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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1961

Page

3

Youth Fitness Tests Show Poor Results In Pilot Programs

About half of 200000 youths in pilot fitness programs failed the minimum test and only about 10 percent passed a more strenuous test. The President's Council on Youth Fitness says daily vigorous activity of at least 15 minutes can yield improvement. Programs run in Muskogee and Midwest City Oklahoma Belcourt North Dakota Springfield Missouri Savannah Georgia and 38 Pennsylvania districts plus US Army dependents schools in eight countries.

Muskogee Midwest City Oklo Belcourt N.C Springfield Savannah Pennsylvania U.S. Army

Cigar Puffing President Enjoys Navy vs Army Game

President Kennedy attended the Navy beating Army 13 to 7 before 101000 fans. He shifted sides at halftime while Governor Lawrence and General Lemnitzer watched, Navy sealing the win with Greg Mather’s second field goal.

Navy Greg Mather Kennedy Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower West Point Army David Lawrence Pennsylvania Lyman L. Lemnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff Annapolis

Delightful display with varied styles and sizes

A vivid and practical showcase offers a tremendous selection of wanted styles and sizes, appealing to both eye and utility. The emphasis is on broad options and the satisfaction of diverse preferences.

Missionaries Ordered Out Of Angola

Four American Methodist missionaries are expelled from Portugal after being accused of colluding with terrorist groups in Angola. The Rev. Windell Lee Golden and three others were detained in Lisbon and sent home, with Portugal citing subversive activities and printing of pamphlets at mission headquarters. The expulsion ends a long diplomatic dispute between Portugal and the United States.

Jose Shercliffe Lisbon Portugal Angola Windell Lee Golden Rockford, Ill Ernest Edwin Lemaster Lexington Marion Washington Way Jr Charleston S.C Frederick Clarke Brancel Endeavor Wis U.S Mr. Golden London Pan American World Airways New York Overseas Ministry Foreign Ministry Overseas Judiciary Council Council

Fictitious Candidate Grabs Freshman Treasurer Vote

In Eau Claire Wisconsin a bogus name Paul Grant appeared on the ballot for freshman treasurer to study student voting habits. Grant received 38 percent of the vote at Eau Claire State College.

Eau Claire, Wis Paul Grant Eau Claire State College Grant

A Pet Crow Delights Camden Students and Teachers

George the crow visits Camden schools every morning with his 17 year old owner Jere Anderson. He hops window sills and desks disturbing lessons yet charming pupils. George also greets friends at an elementary school and attends church and Davies Field football games. He prefers to stay near the Anderson home where he is well cared for indoors during storms.

Camden George Camden Central School Jere Anderson Jere Davies Field Anderson

Kennedy Attends Game With DiSalle and Johnson

In Britain 11 workers in mining and manufacturing, building for agriculture and Navy life. Kennedy sits between Gov. DiSalle of Ohio and Adm. Anderson as Vice President Johnson is nearby. Early game mild, Kennedy later wears blue top coat. he remains hatless, lights a cigar, and returns to Washington by special train.

Navy Michael V. DiSalle Ohio Adm George W. Anderson Naval Operations Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy Washington

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