GliderPilot Schreder Leaves East German Territory
American glider pilot Richard E. Schreder, 44, of Toledo Ohio, was allowed to leave Communist territory with his glider after getting lost on a championship flight and landing in East Germany. He was met at the border into West Germany by his wife An Schreder.
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Germany
Richard E. Schreder
East Germany
Toledo
Ohio
West Germany
Gie
Iron Curtain
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Kluetz
Cologne
Fehmarn
Baltic
Gareane
Ruegen
Butteilerhof
Decatur Seeks Lower Tennessee River Barge Rates
Decatur Morgan County and nearby North Alabama towns join with Huntsville Florence Guntersville Shef field and Tuscumbia in a lawsuit against American Commercial Barge Line Co to cut Tennessee River rates. The suit Joe M Hambrick v American Commercial Barge Line Co is set for July 6 in Chattanooga. TVA supports intervention to boost industrial development, with each joining community contributing 100 dollars for costs.
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Decatur
Morgan County
North Alabama
Tennessee River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Othre Valley
Joe M. Hambrick
American Commercial Barge Line Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mississippi River
Fowler
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Guy Roberts
Tuscumbia
University of Denver announces Walter Dunnavent membership
University of Denver reports Walter E Dunnavent III of Decatur has been accepted as a member in a professional society. Also notes VFW National Headquarters event in Kansas City and Alabama Historical Association meeting plans in Old Bank Building, along with Mooresville paper deliverance and a post program community tour. Weather and local events follow.
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University of Denver
Colo
Walter E. Dunnavent, III
Decatur
North Alabama Historical Assn
John Miles
Mooresville
Christians Guarding Faith in Media
Reader asks how Christians can respond to secular entertainment. The answer notes media seek ratings and profits but urges viewers to protest when religious themes affect faith. It says publics’ protests influence networks and sponsors, and that Christians should voice their objections consistently.
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M. E
Bomarc Fire Triggers Remote Safety Precautions
A Bomarc missile launch site near here experienced a fire Tuesday causing a radiation scare and liaison friction with state civil defense. Officials said special precautions are being taken at both Bomarc sites in New York and here while investigators, including a general and an Air Force sergeant, review the incident and block off access.
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Suffolk County
N.Y
Here
Pritchard
Air Force
Long Saturn Test Success
The Saturn program marks a major milestone with a successful test, highlighting it as the United States key to launching large space vehicles.
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United States
Decatur Skies Friday Evening Moon Saturn Proximity
The report notes Friday June 10 with sunset at 7 01 p m and sunrise 4 34 a m next day. The Moon rises at 8 15 p m tonight with Last Quarter phase and Saturn visible near the Moon about 850 million miles from Earth.
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Saturn
Weather and River Readings From Keller Memorial Bridge
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 21.30 feet, down 14 feet in 24 hours. Sea level read 555.60 feet. TVA lake stages Isville 594.9 Wilson 507.2 feet. High yesterday 91 degrees. low 66. At 11:20 a.m. today it was 81 degrees. Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy and warm with easterly winds 10-15 mph diminishing at night. High today 91, tonight 65, high Friday 92.
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Rivera
Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Isville
Wilson
Rockefeller blasts Nixon set to spark GOP clash
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller assails Vice President Nixon over defense education and labor policies. Rockefeller calls for government restructuring and warns against a campaign banner with a question mark. Nixon plans speeches and a possible face to face with Rockefeller at Friday luncheon.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Rockefeller
Prince Philip
Britain
Eisenhower
White House
National Security Council
New York State
Chicago
United States
Espen Rockefeller
Thruston
Lican
Eos
GOP
Morton
Gov. Rockefeller
Negro Minister and Negro Convicted in Dining Incident
The Rev. R Edwin King a theology student at Boston University and Elroy Embry were sentenced to 10 days in jail for trespassing and disobeying an officer after a second court conviction for attempting to eat with whites in Montgomery Alabama. Each was fined 200 dollars and costs and may appeal within five days. The episode follows earlier clashes over interracial dining during three months of racial tensions.
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Montgomery
R. Edwin King
Boston University
Elroy Embry
King
Embry
Eisenhower signs 1.185 billion for armed services
President Eisenhower signed a large appropriations bill totaling 1.185 billion dollars for U S military construction at home and abroad for the year starting July 1. The budget allocates funds to Redstone Arsenal Alabama one million dollars Fort McClellan Alabama 463000 Fort Rucker Alabama 3371000 Brooklyn Air Force Base New York 200000 Gunter Air Force Base Alabama 281000 Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama 4393000 in Montgomery.
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Eisenhower
Armed Services
Congress
Alabama Army
Redstone Arsenal
Ft. McClellan
Ft. Rucker
Air Force
Brooklyn Air Force Base
Gunter Air Force Base
Gary Cooper Leaves Hospital Earlier Than Expected
Hollywood star Gary Cooper goes home from the hospital about a week earlier than anticipated after a recuperation period. The 58 year old actor had been hospitalized for unspecified illness or injury.
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Hollywood
Gary
Cooper
Frigidaire Dish Mobile Debuts at Robinson’s or Ve
A short notice describes Frigidaire unveiling an “Extra value” dish mobile at Robinson’s or Ve store locations. The item promises enhanced value and convenience for households. The fragment hints at a sales push and local retail display.
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Robinson
Eisenhower reportedly rejects Rockefeller defense critique
President Eisenhower reportedly rejected Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's claim that the national defense program is inadequate. The disclosure came through a publicity chief amid questions about the meeting with Eisenhower and the Rockefeller statement issued Wednesday.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Banker Is Head of Alabama 4 H Foundation
A. L. Johnson of Decatur was named president of the Alabama 4 H Foundation at its annual meeting. He succeeds Judge J. C. Coley as treasurer, with E. E. Anthony Sr. as vice president. The foundation aims to raise 1 million dollars to fund 4H Club camps across Alabama for about 133,321 registered youths, with a likely new camp planned near Auburn.
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Auburn
Decatur
A. L. Johnson
Johnson
First National Bank of Decatur
Foundation
J. C. Coley
Dadeville
Judge Coley
E. E. Anthony
Andalusia
Alabama
Arson Charge Filed in Wife and Car Fire Case
Mobile businessman charged Wednesday night with arson over a May 24 blaze that destroyed his wife’s car in a wooded area of Washington County. The case involves court action against the man and details of the fire investigation.
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Mobile
Washington County
Eudaemonic Proves Spelling Bee Title
Henry Feldman aged 13 from Oak Ridge Tennessee won the 1960 National Spelling Bee. Betty Jean Altschul of Norfolk Virginia was runner up. Feldman clinched the title with the correct spelling of eudaemonic as the contest resumed to crown the national champion.
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Washington
Henry Feldman
Oak Ridge
Laurel Pratt
Anchorage
Alaska
Jacquelyn Sharkey
Columbus
Ohio
Allen Watts
Haines City
Fila
Laurel
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