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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1964

Page

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Fairfield suburb mourns girl killed by 14 year old

Fairfax Ohio community grieves four year old Debbie Cappen after a 14 year old boy confesses to luring her home with hide and seek and fatally stabbing and choking her. The body was found under a porch as police traced the suspect’s movements and footwear clue. Debbie died of suffocation about 48 hours before discovery.

Cincinnati Fairfax Debbie Cappen Debbie Tim James Finan George Rickey Jr Finan Dappens Kenneth Lee

Widow Receives Silver Star As President Salutes Husbands Valor

Washington AP President Johnson honors Barbara Jean Walling widow of Army sergeant Harry A. Walling killed in South Vietnam. Walling posthumously awarded the Silver Star for gallantry leading a combat patrol under heavy fire. Mrs Walling, a California mother of three, reads her letter to unit wives and meets Johnson and fellow soldiers. Walling born April 23 1940 in Los Angeles and buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery.

Washington Johnson Harry A. Walling Walling South Viet Nam White House Barbara Jean San Jose Calif Los Angeles Golden Gate National Cemetery California Diane Richards Diane Billy Richards Dalton Arlington National Cemetery John F. Kennedy President Kennedy

Community Collision On U S 31 S Involving Two Teens

At 3 41 p m Saturday James Lee Horton 31 of 1808 4th Ave SW and Calvin Baker 17 of 1125 Brooks St collided while driving opposite directions on U S 31 S 50 feet north of McBrides Used Parts. Charles R Rankin joins Guardian Life Insurance as field representative. See Diary on Page 2.

U.S. 31 McBrides James Lee Horton 4Th Ave Calvin Baker Brooks St Charles R. Rankin 6Th Ave Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America

Guadeloupe Hit Hard by Hurricane Cleo

Hurricane Cleo battered Guadeloupe with 115 mph winds damaging Basse Terre and other cities. Four injured, no confirmed deaths. Severe property damage and downed lines closed communications to sugar and banana plantations as Cleo moved toward Virgin Islands Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Miami Cleo Guadeloupe Basse Terre Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Dominican Republic

Forgiveness Is Conditional and Choice Creates Hell

The answer explains forgiveness as conditional on repentance and confession. Unrepented sins remain unforgiven, illustrated by a son who would be denied forgiveness. The lake of fire is described as God allowing people to choose their eternal element, with some preferring earthly hellish living over disciplined life, making heaven unsuitable for them.

Earth Heaven

Amateur Photo Contest Opens Soon at Decatur Daily

Two weeks remain before the six week amateur photo contest starts on September 6 at The Decatur Daily. Four five weekly prizes of five dollars and a $25 grand prize will be awarded. Submit name, address, and category on the back of each print and mail to PHOTO CONTEST Box 1006 Decatur Alabama.

THE Decatur Daily Decatur Ala

Tug Pulling Bama Sinks Life Is Lost

The Sea Lion, towing the U S S Alabama toward the Panama Canal, sank in the Pacific about 155 miles south of here. All but one crewman were rescued. Chief Mate Ira Goltry, 56, of Iowa, is reported missing. Survivors were taken aboard the Sea Ranger and searches continued amid strong currents near Point Mala on the Azueros Peninsula.

Panama U.S.S. Alabama Panama Canal Pacific Ocean Here U.S Canal Zone S. A. Barra John

Goldwater Defends Vote Against Nuclear Ban

Senator Barry Goldwater told 1,000 ham radio operators at the American Radio Relay League meeting that high-yield nuclear blasts could disrupt communications without killing people. He argued limited test ban opposition hinges on unknown effects and believes denying knowledge is a mistake.

New York Barry Goldwater Goldwater American Radio Relay League

Look Inside World’s Week 8000 in School Spotlight

Courtland Hawks feature in a school spotlight focusing on student leaders and activities. Democrats at Auburn State highlighted in A-11 section with emphasis on local school involvement and community perspectives.

To Bathe Or Not To Bathe

London AP reports the Queen Elizabeth statue on Fleet Street received its first cleaning since 1959 while a humorous note claims the real queen baths once a year even without need. An advertisement follows offering top prices for used furniture from Exchange Furniture Co.

London Queen Elizabeth Fleet Street Elizabeth Exchange Furniture Co

Five Die in Alabama Weekend Car Crashes

Early weekend wrecks in Alabama killed five people. Two men, Johnny Ray Cox of Warrior and Paul D. Raynor of Empire, died in a single crash found Saturday north of Scottsboro. James Thrasher, 23, of Helena perished when his car overturned east of Pelham. Henry Walton Carlton, 31, of St. Stevens died when ejected from his overturning vehicle near Grove Hill. Robert Hendricks, 21, of Montgomery died in a car-truck collision, Montgomery’s seventh traffic death of 1964.

Alabama Johnny Ray Cox Warrior Paul D. Raynor Empire Scottsboro Ala James Thrasher Helena Pelham St. Stevens Henry Walton Carlton Grove Hill U.S. 43 Montgomery Robert Hendricks

Free Electrolux demo by Glenn Butler

Electrolux vacuums shampoos and polishes showcased in a free demonstration. Glenn Butler offers the event and provides contact at 353-9579.

Electrolux Glenn Butler

Seating Vote Delayed as Mississippi Row Looms

At the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City the Credentials Committee postponed decisions on Mississippi and Alabama seating amid civil rights tensions and accusations of brutality. President Johnson remained noncommittal about his running mate, with Sen. Hubert Humphrey among names discussed as a possibility, and a decision expected next week.

Atlantic City N.J Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota White House Mississippi Freedom Democratic Alabama

Demos Land The People in Kennedy Johnson Era Platform

Atlantic City AP report outlines the Democratic platform praising four years of unprecedented achievement under Kennedy and Johnson. The 15 000 word preamble titled An Accounting of Stewardship highlights military strength defense cost cuts and a brighter peace outlook. It pledges 5 percent annual growth for 1960 and near double the Republican average.

Sterling F. Green Atlantic City N.J Democratic Platform Kennedy-Johnson Platform Committee Lee Demos

Delegation of State Expects Meet Seating

Alabama's delegation head Mayor Jess Lanier predicts seating at the Democratic National Convention despite a challenge from a Negro group. The 38 member group hopes the Credentials Committee will overrule the challenge and allow participation.

Atlantic City N.J Alabama Jess Lanier Bessemer

Johnson urges staying course to avoid war and preserve prosperity

President Johnson tells 30 Democratic governors in the White House East Room that Americans do not want to risk war or gamble with peace in this election year. He recalls Kennedy's assassination nine months earlier and pledges to redeem that promise by adjournment. Governors present include Connally. absent are Wallace Faubus Johnson Jr. and McKeithen.

Washington Johnson White House America John F. Kennedy

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