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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1963

Page

3

Pain Hunger Thirst Then The Miracle

Miners Henry Throne and David Fellin endured two weeks more than 300 feet underground in a Pennsylvania mine. They faced hallucinations, near drownings, and bitter cold before a 12 inch escape bore and early drills reached them. Throne describes hope fueled by will power and faith as rescuers finally brought them to the surface.

Henry Throne David Fellin Pennsylvania Throne Associated Press Hazleton, Pa Davey Louis Bova Lme Louis

Alabama Leaders Plan Soviet and European Delegation Tour

A group of 21 Alabama agriculture leaders will depart Sunday for a tour of the Soviet Union and the European Common Market. Agriculture Commissioner A. W. Todd organized the trip and will not travel due to pending legislation. The delegation, led by Arthur Dees, includes farmers officials and business leaders visiting Belgium England Poland Hungary Germany and several Soviet cities including Moscow Krasnodar and Kharkov.

Montgomery Alabama Soviet Union A. W. Todd Europe Asst. Comm Arthur Dees Belgium England Poland Hungary Germany Moscow Krasnodar Kharkov

UA To Close Rolls Friday

The University of Alabama will stop accepting new student applications for fall enrollment after Friday President Frank A. Rose said the admission closing will allow time to process credentials and complete applications before the semester. Registration is set for Sept. 18-19 with classes starting Sept. 20.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Frank A. Rose

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