Peace talks stall between United States and Panama over canal
In Panama City peace feelers to restart U S Panama Canal negotiations appeared to stall. Manuel Trucco, head of the U S Panamanian Committee under the OAS, planned to fly to Washington to brief OAS members after meetings with President Chiari and U S negotiator Edwin M Martin. A high U S source said the situation does not look good.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Manuel Trucco
Organization of American States
OAS
Washington
Trucco
Roberto Chiari
U.S
Edwin M. Martin
Martin
Decatur area reports include theft and fender damage incidents
Police logged a theft of a daughter's black fur collared coat from Decatur High School gym, plus minor fires and a door left open at Pat's Drive-In. A Danville Road collision involved two drivers, and diplomatic tensions between the U S and Panama over the Canal Zone continued as Chiari pressed for a new treaty.
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Herbert Simms
15Th Ave
Decatur High School
Danville Rd
Betty St
Winnie E. Asherbraner
Thomas S. Glenn
Coffey Rd
Moulton
Asherbraner
Glenn
Pat’s Drive
U S Consul Picard Released In Zanzibar Case
U S Consul Frederick P Picard III seized at gunpoint in a Zanzibar hotel lounge has been released and reached Dar es Salaam. Donald K Petterson, third secretary at the U S embassy, was freed from house arrest but remains on Zanzibar. Four American newsmen are expected to be released as the Zanzibar government changes.
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Washington
State Department
U.S
Frederick P. Picard III
Zanzibar
Dar Es Sallam
Tanganyika
Donald K. Petterson
U.S. Em
Bassy
Picard
Dar es _ Salaam
Abeid Karume
Karume
Star See
Questioning world governance and the coming theocracy
The reader muses on the failings of democracy and communism. The reply cites Socrates on imperfect humanity and prophesies a future theocratic rule by Jesus Christ, with Isaiah noting the government on the divine shoulders and a end to earthly political systems.
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W.M
Socrates
Jesus Christ
Lords
Isaiah
Prince of Peace
Christ
Sukarno Seeks Quiet Malaysian Crisis Solution
Indonesian President Sukarno and U S Attorney General Kennedy agreed the Malaysia dispute should be solved by consultation after a 90 minute meeting. Sukarno earlier conferred with Philippine President Macapagal to pursue a peaceful settlement with Malaysia's prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman.
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Tokyo
Sukarno
U.S
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Edwin Guthman
Diosdado Macapagal
Federation of Malaysia
Macapagal
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Malaysia
France to Recognize Red China Government
Washington sources report France formally notified the United States it will recognize Red China. The move signals a shift in diplomatic recognition and could affect ongoing U S China relations and policy.
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France
Red
China
Washington
United States
Glenn Seeks Senate Democratic nomination in Ohio
Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. announced as a Democratic candidate for U S Senate from Ohio. He will challenge Sen. Stephen M. Young in the May primary after retiring from the Marine Corps following his space mission record.
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Columbus, Ohio
John H. Glenn Jr
U.S
Ohio
Eart
Stephen M. Young
Glenn
Marine Corps
Snow Misses Decatur Area Amid Weather Shifts
A Huntsville Weather Bureau spokesman attributed the area’s snow miss to a Gulf centered low pressure failing to move northeast. Skies cleared across the Tennessee Valley with warmer temperatures and continued fair weather expected while other regions saw snow, rain, and sleet.
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Weather Bureau
Tennessee Valley
Alabama
Belt
Dallas
Oklahoma
Gulf
Atlantic States
Rockies
Far West
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Frigidaire Washer and Dryer Ad at Robinson's
Sale notice for a Frigidaire washer and dryer at Robinson's on 2nd Avenue. Advertises no money down financing.
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Robinson’s
2Nd. Avenue
Mabry Paroled After Mayhem Conviction Cut
Jesse Mabry, serving a 20 year term for a Mayhem conviction tied to the emasculation of Judge Edward Aaron, was granted parole by the state pardon parole board this week. Aaron testified he was kidnapped by white men, taken to an abandoned house, rendered unconscious, and found emasculation upon awakening.
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Montgomery
Birmingham
State
Jesse Mabry
Edward Aaron
Aaron
SLAM Supply Work Started At Decatur General Hospital
Supplies for the SLAM project were deployed to clinic stations at Decatur General Hospital as officials urge 100 percent participation in Morgan and Limestone counties for Sabin oral polio vaccine. Dr. T K Lewis Jr noted vaccines prepared for hospital staff and patients and 180 employees were vaccinated last night including Mayor Gilmer Blackburn.
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George W. Riedmeller
H. G. Golson
Decatur Jaycees
Gil Crane
Robert Stansell
Decatur General
Morgan
Limestone
T. K. Lewis Jr
Morgan County
Jewel Champion
Gilmer Blackburn
Lewis
New Orleans
Meadow Gold Co
Representives
Wyeth Laboratories
SLAM
Senate Finance panel backs tax cut with gains edge
The Senate Finance Committee approved the $11 billion tax cut plan with a 12-5 vote, removing the capital gains rate cut for assets held two years or more as Chairman Byrd said the panel would finish work next week. Also reported were updates on church contributions and civil rights lawsuits pending before U.S. District Judge Grooms.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Markets At A Glance With Mixed Trading On Commodities
New York stocks listed irregular while bonds rose. Cotton trades generally higher and futures show moderate activity. In Chicago wheat and corn fell on hedging and liquidation. soybeans mixed with January firm. Hog prices gain 25 to 50 cents with top at 16 dollars, slaughter steers unevenly weak to 50 cents higher, top 24 dollars.
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New York
Chicago
Motel With 123 Rooms Planned
A Birmingham corporation announced plans for a $1.5 million motel on Decatur Housing Authority property. Andkel Real Estate Development, Inc. will develop the project which will include at least 123 rooms and begin construction within a month.
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Birmingham Corporation
Decatur Housing Authority
Andkel Real Estate Development, Inc
March of Dimes Telethon Set for Sunday in Morgan County
The fourth annual telethon will run Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Communications media of Morgan County join WAJF WHOS WHAT and WMSL TV to aid the event. Mrs Norman Sidebotham and local announcers will host with donations welcomed during the program.
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Communications Media
Morgan County
Wmsl-Tv
WAJF
WHOS
WHAT
Hartselle
Norman Sidebotham
Dean Jones Honor Set For Saturday Afternoon
Local movie star Dean Jones will be honored in Decatur Alabama with a 2 p.m. parade and a presentation ceremony after the parade Saturday. Mayor Gilmer Blackburn designated January 18 1964 as Dean Jones Day in a city proclamation.
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Dean Jones
Jones
Gilmer Blackburn
Decatur
Alabama
Dean
Youth Tells Of Friend Shooting In Birmingham
A white youth testifies that companion Larry Joe Sims fired two shots at Virgil Ware 13 during racial tensions after a church bombing. Michael Lee Farley 16 admits involvement and faces trial March 9 for first degree murder alongside Sims.
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Birmingham
Michael Lee Farley
Larry Joe Sims
Virgil Ware
Farley
Bott
Sims
Ware
Wallace Challenges Canada to Change Immigration Laws
In Victoria B C AP Wallace of Alabama urged Canadians to curb racial prejudice by reforming immigration laws he says keep Negroes out. He told reporters and later Victoria University students that if Canada admitted more Black people the country would better understand the issue and that those who condemn others should act.
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Victoria
B.C
George Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Victoria University
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Dechasse Diare
Decatur Fire Department
Austin School
5Th Ave
Galileo Solis
Chiari
Canal Zone
John Roderick
Demo Glenn
Senate
Mabry
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
U.S. Dist
H. Hubert Grooms
Mississippi Highway Patrol
Saturday Evening Post
Canada
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
Bam
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