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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1964

Page

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Soviet Downing Claim Sparks East German Tensions

The Soviet note alleging a U S Air Force trainer was downed over East Germany by a Soviet fighter cites a crash near Vogelsberg northeast of Erfurt. It names three officers aboard Lt Col Gerald K Hannaford Capt John F Lorraine Jr and Capt Donald G Millard and details radar traces and patrols.

Wiesbaden Germany Soviet Union U.S East Germany Moscow United States Air Force Vogelsberg Erfurt Frankfurt U.S. Air Force Tass Diedorf Eisenach Iron Curtain Gerald K. Hannaford

Father Night Dinner at Decatur High School

The Father Night Dinner at the Decatur High School cafeteria opens at 6 30 p m Thursday. Al Jones of Valley Vending Machine Corp reports a toolbox with electrical tools stolen from his car parked at 513 Bank St. City docket lists multiple charges including Disorderly conduct and speeding. No fires reported by Decatur Fire Dept for the 48 hours ending today. DIARY on Page 2.

Decatur High School al Jones Valley Vending Machine Corp Bank St City Recorder Decatur Fire Department

Higher life versus worldly living in religious thought

A reader questions living simply in this world while the response argues for a broader aim. It compares ditch diggers to missile designers, noting higher pursuits require knowledge beyond basics. Religion, the reply asserts, elevates life, aligning with Christ's promise of abundant life.

S.P Christ

Wallace No Decision By Wallace

Alabama Governor George Wallace said he would decide by February 4 whether to enter Ohio's May 5 Democratic primary. He seeks to measure sentiment on states rights and national policy while pickets from CORE protested outside the news conference.

Reed Smith Columbus Ohio Alabama George Wallace Congress of Racial Equality Wallace New Columbus Plaza CORE Arthur Zebbs Negro Columbus Zebbs

Vinemont Boy Dies After County Road 7 Crash

A 17 year old Vinemont youth, Donald O Little, died in a local hospital from injuries after a Tuesday night accident on County Road 7 ten miles north of here. Dave White found him in a creek near the car about 9 30 p m. He died about 6 30 a m. Funeral plans unavailable due to telephone difficulties between here and Decatur.

Cullman Vinemont Here Donald O. Little Dave White Jones Chapel Decatur Enon White White Highway Patrol

Chiang Kai-shek Seizes Initiative Over Two Chinas Issue

In Taipei analysts say Chiang Kai-shek outfoxed Mao Zedong as Paris and Peking clash over recognizing Communist China. France will maintain ties with the Taipei government, while Red China calls for a break. Officials view Mao’s miscalculation as exposed by De Gaulle’s move.

Taipei Formosa France China Chiang Kai-shek Mao Tze-tung Chiang Paris Peking Charles de Gaulle Red China Foreign Ministry Mao Communist Party de Gaulle Red

Atlanta Leaders Seek Answers

Atlanta leaders search for a solution after four days of demonstrations led mainly by Black and white protesters against a segregated restaurant. A rallying note from SNCC executive secretary James Forman calls for broader desegregation across all city restaurants.

Associated Press Atlanta James Forman Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

UF Workers Are Compared to Soldiers at Banquet

At a noon award banquet the United Fund volunteers were likened to soldiers. Ed McClure said the certificates resemble campaign ribbons, noting 575 million dollars raised in 1963. He urged ongoing community responsibility and warned that United Fund work is a war, not a single campaign.

James Overall The United Fund Crescent Motel Ed McClure United Community Funds and Councils of America, Inc McClure Ira Lay Morgan County United Fund Lay United Funds United States Ray Sundback Morgan County

Recovery By Steel Industry Recorded

A revival in the steel industry gathering speed boosts the economy. Mills run near 115 million tons per year as plants modernize boosting efficiency and profits. U.S. Steel reports earnings of 202.9 million dollars or 3.28 a share, while other top producers lag behind 1957 records.

U.S Moon Russia Cape Kennedy New York Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co U.S. Steel Corp U.S. Steel Bethelehem Steel Corp Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp

$1,000 In Goods Taken At Store

Davis Grocery owner reports a burglary at 125 Austinville Rd. between late night and early morning. Police found a window entry and items valued near $1,000 missing including cigarettes cigars golf bags pipes groceries and 18 Slaxmaker locks.

Davis Grocery Austinville Rd Orvil Davis

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