Flood danger mounts as Alabama rivers rise and flood warns issued
Heavy weekend rains pushed central and south Alabama toward major floods. The Warrior River in Tuscaloosa and the Alabama River near Montgomery rose above flood levels with forecasts of further increases. Thousands evacuated in Dallas, Wilcox, and nearby counties as roads closed and lowlands were warned to move livestock to higher ground.
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Associated Press
South Alabama
Montgomery
Wetumpka
Warrior River
Tuscaloosa
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mobile
Weather Bureau
Tallapoosa River
Milstead
Marion
Alabama
North Mont
Dallas
Wilcox
Selma
Selmont
Coosa
Highway Patrol
Elmore
Perry
U. S
Birmingham
Atlanta
Cullman
Gadsden
Anniston
Muscle Shoals
Huntsville
Upstate
Georgia
D County
Kennedy postpones Washington trip for Palm Beach cold
President Kennedy, attending Latin America talks, keeps plans to meet British Prime Minister Macmillan in Bermuda then return to Washington Tuesday. Salinger cites a heavy cold as Kennedy’s reason to stay in Palm Beach, with Navy doctor Barkley tending him and Mrs Kennedy joining children for Christmas in Florida.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Kennedy
Washington
Latin America
Pierre Salinger
Salinger
Florida
Ramey Air Force Base
Puerto Rico
Navy
George W. Barkley
White House
Kennedys
Air Force
Macmillan Kennedy
Harold Macmillan
Bermuda
Macmillan
Bogota
Alberto Lieras Camargo
Colombia
South America
Caracas
Venezuela
United States
San Juan
Bumps and Trials Turn to Faith and Providence
A reader asks if trouble touches all lives. The reply notes everyone faces trials and cites biblical stories. Joseph’s setbacks become stepping stones through faith in God and the belief that all things work together for good for those who love Him.
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Joseph
Egypt
Decatur City Scholar Wins Rhodes Grant for Study
John R. Sobotka 21 son of Mr and Mrs Max Sobotka named one of 32 Rhodes Scholars in the United States. A Vanderbilt chemistry major he graduates in spring and was a Decatur High School honors student active in band National Honor Society and Science Club. Another Decatur graduate Dwight Eddins studying at Oxford, making two Rhodes scholars from a city of 30 000.
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Decatur
John R. Sobotka
Max Sobotka
Gordon Dr. SE
United States
Decatur High School
Dwight Eddins
England
Oxford University
Sobotka
Vanderbilt University
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Kennedy trip to Colombia boosts Alliance for Progress
President Kennedy’s Bogota reception signals a potential boost for U S policy in Latin America as he challenges the wealthy class to reform or face violent revolution while touting peaceful progress. The trip aims to sway Congress to fund the alliance amid Communist rivalries and possible sabotage rumors.
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William L. Ryan
Bogota
Colombia
Kennedy
Latin America
U.S
Alliance For Progress
Congress
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Washington
Rain Likely To Remain Through Tuesday In Flood Areas
Weather outlook hints at rain staying off until Tuesday while Morgan and Limestone counties report river runs above banks. In 24 hours ending 7 am rainfall reached 1.78 inches with the Tennessee River and its tributaries flooding low-lying farms and pastures.
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Decatur
Tennessee
Cave Springs
Cain's Landing
Morgan County
Rockhouse Landing
Limestone County
Flint Creek
Keller Memorial Bridge
India Claims Goa Victories In Swift Campaign
India announced the capture of two Portuguese enclaves Damao and Diu and advances across Goa in a rapid campaign. Portugal requested an urgent U.N. Security Council meeting as the U.N. body prepared to convene to address the Indian assault on Goa.
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R. Satakopan
Bombay
India
India Today
Damao
Diu
Goa
Portugal
Subcontinent
U.N. Security Council
United Nations, N. Y
Nehru Sends Indian Forces in Aggressive Action
India rejects a U N appeal for talks and deploys troops tanks ships and bombers in a major military action against small disputed territories amid international tension.
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India
U.N
Nehru
Worst Circus Fire Kills 250 In Brazil
A nylon circus tent fire in Niteroi near Rio de Janeiro traps 2,500 spectators and leaves about 180 bodies recovered with 250 killed. Officials suspect arson as authorities rush to morgues and hospitals with helicopters delivering medical aid amid a massive disaster.
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Iiteroi
Brazil
Ringling Bros
Hartford
Air Force
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Rio
U S Envoy Seeks Katanga Unity Talks In Congo
U S Ambassador Ed Gullion flew to the Congo to meet Moise Tshombe and urge his return to unity talks with Premier Cyrille Adoula. Faced with U N siege pressure Tshombe could be in Elisabethville or Ndola as negotiations stalled.
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Peter Grose
Leopoldville
Congo
U.S
Edmund A. Gullion
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Cyrille Adoula
Gullion
Air Force
Kennedy
Elisabethville
Tshombe
U.N
Ndola
Rhodesia
Adoula
Kivu
Associated Press
Dennis Neeld
United Nations
Work saving Frigidaire appliance from Robinsons on Avenue
A report describes a Frigidaire appliance saved from damage at Robinsons on Avenue. The incident involved prompt action by staff to prevent loss, reflecting quick response and effective safety measures.
High Court Won't Order Rider Stay for Freedom Riders
The Supreme Court unanimously refused to stay Jackson Mississippi proceedings against Freedom Riders. The action followed a request by the NAACP alleging delays and burdens from multiple prosecutions. The court noted standing issues and left open later action after state courts act.
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High Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Freedom Riders
Jackson, Miss
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Jackson
Mississippi
High Tribunal
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
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