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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1962

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Eastern Star gospel singing and Shrine skating events

Eastern Star Chapter 504 hosts a gospel singing Friday at the Masonic Lodge Somerville starting 7 30 p m with admission 1 for adults and .50 for children. North Alabama Shrine No 7 plans a skating party at Phillips Relicade December 10 with tickets 1 without skates and .50 with skates.

Eastern Star Masonic Lodge Somerville North Alabama Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Phillips’ Relercade Linda Manning

Do Not Worry Over Spiritual Temperature

A reader asks if true Godward life is possible despite daily slips. The reply notes no one is perfect and warns against overanalyzing feelings. Christians are called to serve and let their light shine amid global crises without paralysis of analysis.

Christ

U N Money Clash Looms Over Peacekeeping Costs

At the United Nations a U.S. backed plan seeks to bind all members to share costs for Congo and Middle East peacekeeping. The Soviet Union and Arab delegations oppose accepting the World Court opinion and funding parts of the operations. Latin American nations push to separate peacekeeping costs from the regular budget and shift heavier shares to permanent Security Council members. The U.S. currently covers about 30 percent of the budget and has paid a large portion of Congo costs voluntarily.

William N. Oatis United Nations, N.Y U N U.N Congo Middle East United States World Court General Assembly Assembly J. H. Price Canada Soviet Union Security Council Britain France China U.N. Congo

Wal lace names Andrews chairman of Alabama ABC Board

Governor elect George C. Wallace appoints Milton Andrews a Birmingham banker as chairman of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Andrews will lead the $50 million annual system when Wallace takes office next month.

Birmingham George C. Wallace Milton Andrews Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Andrews Wallace

Bombers Leaving Cuba

The Defense Department announced that Russia has begun withdrawing its 1928 twin jet bombers from Cuba. Assistant Secretary Arthur Sylvester said the first of an estimated 30 or more aircraft are being withdrawn.

Washington Cuba Defense Department Asst Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester

Robinsons Christmas Gift Shop Sale Brings Gifts From $1

Readable text notes Robinsons Christmas Gift Shop offering gifts from $1 for home and ladies items. The ad implies bargains and a holiday shopping event at the store.

Robinson

Red Lines In India May Be Getting Thinner

Nehru told Parliament that Chinese Communist forces may have thinned their advance units but have not withdrawn. Reports of partial withdrawals emerged in Walong and Luhit Valley areas as India monitored a delicate cease fire silhouette.

New Delhi India Nehru Peking Pexing Indian Communist Party U.S John Kenneth Galbraith Tezpur Mohammed Ayub Khan New China News Agency Walong Bombdila

City builds reach 10 million in yearly total

City clerks report November permits at 415,579 the lowest monthly total this year but still lifting the year’s construction to over 10 million. Of 74 permits 23 were for new houses delivering about two thirds of the value with new homes totaling 375,600.

Decatur

Hoffa Defense Opens Case in $1 Million Conspiracy Trial

Nashville AP reports the defense begins its case in the James R. Hoffa conspiracy trial. Hoffa indicated he might testify but left decision to later in the seventh week of the trial.

Nashville, Tenn James R. Hoffa Tral International Teamster Union Hoffa

Rotary Club hears Solon on foreign policy and elections

Senator John Sparkman spoke to the Solon Rotary Club praising the United States and outlining three guiding foreign policy ideals. He defended Senate inquiry into elections while noting the committee’s right to investigate but reserved judgment on the Hill-Martin race.

John Sparkman Rotary Club Today United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sparkman Washington John Grenier United States Senate Hill-Martin Senate Committee Rotary

Folsom Expects Public Life With Appointments

Former Gov. James E. Folsom said he plans to stay in public life by appointment or otherwise. He has been offered one or two positions but has not accepted any and would not leave Alabama for federal work. He noted that Washington jobs are for younger men.

Cullman Ala James E. Folsom

Marshals plan strategy over locked ASCS records dispute

Federal Marshals convene in Aberdeen to map steps to retrieve ASCS records held in Mound City and Herreid. Farmers warn of violence if forced to yield, while officials vow legal action and possible force to recover documents stored in a barricaded building.

Aberdeen S.D Mound City Mississippi County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service Herreid ASCS Seil Agriculture Department Travis Lewin Sioux Falls U.S. District Attorney Lewin Justice Department

Folsom Attacks State GOP Over Hill Martin Recount

Former Gov. James E. Folsom criticizes Alabama Republicans for seeking a Senate recount in Hill versus Martin. He mocks party leader John Grenier as Greener, says the GOP will push for a primary next time, and credits Northern Alabama votes with Hill’s re election.

Cullman Ala James E. Folsom Alabama U.S. Senate Hill-Martin GOP John Grenier Birmingham Senate Lister Hill James D. Martin Ryan deGraffenried George Wallace Folsom Grenier Democrat Party Hill Martin

Athens Man Killed in Sunday Collision

Lonnie L. Roberts 66 died instantly when his car pulled into the path of a 1963 Chevrolet driven by Douglas V. McMunn 32. Roberts wife Mary Sue 66 was injured and listed in fair condition with a broken arm and scalp lacerations. McMunn sustained a badly bruised left eye. both involved were ejected from the vehicle.

Athens 1 Highway Patrol Lonnie L. Roberts Athens I Copeland Rd Mary Sue Roberts Douglas V. McMunn Athens

GOP seeks Senate recount of Alabama Senate race

Alabama Republicans move to petition the U S Senate for a recount of the November 6 general election between Democrat Lister Hill and Republican James D Martin. They cite irregular ballots and outdated election laws, noting Hill was certified elected. Recount decision rests with the Senate subcommittee on elections and privileges.

Birmingham Alabama United States Senate GOP John Grenier Sunda Senate Lister Hill James D. Martion Hill Martin Grenier U.S. Senate Subcommittee On

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