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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1960

Page

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Permit Issued To Demolish House At Cain And Well

City clerk's office issued a permit to Albert Isom to tear down a house at the intersection of Cain and Well streets for 500 dollars. Three Negroes were injured when their car collided with a parked vehicle on Vine Street at 9 47 p m Monday. Vera Mae Clack driver of the car was charged with driving without a license. Loren zo Rhoades and Maggie Johnson sustained head injuries. owner of the parked car was Leo Vaughn. Sheriff’s forces jailed a motorist for speeding and arrested another for intoxication on a highway.

Albert Isom Cain and Well Streets Vine St Vera Mae Clack Vine St. NW Lorenzo Rhoades Madison St Maggie Johnson Leo Vaughn Sheriff's Forces

The Lord's Prayer as Pattern for Personal Prayers

The Lord's Prayer, found in Matthew 6 9 14 and Luke 2 2 4, is best viewed as a pattern for personal prayer rather than a verbatim exclusive formula. Jesus warned against vain repetition and suggested private, concise prayers, while the prayer itself expresses noble desires and can be taught to address God as Father through faith in Christ.

Jesus Christ God Jesus Christ

Cullman Man Found In Ravine

Clifford H. Laney, 34, of Blair Community Vinemont, survived a 6 1 2 hour ordeal after his 1955 Mercury left U S Highway 278 and fell into a ravine on Cul Pepper Hill. He suffered a brain concussion a broken jaw multiple injuries and was listed in fair condition at Cullman Hospital. His brother Buel Laney described the ordeal and said Clifford could move his limbs but remained trapped.

Buel Laney Clifford H. Laney Clifford Laney Culpepper Hill Cullman Hospital Laney Cullman

North Alabama crackdown yields no traffic fatalities this weekend

The Highway Patrol reports no traffic deaths in 10 North Alabama counties over the holiday weekend and notes continued strict enforcement. Capt. Roy Bradford praised drivers and officers for a safe period while promising ongoing patrols and higher arrest numbers to reduce fatalities.

Highway Patrol Roy Bradford W. B. Little Bradford Alabama Radio-Tv Jaycees North Alabama Capt North Cap Decatur Florence Haleyville

Decatur Weather Update for Wednesday July 6

The report notes sunset at 7 04 p m and moonrise at 4 51 p m with sunrise at 4 41 a m and moonset at 3 32 a m tomorrow. It identifies the information as the nearest occurrence of this event in the year.

Fourth Of July Traffic Deaths Reach Record

The Associated Press reports a record high three day toll for Independence Day traffic deaths with an average of five fatalities per hour, surpassing the 407 mark in 1955 though below the 609 Christmas holiday record. The National Safety Council urges urgent action to curb highway deaths nationwide. States vary with Alaska Delaware New Hampshire reporting no deaths. Hawaii two. Ohio and California thirty or more.

National Safety Council Today Associated Press Alaska Delaware New Hampshire Hawaii Ohio California Council

Johnson Puts Name In Race For Democratic Nomination

Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination at a news conference in Washington. The move comes six days before the Los Angeles convention, aimed at slowing Senator Kennedy's momentum.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Los Angeles John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Senate United

Kennedy Says He Will Not Quit Race

Kennedy rejects Harry Truman's suggestion he drop out of the 1960 presidential race. The Massachusetts Democrat tells a nationwide audience he will not withdraw his name before the convention in Los Angeles on July 11, noting he risked his chances in all the primaries and visited every state.

Kennedy New York John F. Kennedy Harry Truman Massachusetts Truman Los Angeles

Bullet Found Near Little Girl in Alabama Death Case

Authorities may link a bullet found at the lakeside cabin to the death of 9-year-old Barbara King during a Fourth of July outing near Lake Martin. Sheriff Holley confirmed the slug was pried from a cabin wall but withheld cause of death pending medical tests and toxicology review. The tragedy was witnessed by Barbara’s father John L. King and two playmates, with family members present inside the bungalow.

Kowaliga Ala Barbara King Lester Holley Birmingham Lake Martin Carl J. Rehling Holley Barbara John L. King Tommy Richard King

New Flag Reaches Hawaii After Maine Start

The 50 star flag began at Poland Spring Maine with Sgt Cynthia Stroheker raising it Monday. It traveled to Boston then on American Airlines to San Francisco and Pan American jet to Honolulu arriving at 3 50 p m Hawaiian time.

Honolulu Poland Springs Maine United States Union Hawaii WAF Cynthia J. Stroheker New Gloucester Boston American Airlines San Francisco Pan American Jet

Weather and River Update for Decatur and Vicinity

Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 20.73 feet with a 16 foot fall in 24 hours and sea level at 555.03 feet. TVA lake stages include Guntersville 594.8 Wilson 507. High yesterday 90 at 3 p.m. low 72 at 4 a.m. today. At 11 30 a.m. today 83 degrees. Forecast calls for partly cloudy warm weather with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and evening. Winds mostly light to variable, gusty in storms. High today around 87.

Decatur Tennessee Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Guntersville Wilson

Frigidaire Unveils Lowest Priced Room AC Ever

Frigidaire announces the lowest priced room air conditioner in company history. The new model targets budget buyers with energy efficient performance and compact design suitable for small spaces. Availability and exact price to be announced.

Frigidaire

Kennedy Health Critics Debate Nomination Viability

Senator John F Kennedy faces questions over health with supporters accusing opponents of desperation tactics. Robert Kennedy defends his brother amid claims of Addison's disease and cortisone treatment. Doctors cited in a June 1958 letter said Kennedy's adrenal glands function and health is excellent.

Jack Bett LOS Angeles John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Robert F. Kennedy Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Kennedy Addison John Connally Citizens - For - Johnson Committee India Edwards Cochairman Johnson Committee Robert Kennedy New York Eugene J. Cohen Janet Travell Ante Empley

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