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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1966
Page
15
On the Yenisei River in the Arctic Circle a group of about 30 Chinese and 10 Russians, plus 2 Westerners including the narrator, are held as alleged spies. They endure freezing conditions, crowded canvas tents, and a harsh, plank-walled bunk arrangement as they await uncertain fate.
The text recounts Hopewell Baptist Church near Albrda organized in 1824 with early charter members including Simmons family links and later formation of associations in 1825 1919 and 1965 church growth with baptisms and membership figures. It also describes 19th century church site details and a vivid World War II era coal loading brigade scene at Dudinka with dangerous coal handling and river navigation limits.
Ralph Slate filed a motion for a new trial on behalf of Edd Chapman, 73, of Huntsville, convicted of first degree manslaughter in Morgan County. Judge James N. Bloodworth set February 3 for a hearing on nine claimed trial errors including self defense evidence and use of color photos as evidence.
A reader to The Decatur Daily argues for space exploration noting NASA plans a satellite mission with 2000 fruit flies to study genetics and cancer implications. The writer stresses outer space holds vast potential and military uses, urging support for moon and space efforts.
Mrs. Sibyl Pool announces plans to seek reelection to the Alabama Public Service Commission and to qualify at the proper time. She states the commission’s jurisdiction touches every family and she has acted to be fair and in the public interest.
The U S Immigration and Naturalization Service reminds all aliens to file annual address reports by January 31. Diplomats and certain temporary workers are exempt. Violations may bring fines jail terms or deportation. The notice references Mrs Pool who held Alabama offices including secretary of state and state treasurer.
A medical note advises how to smother a fire by closing the oven door or covering a skillet with a long handled fork. It mentions that ruptured Disc Health Capsules are not intended to be diagnostic and clarifies medical intent.
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