City issues building permits and notes traffic mishap
The city clerk issued permits for Theo Compton residence at 2311 13th St SE for 19000 dollars and Dietz Bros to install bath at 615 Oak. David Glover and James Fuller were drivers in a 829 a m Friday crash on Moulton St at 2nd Ave, Fuller stopping for a light and Glover rear ending. Area visitors to Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School included Decatur residents Billy Maze Jack Nation Luther Holt Ralph Terry Freddie Fretwell Sullivan Crow Billy Goodwin R L Huber and M D Martindale. Jessie Lumpkin Athens. Dan Ferguson Tanner. Jean Easton Paul Muzante Cullman. Mrs Owen Anderson 2325 Springdale Rd returned home after surgery at University Hospital Birmingham. The Decatur Rotary Club plans a committee outline for the coming year to be presented at Monday's meeting. Decatur Fire Department answered a grass fire call on Brooks St SE Friday at 3 38 p m with no loss.
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Theo Compton
13Th St
Dietz Bros
David Glover
Hartseller
James Fuller
Trinity i
Moulton St
2Nd Ave
Moulton
Fuller
Glover
Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School
Billy Maze
Jack Nation
Luther Holt
Ralph Terry
Decatur
Freddie Fretwell
Sullivan Crow
Billy Goodwin
R. L. Huber
R. L. Huber Jr
M- D. Martindale
Jessie Lumpkin
Athens
Dan Ferguson
Tanner
Jean Easton
Paul Joseph Muzante
Cullman
Brazil Cabinet Wins Approval Amid Political Crisis
The Chamber of Deputies approved Prime Minister Francisco Brochado da Rocha's 13 member cabinet by 139 to 63, ending a 17 day crisis between Parliament and President Joao Goulart. The mostly nonpolitical lineup aims to push emergency measures to tackle Brazil's economic troubles amid food riots and a stalled visit by President Kennedy.
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Brasilia
Brazil
Chamber of Deputies
Francisco Brochado da Rocha
Joao Goulart
Kennedy
Brochado da Rocha
Goulart
Social Democratic Party
Brochada da Rocha
Kneel In Bills Die In Senate In Alabama
Two bills targeting Negro kneel ins and sit in demonstrations died in the Senate judiciary committee after House passage. The measures would bar nonmembers from attending church services after removal and restrict access to private property such as lunch counters.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Frigidaire Appliances Sale at Robinson's
Local retailer Robinson’s advertises Frigidaire appliances at unusually low prices with a bold retail push inviting shoppers to view the assortment and take advantage of savings.
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Robinson's
Reflecting on the American character in July editorial
The guest editorial weighs whether Christians should openly warn against moral decline in the United States or stay silent. It argues for measured rebuke rooted in love and faith, citing Calvary hope and revival under God while urging active citizenship for higher moral standards. It links global examples with American ideals on America’s 186th independence anniversary.
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de Tocqueville
Grattan
Bryce
Dickens
Munsterberg
Santayana
Brogan
America
United States
Calvary
Glenn
Jesus Christ
Free Asia
Karachi
Pakistan
Tokyo
Japan
Professor Brogan
Paul
Crete
Titus
Chamber Chief Criticizes JFK On Economic Handling
U S Chamber of Commerce president H Ladd Plumley told reporters at a White House luncheon that President Kennedy shows an inability to grasp and act on problems important to business. He said relations between the administration and business are improving after a low period following the steel price crisis. Plumley noted new depreciation guidelines and that Kennedy has asked the chamber to study budget procedure revisions and deficit reduction efforts.
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Washington
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Kennedy
Chamber
H. Ladd Plumley
White House
Plumley
Negro leaders in Albany plan protests if charges unresolved
In Albany Georgia Negro leaders met to map strategy amid hints of resumed demonstrations unless charges against more than 750 Negroes are settled. Dr Martin Luther King Jr attended the session after being freed from jail and pledged to remain until charges from December anti segregation marches are dropped. Police chief Laurie Pritchett kept the force on standby as talks continued.
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Albany
Martin Luther King Jr
Fred
King
South Georgia
Laurie ‘Pritchett
Solons End Work End session with tax and reapportionment showdowns
Alabama lawmakers rushed to adjourn after five weeks of special session killing two measures shielding small counties from tax revenue shifts and moving to end the session. The Senate sent Gov. Patterson a plan granting the Democratic party power to call a special primary if reapportionment forces new nominees, while three constitutional amendments to lock in revenue divisions failed.
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Montgomery
House
Senate
John Patterson
Democratic Party
Macmillan shakes cabinet as Lloyd and Watkinson are ousted
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismissed one third of his 21 member cabinet to restore voter confidence. Chancellor Selwyn Lloyd and Defense Minister Harold Watkinson led the purge, with Home Secretary R A Butler elevated to deputy prime minister as a sign he may succeed Macmillan.
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London
Harold Macmillan
Selwyn Lloyd
Harold Watkinson
Macmillan
R. A. Butler
Lloyd
Watkinson
Lloyd's
Britain
U.S
Viscount Kilmuir
Lord Mills
David Eccles
Charles Hill
John Maclay
Scotland
Anthony Eden
Lord Avon
Reginald Maudling
Colonial Office
Lloyd’s
Treasury
Peter Thorneycroft
Defense Ministry
Three Others Plead Guilty To Fraud Charge
In El Paso Texas US District Judge R Ewing Thomason ruled Texas promoter Billie Sol Estes bankrupt amid a multi defendant fraud case. Three co defendants Coleman Mcspadden Harold Orr and Ruel Alexander pleaded guilty to five counts related to a scheme involving Superior Manufacturing and $22 million in alleged fraudulent mortgages.
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EL Paso
Tex
R. Ewing Thomason
Texas
Billie Sol Estes
Estes
John Coferf Austin
Thomason
Superior Manufacturing Co
Superior Manufacturing
Walter E. Heller Investment Co
Chicago
Heller
Heller Company
Thornton Hardie
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Springdale Rd
University Hospital
Birmingham
Decatur Rotary Club
Decatur Fire Department
Brooks St
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Noah
Amos
JFK
By Sterling F. Green
Solons
Mac
Arthur Gavshon
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Red Square
St. Basil’s Cathedral
Wayne Mills
Saratoga
Calif
Ronald Sampson
Bristol University
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