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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

3

Nuclear tests may be resumed in the United States

Authoritative sources say the United States may resume underground nuclear explosions if in the national interest while continuing to attend Geneva talks. Kennedy signaled a possible policy shift after his Vienna meeting with Khrushchev, noting Western hopes for a test ban seem futile.

Washington U. S United States Kennedy Vienna Khrushchev West Geneva Eisenhower Soviet Union Britain Pentagon Atomic Energy Commission

Kennedy praised for report on divided world by Kennedy

President Kennedy’s televised report on his European trip drew bipartisan praise in Congress for outlining hard tasks to counter communism. Critics noted limited progress in Vienna with Khrushchev but welcomed the first hand dealings and the appeal for foreign aid to lift developing nations. Nixon called the report objective and urged urgent action.

Jack Bell Washington Kennedy Congress Khrushchev Vienna Laos Anaheim Calif Richard M. Nixon Nixon

Jet Trainer Makes Emergency Landing at Brookley AFB

An Air Force T33 jet trainer diverted from a flight from Craig AFB Selma Alabama and made a successful emergency landing at Brookley AFB. Capt. G. F. Kirkpatrick the instructor and 2nd Lt. L. A. Allen the student dumped wing tanks over a sparsely populated area between Mount Vernon and Citronelle to reduce fuel before landing.

Mobile Air Force Brookley Air Force Base Craig Afb Selma Ala G. F. Kirkpatrick L. A. Allen Mount Vernon Citronelle

Senators Debate Foreign Aid and Nuclear Testing Stance

Senators Saltonstall Javits and other Republicans back Kennedy on aid efforts while criticizing Khrushchev stance on a veto for nuclear test inspections. Holifield says further talks appear futile. Mansfield Humphrey Fulbright warn of long tense period ahead as West Berlin remains a key risk and patience is urged.

Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Kennedy United States Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Saltonstall Javits Congress House Senate Khrushchev Soviet Union Chet Holifield Dcalif Joint Atomic Energy Committee Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota J. William Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Sheriff’s Car In Accident in Limestone County

Two highway accidents Tuesday afternoon near Athens left Wanda Morrison with a fractured knee after a 1960 Mercedes driven by Bjorn Nilsen failed to stop and crashed into a ditch. Nilsen and a deputy were uninjured. another driver, James Wilbank, faced a DWI charge after a separate incident involving a sheriff’s car. Damages were estimated at about $300 for Morrison’s vehicle, $250 for Wilbank’s, and $75 for the sheriff’s car.

Athens Limestone County Carl Edgeman Edgeman Wanda June Morrison Florence Athens-Limestone Bjorn Blucher Nilsen U. S. Air Force Redstone Arsenal Here Nilsen Edgemon James A. Wilbank Athens 6

Will Pressure Be Used With Aid

James Marlow surveys Kennedy's television address on foreign aid. He argues aid may be used to pressure backward regimes to benefit their people or risk losing support, while noting Kennedy framed aid as a bulwark against communism and wondered how hard the administration will push reforms.

Washington Kennedy United States Paris de Gaulle Vienna Khrushchev Khrush Congress

One Hurt In Wreck On 6th Ave In City

Police investigated three traffic mishaps Tuesday. Ima Jean Williams 34 suffered leg and head injuries when her car collided with a 1961 Chevrolet driven by Thomas White 46 at the Walnut Street Sixth Avenue intersection at 6 50 p.m. White was westbound on Walnut, Williams north on 6th.

6Th Ave Ima Jean Williams 3Rd Ave Thomas White Beech St Walnut St Williams Walter Lawrence North St 2Nd Ave M. L. Skidmore Decatur 2 Church St Ford Charles W. Crumley Tennessee Leon Smith 5Th Ave James Roberts 11Th St

Capsule to be buried for Mobile 250th anniversary

A time capsule will be buried on June 17 in Mobile to mark the city's 250th anniversary. It will include a letter from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and other commemorative items. The event highlights Mobile's historical milestone and civic pride.

Mobile Lyndon B. Johnson

Mobile Port Arrivals Rise in May with 162 Ships

The Port of Mobile logged 162 ship arrivals in May, up from 154 in April, according to Harbormaster Peter F. Shea. May saw 166 ships sail from Mobile, with 124 of the May arrivals docking at the Alabama state docks.

Mobile Peter F. Shea Alabama State Docks

Capsule to Be Dug Up in 2011

A historical note explains a time capsule buried years ago will be opened in 60 years from its sealing event. The letter inside remains undisclosed until the 60 year mark, with much anticipation about what it contains when unearthed.

Doan’s Pills Offer Fast Relief for Backache and Pain

Advertises Doan’s Pills as quick relief for nagging backache headaches and muscular pains driven by exertion or stress. Claims soothing effect on bladder irritation and mild diuretic action. Promotes improved sleep and long trusted relief for over six decades with a larger size option.

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