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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1964

Page

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Community events and meetings listed for Huntsville area

Healing service at St. John's Episcopal Church at 5 p.m. today. North Alabama Chapter of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers meets Monday at Dale's Restaurant in Huntsville with officer elections for 1964 and a Bill Hagen report on a community service project. Social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Program at 8. Miszpah Chapter 19 OES hosts a covered dish dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Will Cramer's home, 1512 Jackson St. SE. prize for games urged. See DIARY on Page 2.

St. John’s Episcopal Church North Alabama American Institute of Industrial Engineers Dale’s Huntsville Bill Hagen Miszpah O.E.S Will Cramer Jackson St. SE

Project SLAM polio immunization drive details

Project SLAM is the mass oral polio immunization program by Limestone and Morgan Medical Societies aiming to defeat polio. All residents over one month should receive three doses at school clinics across Morgan and Limestone Counties, with clinics within 10 miles of homes on January 19, February 23, and March 22, 1964.

Limestone and Morgan — Medical Societies Morgan Limestone

Polio Vaccine Clinic Offers Sugar Cube Immunization Dates

Community clinics will administer Sabin Polio Vaccine on January 19, February 23, March 22, 1964 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. The sugar cube dose is not a shot and three doses are needed for full protection. A 25 cent donation is requested.

Question of Moon Exploration and Faith

The author argues humans seek knowledge yet must keep God central. He cites historical tech leaps as natural, notes Titov’s orbit and astronauts’ reverence, and warns against self sufficiency. He questions the cost, suggesting twenty billion dollars could ease earthly suffering.

God Titov Earth Heaven

Drive On Polio Will Start Next Sunday

Morgan and Limestone counties prepare for the Sabin Oral Vaccine drive with SLAM urging full participation. Vaccinations will occur next Sunday at multiple area schools from noon to 5 PM, using sugar cubes. A parent consent form is required for under 21 participants. questions can be directed to the Decatur General Hospital auxiliary number.

Robert Stansell Sabin Morgan Limestone SLAM America Decatur General Hospital Medical Association Auxiliary Limestone County Crestling Danville Eva Falkville Flint Hartselle Lacey's Spring Massey Morgan County Lenora James Trinity Lilly M. Rouse Decatur 2

Auto Title Law Urged by Alabama Dealers

A director of the Alabama Automobile Dealers Association and Milton Peek of Peek Oldsmobile said dealers favor a state title law. Local used car dealers also support it, noting Alabama has become a haven for stolen cars and urging action. See AUTO on Page A2.

Alabama Automobile Dealers Association Milton Peek Peek Oldsmobile Decatur Independent Dealers Association Alabama AUTO

First Lady Visits Scranton and Wilkes-Barre in Poverty War Tour

Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson spoke at college and drew large crowds as First Lady touring a coal region. She called the poverty campaign a battlefield and said she and the President want to understand the people behind the statistics. She toured Scranton and Wilkes-Barre with flags displayed on homes in varied condition.

Wilkes-Barre Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Scranton

Johnsons Fly to Camp David for Weekend Rest and Dinners

President and Mrs. Johnson traveled by helicopter to Camp David in Maryland for a weekend of rest repairs. Mrs. Johnson greeted crowds at an airport and Wilkes College where she dedicated a million dollar science research center.

Washington Johnson Camp David Catoctin Mountains Maryland Wilkes College Ma'am

Cigarettes Dealt Blow By Study Steps Planned

A blue ribbon science panel concludes heavy cigarette smoking is the principal cause of lung and larynx cancer and a grave health hazard. The panel, after 14 months and 8,000 studies, urges remedial action but did not specify measures. Surgeon General Luther Terry says the Public Health Service will move to recommend steps.

Frank Carey Washington Luther Terry U. S. Public Health Service Terry

Industrial Hunting By Wallace

Gov George Wallace of Alabama concludes a two day Los Angeles visit as part of a 10 day western tour. He held public speaking events and met with industrial leaders seeking expansion in Alabama before heading to San Francisco and Portland. He spoke to college crowds at UCLA drawing enthusiastic receptions despite some boos.

Los Angeles George Wallace Alabama San Francisco Portland Ore Wallace Denver Ft. Collins Colo Phoenix Tucson Ariz

Peace Talks Start Today

Panamanian rioters stormed Tivoli guest house in the Canal Zone but were repulsed by U S soldiers with bayonets. Sniper fire then opened from rooftops around the Panamanian National Assembly across Fourth of July Avenue.

Panama Canal Zone Tivoli U.S Panamanian National Assembly Fourth of July Avenue

Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Advertised at Robin son’s

An advance notice promotes Frigidaire washer and dryer pricing and terms at Robinson’s on 2nd Avenue, highlighting installment options and service availability.

Robinson’s 2Nd Ave

Panama Crisis Deepens Over Flag Display and Talks

President Roberto Chiari demands that the Panamanian flag fly with Old Glory in all Canal Zone schools as violence flares. U.S. official Thomas Mann and Edwin M. Martin prepare for Sunday talks with Panamanian and OAS delegates amid tense Colon and Panama City frontier clashes.

Panama Roberto Chiari U.s.-Controlled Canal Zone Robert J. Fleming Chiari United States Colon Panama City U.S U.s.-Panama Mann Edwin M. Martin Organization of American States

Plane Crashes Into Kansas City Building. 3 Dead

A small plane crashed into a cluster of buildings at 11th and Oak in downtown Kansas City Saturday night, killing three people. The aircraft struck the 30 story Southwestern Bell Telephone office amid darkness rain and snowfall, according to police.

Kansas City 11Th and Oak Southwestern Bell Telephone Office

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United States Public Health Service AMA American Academy of Pediatrics Morgan County Medical Society Moon G.C Scranton-Wilkes- Barre Janice Erickson Clarks Summit Wal 1Ce UCLA U.s.’S Decatur Dick Coffey Ford
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