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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1964

Page

26

MLF May Have Its Good Points

NATO capitals weigh the Multilateral Force idea as a mixed crewed surface fleet with Polaris missiles. The United States backs the plan, while West Germany shows cautious support and France and Britain resist or seek changes. The Biddle acts as a test ship out of Norfolk to prove mixed nationality crews can operate cohesively.

London North Atlantic Alliance NATO United States West Germany America Johnson Washington U.S Norfolk MLF Bonn Charles de Gaulle Alec Douglas - Home

Israel Water Project Tests Fully Operational Soon

Tel Aviv reports early tests of a $100 million scheme to move Jordan River water from the Sea of Galilee to the Negev. The project spans 220 miles of canal 48 miles of pipe and 5 miles of tunnel and is kept under tight guard amid regional tensions. Officials decline to specify when tests end while Arab opposition cites UN and armistice concerns.

Tel Aviv Israel Jordan River Sea of Galilee Negev Desert Jordan Project Jordan United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser Golda Meir Negev United Nations Jordan Valley

At Day Camp Highlights and Youth League Results

Day Camp featured hiking and archery with Pat Montag nue winning archery honors. Junior League Baseball saw the Pacers defeat the Panthers 7 to 3 led by Armando Dequesada and Bob Waits with strong hitting. Midget League standings and weekly leaders are listed with several teams and players noted. Rifle and Air Rifle Club workouts urged wider participation.

Bill Szczepanski Joey McCurry Lee Adcox Steve Montgomery Tommy Ogle Pat Mike Montagnue Bruce Johnson Stanley Ronnie Garner Steve Payne Bob Waits Pat Montagnue Rodney Minor Kelly Minor Mike Kyle Dennis Lang Pat Dodson Steve McMurry Guy Higgenbotham Rodney Kelly Pacers Panthers Armando Dequesada Frankie Skinner Richard Taylor Jerald Wisdom Wwe Jaguars Ideal Laundry “Eagles Red Birds Green Hornets

Prison Camp at Florence Closed For 125 Inmates

Prison Commissioner Frank Lee announced the Florence camp was closed and 125 inmates were reassigned to Russellville Fort Payne and Gadsden. The move follows a controversy over convict road gangs with Scottsboro previously closed. The state pays $55.90 monthly per inmate used on roads. A gubernatorial committee will report later this month.

Montgomery Frank Lee Florence Russellville Fort Payne Gadsden Scottsboro Lee Kilby Draper Highway Department George Wallace

Washington DC Population Size Compared to States

Washington DC an enclave of 69 square miles has a population larger than more than ten states and stands as a notable urban center in the nation.

Washington, DC

Local Notes From Morgan County Cedar Creek

Miss Olie Holmes listed in Morgan County Cedar Creek records. A L Cannon injured leg cutting pasture and taken to hospital. Peggy Hill Linda Jean Holmes return from Nashville. Norman Foote improving. Brazell family vacation in Mobile. Sunday School picnic planned July 18 in Meister's pasture welcome extended. Earl Clardy family visiting from Massachusetts.

Morgan County Cedar Creek Olie Holmes A. L. Cannon Peggy Hill Linda Jean Holmes Nashville Norman Foote Allen Brazell Carl Mobile James Brazell Meister’s Pasture Earl Clardy Massachusetts

Roof asphalt output soars this February

Enough asphalt roofing was held this February to cover 452 million square feet of roofs, a 100 percent increase over February 1953.

Lincoln Watched War Rage And Almost Didnt Return

Washington AP recalls Abraham Lincoln's 1864 visit to Ft Stevens near Walter Reed Hospital during the defense of Washington. Skirmish fire and a near-fatal shot tested his nerve as Jubal Early’s Confederates threatened the capital. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. may have urged Lincoln to retreat.

Lincoln Washington White House Ft. Stevens Abraham Lincoln Walter Reed Army Hospital Oliver Wendell Holme, Jr Holmes New England Horatio Wright 6Th Corps The Supreme Court Margaret Leech Jubal Early Richmond Douglas Southall Freeman Lee Gettysburg Capitol Treasury Pickett Jubal A. Early Early Virginia Maryland

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