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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1963

Page

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Electric Power Board debt retirement reshapes Chattanooga outlook

The Electric Power Board will erase its remaining debt near 3.5 million, lowering rates and boosting regional growth as TVA celebrates its 30th anniversary. Board leaders say the move, tied to a conservative debt retirement plan, positions Chattanooga area industry for expansion and employment. Also notes State Senate filibuster stalemate in Montgomery with potential cloture next week and ongoing administration bill battles.

Electric Power Board Chattanooga Tennessee Valley Authority TVA United States TVA Net Broad Gist Finley Norris Roy McKenzie Chattanooga Area Valley U. S

Pope Clings to Life Amid Final Agony at Deathbed

The Pope, 81, weakened by internal stomach growth and peritonitis, briefly revived to bless relatives and bless doctors before slipping toward death. Vatican reports cite brief consciousness, then renewed coma as observers prayed, with oxygen, a strong pulse, and hope fading.

Jesus Vatican Angelo Dell‘Acqéa Dell‘Acqua Vatican Radio Catholic Church

British Leader Urging JFK To Slow A Force

Labor party figure Patrick Gordon Walker pressed President Kennedy at the White House to slow the drive for a jointly owned and manned NATO nuclear fleet. The plan, tied to Britain West Germany and allies, faces domestic opposition and a looming British election. The U.S. aims to treaty this year, with debates over a 200 Polaris missile fleet across 20 to 25 ships costing about 5 billion over a decade.

Washington Britain Kennedy West Germany Patrick Gordon Walker U.S Walker White House Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara Senate United States Italy France

Engineering Head Says U S is Envy Of Nations

Milton K. Cummings president of Brown Engin in Huntsville states the United States government and the American people are the envy of nations worldwide seeking spiritual, economic and technical leadership.

U.S United States Milton K. Cummings Inc Huntsville Brown Engin

Cummings addresses graduates of Tennessee Valley State Vocational Tech School

Frank Cummings spoke to the 1963 graduating class at Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School noting the growth of education and industry in North Alabama. He praised the area’s progress and urged continued support of free democratic education within a Christian environment. He spoke at the ceremony after Carlton Kelley introduced him and the service opened with America and prayer.

Eering Company Huntsville Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School Cummings North Alabama Carlton Kelley America George Kress First Presbyterian Athens Kelley Tennessee Valley Authority

Two Nations' Hostilities End

The West German Parliament gave final approval to the January treaty between France and Germany ending centuries of hostility. The Bundesrat’s approval virtually assures July implementation, with aims for aligned foreign and defense policies and regular meetings of top leaders.

Bonn Germany Charles de Gaulle France Konrad Adenauer Bundesrat

Accident Kills Elkmont Girl in Limestone County

Cynthia Naves aged 3 of Elkmont died Friday after a rock struck her head at home. Her father Robert Naves was sharpening a knife when the rock loosened and crushed her skull. She died at Athens Limestone Hospital after brief revival attempts. Funeral arrangements were at Spry Funeral Home Athens. Survived by parents Connie Ann and Richie Naves and sister Connie Ann.

Elkmont Cynthia Naves Wanda Naves Robert Naves Athens-Limestone Hospital Limestone County Charlie Sammett Athens Spry Funeral Home Connie Ann Naves Richie Naves

Negro March Attempt Foiled in Jackson Mississippi

About 300 Negroes left a church meeting in Jackson chanting integration slogans but were halted by police and highway patrol. Officers loaded many into county trucks, while motorcycle and patrol units backed up the crowd. Five trucks were sent to detention centers as arrests mounted, with earlier detentions of about 60 youths at schools. Most participants were students and adults joined in the protest as Mississippi capital saw its fourth day of scattered demonstrations.

Jackson, Miss Fairgrounds Brinkley High School Mississippi

Rusk warns West not to relax its readiness

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged that the West must stay vigilant amid Sino Soviet tensions. He warned the dispute could deepen the cold war, while noting Western unity and new allies as long term advantages. He cited unity in Western Europe, new nations rejecting communism, Sino-Soviet conflict, and willingness of some countries to negotiate.

Rusk West Washington Dean Rusk Soviet Union China Nation’s Business Europe United States

Proposal Questions Inspect tions In Inspect tions

A Kennedy Macmillan test ban appeal urged a scientific study to decide if on the spot inspections are needed to detect sneak atomic explosions. Messages from Kennedy and Macmillan to Khrushchev in Moscow sustain Western efforts after earlier failed talks. Khrushchev’s response remains uncertain as Western optimism wanes. Secretary Rusk hinted at a continued Western approach in recent remarks.

Washington Kennedy-Macmillan Khrushchev Kennedy Harold Macmillan Moscow U.S Dean Rusk

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