Huntsville to Build Jet Airport 8 Miles From Decatur
Alabama guardsmen face charges after touching off minor explosions near the University of Alabama during federal desegregation duties. Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority begins land acquisition for a 12 million dollar jetliner airport about 8 miles from Decatur, planning a site between Decatur and Huntsville on the Limestone-Madison line with two runways and a terminal. Authorities expect more arrests as probes link to recent racial bombings. no injuries reported.
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Tuscaloosa
Alabama National Guardsmen
University of Alabama
Huntsville-Madison County
Huntsville
Decatur
Alabama
Limestone
Madison County
Vivian Malone
James A. Hood
Hood
Birmingham
Kennedy
Alabama Guard
George Wallace
T’loosa
Escapees and a fatal mule collision disrupt Alabama road scene
A Decatur official reported Edward William Terrell’s escape from a road gang near U S 31 at 1 57 p m. He later contacted police claiming Terrell had been caught. Earlier a tractor-trailer driven by Kenneth Crofts hit and killed a mule on Ala 20 east of Hillsboro at 6 a m causing about 200 dollars in truck damage.
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Camp Decatur
Edward William Terrell
U. S. 31
Terrell
Kenneth Crofts
Adamsville 1
Tenn
Hillsboro
Ala
Converts and prejudice surrender in Christ not guaranteed
The author argues that true change comes only with full surrender to Jesus Christ and free choice. Even strong preconceptions can persist if one withholds surrender, citing Judas, David, Peter, and the need to repent and walk anew after Pentecost. Romans 6:16 underscores the choice of servanthood.
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Christ
Judas
God
David
Peter
Dogs Save Boy after Night in Freezing Woods
A three year old Franklin County boy Daniel Yton was found asleep in a wooded area at 12 45 a m by Charles Lumpkin of the Flint Rescue Squad. His two Beagle hounds barked to wake him and kept him warm until rescue. He was taken to North Alabama Hospital in Russellville and was said to be fine. The search began around 4 30 p m with squads from across North Alabama aiding Franklin County authorities.
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Franklin County
Flint Rescue Squad
Little Daniel
Danny) Yton
Charles Lumpkin
Flintie Squad
North Alabama
Russellville
Daniel
Death of 89 year old in city street collision
An 89 year old man, Andrew Miller of 307 Church St NW, died at Decatur General Hospital about two hours after being struck by a car on Church Street in front of a grocery store yesterday afternoon. Police identified him as the deceased. See Death on Page 2.
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Decatur General Hospital
Church St
Andrew Miller
Church St. NW
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks fall on profit taking while bonds are mixed as government notes ease. Chicago grain prices ease with wheat steady to weak and corn and oats lower. Soybeans mixed as new crop months weaken. Hogs steady to 25 cents higher at 16.00 top, slaughter steers mostly steady to 50 cents lower at 22.75 top.
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New York
Chicago
Congress may not adjourn as aid bill dispute continues
The dispute over the foreign aid appropriation bill could keep Congress from adjourning today, Speaker John W. McCormack said. Also, the Merrell Co. was indicted by a federal grand jury for making false statements about the drug MER 29 and its safety tests. Additionally, Courtaulds North America announced a $10 million rayon plant expansion in Le Moyne Alabama. President Johnson urged states to review election laws to remove unreasonable voting restrictions.
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Washington
Congress
John W. McCormack
Dmass
William S. Merrell Co
Scrooge vandalizes Decatur Street home during holiday display
A modern Ebenezer Scrooge ripped Santa from the door at 2402 Greenwood Dr SE Wednesday night. He also damaged a blue plastic wreath and decorations carved from plywood, disturbing Mrs. E. C. Holland's Christmas display.
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Ebenezer Scrooge
E. C. Holland
Scrooge
Greenwood Dr. SE
Santa Claus
Santa
Browns of Liberty Community Highlighted in North Alabama History
John Knox visits the independent Liberty Community on Little Mountain Plateau to profile the settlers who stayed during the early days of North Alabama. The piece remembers the Browns among those who endured as homesteaders in the area.
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North Alabama
Browns of
Liberty
John Knox
Little Mountain Plateau
Christmas Gifts at Robinsons on 2nd Ave
Advertisement notes home gifts starting at 1.00 at Robinsons located on 2nd Avenue with free parking offered.
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Robinson's
2Nd Ave
Threat To JFK Charged Youth Declares It A Joke
Russell W. McLarry, jailed on a charge of threatening President Kennedy, told investigators he was merely joking about the threat. Fort Worth reports note he faced the federal accusation as authorities continued their probe.
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Mike Cochran
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Kennedy
Russell W. McLarry
Gift To The Tenth Leper
Leprosy causes loneliness as outcasts, then Jesus heals ten lepers. Nine rush to the village while one Samaritan returns to thank him. Jesus declares the grateful man made whole by faith. Copyright 1963 by John J. Stewart.
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Jesus
Galilee
Synagogue
John J. Stewart
The Torch On Kennedy Assassination Book Production
The Associated Press reports a rapid, high volume effort to publish The Torch is Passed about Kennedy's assassination. Hundreds of staffers race to produce a hard cover edition starting December 5 and possibly reach a million copies.
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Kennedy
Decatur Daily
Associated Press
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