Trial Run For SLAM Goes Without Hitch Last Night
About 300 SLAM workers were fed the Sabin oral vaccine at Decatur High School in Morgan County in a quick turnout led by Dr. T K Lewis. Dean Jones and family volunteered as the first to receive the oral vaccine in the Morgan County trial run. Sunday’s immunization will run noon to five at multiple schools to curb polio with parental consent required for under 21.
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Sabin
Decatur High School
T. K. Lewis
Dean Jones
Morgan County
Tom Bingham
Limestone County
Athens High
Athens
City clerk issues permit for electrical service to Elmer Alexander
Elmer Alexander of 318 12th Ave NW received a building permit from the city clerk for electrical service valued at 5007 dollars. Charles Childers of 1307 Carri dale reported two spinner hub caps stolen from his car Sunday night. Decatur Fire Department investigated a house trailer fire on Alabama 20 S at 6 43 p.m. Monday. An Associational G A meeting is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. at Danville Baptist Church with Rev. Ted Swann as speaker. See DIARY on Page 2
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Elmer Alexander
12Th Ave
Charles Childers
Carridale
Decatur Fire Department
Alabama 20
Danville Baptist Church
Ted Swann
Balancing grades with wellbeing
The writer argues that parental pressure for straight A grades ignores total development. Achievements include mind body and spirit, not just academics. The author says parents may err by focusing solely on intellect and urges doing one's best without cheating, trusting God to guide the rest.
Panama U S deadlock over Canal Zone talks persists
Inter American Peace Commission opened talks with Ed win M Martin and Galileo Solis to break a standoff as Panama demands U S diplomats depart. Panama seeks immediate new treaty talks and no diplomatic relations until guarantees are made.
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Panama
United States
Canal Zone
Edwin M. Martin
Galileo Solis
U.S
Washington
Johnson
Wallace Stuart
Solis
Wallace Near End Of Western Tour In Seattle
Gov George Wallace continues his western swing with a news conference a lecture for University of Washington students and a TV interview. He arrived from Eugene and will spend today and Wednesday in Seattle before returning to Alabama ending a 10 day trip over five western states. A crowd of about 8900 packed the University of Oregon gymnasium for his earlier appearance.
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Wash
George Wallace
University of Washington
Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
Alabama
Wallace
Frigidaire washer and dryer ad near Robin’s on 2nd Ave
Weather warning prompts shoppers to visit Robins on 2nd Ave for Frigidaire washer and dryer deals. Ad copy emphasizes essential home appliances and local store location.
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Robinson's
Ady
Elizabeth Taylor seeks Mexican divorce from Eddie Fisher
Actress Elizabeth Taylor filed for a Mexican divorce claiming Eddie Fisher abandoned her home over a year ago and has not initiated divorce proceedings. In Jacksonville a search for five mariners missing after a schooner sank took place east of the city and involved air and surface vessels. A federal judge in Atlanta ruled the $3.06 million libel verdict against Curtis Publishing Co excessive and demanded a reduced offer or a new trial.
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Mexico
Elizabeth Taylor
Eddie Fisher
Jacksonville
Fila
Atlanta
Wally Butts
Georgia
Curtis Publishing Co
Storms Bring Cold Night to Decatur Area
Bitter winds and a frigid 16 degree low hit Decatur with light snow flurries overnight in parts of North Alabama. Forecasters expected sunny, cold conditions today with highs near 34 and a freezing night. Officials revised forecasts to hint at rising temperatures by Wednesday.
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Weather Bureau
Birmingham
North
Alabama
Florida
Air Force
Youth Goes On Trial In Birminghams Death
Pratt City teenager Larry Joe Sims, 16, is on trial for first degree murder in the death of Virgil Ware 13. James Ware Jr testified that Virgil and he met Farley and Sims on a rural Birmingham road. both white teens were on a motorscooter while the brothers rode a bicycle. Michael Lee Farley also faces murder charges with trial due in March.
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Birmingham
Pratt City
Larry Joe Sims
James Ware Jr
Sims
Virgil Ware
Phillips High School
Michael Lee Farley
James Ware
Farley
B52 Crew Sought After Parachute Jump In Snow
In Cumberland Maryland an eight engine B52 crashed in a snowstorm. Pilot Maj Thomas W McCormick of Yawkey West Virginia ordered crew to jump. Search for four fliers continues despite freezing conditions and rugged terrain.
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Cumberland, Md
Strategic Air Command
Thomas W. McCormick
Yawkey
W. Va
Dean Jones Day Proclaimed in Decatur for Saturday Parade
Decatur mayor signed a proclamation naming Saturday Dean Jones Day. The event includes a 2 p.m. parade starting on Bank Street and a Gordon-Bibb School ceremony with a Jones speech. Jones will ride in the parade with his daughter and parents, as sponsors seek more bands to join the procession.
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Gilmer Blackburn
Bank St
Shirley
Jones
Carol
Deanna
Guy Jones
Ensign O’toole
Two Feet Of Snow Paralyzes Eastern States And Delays Travel
A massive blizzard roared through the Northeast and Midwest causing at least 71 deaths and deep drifts. Flights and trains were halted and thousands were stranded, including 3000 at Kennedy Airport. Schools closed from New York to Philadelphia amid bitter cold and strong winds.
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United States
New York City
Philadelphia
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks rise on heavy trading while bonds show mixed gains. In Chicago Wheat mostly lower on weak new crop months. Corn and Oats steady to mixed. Soybeans mostly lower due to liquidation. Hogs climb up to 16.75 and slaughter steers stay steady to 25 cents lower at 24.
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New York
Chicago
Pioneer North Alabama Churches Preserve Oak Logs Behind Modern Exterior
In a Wednesday Daily feature John Knox visits early frontier churches in North Alabama from the 1800s that retain their oak log framing under updated façades. He explains why many pioneer churches built with three doors served a purpose.
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North
Alabama
John Knox
Quickies: Ring Lost and Found Channelled by Daily Ad
Comic strip notes by Ken Reynolds depict a mislaid ring mystery solved through a Daily Want Ad. The quip highlights perseverance as Alvin helps locate the ring, delivering a humorous twist in a lighthearted local page.
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Alvin
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