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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1964

Page

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Milinda's polio story prompts Sabin vaccine push

Milinda, six, crippled by polio, is used to urge vaccine uptake at Sabin feedings. The piece notes Alabama led polio cases in 1963, contrasts Salk and Sabin vaccines, and lists multiple feeding sites across Limestone, Decatur, and Morgan County with contact numbers for SLAM program questions.

Neathy T. K. Lewis Project Slam Alabama Pennsylvania Lewis Limestone Athens High Athens Elementary Athens Bible Trinity Negro “High Ardmore High Elkmont High West Limestone High Clements High Tanner High East Limestone High Mooresville Belle Mina Dogwood Negro High Decatur Lakeside High Walter Jackson Decatur High Gordon-Bibb West Decatur Austin High Morgan County Cotaco High Crestline

Discussions Will Resume 30 Days Later

Theodore A. Ediger reports that discussions will resume in 30 days. The article notes no further details on participants or topics at this time.

U S and Panama Agree to Restart Ties and Open Talks

The United States and Panama agreed to resume diplomatic relations quickly and begin discussions within 30 days on all issues, including the canal zone treaty. Panama will likely seek a formal review of sovereignty over the Canal Zone, while mediators may involve Costa Rica.

Panama United States Panama Canal Zone Roberto Chiari Fabian Velarde Washington Chiari Costa Rica Edwin M. Martin Johnson Galileo Solis Peace Committee Organization of American States Martin Solis OAS U.S U.s.-Panama Canal Zone

Wallace Preaches States Rights on Western Tour

George C Wallace Jr the Alabama governor and evangel of the South spoke at six university campuses across a five state visit. He drew overflow crowds mostly students and faced orderly peaceful protests by civil rights groups as he called out the federal government pursuit of power.

Seattle Wash George Corley Wallace Jr Alabama South Wallace Goliath

Morgan County community notices and Wallace comments

Morgan County groups plan tax structure talks and meetings with officers including Mrs Byrd Thompson and Mrs J P Nelson while J D McClanahan is hospitalized. The piece recounts George Wallace’s eight day tour defending civil rights policy and asserting federal power limits as he contemplates future primary runs.

Interpretation of I Peter Three On Outward Adorning

The article explains that I Peter three warns against relying solely on outward adornments such as plaited hair and gold. It emphasizes inner spiritual adornment, notably a meek and quiet spirit, as valued by God, while cautioning against strict literalism that forbids all outward dress.

Peter Apostle

Pair of Fliers Are Found Dead After Jet Bomber Crash

A second airman was found dead on an ice cap near the crash site in Cumberland Maryland as searchers recovered two of the B52 crew members. Maj. Robert L. Payne of Tulsa Oklahoma was identified among the deceased. Two survivors had been located earlier amid the blizzard swept slope where the bomber went down. The two nuclear weapons aboard were recovered unharmed.

Cumberland Air Force Maj Robert L. Payne Tulsa Okla

Nurse plans legal steps for granddaughters left in Talladega nursery

A Lake Worth Florida nurse said she would pursue legal action today to claim her two granddaughters who were left stranded in a Talladega nursery school by their mother. A separate AP item notes a Negro attorney plans to challenge Huntsville School Board desegregation plans. In Montgomery the City Commission announced two committees, one white and one Negro, to address racial and other problems.

Talladega, Ala Lake Worth Fla Talladega Birmingham Huntsville Board of Education Montgomery City Commission

Rally Attended Before Shooting

Rodney Wallace testified that 16 year olds Michael Lee Farley and Larry Joe Sims attended a segregation rally and later the National States Rights Party before the fatal shooting during Birmingham racial strife.

Birmingham Rodney Wallace Michael Lee Farley Larry Joe Sims National States Rights ‘Party

State National to rename bank to State National Bank of Alabama

State National Bank of Decatur shareholders approved a resolution to rename the bank State National Bank of Alabama with the change effective Feb 1 1964 pending comptroller review. President C W Nelson reported 1963 saw assets over 100 million dollars on Sept 30 deposits over 100 million by year end and net profits of 627086 dollars or 3 14 per share.

State National Bank of Decatur State National Bank of Alabama Comptroller of the Currency C. W. Nelson State National

First National Year Best Yet

First National Bank of Decatur reported 1963 as its best year for earnings and growth with deposits and total resources at the annual meeting. Frank Johnson and Lloyd Jones were elected assistant vice presidents. A L Johnson was re‑elected president. After taxes, earnings were 203,930.98 dollars, 5.67 per share on 36,000 shares, and a regular dividend of 1.20 dollars per share was paid.

First National Bank of Decatur Frank Johnson Lloyd Jones A. L. Johnson

Bitter Cold Grips East as Snowstorm Paralyzes Nation

The eastern half endures a brutal blizzard with more than 140 deaths and thousands stranded. New York City mobilizes 11 000 workers to clear streets while Florida citrus heaters battle record lows. A newborn in Queens and a 5 year old in Brooklyn face snow related emergencies as motorists die from exposure across the region.

New York City Manhattan Florida Jacksonville Miami Beach Albany Lisa Cavaluzzo Queens Lisa Scott Rubenstein East Midwest

Best deals on furniture and appliances at Robinson's on 2nd Ave

Local advertisement proclaims best ever deals on furniture and appliances at Robinson's on 2nd Avenue with free parking noted for shoppers.

Robinson’s 2Nd Ave

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