Fires Claim 51 Lives in Two Days Nationwide
The Associated Press reports 51 people died in fires and related accidents across the United States over two days, including six in Florida and six in Louisiana. A La Plata Maryland family of seven perished in a farmhouse blaze, and a farmhouse fire in Morgee Louisiana killed five children and a woman caregiver. Three young brothers and a neighbor child aged 5 to 10 also died in a separate fire.
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Decatur Notes Cover Talks and Local Updates
Bob Denham, actuary, Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co., will speak to the Decatur Lions Club at noon Tuesday on Beyond the Blue Horizon, introduced by County Judge R. L. Hundley. Morgan County Board of Registrars meets Monday at the courthouse. Robert Donald Lively, 805 7th Ave. SE, improving in Decatur General Hospital, in room 190 with visitors allowed for first time since surgery Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Laughmiller depart for Selma to join Alabama Metallurgical Corp. as cost accountant. Five years of work covered by social security can qualify a severely disabled worker for cash benefits. eligibility requires five years in the 10 years before onset and disability of at least six months. Benefits for under 50 begin in November after 1960 amendments removed the age limit. City Animal Shelter in West Decatur reports 17 dogs for redemption. Poundmaster George Collier lists two hounds, two shepherds, a German shepherd, and 12 mongrels. Red Roberson and R B Freeman travel to St Louis to see the Cardinal-Philadelphia Eagles game. Freeman’s son Bob is an Eagle defensive back. Decatur City Planning Commission to meet at the Municipal Building Monday at 4 p.m. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co
Decatur Lions Club
R. L
Dick) Hundley
Robert Donald Lively
7Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
Ware Foster
Social Security Office
C. R
Red
Roberson
R. B. Freeman
8Th Ave
St. Louis
Freeman
Bob
Eagles
Kennedy taps Hodges for Commerce Secretary post
President elect John F Kennedy names Luther Hodges North Carolina governor and former textile executive to head the Commerce Department. Hodges warns the economy may be weaker than shown with high inventories and soft orders signaling possible recession. The pick signals a commerce department aimed to be a dynamic force.
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Fila
John F. Kennedy
North Carolina
Luther H. Hodges
Hodges
Kennedy
United States
New York City
Pierre Salinger
New York
Washington
Capitol
United Nations
Dag Hammarskjold
U.N
Commerce Department
Abraham A Ribicoff
Connecticut
Why Jesus Had Many Critics and Enemies
The text explores why a divine figure faced rejection and crucifixion. It cites human heart deceit and the ongoing question of what to do with Jesus. It frames the conflict as the enduring struggle between divine goodness and human imperfection across the ages.
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Barabbas
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Christ
Louisiana Is Loser Again
A state judge issued a temporary restraining order in Baton Rouge on Saturday to halt the legislature’s bid to replace the New Orleans School Board. The action followed quick approval of the measure and an immediate appeal to the State Supreme Court.
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New Orleans
State Supreme Court
Mayor Dodd Reports Benefit From Municipal Congress
Mayor Murray Dodd and Commissioner Jack Higginbotham returned from the 37th annual American Municipal Congress in New York City where about 1,600 delegates shaped the 1961 National Municipal Policy. Alabama officials attended. Dodd was a voting delegate and said sessions covered airports highways taxation urban renewal water resources and more.
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New York City
Jack Higginbotham
Alabama
Dodd
Alabama to regroup into eight congressional districts
Alabama faces redrawing its map from nine to eight districts after the 1960 census. Jefferson County likely stays in its own district, others grouped to match about 375 953 residents per district. Incumbents run locally, with a 1962 showdown likely if multiple incumbents compete in same districts.
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House
Senate
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Congress
Community Spirit Provides Temporary Classrooms in Mobile
Mobile County schools eliminate double sessions at several campuses through a community led program. Grand Bay PTA proposes units funded by materials and supervision from the district. By February over 500 first four graders will move to normal days, with Kate Shepard PTA joining plans for six more units before Christmas. Labor is donated by parents and locals, with only one paid overseer.
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Mobile County
Grand Bay Pta
Grand Bay
Kate Shepard Pta
Tillman’s Corner
Crawford H. Burns
Decatur Skies Moon Mars View Near Earth
The December moon and Mars appear close in the sky with Mars at about 60 million miles from Earth, the closest approach since 1958. Tonight Mars shines north of the Moon as the last quarter occurs on December 11, with sunset at 4:37 p.m. and sunrise at 6:41 a.m.
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Earth
Weather and River Update for Decatur Area
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge Saturday morning was 17.34 feet, down 0.05 in 24 hours. Other TVA lake levels include Pickwick 408.6 Guntersville 593.6 Whitesburg 552.8 Wilson 506.7. High Friday 50 at 2 pm, low 26 at 6:30 am. Saturday 50 at 11:30 am. Forecast mostly fair and a little warmer. winds 10 to 15 mph. Monday outlook includes increasing cloudiness. high today 60. Opening tomorrow at Second Ave and Holly St Robinsons.
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Wilson
Teen Confesses Accidental Shooting Of Sister
In Bellmore New York 17 year old John Majorana returned home after fleeing following the accidental fatal shooting of his sister. He spoke with his parents through a Catholic priest and was taken to a police station for questioning as neighbors gathered.
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North Bellmore
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Nassau County
Long Island
Building Nears Total For 1959 1960 Construction Growth Near Miss
An unofficial Decatur building permits tally shows November totals over $500000 and the year approaching $7 million, just shy of 1959's $7,625,631. Big projects include a $108574, 16000 square foot Noland Co. warehouse and J W Williams new work.
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Decatur
Noland Co
J. W. Williams
Death Toll Rises in Nationwide Fires Amid Child Fatalities
Over two days at least 59 people died in fires and related incidents across the United States. Florida led with seven deaths, followed by South Carolina with ten and Louisiana with ten, while Maryland New York New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee and others reported additional fatalities.
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Florida
Louisiana
Maryland
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Massive Hunt for Coed and Slain Student In Oregon
A search near Portland expands as 400 to 600 volunteers patrol 60 square miles of forest hills. Beverly Allan, 19, of Port Townsend, Wash., missing girlfriend of Ralph Peyton, 19, Portland, whose stabbed body was found last Sunday in his car on a lovers’ lane.
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Multnomah
Beverly Ann Allan
Port Townsend
Wash
Washington State University
Ralph Larry Peyton
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Eau Gallie
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