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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
3
The article paints a picture of disunity among the Allies over Berlin and Congo where Katanga’s mercenary-led risk and U N troop actions divide Western powers. NATO ministers highlight the rift with De Gaulle opposing talks while Rusk pushes for a peaceful discussion of the crisis.
Julie Miller twenty five year old wife of a sheet metal worker admitted armed robbery at a service station in Prichard Alabama. She said she needed money to buy Christmas presents for her two children aged nine and six. The pistol was discarded from a car window and recovered. Police reported the details after the station attendant handed over 69 dollars.
November recorded 431 offenses versus 464 in October, with total revenue of 12 052 78 dollars. Fines and forfeitures reached 7 264, parking meters 4 143 04, curb caps 645 74. Top offenses included over parking charges 73 and red light 72, plus 46 disorderly conduct and 56 public intoxication.
The commentary notes that man will decide for himself and Khrushchev’s following actions will prove if the self direction is practical. Allied disunity is seen as encouraging him to push his luck further.
Walter A. Vaughan, a former federal savings and loan examiner, is announced as joining First Federal Savings and Loan Association by president Alvis G. Briscoe. A University of Georgia graduate and World War I veteran, Vaughan previously led Carrollton Federal Savings and served as secretary and treasurer of First Federal Savings in Rock Hill. He and his wife reside at 1304 11th St. SE. their son Walter A. Vaughan Jr. is a second lieutenant in the Army.
Rep. George Huddleston D Ala arrives in Huntsville to start a two day inspection of Redstone Arsenal. Redstone marks the final stop on his tour of Alabama seven military bases.
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