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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1960

Page

3

Watch over Hans Bracht in Bangkok hotel siege

Col Hugh North under a pseudonym weighs exits at the Imperial Hotel as spy threats loom. Space scientist Hans Bracht fears a trap while a mysterious voice warns him not to trust adjoining room occupants. Tao Muong’s disappearance links to Cape Canaveral.

Hugh North Hans Bracht North U. S Imperial Hotel Bangkok Bracht Cape Canaveral Dr. Bracht Tao Muong Thailand Ping Marchet Hugh Wallen Mar Chet Pokh

Radio and TV Schedule Summary

Radio and television logs show late program changes and a lineup including Truth or Consequences, Could Be You, Parade, and World of Art. Entries list channels 9 13 16 and times around 2 3 and 10:30. Details are fragmented but indicate schedule adjustments.

Tell Me Why Reincarnation Winner Named

Sandra Biroc, 11, of Van Nuys California, wins Britannica Junior 15 volume encyclopedia for school and home. Readers invited to send questions with name age and address to Tell Me Why care of this paper.

Sandra Biroc van Nuys Calif

Reincarnation beliefs and classroom jokes in yearbook

The page presents Carol Krantz's winning riddle about reincarnation and transmigration of souls, outlining belief in souls leaving bodies at death and entering other beings with references to Egyptians Greeks and various depictions. It also includes light jokes and a balloon trick activity for readers, ending with a Britannica World Atlas prize offer.

India Europe

Mobile Man Is Selected VFW Leader

Bertsdale selects mobile man as junior vice commander and appoints adjutant quartermaster, with Quenton Bowers of Montgomery named advocate. Other auxiliary officers include Mrs.

VFW Bertsdale

Larceny Charged in Lawrence with Family Involvement

Leroy Terry was released on a $750 bond after taking $65 from his uncle Haley Terry. Sheriff C. L. Terry said Haley Terry caught his nephew Saturday morning and the nephew refused to return the money, leading to a warrant.

Moulton Leroy Terry Haley Terry C. L. Terry Terrys

Sit-in Resolution Denounces Segregation Tactics

The Southern Educational Fund board adopted a resolution at United Liberal Church meeting condemning jailing and assault on demonstrators. It states southern communities degrade themselves by attempting to block desegregation efforts.

Board of the Southern Educational Fund United Liberal Church

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