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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1960
Page
1
President Eisenhower landed at 11 28 a m on Okinawa to confront the first anti American demonstrations of his Asian tour. He flew in from Taipei where he spent a day and his Formosa departure was followed by thunderous protests signaling fear of invasion.
The article lists Ralph E. Whit Nancy Louis Holloway and James C. Johnson and James D. Garner as drivers in a traffic accident. It notes the incident occurred at a courthouse Monday and directs readers to page 2 for the diary. Washington news reports President Eisenhower's Okinawa to South Korea flight and a brief Okinawa visit amid dialogue with Chiang Kai-shek.
Premier Nobusuke Kishi’s government survived Communist led demonstrations and secured automatic ratification of a 10 year military alliance with the United States. Embittered leftists blockaded the premier’s residence while police began withdrawing. Labor and radical student groups planned nationwide protests and challenged the May 20 parliamentary vote. The alliance awaits final U. S. Senate approval and ceremonial exchange of ratifications in Tokyo.
A three man Alabama farm delegation returned from Chicago buoyed by talks on cotton and Southern farming. They joined others from Kansas, Missouri, and national farm groups to press a platform aimed at uniting farmers and aiding families through policy. The Alabama statement emphasizes unity and support for rural prosperity.
An inquiry seeking resources to improve Christian teaching for adults. The writer requests any available materials or guidance to enhance instructional effectiveness for adult learners in a faith-based setting.
The department expects to begin right-of-way appraisal work by August 1 as the survey near completion moves toward final approvals. Page 2 continues the survey report and related details.
Morgan County Board of Education will accept a $30,000 offer from the Morgan County Board of Revenue to build an office building for education personnel. Wooten previously asked for funding and uncertain site details were shared.
In Gadsden Alabama a lone gunman robbed the First National Bank drive-in teller and fled with 16000. Police chief G H Diggs said no solid suspects and an FBI agent noted the lack of leads. Teller Mrs James Samos Sheffield 25 reported the armed man warned of harm to bank president Hugh Agricola if the money was not delivered and returned quickly. Agricola denied any abduction or knowledge of the threat.
Decatur and vicinity report the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.75 feet, up 13 feet in 24 hours, sea level 556.05 feet. TVA lake stages include Pickwick 414.3 Guntersville 596 Whitesburg 556.8 Wilson 507.2. Friday high 78 degrees, low 57, Saturday 11 am 71 with forecast fair and mild tonight. Sunny and warm to 89 today. Extra vemas. See Cuerene dishmobile. Robinson adv.
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