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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1964
Page
1
U S officials argue that Charles de Gaulle is making a major mistake by recognizing Communist China. They warn the move could backfire, strengthening Chinese Communist influence in global revolutionary efforts and complicating Western unity.
The article argues that recognition by France alters the global stance toward Red China, weakening the Western alliance posture and encouraging others to follow suit. It notes Britain and a few allies already recognized Beijing and questions whether De Gaulle will gain significant markets for France.
Militant civil rights leaders plan further mass protests after more than 100 people were jailed in downtown Atlanta Monday. Police declared a two hour state of emergency as demonstrators circled Lebs restaurant denying service to Negroes. Mayor Pro Tem Boyd Garner among those arrested. passion and clashes described as the worst racial tension in years.
The answer warns against delaying repentance and clarifies Christianity as life not policy. A backslider remains miserable until they return to Christ, repent, and believe forgiveness, then find peace of mind and soul by taking up the Christian cross again.
Republican National Chairman William E. Miller urged Senate investigators to probe a possible perjury in the Baker case. He cited conflicting testimony about buying advertising time on KTBC TV in Austin tied to the Johnson family. The inquiry also linked to Edwards and Jenkins anew evidence in the ongoing Baker investigation.
An advertiser boasts strong call response from a single ad and urges readers to place classified ads now. The note promotes a sensational three bedroom house on a large lot with carpets, ample closets, and a 40 foot family room, claiming no money down and no closing costs.
Three more days of January bargains offered at Robinsons on 2nd Avenue Ava. Store promotes deals across categories with limited time discounts for shoppers.
U S secretary of state Dean Rusk defended Nationalist China the 12 million on Taiwan and warned Peiping to honor pledges to peace in Southeast Asia. Paris said it would establish diplomatic relations with Red China and name ambassadors within three months.
New York AP report shows stocks higher with steel shares rallying. Bonds weaker for corporates, governments mostly unchanged. In Chicago wheat firm on short covering, corn slightly firmer with late demand, oats easier on liquidation, beans mostly strong. Hogs steady to weak with top at 16 dollars. slaughter steers mostly steady with top at 23 dollars.
A U.S. official reported a U S Air Force plane shot down over East Germany with no precise location. Air Force headquarters at Wiesbaden said a two man T39 trainer is missing.
U N helicopters and missionary planes press on with rescue efforts for Christian missionaries in southwest Congo as rebels threaten the area. At least four missionaries have been killed, including an American woman, by guerrilla bands armed with poison arrows and crude weapons. About 150 Americans and Canadians, many children, are stationed at Protestant missions. the U S Embassy reports 21 Americans and 14 Canadians in the area.
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control postpones creating a separate auto tag licensing department for several years due to the inability to appoint a director. The board also received recommendations from Sam Bryant, chairman of the County Recreational Board, about more than $10,000 in improvements to Cold Springs.
Decatur residents and parents tour Valley Health Insurance building for Junior Achievement open house. Mayor Gilmer Blackburn proclaims Junior Achievement Week. Students from Decatur High School showcase six mini corporations with items such as an all purpose jar opener and nylon puff balls.
Secretary of Defense McNamara said a new round of base closings is likely before month’s end but will be less extensive and involve smaller installations than last month’s action. In Tennessee police report, a Nashville officer admitted knowledge of a bribery attempt in Hoffa’s 1962 conspiracy trial but did not report it.
President Johnson commended Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy for his Far East peace making efforts calling them constructive and a real achievement.
John Knox writes in Wednesday's Daily about a cross words puzzle that uncovers history rumor and conjecture surrounding an old Cotaco area tomb stone. The piece highlights what was recovered and remembered about people from the era and place.
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