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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1964

Page

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Dibimale Glimpses About Your and Mine

Fragmentary notes offer fleeting glimpses of shared spaces and everyday moments. The piece hints at personal connection within a community, inviting readers to reflect on common experiences and small vignettes.

Vandalism checks and local club meeting noted

Late night patrols found open windows at International Tractor Co McRae Motors Lee Street and Lakeside School but no entry reported. Jimmy Gillespie reported air rifle injuries to his cat. The Decala Campers met at Dr Eugene Chenault home to plan camp-outs and view slides. See DIARY on Page 2.

International Tractor Co E. Church St McRae Motors Lee St Lakeside School Decala National Campers and Hikers Association Eugene Chenault

Faith as link to God guides action and repentance

The answer urges that faith, not reason or emotion, connects one to God. It cites scripture on faith and accountability, urges recognizing sin, accepting Christ’s death, and coupling faith with action to receive divine help. It ends with the call to act on faith to make faith effective.

B.N.S Wilfred Grenfell God

Record Is Hard To Top By Decatur Boys Club

Morgan County juvenile officer Doug Crabb notes he has never arrested a Decatur Boys Club member while recounting incidents of juvenile delinquency. Circuit Judge Newton Powell praises Boys' Clubs for shaping youth and hopes to donate to a new $130000 facility. Chief Pack Self stresses need for a larger building as youth crime concerns rise. See RECORD on Page 2.

Mike Freeman Morgan County Decatur Boys’ Club Doug Crabb Crabb Newton B. Powell Pack Self Decatur Boys’ Clubs of America

Ruby Defense As Trial Site Change

Jack Ruby's defense team will return to court February 10 to argue that his murder trial should be transferred to a different site. The hearing page notes the move request amid ongoing courtroom challenges.

Ruby Dallas Jack Ruby

Sabin Vaccine Doses Available at Morgan County Health Dept

Dr T K Lewis announced 2500 doses of Sabin Oral Vaccine will be offered at Morgan County Health Department today Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. After this week the first dose of a three part series must be obtained from a private physician. Those who missed Sunday should join the make up program at the health department.

T. K. Lewis Sabin Morgan County Health Department Health Department

Gift Of Stereo To President Draws Blast

The senate inquiry into former aide Robert G. Baker elicited fire from Sen. John J. Williams as he questioned Lyndon B. Johnson's acceptance of a free sterophonic console. Reynolds testified he gave Johnson a stereo set in 1959 at Baker's suggestion, then sold extensive life insurance to Johnson, with LBJ Co. advertising help.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Senate Robert G. Baker John J. Williams R-Del Williams U.S Don B. Reynolds Washington and Silver Springs Baker Johnson Reynolds BUY Aadio Austin Tex LBJ Co Senate Rules Committee

Downtown Extra 1964 Opens With Value Days

Weather rising into the high 60s sets the stage for Downtown Extra 1964. Winter clearance and spring displays will dominate downtown shops through Saturday. Pink dominates young women’s fashion with a wide color range in stock and stores will show value seals. Parking available at key downtown points. The three day event also targets sportsmen for fishing tackle deals.

Downtown Merchants’ Association DEVD Downtown Extra

Kluxers To Get Study For Parole

Three former Klansmen convicted of mayhem in Birmingham face parole hearings soon as the State Pardon and Parole Board reviews their cases. Jesse W. Mabry, released on parole last week, had served five years of a 20 year term. Grover McCullough Bart A. Floyd and Joe P. Pritchett remain under 20 year terms. An early hearing was announced by Parole Board member Eaton Lambert. Mabry’s release drew protest from Circuit Solicitor Emmett Perry and Judge Alta L. King.

Montgomery Birmingham State Pardon and Parole Board Parole Board Eaton Lambert Mabry Circuit Emmett Perry Alta L. King Jefferson County L. B. Stephens Lee Kluxers

Robinson's Announces Early American and Modern Furniture Sale

The ad promotes Early American, Traditional, and Modern styles at Robinson's store on Second Avenue. Details highlight a wide range of furnishings and discounts in a regional shopping circular voice.

Robinson's

New Moon To Be Joined By Echo 2 In Space Network

Relay 2, a RCA built active satellite, orbits after launch from Cape Kennedy and tests signal links with Mojave and Nutley. Echo 2 balloon reflector slated for Friday from Vandenberg aims to bounce signals with the U S and Russia, marking a joint experiment in satellite communication.

Howard Benedict Cape Kennedy Fla U.S Relay 2 Cape Kennedy Mojave Calif Nutley N.J Johnson Vandenberg Air Force Base Ed States Russia RCA

Four-vehicle crash kills three on Guntersville Bridge

A four-vehicle collision on the Guntersville Bridge over the Tennessee River left three dead Mrs Eva Gibson and Mary Beaufiat killed outright and Earl Holder dying later in a hospital. The victims include a Guntersville nurse and a former Tuscumbia resident.

Guntersville Ala Tennessee River Here Eva Gibson Mary Beaufiat Albertville Boaz Earl Holder Tuscumbia Gibson

Western delegates show interest in Johnson arms proposals at disarmament talks

In Geneva AP report delegates from the West and neutral nations express confidence that the Soviet Union studies Johnson's new arms control ideas with interest. The president's plan envisions a verified freeze on nuclear delivery systems and a controlled cutoff of weapon material. reactions from Moscow were not yet clear.

Geneva Soviet Union Johnson Semyon K. Tsarapkin North Atlantic Alliance Tsarapkin U.S

Legion Field Expansion Plan Advances to City Council

The Birmingham Park and Recreation Board voted 3-1 to add 13,000 seats at Legion Field, boosting capacity to 68,000 for Southeastern Conference football games. The decision moves to the City Council for final approval.

Birmingham Birmingham Park and Recreation Board Legion Field

Burglar Alarms Arrive in Decatur from Decatur Alarm Co

Advertising note states burglar alarms have come to Decatur with electronic alarms by Decatur Alarm Co at 353 2503.

Decatur Decatur Alarm Co

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