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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1962

Page

3

Simpson Will Enter Center

Ernest Simpson Jr. 16 will enter the Rehabilitation Center in Mobile early in January after needed physical restoration. Charles Rowe of the Alabama Rehabilitation Service said he will receive physical therapy and evaluative adjustment services following doctors’ orders after a July tractor accident near his home that left him with brain and spinal injuries. Area residents raised 4238.43 to fund his care.

Union Hill Ernest Simpson, Jr Mobile Charles Rowe Alabama Rehabilitation Service Ernest Rowe University Hospital Birmingham Young Simpson Decatur Daily

Cafeteria Food Self-Preparation With Ovens Added

A table top oven using a magnetron tube lets cafeteria customers cook their own meals, reflecting efforts to save costs as family finances strain.

Dothan City Rejects Levy on Communist Made Goods

The Dothan City Commission refused to adopt ordinances imposing penalties on businesses selling Communist made products. The move blocks a city measure aimed at curbing goods labeled as red goods and follows discussions held Tuesday.

Dothan, Ala Dothan

RFK outlines U S concern over Brazil inflation and politics

Attorney General Robert F Kennedy's Brazil visit highlighted Washington's worry over inflation and the Goulart administration's ability to curb it. Kennedy met with President Goulart in Brasilia after a Panama leg, as US and Brazilian officials discussed reforms and anticipated plebiscite outcomes.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Brazil U.S Brasilia Joao Goulart Goulart Kennedy South America Adhemar de Barros Sao Paulo Juscelino Kubitschek Lincoln Gordon Panama Kennedy-Goulart United States

Transit 5A Doing Its Job Over California Launch

Transit 5A the solar powered satellite launched from Cape Canaveral in a Blue Scout rocket sent a steady polar orbit signal to aid ships and submarines in precise position fixing. The 140 pound satellite will form part of a four satellite network to enable global navigation by 1963 and supports Polaris submarine missiles. Observers from San Diego to San Francisco reported the dramatic sky spectacle with the glow of the rocket exhaust visible at sunset.

Point Arguello Calif San Diego San Francisco Air Force Navy Trans World Airlines Joe Nichols Albuquerque Long Beach Santa Claus Cape Canaveral Fla

Cities consider tax on Communist produced goods

Day to pass a proposal would require a special license tax of $1 000 for selling products produced by Communist labor Cities that have approved similar ordinances include Birmingham Montgomery Phenix City Alabama and Columbus Ga

Birmingham Montgomery Phenix City Alabama Columbus

NAACP Appeal Is Under Study in Alabama Courts

Alabama Supreme Court takes NAACP appeal under advisement after U S District Judge Johnson refuses to hear the case due to state supreme court hearings. NAACP argues 1918 Alabama operations, registration law, and First Amendment rights amid long state battle.

NAACP New York Alabama Carter U.S Gordon Madison Madison Montgomery

Air Force Maps Moon Surface in New Scale Chart

The Air Force releases the first chart in a series detailing the moon’s surface at a scale of one inch to 16 miles. The chart presents a broader view of lunar terrain and marks initial mapping milestones in space exploration efforts.

Air Force

Hydrofoil Ships Studied for Short Fast Transport

Studies suggest hydrofoil craft are economically practical for short fast transportation, indicating potential efficiency gains for rapid seaside routes and coastal services.

Honeysuckle Shrub also Known as Wood Climbing Plant

The honeysuckle, a fragrant climbing plant also described as a wood shrub, appears in the summary as a floral note. The text refers to its growth habit and scent without additional context or details.

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