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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1963

Page

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Teens Rescued From Abandoned Coal Mine Near Pittsburgh

Three teenage boys Robert Abbott 15 Danny O'Kain 13 and Billy Burke 13 were found after a 2,000 foot crawl to safety from an old abandoned coal mine near Pittsburgh. They were hospitalized at St. Clair Memorial Hospital in worn but stable condition.

Pittsburgh St. Clair Memorial Hospital Robert Abbott Danny O’kain Billy Burke Abbott O’kain Burke Everett Turner U.S. Bureau of Mines Jim Hutchens

Local thefts report and mine rescue details

A man reported four spinner wire hubcaps stolen from his 1963 Chevrolet at Princess Theater lot. King Cleaners lost about $25 in change. a rear window was broken and blocks removed from around an exhaust fan. Rescue details describe the Castle Shannon mine incident where three boys were found after two days and a firecracker aided discovery.

Nick Foster Danville Rd Princess Theater King Cleaners 2Nd St Billy O’kain Florence Burke

Explosives Bought Hours Before Fatal Car Blast

Baileyton truck driver Albert Grady Keller 36 is charged with first degree murder after his wife Doyce Burden Keller 40 was killed when their 1954 Buick exploded on Alabama Highway 69. Investigators say Keller bought explosives hours before the blast and recently purchased more than 20000 in life insurance on his wife. He is held without bond as details emerge.

Albert Grady Keller Keller Doyce Burden Keller Cullman W. C. Waldrop Baileyton W. C. (Crant) Waldrop Doyce Burden Waldrop Baileyton School

Is False Spirituality Hindering Your Christian Identity

The text argues loving God requires loving people and condemns griping, hatred, and bigotry as Pharisaical. It suggests you may be a Christian in name but not in deed, warning that false Christianity harms society.True Christian life must adorn doctrine through fidelity and compassion, not mere labels.

Jesus

West Awaits Khrushchev Move in Hush Talks

Western leaders await secret talks opening Monday to gauge if Premier Khrushchev will pursue new ties with the West amid Moscow Peking rift. The talks follow a failing Soviet Chinese conference and signal possible shifts in Cold War relations.

John M. Hightower Moscow Khrushchev West Red China Peking Russia

Planning Commission For County Considered

A bill to create a seven member Morgan County Planning Commission is advertised for intro duction. It would let the Board of Revenue set street standards in subdivisions outside city limits to save taxpayer money and authorize subdivision plats and zoned districts, though the sponsors say it would not grant zoning powers.

Bill Chilton Morgan County Planning Commission Albert Brewer Board of Revenue Commission Ralph Slate Rep Brewer Sen Bob Gilchrist

Russians fault China in Moscow talks over war and peace

The Soviet Communist party claimed diametrically opposed Soviet and Chinese views on war and peace and accused Beijing of aggravating differences during Moscow talks. It stopped short of breaking with Beijing, awaiting China’s move. Red China said it did not want a break but left open talks if current discussions fail.

Russia Red China United States Moscow-Peking People’s Daily Britain London W. Averell Harriman See West Preston Grover Moscow Soviet Communist Party Red Kremlin

Smathers backs tax cut over civil rights bills

Sen. George A. Smathers said a tax cut to boost the economy would help Black Americans more than passing civil rights legislation. A Kennedy ally on the Senate Finance Committee he said he would likely filibuster the administration civil rights proposals though he could support five of seven. He warned Congress must not be diverted from a tax reduction.

Washington George A. Smathers D-Fla Smathers Senate Finance Committee Kennedy Congress

Cambridge Faces Marches as National Guard Stands By

Cambridge Maryland confronts renewed civil rights protests as 400 National Guard troops monitor planned Monday marches by the Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee led by Gloria Richardson. Authorities reported no new violence after 250 marchers dispersed Friday night when Gen. Gelson warned of militia law. The group urged a special session or executive order to ban discrimination.

Cambridge National Guard Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee Gloria Richardson Tional George M. Gelson J. Millard Tawes Gov. Tawes General Assembly Tawes

Partial solar eclipse visible Saturday in area

Saturday residents can view an infrequent partial solar eclipse with maps and stories on page A-16 detailing when and how to observe safely.

Military Change Expected Soon

McNamara signals possible shifts in the 1964-69 defense plan, with budget increases in some weapons while trimming others to preserve combat power. Proposals include a faster interceptor design from NORAD and a new advanced ICBM concept, plus potential Nike-X anti missile spending.

Pentagon Robert S. McNamara McNamara U.S North American Air Defense Command Air Force Navy Military

Troopers Put On Standby Alert In Mobile Area

State troopers in the Mobile area were recalled from leave and the patrol placed on standby, with full force to be on duty starting Monday. The reason was not clear and officials were not reachable for comment.

Mobile Highway Patrol al Lingo Montgomery Highway Sheriff's Department

Magnavox Stereo and Teley Dominate Robinson's on Avenue

Magnavox stereo systems and Teley speakers claim top honors in a local Robinson's department store display on Avenue, drawing shoppers with standout sound quality and competitive pricing amid holiday promotions.

Magnavox Teley Robinson's On Avenue

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