Senate panel details cancer advance in leukemia research
The Senate Appropriations Committee outlined a major leukemia research advance tied to virus-like particles found in blood. Officials say prevention and cure methods may follow as scientists pursue lab growth of the particles and their role in leukemia. The panel backs $140,011,000 for the NCI and $10,000,000 for special virus research programs.
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Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Fic
Senate Committee
NCI
Hunt Wins In Light Decatur Election
In Decatur 3 046 voters, about 37 percent, chose incumbent Commissioner F S Hunt for a three year term defeating Bill J Dukes by 316 votes with Harry L Tooker far behind. Dukes conceded by telephone. The city also approved a building code inspection plan to start Oct 1 aiming to inspect all dwellings within ten years and improve safety standards.
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Decatur
F. S. Hunt
Try Club
Country Club
Dukes
Hunt
Tooker
Mike Freeman
City Commission
Civil rights leader Wilkins urges vigorous platform on rights
Roy Wilkins met with President Johnson then urged Democratic platform writers to pledge vigorous enforcement of the new civil rights law. He said the law is being carried out better than expected and urged understanding of urban riots as rooted in deprivation.
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Edmond Lebreton Washington
Roy Wilkins
Johnson
Wilkins
Platform Committee
White House
Platform
James Farmer
Congress of Racial Equality
Martin Luther King
Decatur Fire Calls Detail Local Losses and Incidents
The Decatur Fire Department reported two fire calls on Tuesday with one lawn mower heavy loss at 1502 W Moulton St and smoke in a house at 4021 10th Ave with no loss. Traffic crash at US 31 and 14th St SE involved Lula Legrane and Roscoe Elliott. A bicycle accident injured David Aiello on College St near 1400 block. See Diary on page 2.
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Decatur Fire Department
W. Moulton St
10Th Ave
U. S. 31
14Th St. SE
Lula M. Legrane
Oakley Ave
Harvey, Ill
Roscoe Lyman Elliott
Leeds 2
College St
David Aiello
5Th Ave
College
Edith L. Old
Belfour St
Augusta
House Passes Remap Bill Shifts Jefferson County in District Plan
The Alabama House approved Senate amendments to a congressional redistricting bill by 72 to 30, sending it to Governor Wallace. The measure splits Jefferson County, adding two precincts to the 5th District, amid GOP objections that changing rules mid race could trigger court challenges.
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House
Senate
U. S
House of Representatives
GOP
Guv Wallace
Jefferson
Bessemer
Jefferson County
Personal experience with Christ explained as heartfelt faith
The reply contrasts theoretical and experimental religion. It defines a personal experience as loving God with all heart and mind, not just duty, citing Peter’s witness and belief without sight. It claims transformed life follows, with expressions of joy and renewal for those who open their heart to Christ.
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Christ
Jesus
Apostle Peter
Jesus Christ
Peter
Johnson fortune listed at 3.48 million in WH report
An accounting firm hired by the White House reports the Johnson family wealth at 3,484,098 dollars. President Johnson, Mrs. Johnson, and daughters Lynda Bird and Luci Baines are named among the assets.
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Washington
Johnson
Haskins & Sells
Lynda Bird
Luci Baines
Lbj’s
Gemini Delayed By Lightning On Cape Kennedy
Lightning strikes at the Gemini launch complex likely push back the planned two man orbital flight of Virgil Grissom and John Young to early 1965. The Titan 2 rocket and ground support gear sustained damage during the storm on Cape Kennedy.
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Howard Benedict
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Virgil I. Grissom
John W. Young
Gemini
Teen in private hearing over adult or juvenile trial
In Huntsville Judge John Green ordered a private hearing on whether a teen accused of rape should be prosecuted as an adult or juvenile. In Washington Congress sent to President Johnson a 1.115 billion housing bill extending urban renewal and public housing for a year. The House debated removing federal court power over state legislative apportionment. Senator Barry Goldwater denounced Johnson foreign policy and offered to fund a debate broadcast.
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Huntsville
Ala
John Green
Washington
Congress
Johnson
House
Springfield
Ill
Barry Goldwater
Athens Firm Plans Hatchery Expansion and Growth
Mays Montgomery of Tilmont Egg Co announces a new hatchery distribution site for the Southeast to be leased to Indian River Poultry Farm Inc of Lancaster PA. The 40 by 60 foot building north of current facilities on a 100 by 300 foot lot will be readied in about six weeks. A plant manager will relocate and 15 to 20 local workers are expected to be hired.
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Deicatur
Miller Stevenson & Baker
Atlanta
Gilmer Blackburn
City of
Decatur
Blackburn
Athens
Tilmont Egg Co
Mays Montgomery
Montgomery
Indian River Poultry Farm Inc
Lancaster
Athens Window Co
Markets At A Glance From New York And Chicago
In New York stocks rise on moderate trading while bonds are mixed and cotton stays quiet. In Chicago wheat gains on export buying and short covering while corn weakens on liquidation and oats retreat. Soybeans fall on liquidation. Hog prices hold near 17.50 while slaughter steers ease to 26.75 top.
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New York
Chicago
We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture
A small classified line advertises Exchange Furniture Co offering top prices for used furniture with the contact number 353-4403.
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Exchange Furniture Co
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New York City
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U.S. Department of Labor
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