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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

3

Kennedy says Khrushchev raised voice over Berlin dispute

President Kennedy told congressional leaders that Khrushchev raised his voice when Berlin was discussed in Vienna and warned that Khrushchev sees Cuban leader Castro as unstable. The briefing covered Berlin UN changes, Congo actions, Laos, and NATO risks ahead of a national address.

Kennedy Khrushchev Jack Bell Senate Washington Vienna West Berlin Fidel Castro White House Berlin United Nations East Germany United States East West Germany U.S U.N West Anid Congo Dag Hammarskjold Soviet Union Iran Laos China

Bible School Opens in Lawrence County Forest Chapel

A Bible School starts Monday June 12 at 9 a.m. to 12 noon with Mrs S A Garner teaching. Transportation is available by calling Sp 3 7322. Rev Delano Turney, now with Georgia Conference, preached Sunday morning. Community visits and local gatherings noted with multiple residents and families attending events and meals.

S. A. Garner Delano Turney Turney Georgia Conference Emery University James Glasgow Charlotte North Carolina James Johnsons Chapel Vandon Windsor Homer Jones Bobby Moory Lance Huntsville R. B Pervin Wallace Lillian Sandlin Oak Ridge J. T. Wallace Earl James Baby Chemstrand Park R.B. Bridges M.Y.F W.S.C.S Lloyd Burns Malcome King L. H. Higdon

Plans For Nuclear Rocket Engine Going To Industry

The government plans to negotiate with Aerojet General and Westinghouse for the early phase of developing the NERVA nuclear rocket engine. The contract scope includes engine design, Los Alamos work, non flying tests, a development plan, and a six month initial phase.

Washington NERVA Atomic Energy Commission National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aerojet General Corp Westinghouse Electric Corp Aec-Nasa Space Nuclear Propulsion Office Rover AEC NASA Los Alamos, N. M

Bolivia under state of siege amid strikes and arrests

AP dispatch from Lima reports Bolivia under near martial law with widespread arrests of Communists and leftists. Strikes in nationalized tin mines trigger government action as Adlai Stevenson tours South America and plans to visit Bolivia on June 15.

Thomas J. Stone Lima Peru Bolivia la Paz Victor Paz Estenssofo Buenos Aires Argentina Kemnedy Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson el Diario Paz Estenssoro International Monetary Fund

Fourth victim of hotel fire dies in Tennessee

James Scoggins of Louisville Alabama became the fourth victim of Tuesday’s hotel fire in Cleveland Tennessee. He died at Mountain Home Veterans Hospital after suffering an apparent skull fracture from leaping from a second floor window. Three others were burned to death in the blaze.

Johnson City Tenn James Scoggins Louisville Ala Cleveland Scoggins Mountain Home Veterans Hospital

Army officer candidate needs size 15 tennis shoes at Ft Sill

Lawton civilians were asked to supply a size 15 tennis shoe for Officer Candidate J. C. Williams at Fort Sill. Williams, 6 feet 3 inches tall and 195 pounds, required the footwear to complete training equipment.

Lawton Okla Ft. Sill J. C. Williams

Devotional and Meeting Close at Church Session

Homer Jones led devotional as a business session met and the gathering was dismissed with the mizpah benediction. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Homer Jones

Bond Hearing For Mobile Is Scheduled

MOBILE AP A bond hearing is set for June 29 on the City Commission's proposal for an $8 million project funding. The hearing will review the proposed financing and related plans for the city development effort.

Mobile City Commission

Former Doctor Judge Banker Died In Blount

ONEONTA ALA A S Wittmeier retired bank official in 1902 and practiced medicine for several years. Named among local notable deaths, his varied career included roles as doctor judge and banker in Blount County.

Blount Oneonta Ala A. S. Wittmeier Bank Juckey

State Man Killed By Auto Crash

James Newman a 33 year old Birmingham Alabama man was killed when his car struck a bridge on a local street. Death was attributed to a broken neck. He was visiting relatives in Crystal Springs Mississippi.

Crystal Springs Migs James Newman Birmingham Ala

City seeks bond approval for auditorium and hospital project

The commission filed a petition in circuit court Wednesday seeking validation of general obligation bonds to fund the city auditorium construction and the city’s share of the new Mobile General Hospital.

Mobile General Hospital Circuit Court

Ford Falcon and Thunderbird Highlight 1961 Lineup

A Ford sales pitch extols the Falcon and Falcon Futura with economy figures and long service intervals. It touts twelve wagon models including the Country Squire and promotes the 1961 Thunderbird as a desirable flagship with unmatched roofline and interior features.

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Charles de Gaulle Frank Cordial Laurae Gaulle Paris North Atlantic Treaty Organization Moneule France de Gaulle NATO Algeria Lawrence County Forest Chapel W. P. Roberts Davidson Coal & Feed Co Holly St. N.&. Gl Dacron & Cotton Cohama Girl Scout Troop John Horgan St. Ann's Catholic Church Paula Shaw Bruce Shaw Rita Mary Kyle Donald Kyle Msgr. Horgan Mary Ann Knoblock Frank Knoblock Johanna Flynn Joe Flynn Margaret Hebding D. P. Hebding Serge Ottet Decator Kredis Jewelers Opticars Avenue S.E FORD Semmes Ford, Inc 6Th Ave.s.e
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