building nuclear arms.
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Francis K. Ichigaya
Tokyo
Red China
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Camp David
New China News Agency
Soviet Union
China
United States
Moscow-Peking
East Germany
U.S
Bomb Explodes Tear Gas in Birmingham Store
An unidentified white man dropped a tear gas bomb into Loveman's department store in downtown Birmingham. At least 12 people were overcome, none seriously hurt, and evacuees fled as gas spread through the store and into adjacent areas. Police and fire crews with gas masks searched for affected patrons and workers.
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Birmingham
Loveman’s
Polio Strikes Courtland Girl in Lawrence County
A four year old Courtland girl, Catherine Darlene Orr, is named as the third polio victim in Lawrence County for 1963. Dr. Willard Irwin diagnosed the case and referred her to the health department. Officials anticipate a parents versus school officials meeting tonight at 7 at Supt Silas Cross’ office.
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Moulton
Courtland
Lawrence County
Catherine Darlene Orr
Willard Irwin
Health Department
Joe Wheeler coop reports strong year and new TVA projects
Jimmie Davis, manager of the Joe Wheeler Membership Corporation, declares the year one of the best in the co op history as he outlines service goals and lower electric costs. TVA plans a new sub station at Priceville and a distribution point at Danville to balance load and improve service.
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Moulton
Co-Op
Jimmie Davis
Joe Wheeler
Alabama
Davis
TVA
Priceville
Danville
Lawrence
Morgan Counties
REA
Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation
B. O. Chaney
H. A. Alexander
Burel West
Amendment Favorable to Trustee Appointment at University of Alabama
In Montgomery the Senate Education Committee reported a favorable amendment to let the governor appoint University of Alabama trustees, aligning its process with Auburn. The measure faces slim odds given limited session time, as it joins a crowded calendar. The committee also considered House bills to let local boards assign students, a measure critics warn could enable segregation by classroom or sex.
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Montgomery
University of Alabama Board of Trustees
Senate
Edu
Cation Committee
Histeriei Aes
Boards of Education
Auburn University
University of Alabama
William C. McCain
Tus- See
United Fund Sets 1964 Goal for Morgan County Campaign
Mor gan County United Fund announces a 1964 campaign goal of 175 500 with a 14 percent rise over 1963. The drive runs Sept 16 to Oct 1964, organized into nine divisions and chaired by Ray Sundback of 3 M. Allocations include American Legion Auxiliary 750, Red Cross 20 700, Boys Club 20 000, and Boy Scouts 17 000 among others.
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Morgan County United Fund
Leo Fabisinski
U. F. Board
Ray Sundback
3-M
American Legion Auxiliary
American Red Cross
American Social Health Association
Boys’ Club of
Decatur
Tennessee Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
United
Cold Snap From Canada Feels Like Early Fall in Huntsville
Huntsville Weather Bureau called today one of the coldest Aug 15ths on record as Hudson Bay air drifts southeastward. Readings across the region dipped to 50s in the south, with Decatur at 60 and a high of 82 in Decatur yesterday. Dry, below normal temperatures are expected to persist with a slight warming trend later in the week.
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Huntsville Weather Bureau
Canada
Mississippi River
Weather Bureau
Hudson Bay
South
Asheville
N. C
Nashville
Decatur
Huntsville
Market News Snapshots From New York and Chicago
New York stocks rise with gains in motors and steels while bonds trade heavily. In Chicago, grains stay firm with firm to steady demand for wheat corn and oats, soybeans rallying late and hogs steady to 25 cents higher. slaughter steers remain underpriced with limited tests.
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New York
Chicago
Jacqueline Kennedy Returns Home For Rest In Hyannis
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her children occupy Bramletyde on Squaw Island Hyannis with seven dogs after a Caesarean birth and the loss of Patrick. Doctor advises avoiding public schedules until after the year begins to ensure full recovery.
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Frances Lewine
Caroline
John Jr
Patrick Bouvier Kennedy
Britain train robbery suspects held as money recovered report
Two men were held on charges linked to Britain s great train robbery and a man with two women were detained for investigation. Police said about 100000 pounds reportedly recovered amid the case.
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London
Britain
Deposition Read To Jury in Butts Libel Trial
Chicago beer distributor Frank Scoby testified in the Butts case that he never discussed gambling with Wally Butts and that his betting activities were unknown to Butts. He said he wagered on football in 1957, totaling about $50,000 for the season with individual bets around $500 and a possible $2,000 peak.
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Butts
Atlanta
Chicago
Wally Butts
Georgia
Frank Scoby
Curtis Publishing, Co
Scoby
Lewis R. Morgan
Wallace
Nevada
Shafer
Decatur Voters Receive Nonpartisan Phone Reminders
The Morgan County League of Women Voters led by Mrs. Ray Albert will call about 7 000 Decatur homes Saturday through Tuesday to remind residents of the city election. The phone blitz stresses nonpartisan civic participation and is supported by local civic groups and Girl Scout Troop 195. Polls open Tuesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with about 10 000 qualified voters in Decatur.
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Decatur
Morgan County League of Women Voters
Ray Albert
Voters Service
Decatur Jaycettes
Decatur Civinettes
City of Opportunity Civinettes
Decatur Woman’s Club
American Association of University Women
Girl Scout Troop 195
Albert
Magnavox Stereo and TV At Robinson's On 2nd Ave
A Robinson's ad proclaims Magnavox stereo and television sets at the best prices on 2nd Avenue. The notice highlights value for shoppers seeking affordable home electronics.
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Magnavox
Robinson's
2Nd Ave
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BET Uisuusdsiun
Sheriff's Force
Austin High School
Bill Brunner
Austin High
Apes Club
Athens
Lucy’s Branch
Ray Nixon
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bill Dukes
Ken Meguiar
Judy Counts
Lawrence County Hospital
First Methodist Church
Clyde Hurt
Roy Wood
Moose Lodge
Moulton St
Kathryn Laura Farrer
Lith
St. SE
Arizona State University
Kathryn
Spebsqsa
Central Methodist Church
G. D. Elswick
Springdale Ave
Riverside School
Joe
B. G. Robison Jr
Pickens County
University
United Fund
Hartselle
Angie King
Angie
Tommy King
Jacqueline
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Jackson, Miss
State College Board
James Meredith
Saigon
Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Seoul
Korea
Brazzaville
Congo Republic
Fulbert Youlov
Aby
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