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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1963

Page

13

Airmen Head to Bases for Technical Courses

Airman Basic Harold W. Brock and Airman Basic Ronald C. Stevens, sons of Cullman residents, completed basic training and will attend technical courses. Brock goes to Amarillo AFB Texas for aircraft maintenance. Stevens to Keesler AFB Mississippi for air traffic control. Brock is a 1962 Fairview High School graduate. Stevens is a 1961 West Point High School graduate.

United States Air Force Harold W. Brock Tather M. Brock Cullman Ronald C. Stevens William C. Stevens Brock Amarillo Afb Tex Fairview High School Stevens

Wilkerson Assigned to Carswell for Training Duty

Airman Donald K. Wilkerson son of Ernest F Wilkerson of Trinity 1 is reassigned to Carswell AFB Texas for training and duty as an administrative specialist after completing United States Air Force basic training He is a 1957 graduate of Lawrence County High School Moulton Alabama.

Lackland Afb Tex Donald K. Wilkerson Ernest F. Wilkerson Trinity 1 Carswell Afb Wilkerson United States Air Force Lawrence County High School Moulton FT. Rucker Ala AHTNC Army Lester L. Culver Minnie Sue Culver Town Creek Florida Culver 31St Infantry Fort Ft. Gordon Hatton High School International Harvester Co Chicago

Status Quo For Hemline In Italy

Italian fashion previews show the knee hemline remains, with softer shoulders returning. Designers emphasize a balanced figure with a high waist and subtle curves. New circle seams and rounded fronts create softly fitted looks, while organza collars appear on coats and suits in early spring lines.

Louise Hickman Associated Press ROME Florence Forquet Langetti

Fashion designers map color and cut trends for evening wear

Galitzine notes collars shrinking or absent while De Luca adds veiled necklines. High bodices and straight skirts appear with wrist length sleeves and hipbone jackets. Valentino emphasizes egg shaped silhouettes with high waists and midriff, while fabrics turn to dry wools and linens. Colors cluster on pinks with whites, navies, and yellows across houses Carosa Forquet Lancetti and De Luca.

Galitzine de Luca Valentino Dark Horse Florence Carosa Forquet Lancetti

Soldier from 56th Quartermaster Battalion Arrives Overseas

Germany based soldier in Company A Kaiserlauten joined the Army March 1962. He completed basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina and arrived overseas last August. He attended Cullman.

Germany Batta- Carden Kaiserslautern Ft. Jackson S.C Cullman School

Somerville Man Is Charged After Wet Road Crash

James Gurley 22 of Somerville escaped injury when he lost control on a county road north of town. He was charged with driving without a license after the mishap. The Friday morning crash caused about 200 dollars in damage.

Somerville James Gurley Here Highway Patrol Gurley

Juvenile trouble linked to idleness in Wharton area

The Wharton juvenile conference committee, led by Miss Marie Duffy, aims to curb after dark loitering by sending students to church or Sunday school. The group has not met since Sept 17 and faces boredom among youths in local confectionary stores where up to 100 teenagers gather at night. Wharton law allows fines up to 100 dollars or 10 days in jail for parents after the second curfew violation, though no penalties have been imposed. Changes are underway with the American Legion involved.

Marie Duffy American Legion

GOP Meeting Slated Here

Republicans from the eighth district will meet at City Electric Auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 p m to discuss the November election and future plans. Attending will be M H Pete Lanier district executive committee chairman Huntsville and John Grenier state chairman Birmingham. Lanier said it is the first meeting since the campaign and Martin will speak on campaign experiences while Grenier will discuss the national GOP meeting and other party plans. The notice mentions night skating lights on the canal and hopes to develop swimming areas and invite industry representatives to speak to youths.

Eighth City Electric Auditorium M. H Pete” Lanier Huntsville John Grenier Birmingham Lanier Martin Grenier Nationa

Canada Faces Pressure From U S Trade Reach

The text argues Canada must act in its national interest as it relies heavily on American imports and U S purchases. It warns of economic dependence shaping government policy and hints at anxieties over potential absorption by the United States. The passage notes political debate and strategic moves amid this dynamic.

Ing United States Canada U. S

Baby Found On Church Welcome Mat Sparks Adoption Effort

Police officers B J Hocutt and O J Byars found a crying newborn on a church welcome mat after a call claiming a baby at Shades Valley Presbyterian Church. The infant wore a new undershirt and was wrapped in a blanket. The baby was taken to Children’s Hospital for care.

Hocutt O J. Byars Mountain Brook Shades Valley Presbyterian Church Children’s Hospital

House At Ryans Destroyed By Fire

The house at Ryans was destroyed by a blaze reported Saturday afternoon. Occupant W. L. Grigsby and owner Tal Madge Crawford said the cause is unknown and the Arab Fire Department was alerted. Only a washing machine and a mirror were saved.

W. L. Grigsby Talmadge Crawford Crawford Arab Fire Department

Mysterious Baby Found in Brook Hospital Care

A newborn boy named Danny X was discovered hours old at Brook Hospital after being left with only an undershirt, blanket and two milk bottles. Police, aided by a Welfare Department officer, seek the mother or relatives while the child is in temporary custody with plans for possible adoption if unclaimed within six months to a year.

Danny Brook Welfare Department Danny X Roxie Craig

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Florence State College Regular Army Bobby Hurst Sheffield Richard Allen Decatur Frank Brown Steven Edgewood Arsenal Army S. Fc Raymond C. Gover Homer T. Gover Athens 8 1St Artillery White Sands Missile Range Sense Command Aradcom Mcmurdo Sound Antarctic Thomas F. Johnson USN A. T. Johnson College St New Zealand Antarctica James W. Carden Italy Science By Bob Brown Geneva Features Corp Core Gent Features Corp Tm-World Rights ASVE Geenee Ees Oe Wharton B. J. Hocutt Ryans Bureau of Advertising ANPA Yea Eee Eeee College Audite and Surveys'Co., Inc Decatur Daily
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