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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1963
Page
2
The Tennessee River near Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.18 feet with a 12 foot rise in 24 hours and sea level reading 555.48 feet. Forecast calls for widely scattered thunder showers tonight with partly cloudy warm weather and a high of 92 degrees today.
Weather Elsewhere notes new rubber tree strains planted in Malaysia yield 1,500 to 2,000 pounds per acre, far above the 500 pounds per acre typical in 1900.
The Civil Aeronautics Board announced plans for a low cost transatlantic service with about 160 dollars round trip 160 dollars one way? The board said the move aims to spur traffic and provide reasonable profits and noted studies and IATA member airline responses.
Higginbotham plans a swift move to Lenwood Road near U S 31 south of Decatur to consolidate Dixie Auto Sales and Dixie Used Car Set. The relocation aims to group operations with his construction business nearby and improve oversight. He notes walk in traffic is low and expects a new Studebaker line arriving around the 26th.
A group of American helicopter crews including H21s faced ground fire near the Cambodian border during a raid on a guerrilla hideout. Three Americans were wounded as other helicopters landed to assess damage while casualties rose to 54 killed on Vietnamese soil. total American deaths 99 with hundreds wounded, and U.S. posture clashed with South Viet Nam over Diem’s regime.
The hot line linking Washington and Moscow via land line and radio circuits is prepared for emergencies. Pentagon operates the mechanism with Teletype systems to prevent language miscommunication and preserves records.
Word of ongoing desegregation sparks tense scenes as Black students and families confront resistance. Police escort in Delmar while Williamston, Little Rock and Charleston report peaceful or minimal disruption amid court actions and school integration milestones.
It is noted that children's teeth can discolor due to three types of tetracycline antibiotics with no health hazard evidence. The finding clarifies cosmetic effects rather than medical risk.
Debris was sighted 160 miles from prior wreckage as aircraft search for 11 crewmen from two KC135 tankers continues 400 miles off Florida. HU16 Albatross amphibians circling position while surface ships monitor and pursue possible survivors near Cocoa area.
The Sheppton mine rescue continues after Drebitko reached the surface, with officials noting a possible human form seen on a TV monitor. Authorities include Dist Atty Lightstone and Mine Secretary Charmbury in ongoing efforts using multiple drill rigs and an 18 inch escape hole.
Miami and about 300 miles north of the spot where the search concentrated Friday an oil slick and bits of plane and personal equipment were found.
Yugoslav President Tito told the nation that Soviet Premier Khrushchev recognizes Yugoslavia's independent brand of communism as correct. He said the two powers are united on major issues and criticized Red China for racism and attacking world communism. The address followed Khrushchev’s Aug 20 arrival for a 15 day visit.
Spartanburg area report notes Army SFC Roby Garlen Jr son of Mrs Eura B Anders Vinemont 3 participated in Exercise SWIFT STRIKE I a U S Strike Command drill in Georgia and the Carolinas ending August 16 Garlen led firing battery duties at Ft Benning after enlisting in 1951 and attending West Point High School in Cullman.
The bill would divide Alabama into eight districts, allow congressmen to run by district, and with Rep. George Grant opposing, seek to keep Mont maximum benefits and raise medical payment ceilings for on the job injuries. Senate slow to act as rules changes fail. measures to raise circuit solicitors and court reporters’ pay go back to the House with reduced salaries.
The notice lists admissions or registrations for individuals including Rhonda Charlene Teague of 2000 8th St SE, John Thomas Gober of 1309 Donna Ave SE, Wilburn McKay at Horns Trailer Park, Mrs Onus Poff of Athens 8 Mars, Louise Cle Rileed at 004 18th Ave S, and Mrs tec Pitt of 618 28 Ave.
A compressed notice lists several names and addresses followed by dismissal entries. Individuals include Baugh Wiley Smith St. Luke Noblitt 402 Jackson and J Luther Burrough 4 Ivans Sams Trinity Mrs Vergie Blackwood Somerville Clyde Ponder 419 Johnston St plus George Hargrove Elkmont 3.
Several locals joined a birthday dinner Sunday at Mrs. Aaron Maze's home near here. Attendees included Mrs. Tom Dunaway and others as revival services were held at Ninth Street Methodist Church in Decatur Friday evening. Mrs. Howard Dobbs is a patient at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital in Decatur. A quarterly conference was held Sunday evening with Rev. C. H. Wineforder in charge.
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