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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1964

Page

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NATO Power Talk: McNamara Calls For Large-Scale Weapons

Paris AP US Defense Secretary McNamara says further massive investments in strategic weapons would give the United States power to inflict severe quick casualties on the Soviet Union. He spoke at the NATO winter ministerial meeting describing the potential shock of a full nuclear exchange and warned it would be devastating for the United States Soviet Union and Western Europe.

Paris Robert S. McNamara United States Soviet Union North Atlantic Treaty Organization Tates Samualah

Mysterious Quasi Stellar Forces Reported From Deep Space

Earth receives startling news of quasi stellar forces or QSFs likely born billions of years ago at the edge of the universe. Observations from Mt Palomar and Mt Wilson suggest these objects emit extraordinary energy far beyond known physical laws. Astronomers like Allan R. Sandage describe them as entirely new cosmic energy sources beyond the Milky Way.

Earth Allan R. Sandage Mt. Palomar Mt. Wilson

Discovery of Blue Light Signaling Stellar Explosion

Astronomers report about 34 quasi stellar sources identified in recent years with many found in the last year. Dr Sandage spoke at the Texas Symposium on astrophysics and shared an interview. The 200 inch telescope revealed blue light indicating explosions alongside red signals.

Sandage Texas

Anderson Business College presents one act comedy Friday

Anderson Business College students stage a one act comedy Friday at 9 a.m. A postplay coffee and gift exchange follow with listed cast Ann Gray Joseph McCain James Pinkerton Jr Ann Sanders Yvonn Taylor Sandra Holmes Bobby Barnett director and Mrs Peggy Bryan host.

Anderson Business College Ann Gray Joseph McCain James Pinkerton, Jr Ann Sanders Yvonn Taylor Sandra Holmes Bobby Barnett Peggy Bryan

Duke of Windsor undergoes 67 minute abdominal surgery

In Houston Texas AP report Dr Michael DeBakey performed a lengthy abdominal operation on the Duke of Windsor. A large aneurysm was removed from his aorta and doctors expect a complete recovery with the duke regaining consciousness and returning to his room.

ED Staats Houston Tex Duke of Windsor Michael DeBakey DeBakey Tom Fourqurean Methodist Hospi Fourqurean

Forgiving Yourself Through Faith and Repentance

The message urges self forgiveness through repentance and faith in Christ. It notes unconfessed sin blocks peace, cites Hebrews urging perseverance, and compares burdens to a man who won’t lay down a heavy sack. Cast your cares on God who cares for you.

Jesus Christ

Winter Storm Strikes Northwest with Record Cold

The storm, described as nearly unprecedented by the Weather Bureau, brings blizzard-like conditions across Montana and northern states. Gusts reach 95 mph while Great Falls and Helena report subzero lows and heavy drifting snow. Schools and roads close as arctic air spreads into Washington Wyoming South Dakota Minnesota.

Associated Press The Weather Bureau Great Lakes Pacific Plains Mississippi Valley Great Falls Mont Helena Minnesota Washington State Wyoming South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington

Birmingham Restaurant Owner to Comply with Civil Rights Act

Ollie McClung of Birmingham said he would comply with the Civil Rights Act after losing a Supreme Court fight. Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced Premier Kosygin of the Soviet Union accepted an invitation to visit Britain. Talladega officer A. L. Campbell was found shot dead in a pasture while pursuing Christmas tree poachers.

Birmingham Ollie McClung U.S. Supreme Court London Harold Wilson Alexei Kosygin Soviet Union Britain Talladega, Ala Talladega A. L. Campbell

Fire destroys multiple downtown Fort Payne businesses

A blaze in downtown Fort Payne Alabama destroyed at least three business buildings. Firefighters battled the flames as investigators began assessing the site for causes and possible structural damage.

Fort Payne, Ala Fort Payne

MacGregor Named Wolverine Plant Manager in Decatur

R L MacGregor named new plant manager for Wolverine Tube Decatur operation effective yesterday. He succeeds H J Ross promoted to assistant general manager. MacGregor, a 1939 hire, has long held Decatur supervision roles and served as factory manager in London Ontario before returning. He has led local civic groups and sits on industry boards. See MacGregor on page 2.

R. L. MacGregor Decatur Wolverine P. W. Robson Wolverine Tube Calumet & Hecla, Inc MacGregor H J. Ross Detroit London Ontario Champber of Commerce Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce

Alabama Court Reverses Knox Burglary Conviction

The Alabama Court of Appeals reversed a 1964 Morgan County circuit court ruling that Grady Sherman Knox, 28, was guilty of burglary and sentenced to 18 months. The reversal cites illegal searches as the reason and was reported to Circuit Clerk H. Harrison Hill.

Alabama Court of Appeals Morgan County Circuit Court Grady Sherman Knox Cirrcuit H. Harrison Hill Court of Appeals

Downtown Decatur unveils 10 year urban renewal plan

The Decatur city commission presented a six project 10.7 million urban renewal plan to revitalize the downtown area. The 264 acre project spans bounded by the Tennessee River Gordon Drive Oily Avenue and the L&N Railroad and is slated to begin about a year from now. City officials and Charlie Parker Decatur Housing Authority director outlined objectives including a civic center with a new city hall library and police department.

Mike Freeman City Commission Decatur State National Bank Tennessee River Gordon Dr Oily Ave L&n Charlie Parker Decatur Housing Authority

Markets At A Glance Slow Trading Mix In Bonds And Cattle

New York reports slow trading with mixed bonds as Treasuries dip. Chicago notes higher exports and weaker corn with December high. Cattle prices fall to a top near 25 dollars as markets respond to varying signals.

New York Treasuries Chicago

Behins Worldwide Moving and Storage Ad

Moving service ad invites contact with Daniel at the listed phone number for estimates and scheduling.

Behins Worldwide Daniel

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