Today Marks Taking Lid Off Politics
Barrett Shelton Jr notes the 30 day mourning period for President Kennedy ends in Alabama and the nation. He forecasts renewed political maneuvering as Lyndon Johnson seeks the Democratic nomination and Republicans weigh their stance amid Kennedy’s legacy and Johnson’s rise.
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Barrett Shelton, JR
Alabama
United States
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Republican Party
Rail service slowed after freight derailment near Hayden
A Louisville and Nashville freight train derailed 25 miles north of Birmingham, rerouting 14 cars and halting service. Passengers on train 99 rode buses. trains 98 and 5 were detoured via Birmingham and Chattanooga. No injuries. investigators cite a wheel failure as cause. postal service faced possible delays.
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Decatur
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Hayden
Blount County
Nashville
Chattanooga
AGS
Southern Railways
Birmingham
Cincinnati
Ohio
New Orleans
J. E. Self
Japan's US Imports Include Notable Agricultural Share
A report notes that nearly one third of Japan's imports from the United States are agricultural goods, highlighting the impact of farming products in the bilateral trade mix and outlining the sector's share within overall U S exports to Japan.
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Japan
The
United States
Dear Santa Letters Highlight Airport Name Change Plea
Area residents beg Santa to rename the Huntsville Madison County jet airport to Decatur Huntsville or Huntsville Decatur to reflect Decatur and Morgan Limestone county interests. The effort aims to share the project with Decatur while officials confirm the $12 million facility near Madison.
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Bete
Santa
Huntsville- Madison County
Mitchell
Morgan
Limestone County
Decatur-Huntsville
Decatur
Morgan County
Huntsville-Decatur
Soldiers Play Crucial Game In Viet Nam Patrol
In central Viet Nam U S Special Forces and montagnard troops hunt Viet Cong in a dangerous game of stealth. Silence is essential as ambushes loom and a single word can trigger a harsh punishment. Patrols press on by foot with no air support.
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Horst Faas
Drau
South Viet
U.S
Viet Nam
Howard Stevens
Virginia
Minn
Stevens
Two Directors At Large Added To Decatur Chamber Board
The 1964 Decatur Chamber of Commerce board added two members to serve one year. Frank Whisenant and Furman Smith were elected from ten nominees. They will be presented at the annual banquet at Decatur Country Club on January 9.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Henderson
Frank Whisenant
Furman Smith
Whisenant
Smith
Henderson
Scarlet Pimpernel Inspires Rival Musical Projects
The 1904 novel by Baroness Orczy "The Scarlet Pimpernel" becomes the focus of rival musical ventures with an off Broadway production planned for this season and a Broadway version scheduled for next fall. The story follows romance and espionage set during the French Revolution.
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New York
Baroness Orczy
Mime Theater Plans Eight Week New York Tour
The Polish Mime Theater from Warsaw will tour the United States for eight weeks next season with two performers. A two week Broadway engagement is planned. The troupe will present pantomimes including Gogol’s The Overcoat and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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New York
Warsaw
Broadway
Gogol
Notre Dame
Minerican Ate About 37 Pounds Of Poultry In 1962
A historical note records that Minerican consumed roughly 37 pounds of poultry including chicken and turkey during the year 1962. The entry highlights a high per capita poultry intake for that period.
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Minerican
Wonderland Gift Catalog Specials for Home Decor and Tools
A varied listing of home goods and appliances offered as gifts. Includes clock radios, platform rockers, a multi colored tree lamp, bookcase, electric blanket, modern sofa bed, pole lamp, Eureka cleaner and polisher, vacuum with attachments, electric sewing machine, Venetian mirrors in multiple sizes.
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Central Methodist
Loyd O’guin
Delano Park
Thes
Hilws
Santa Claus
Limestone Counties
Fair City
L & N Railroad
State of Alabama
L&n
Albert Brewer
State House of Representatives
Sherman Powell
Wallace
Hartselle
Hertz Rent-A-Car
Decatur Transit
First Avenue E
Chevrolet
Seaans Ao
Gesolirie
Country Club
Furman, Smith
IBM
NACC
Madison St
North Alabama College of Commerce
Huntsville
Ala
Acrediting Com
Wash
D.C
Portable Hair
G.E. & Sunbeam Appliances
Oas
BYU Kredit Sich HS
2Nd Avenue 5.E
O Monthly
Mime Theater
Ste
Wonderland
A. Admiral
H. Eureka
Eureka
K. Eureka
Ssee Ee Ato
Souths
Furnisee HS
Sale Norge
2Nd Ave
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