Frontiers and escape plans in Lienz dialogue scene
Joe Keller consults Sandholzer in Lienz about slipping into Italy to evade authorities. They discuss a border crossing along a snowbound route, using skis and a rented car as a double bluff to avoid frontier controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Keller
Trans- World Press Agency
Adelbodener-Strasse
Lienz
T.W.P.A
Baltic States
Joe
Herr Sandholmer
Lienz Dolomites
Italy
Photographer’s studio found with murdered Hoffracker
Joe enters a dark shop heated by a wall stove then discovers a studio turned crime scene. The back room reveals a camera, empty shelves, and a hooded figure of Herr Hoffracker hanging from a hook. Evidence suggests a blow to the neck. Joe escapes and senses pursuit as he returns toward the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Herr Hoffracker
Ting-tang
Deaths Hartselle Frank Rober
Frank Rober Hartselle 2 died Friday evening at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Peck Funeral Home. The narrative shifts to a thief scene where a boy slips an envelope containing a photo of a theater with a visible gun barrel in the background foreshadowing a plot. The next turn of events centers on Joe Keller devising a plan linking two police forces in Lienz as the story approaches its climax on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Frank Roberson
Peck Funeral Home
Joe
Stadttheater
Humbold
Bishop
Joe Keller
Lienz
Local Officials Face Grand Jury Indictments Amid Speed Trap Controversy
Day faces potential impeachment amid a string of resignations by council members J W Hogan Bob Schultz James Robinson and Quimby Nelson. Former chief Odis Simpson and ex patrolman Charles Ricks are indicted, with audits claiming up to $1000 monthly pay and nearly $10000 missing, while new appointments fill vacancies in Montgomery backed by Gov. Wallace allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Odis Simpson
Charles Ricks
Dick Hundley
Leslie Doss
J. W. Hogan
Bob Schultz
James Robinson
Quimby Nelson
Grand Jury
Hundley
Doss
George Wallace
Thrasher
Ellett
Grant
Speakman
Albert Brewer
Gov. Wallace
Montgomery
Rep. Brewer
Caddell
Simpson
Ricks
Morgan County
Certified Public Accountant
Decatur Area Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy to start the day then clearing, windy and colder. Tonight will be clear and much colder. High near 42 degrees today with a low around 25 degrees tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur and Vicinity
Smathers Attacks Goldwater Over Civil Rights Record
Florida Democrat accuses Barry Goldwater of hypocrisy on states rights and civil rights. He cites Goldwater's 1954 vote against criminalizing Communist party membership and support for the Civil Rights Commission, while criticizing his TVA stance and Arizona programs. Smathers expects Alabama Democrats to back Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Goldwater
South
Smathers
TVA
Arizona
Communist Party
Florida
Alabama
Johnson
New Year Customs In Ancient Rome Highlight Quiet Observances
In ancient Rome at New Year all work halted schools closed courts gave no sentences and revelers celebrated with masquerade and gifts including waxen fruit candles and dolls exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Baker’s Secretarial Housing Sparks Senate Probe
Testimony shows Baker, once a Senate page turned secretary to the Democratic majority, faced pressure over his secretary’s residence and a costly furnishings bill of at least 6000. The investigation seeks to uncover improprieties or conflicts of interest amid Baker’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Taylor
Senate
Johnson
Rural South Vietnam Home Life Forms Majority Population
The bulk of the 14,520,000 South Vietnamese people live in rural villages, shaping the nation’s demographic and social landscape as officials assess development needs and agricultural priorities.
Hospital Dismissals List for Decatur Area
Miss Linda Dunn in Decatur appears with dismissal note. Carl Moore and Richard Hyde also listed with Decatur references. Miss Sonja Franklin is noted at Graham Avenue address. F L McConnell and F McConnell listed on Clark Street. Action unconfirmed. names and addresses indicate discharge notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Dunn
Decatur
Carl Moore
Richard Hyde
5Th Ave
Sonja Franklin
Graham Ave
F. L. McConnell
Clark
Baby Names and Addresses in Local Society Pages
A list of residents and newborns includes Baby Lisa Green at 213 4th Ave NW and infant son of Mrs. Marlin Chapman in Hartselle. Other names include Mrs. Juanita Yoder Apt 50 West Court, L B Moore Tanner 1, Leroy Leach 707 6th Ave SE, Earl Lee Foster Cornelian Court Apt 4, William R Phillips 614 3rd Ave SW, Mrs. Bobby L Balch Hart selle 2, Mrs. James L Thompson Pulaski Tenn, Mrs. J E Self 220 5th Ave NW, Little Miss Linda Flack 1824 Magnolia St, Miss Martha Ann Oliver Moulton 1, Master Jeffrey Phillip Mitchell Athens, and Mrs. Martha G Woodall 1812 Martin St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Green
4Th Ave
Juanita Yoder
Apt
West Court
L. B. Moore
Tanner
Leroy Leach
6Th Ave
Earl Lee Foster
Cornelian Court
William R. Phillips
3Rd Ave
Bobby L. Balch
Hartselle
Marlin Chapman
James L. Thompson
Pulaski
Tenn
J. E. Self
5Th Ave
Linda Flack
Magnolia St
Martha Ann Oliver
Moulton
Jeffrey Phillip Mitchell
Athens
Martha G. Woodall
Martin St
Tornado Kills Eight In Harpersville Alabama
A deadly tornado struck Harpersville Alabama injuring at least nine with six hospitalized in Sylacauga. Three victims were tentatively identified as Virginia Kelley Essie Mae Kelley and Stella Thomas. Rescue efforts faced downed lines and trees while power crews aided recovery.
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Sylacauga
Virginia Kelley
Essie Mae Kelley
Stella Thomas
Kelley
Harpersville
Birmingham
Weather Bureau
Alabama
Wallace blocks pledges as Alabama Dems fear primary moves
At a closed party caucus Wallace refused unpledged electors while backers sought a coalition to commit delegates for his favor ite slate. The Alabama race shifts to primary candidate filings for electors and convention delegates with key races in Congress and state courts amid redistricting uncertainty and a looming special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Soa
States Rights
Alabama
Congress
State Supreme Court
Alabama Court of Appeals
Public Service Commission
Tornadoes strike Southern Illinois Missouri and Arkansas
Tornadoes damaged houses barns and other structures across Southern Illinois Missouri and northern Arkansas injuring one person. A White Oak Missouri house with six residents was lifted then set back on its foundation with no serious injuries. Storms brought snow hail and freezing rain across the Central States.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
White Oak
Rector
Marmaduke
Ark
Kennett
Sandoval
Ill
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Fargo
Probation Granted in Six Court Hearings
Circuit Judge James N Bloodworth reported five probation grants, two denials, and two continuances from nine hearings held Thursday and Friday. Recipients include James Binford age 18 of 417 Wal for two years probation and Jervis Fitzgerald age 24 of 505 Siseret Die for grand larceny three years probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Bloodworth
James Binford
Wal Property
Jervis Fitzgerald
Siseret
Archie Alfred Baker
Welnut St
Netgear Robe
Robert Brock
Fink St
Joe David Blankenship
Somerville
Brewer, Folsom May Get Posts
Two vacancies on the State Democratic Executive Committee will be filled tomorrow. Former Gov. James E. Folsom is expected to take the 7th district seat, replacing Murray Battles who resigned for a federal job. Albert Brewer of Decatur is likely to succeed Herman Nelson in the 8th district, who left to avoid a conflict with his highway department civil service job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Democratic Executive Committee
James E. Folsom
Albert Brewer
Alabama
House of Representatives
Folsom
Murray Battles
Cullman
Battles
State Committee
Washington
Brewer
Decatur
Herman Nelson
Huntsville
Nelson
Highway Department
Births at Decatur General and Huntsville Hospitals
A boy was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Martin Jr. at Decatur General Hospital. A girl arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pentcost at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Hill of Huntsville welcomed a girl on January 15 at Hartselle Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Martin, Jr
6Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
Roy Pentcost
North St
Hollis Hill
Huntsville
Hartselle Hospital
Funeral for Luke French in Athens Sunday
Funeral services for Luke French who died in Chicago will be held Sunday at noon at Oak Grove Methodist Church in Athens with Rev. M. L. Slade officiating. Burial follows in the adjoining cemetery directed by S. S. Sykes. Survivors include widow Pauline French. son Paul Jerome French. parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake French of Athens. brothers Howard French John French of Chicago and Nathaniel French of Athens. sister Mrs. Madge Cennamore. and other relatives.
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Luke French
Chicago
Oak Grove Methodist Church
Athens
M. L. Slade
S. S. Sykes
Pauline French
Paul Jerome French
Jake French
Athens 2
Howard French
John French
Nathaniel French
Madge Cennamore
Primary runoff shapes Georgia Democratic nominations
The article describes a statewide runoff on June 2 if no candidate gains a majority in nine district races. Eight top finishers advance as Democratic nominees to the general election, with Republican opponents. It highlights the Public Service Commission seat held by Jack Owen and potential opposition from fellow commissioners, plus renomination for Chief Justice Ed Livingston and Justices Pelham Merrill and John L. Goodwyn and the appeals court panel led by Presiding Judge Annie Lola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tater
Jack Owen
Public Service Commission
Owen
PSC
Commission
Eskimos Rarely Learn to Swim Despite Proximity to Water
Despite being born and raised near the water Eskimos seldom learn to swim due to the extreme cold of the environment. The harsh climate discourages swimming practice among coastal communities.
Republicans press conference signals convention path in Alabama
At a daylong session ahead of the Alabama Republican Executive Committee meeting the main issue was whether to choose a primary or stick with a convention for nominating statewide candidates. Most expect a convention, with a special committee report likely against a primary. Martin noted no gain from a primary and aimed to win in November. He also discussed a possible run for Congress, eyeing a Senate seat and acknowledging Sen. John Sparkman's vulnerability. Grenier and Martin criticized Johnson and predicted Goldwater momentum, while the Alabama committee planned to set a June convention date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Republican Executive Committee
Tandy Little
Montgomery
State Executive Committee
Martin
Congress
Senate
John Sparkman
Lister Hill
Sparkman
Hill
Bob Jones
Carl Elliott
Kenneth Roberts
Albert Rains
U.S
House of Representatives
Grenier
Craig Truax
Pennsylvania
Johnson
Lyndon Baines Fitzgerald Johnson
South
Congres
Arizona
GOP
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Tae. Ote
America
Baker's
Decatur General
House
Devils Lake
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Lemmon
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Mobridge
Wisconsin
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Tom Paul
the Glaser Brothers
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John E. Grenier
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