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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1964
Page
1
The piece highlights Susanna Wesley’s 1732 letter to John Wesley describing her discipline rich routine for 19 children. It covers quiet mealtimes, whispered requests to maids, early lessons in courtesy, regular sleep schedules, family prayers, and individual weekly sessions to educate and discipline each child.
Friday afternoon crash involved Willie B. Golden and Ralph Leon Moore at 12 30 p m at the intersection. Decatur Police later investigated a separate accident at Decatur High School parking lot at 3 30 p m Friday involving Larry Roberson and Gregory Rich both 16.
The Army Missile Command will conduct a test today at Redstone Arsenal in an isolated southern area between noon and 5 p.m. Weather permitting. Nearby residents may hear the blast and see a smoke plume. safety personnel have taken precautions. Only one test is planned.
Paris reports indicate France will extend diplomatic recognition to Red China despite U S opposition. No formal confirmation yet as de Gaulle ponders timing, with U N diplomats noting Beijing membership could be affected by France and former colonies.
The weatherman predicts sunny mild conditions for Dean Jones Day. A 2 p.m. parade starts on Bank St and ends at Gordon-Bibb School with a ceremony at the elementary school presided by Mayor Gilmer Blackburn and featuring Dean Jones. Elaine Shirley sponsors expect multiple high school bands and local clubs to participate.
Panama asked the United States to withdraw its diplomatic personnel and Panama ordered its diplomats from Washington. American families were evacuated Friday night into a safe haven in the Canal Zone as the diplomatic break formally took effect.
Six children, all under 15, are jailed in Morgan County awaiting outcomes. Three Hartselle boys face charges for unrelated break ins at a local school while a Ne gro girl labeled a truancy problem faces uncertain future. Two girls convicted of stealing a musical instrument from Decatur High School will be sent to a state training school. Authorities say a fourth boy joined the string of burglaries as the case heads toward resolution.
The Senate Finance Committee advanced the $11 billion tax cut, voting 12 to 5 to remove from the House bill a capital gains tax provision for assets held two years or more. The move boosts administration hopes for passage within a month and aligns with Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon’s request.
Governor Wallace returned from an 11 day speaking tour and said Westerners are waking up to the civil rights legislation in Congress. In Montgomery a 250 strong crowd greeted him as the Robert E Kee High School Band played Dixie. He declined to discuss a presidential bid beyond considering Oregon and California primaries.
In Birmingham on January 17 a white youth named Larry Joe Sims 16 testified in his defense that he did not aim the gun. He is charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Virgil Ware 13 on September 15. Sims said he closed his eyes and fired believing the gun pointed at the ground.
The first feeding of the Sabin oral vaccine in Morgan and Limestone Counties is one day away. Officials urge 100 percent participation across three feedings and require under 21s to have parental consent. Vaccinations at schools will run noon to 5 p.m. with separate lines for adults and children.
Panamas government demands renegotiation of the 1903 canal treaty triggering an evacuation of American families. Henry Taylor will head the embassy as consul general while Costa Rica handles interests in the US and Panama requests Costa Rica to assume diplomatic representation. Peace Corps and aid workers remain, but full relations hinge on treaty renegotiation.
In Kalinin Khrushchev and Fidel Castro toured a textile plant and voiced Soviet support for Panamanian people resisting what they called imperialist oppression. Khrushchev warned imperialists to act before they are removed. Tass reported Khrushchev ridiculed U.S. plots behind Panama events.
Local appliance repair ads Robin's on 2nd Ave advertises complete service for Frigidaire and all make appliances with prompt attention and repairs.
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