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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1963

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France Won’t Sign Nuclear Ban On Tests

Paris AP report quotes President Charles de Gaulle stating France will not sign the Moscow backed limited nuclear test ban. He argues no need for a nonaggression pact since France would not strike first and rejects any European nonaggression framework. See FRANCE on Page 2.

Paris Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle United States Britain Khrushchev Soviet Union

Moody Christians Face Discouragement with Faith and Hope

The sermon notes that Moody Christians can be moody yet still Christian. Discouragement is a Satanic tool, but believers can conquer with Christ’s love. Paul’s words remind that trials cannot separate believers from Christ, who understands every temptation and mood.

Christ Peter Satan Paul

Area School Doors Open Area School enters new term with expected record enrollment

In Lawrence and Limestone counties the 1963 64 school year begins with a wave of first graders. Supt Silas Cross and George Roberts forecast record enrollment as teachers distribute book lists and schedules. Dismissals planned around 9 30 to 10 00 am for harvest break in about six weeks. A West Limestone vs East Limestone football game at 7 30 pm headlines tonight.

Lawrence Silas Cross Limestone George Roberts Cross Roberts Mooresville-Belle Mina West Limestone East Limestone

Knife attack reported near Newcomb Street

Willie Garts, 24, of 1503 8th St NW, told police at Decatur General Hospital he was assaulted by a Black assailant with a knife after leaving Vilant Lynch’s home on Newcomb St. Garts suffered cuts to lips chin and other facial areas and a black eye.

Decatur General Hospital Willie Garts 8Th St. NW Garts Vilant Lynch Newcomb St

Markets At A Glance Mild Gains Across Stocks and Hogs

In New York trading, stocks edged higher after irregular moves as bonds showed mixed activity. Commodity summaries note firm cotton, lower corn on liquidation, steady oats, firm soybeans, and hogs slipping up to 25 cents with tops around 19.85. Slaughter steers weakened to about 25 to 50 cents lower, with a top of 25.60.

New York Neaer Corn

Filibuster Opens Tonight in Alabama Senate Round the Clock

The Alabama State Senate begins another 24 hour session after two days of debate on an installment loan bill. House members meet at noon Tuesday as the term nears its end with major bills like school appropriations still pending. Opponents insist the eight percent flat rate loan measure must be resolved first under a long stalemate.

Montgomery State Senate House Senate Alabama Bankers Association

Typhus Threat In Skopje Deepens Amid Earthquake Death Toll

Skopje recounts near 1,000 dead as rescue teams under French guidance probe rubble for survivors. Premier Grlickov warns wholesale razing may begin while new finds, including Yugoslavs and a U S air force couple, keep hopes alive. Typhus outbreak adds to crisis as more bodies surface.

Skopje Yugoslavia Alexander Grlickov Macedonia U.S Grlickov

Earthquake Destroys Iranian Village Gahgum

The Iranian Red Lion and Sun reports a heavy quake wrecked the village of Gahgum in southern Iran about 110 miles north of Bandar Abbas. No casualty figures were released immediately, with aid rushed to the area.

Tehran Iran Gahgum Red Lion Sun Organization Persian Gulf Bandar Abbas Sun

Mixed Housing Views Discussed

Editor notes debate over open occupancy and a Kennedy order on racial bias in housing. Housing Administrator Robert C. Weaver discusses legality versus attitudes, noting laws can change behavior while attitudes may lag, and cites ongoing shifts in housing patterns and suburban flight debates.

White House Robert C. Weaver Associated Press Kennedy Veterans Administration Earl

Kennedy housing chief predicts bias ban expands nationwide

Dr. Robert C. Weather, housing secretary under President Kennedy, said in an interview that the presidential ban on racial bias in federally aided housing will inevitably be extended to other housing. He acknowledged resistance from many Southern lawmakers.

Washington Kennedy Robert C. Weather Congress

Harriman quotes Khrushchev on China nuclear timing

Undersecretary of State W Averell Harriman cites Khrushchev predicting it will be a long time before Red China attains any significant nuclear capability. Roy E Davidson says endorsing Kennedy plan could cost him his job as head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Alabama reapportionment case to be argued before the Supreme Court the week of Nov 12. President Kennedy accepts Kenneth T Young's resignation as ambassador to Thailand and names Graham Martin as successor. A Mobile postal workers union charges discrimination against white employees.

Moscow Kennedy Squaw Island White House Hyannis Port Mass W. Averell Harriman Dean Rusk Harriman Soviet Union Carl Kayser Adrian Fisher Arms Control Agency Washington Khrushchev Red China Roy E. Davidson Congress The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Birmingham Alabama U. S. Supreme Court Kenneth T. Young Thailand Graham Martin

Saint Laurent Promotes Good Mood Fashion Line

Paris AP reports Yves Saint Laurent unveils a luxuriously opulent fall winter collection titled good mood. No bombshells, but rich sports and evening wear with thigh high boots, jeweled embroideries, and slender tunics.

Paris Yves Saint Laurent Saint Laurent Christian Dior Dior Hemlinesh Saint-Laurent

Picketing Threats Rise Across Northern Cities

Civil rights picketing intensified in New York Philadelphia and Newark amid racial tensions after mass arrests in Danville Virginia and Farmville Virginia. Leaders warned of renewed action at Jamaica Queens Rochdale Apartments and Philadelphia Post Office while demonstrations rose at schools and housing sites.

Associated Press New York Philadelphia Newark N. J Virginia Jamaica Queens Rochdale Apartments National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Cecil B. Moore Post Office Anthony J. Lamberd Danville Danville Corporation Farmville Torrance Calif Marlon Brando Southwood Riviera Royale

Frigidaire Appliances Seld Guaranteed and Serviced

An ad notes Frigidaire appliances sold and guaranteed with service available at Robinson's on 2nd Avenue ad.

Frigidaire Robinson’s Ady

North Koreans Attack U S Troops Near Seoul

U N command says North Korean forces unprovoked attacked three members of the U S 1st Cavalry Division as they rode toward a guard post near Chungyang Dong. Creel cited seven ambush positions inside the DMZ with machine gun fire and grenades. Wounded soldier suffered chest arms and leg injuries. Names withheld pending next of kin notice.

Seoul U.N George Creel U. N. Command U.S. 1St Cavalry Division Chungyang-Dong Creel Demilitarized Zone Pentagon Red U.S Kip

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