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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1960
Page
3
James Marlow argues that new decades have long shaped US history with major events. He cites 1930, 1940, 1950 as turning points and notes recent economic and political tensions fueling a demand to curb foreign influence.
In Jackson Mississippi a Democratic primary focuses on enshrining the six year old right to work law in the state constitution. Gov Barnett and business leaders back the measure while organized labor opposes it. Voters also choose U S Senate candidates with Williams facing a Jackson attorney and Mil ton Case running for state representative.
Police seized about $30,000 during a raid on grocery stores and rooming houses in Mobile Alabama. A suspect faces charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and was released on a $5,000 bond. About $10,000 in cash was found in a warehouse behind one of Matthews' grocery stores.
The United States criticizes Soviet Premier Khrushchev and Cuban leaders in a rapid response after renewed attacks on President Eisenhower and U.S. officials. Havana rejects the protest as the nine point complaint cites Cuban seizures of American property and alleged flight rigging by Castro officials.
Birmingham honors Helen Keller with a giant birthday card to be signed by residents. During a city program at the Art Museum Mrs. James W. Morgan announced the invitation to all Birmingham residents to sign the card. The display is planned at the museum.
Rep Armistead I Selden Jr of Alabama dedicated the new Americas Plaza in Washington along Constitution Avenue calling it a lasting symbol of friendship for sister republics. Selden chairs a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on inter American affairs.
George Green was charged with grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft of a 1959 Lincoln from Dave Martin in Courtland. The car was recovered, and Green was in jail, according to the sheriff's office.
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