Kennedy names Udall as interior secretary in new era
President-elect John F. Kennedy selected Rep. Stewart Udall of Arizona to be secretary of the interior. Udall, 40, will lead a department with over 50,000 employees and a 1960s budget surpassing 800 million dollars. Kennedy hinted at soon naming a secretary of state as Cabinet picks continue.
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U.N. Support Urged by Church Leaders in San Francisco
The National Council of Churches urged U S support for the United Nations as a peace instrument and democratic force. Delegates from 233 denominations warned Americans to prepare for possible future being outvoted on world scale issues. The assembly discussed church unity and merger plans among major American denominations with the United Church of Christ.
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Pearl Harbor Attack Remembered Nineteen Years On
The article recalls the December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor assault that killed 2400 plus service members and civilians. It notes the Arizona's loss of 1102 crew, the ship’s explosion and sinking, and the broader attack on Battleship Row with planes striking from the east and north.
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US asks UN to disqualify Zorin as council president
United States envoy James Wadsworth urged Soviet delegate Valerian Zorin to step down from the Security Council chair during Congo debates. He argued Zorin’s attacks on the UN and Hammarskjold taint his ability to preside as the council discusses Lumumba’s release and Mobutu’s disarmament. The West also demanded 24 hours' notice for any snap meeting.
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Is there a test to know if we are Christian
A reader asks if a Christian test exists and the advisor offers 13 reflective questions drawn from Bible guidance. The list includes daily Bible reading, conscience, tithing, reverence for God’s name, seeking guidance, praying for others, comfort with believers, keeping the Lord’s Day, sharing Christ, worldly versus spiritual focus, loving enemies, forgiving others, and church fidelity.
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Governor Proclaims Civil Defense Day
Montgomery AP reports Governor John Patterson declares Civil Defense Day urging renewed resolve to keep the United States ready for any attack. The proclamation marks the 19th anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
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Glass Broken Threat Sent in New Orleans School Row
Window vandalism at the Gabrielle housing unit and a threatening letter to Rev. Lloyd Foreman escalate the New Orleans school integration dispute. Foreman and the Gabrielles defy a segregation boycott at William Frantz School amid daily picket insults. FBI investigated the letter and broader tensions.
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Udall Political Rise Signals Arizona Spotlight
Stewart Lee Udall, former Arizona basketball standout, backed Kennedy in 1960, then won re election to Arizona 2nd District. As interior secretary he would be the first Arizonan to hold Cz post and bring interior policy to the front in state politics. He and Morris run a Tucson law firm with Morris among potential successors for Udall’s House seat. Udall is described as a moderate.
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Decatur Skies December 8 Visible celestial events
Decatur shows a last quarter moon tonight with Sirius the brightest star rising at 8 28 PM Jupiter sets at 5 42 PM Saturn sets at 6 20 PM Venus sets at 7 10 PM and Mars rising in the east at 10 40 PM Sunset is at 4 37 PM and sunrise tomorrow at 6 43 AM
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Weather and River Update for Decatur and Vicinity
Decatur area reports Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge 16.54 feet up 0.27 in 24 hours, sea level 550.84 feet. TVA lakes Pickwick 406.8 Guntersville 593.6 Whitesburg 552.6 Wilson 505.7 feet. High Tuesday 66 at 1 pm, low 50 at 6 am. At 10:55 am today 45 degrees. Forecast cloudy with rain and slowly rising temperatures today, colder with light rain ending. NE winds 8 to 15 mph. Today high 55, tonight low 35, Thursday high 45.
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New Stock At Corner Two Ave And Ney Se Robinsons
New stock arriving at the new Robinsons location at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Ney Street. Store opens with fresh merchandise and promotional offers for early shoppers.
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