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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
3
The listing outlines a dense slate across WHOS AM FM and WMIL TV Channel 16 with shows from Early Bird to Night Watch. Programs include Coffee With Preacher News Sports Special Weatherwise Morning Watch Farm & Market Luncheon Melodies and Baron Baseball plus educational segments on Resources Security and Time to Grow.
The American Baptist Convention finished a debate by decisively defeating four thrusts at Catholic influence. Delegates upheld the right to inquire how a candidate's religion may shape views on public issues, amid Kennedy's Catholic run. They praised Protestants United for Separation of Church and State but cautioned against blanket endorsement. The body urged opposition to tax funding of private school transportation and related costs.
President Eisenhower completed a three day reunion with classmates at the U S Military Academy West Point New York. His plane the Columbine III landed at Stewart Air Force Base after a one hour flight.
Rep. Robert Chiperfield and an aide spent 1358.23 from U S embassies during a 10 day trip raising total taxpayer cost to 2446 02. Knight Newspapers reports funds bought local currencies abroad and were billed to Congress. Chiperfield said funds covered normal expenses and travel with no receipts or bills in hand. Franklin Schupp, a committee member, commented on the funds.
Hall stated the company hopes to double its flight load by week’s end if pilots strike continues. The airline averaged 9.1 passengers per day in May. He said recruiting and training new pilots is underway and they will be ready to assume duty shortly.
Montgomery will gain nationwide notice next February for pageants reviving the Confederacy birth. Dr A B Moore says the series will include the inauguration of Jefferson Davis and guide other Alabama cities in telling that history.
Aide and Chiperfield were joined by Herbert Poole, a Boston food broker and friend. Poole paid his own expenses, while Chiperfield called for a full accounting of funds spent and the reasons. The Canada goose is among the first water birds to return north in spring.
A list of graduates includes Matthews, Mrs. Hallett. Brazelton, Mrs. St. John Courtenay. Williams, Mrs. James Journey. Smith, Mrs. John Hard. Rice, Mrs. W. B. Eyster. Tweedy, III, Mrs. Paul Hutto. Helle, Mrs. Joe McPherson. Misses Sissy Lowther, Karen Hughes, and Megan McPherson.
Mature men and women encouraged to join a beauty course offered at 321% Second Avenue S. E. De catur. No obligation, no cost to tour the school in action. Short courses, simple training, and job opportunities in community or own shop. Call EL 3-8453 for details.
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