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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1961

Page

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Communism’s Invisible Weapon Brainwashing Topic at Decatur Rotary

Jim Wallace will address the Decatur Rotary Club on Monday about communism’s invisible weapon brainwashing. A Christmas party for Alabama Retarded Children Association members’ children is planned today at 3 p.m. at the Locust Street recreation center. In a Friday morning crash at Ferry and Lee, William J. Jones and Milton Davis were the drivers involved. Jones traveling south on Ferry and Davis turning in front of him.

Jim Wallace Decatur Rotary Club Locust St The Alabama Retarded Children Association William J. Jones Moulton St. E Milton Davis Trinity 1 Ferry and Lee Streets Jones Ferry Davis

Spirit of Christmas Lost to Modern Gadgets in Florence Editorial

Guest editorial laments that modern Christmas focuses on store bought trimmings and gadgets rather than tradition. It recalls simple joys like horse sleigh rides, popcorn chains, and family rituals while urging the spirit of giving and remembering why Christmas is celebrated.

Nettie Harry Jim Anne Mom Yesteryear

U N Troops Push Toward Congo City Elisabethville

U N forces advanced toward Elisabethville as fighting raged in Katanga with 20 plus killed and civilians among the casualties. Armored cars clashed with Katangan troops while U N jets flew reconnaissance over the secessionist capital. A Katanga communique claimed a broader assault as Congo army units were involved.

Adrian Porter Elisabethville Katanga U.N New York White House Congo Moise Tshombe Ital Kongolo Congo National Army G. C. Senne International Red Cross Georges Olivet

Bus Driver Charged in Greeley School Bus Tragedy

Duane R. Harms, 31, the first year school bus driver, is jailed on involuntary manslaughter charges after a collision seven miles southeast of Greeley killed 20 children and injured 13 others. Judge Donald A. Carpenter set a $1,000 bond as authorities cited negligence and a railroad crossing violation.

Greeley Colo Duane R. Harms Donald A. Carpenter Harms Ahlborn Pacific Harrs Jerry Hembry

U S battles Congo leaders as U N rejects Red China seat

The United States seeks a meeting between Katanga President Moise Tshombe and Congo Premier Cyrille Adoula amid U N pressure for a decisive Katanga victory. Youlou calls for an immediate Security Council session and a cease fire.

Milton Besser United Nations N.Y United States Katanga Moise Tshombe Congo Cyrille Adoula Tshombe U Thant Thant Abbe Fulbert Youlou Congo Republic Brazzaville U.N. Security Council Youlou Adoula State Department Kennedy U.S

Court Order Halts CORE in Baton Rouge Riot Response

U S District Judge E Gordon West ordered a restraining or der against the Congress of Racial Equality after police used tear gas on demonstrators. The order, sought by Mayor Christian Sheriff Clemmons and Police Chief White, bans CORE from sponsoring unlawful picketing marching in streets or boycotts aimed at provoking a public disturbance.

Baton Rouge U. S E. Gordon West Congress of Racial Equality CORE Jack Christian Bryan Clemmons Wingate White

Venezuela braces for Kennedy visit amid terror threats

Venezuelan army and police keep 24 hour alert during President Kennedy’s visit. Intelligence says a small, organized group may stage attacks while Castro aligned extremists are blamed. Hundreds of troops under a single command prepare while official counts deny 30,000 presence.

Caracas Venezuela Kennedy United States Radio Caracas Fidel Castro Romulo Betancourt

Kennedy Sets Stage For Latin Plan

President Kennedy begins a Latin American tour to promote the Alliance for Progress a decade long $20 billion program aimed at promoting self help and U S aid to curb communism. He is greeted by Governor Luis Munoz Marin praise Puerto Rico as a model of democratic progress.

Kennedy Alliance For Progress Americas Venezuela Colombia U.S Puerto Luis Munoz Marin Puerto Rico Munoz Andrews Air Force Base Allied For Progress Munoz Marin United States Progress la Fortaleza Lee Kennedy

NATO Leaders Agree on Probes for Berlin Crisis

A high U.S. source says NATO members demand major changes in Soviet Berlin policy before any negotiations. Western powers, led by the United States Britain France and West Germany, align on core interests and on a cautious path to Moscow for possible talks. The final communique was delayed by disputes over diplomatic tactics.

Cambodia Ceylon Indonesia U.N China Australia Colombia Italy Japan United States Soviet Union Britain Joseph E. Dynan Paris NATO Berlin U.S Organization Foreign, Defense and Finance France West Germany West Berlin Moscow

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