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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1963

Page

3

United Church of Christ Opens General Synod in Denver

Delegates representing about two million members begin the fourth general synod in Denver amid calls from church president to intensify action for equality and justice for African Americans. Dr Ben M Herbster of New York says words and resolutions have changed little and action is needed now.

Denver Fourth General Synod United Church of Christ Ben M. Herbster New York City

Opp Storm Damages Property As Winds Topple Lines

Severe thunderstorm winds hit Opp Alabama causing property damage and fallen power lines. Police said damage appeared slight. The Weather Bureau reported more than two inches of rain.

Opp Ala South Alabama Weather Bureau

Kennedy's Wife Hospitalized in Massachusetts Hospital

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's wife Joan Kennedy is hospitalized at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis Port Massachusetts as reports note her condition and location with no further details available.

Sen. Kennedy Hyannis Port, Mass Joan Kennedy Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Cape Cod Hospital

Roadside Markets Boost Onions Greens and Radishes

The Associated Press reports quick cooking tips helping housewives with onions salad greens and radishes as roadside marketing expands in many areas.

Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth Falls At Royal Show But Is OK

Queen Elizabeth tripped on a car running board at the Royal Agricultural Show in Kenilworth. She fell into the vehicle but sprang up quickly and said she was not injured and was all right.

Kenilworth Elizabeth

Alabama Guardsmen Begin Two-Week Ft McClellan Training

Hartselle and Athens units join about 5000 Alabama National Guardsmen for two weeks of active service at Ft McClellan near Montgomery. Co C of the 1343rd Engineer Battalion will be affected in Athens and the headquarters company in Hartselle. Maj Gen Walter J Hanna of Birmingham commands. Governor's Day parade set for July 13 with a tribute to Gen Hanna, who retires in December.

Alabama Army National Guardsmen Hartselle Athens Ft. McClellan Ontgomery Co. C Walter J. “Crack” Hanna Birmingham Hanna

Libel Suit Involving Wallace Butts Seeks Federal Court Action

The Post files depositions in the $10 million libel case against Wallace Butts in federal court. Plaintiffs include Florida State University coach William E. Peterson and athletic business manager Ronald H. Melton. Depositions were filed Wednesday and trial introductions will precede public access.

Atlanta Wallace Butts Post William E. Peterson Florida State University Ronald H. Melton Butts

Five Thousand Awarded In Death Of Boy

A Morgan County jury awarded $5,000 to the plaintiff in a $100,000 death suit over a 1963 auto crash that killed David Crockett Burns Jr. The case named Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co. and Lillian Posey as defendants. Circuit Judge James N. Bloodworth noted the jury appeared hung before final verdict.

Morgan County David Crockett Burns Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co Lillian Posey Crockett David Crockett Burns, Jr U.S Leesdale James N. Bloodworth

Bus Fare In Mobile May Climb To 25 Cents

Mobile City Lines, Inc. has petitioned the Mobile City Commission for approval of a five cent fare increase. The proposed rise would bring the bus fare to 25 cents.

Mobile Mobile City Lines, Inc Mobile City Commission

Mink Skins Supplied by Danish Farmers in 1962

In 1962 Danish farmers supplied 1,350,000 mink skins. The substantial harvest reflects a strong fur sector in Denmark during that year, with large-scale farming contributing to global fur markets.

Limestone Youth Hurt In Accident

A Limestone County youth received minor injuries when his motor scooter collided with a car at the Ala 20 and U S 31 intersection. Calvin J. Franks 17 Tanner 1 was treated and dismissed from Decatur General Hospital after the 4 50 p m mishap. C F Turner 62 Newport Ark drove a 1956 Ford in the crash causing 125 dollars damage.

Limestone County Ala. 20 U. S. 31 Highway Patrol Calvin J. Franks Tanner Decatur General Hospital Franks C.F. Turner Newport Ark Cullman Gold Ridge Road Mattie M. Keeton Cullman 2

Sale Notice On Clearance of Reg Sizes 3 to 7

Sale advertises clearance on regular sizes 3 to 7 with prices listed as 1.66 1.99 and 2.50 across items and varying sale terms. The fragmented notice emphasizes discount pricing and bulk offers for multiple sizes.

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