Alabama redistricting moves to committee with filibuster end
Senate Constitution Committee backs a reapportionment bill 6 to 2, adding Jefferson County two state senators. The plan, identical to a House measure, advances before potential final votes Friday, with a compromise move ending the long filibuster.
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Lawrence K. Andrews
Bullock County
E. O. Eddins
Marengo
Roland Cooper
Wilcox
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Socata
Crenshaw County
Alton Turner
Kenneth Roberts
Albert Rains
Roberts
Alabama
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Upshaw Jones
Elmore County
Ryan deGraffenried
Tuscaloosa
A.C. Shelton
Calhoun
Larry Dumas
Jefferson
Will Caffey
Mobile
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Dennis Porter
Washington
Dave Archer
Madison
Lowndes County
International Convention opens in Anderrsot with 20000 expected
The Church of God begins its 73rd International Convention in Anderst, Ind., led by Rev. Sam R. Germany. About 20,000 ministers and attendees from around the world are expected to participate through June 25 with daily conferences, assembly sessions, 26 worship services, and nightly mass meetings.
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Andersort
Ind
Sam R. Germany
Austinville
They Live by Dying
Jesus taught that true life comes through self surrender and sacrifice. Like a seed dying to yield fruit, the old life must die so God can implant new life, enabling the new birth and spiritual transformation.
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Khrushchev Warns Of Immediate Nuclear Tests If U S Resumes
Soviet premier Khrushchev declared at a Kremlin rally that the Soviet Union has developed devices needing testing and will restart nuclear tests immediately if the United States resumes. He urged merging test ban talks with general disarmament negotiations and reiterated readiness to sign universal disarmament with strict international control.
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Fire kills wife and two children of Klan leader in Alabama
In Ashland, Alabama, a fire destroyed a small frame house killing Barbara Horn 19 and her two children Alvin J. Horn Jr. 3 and Pamela 2. Rev Alvin Horn a Ku Klux Klan figure was away at work when the blaze started. Authorities seek cause as neighbor and son reported efforts to call for help. Horn had resigned from leadership after his marriage to the teenager. The case echoes past indictments over murder and perjury related to Horn and his family.
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Alvin Horn
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Pamela
Paul Levie
Wilsonville
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W. L. Horn
Talladega
Young Horn
Highway Patrol
Ralph P. Hooks
Charlie Hurst
Pell City
Hurst
Klan
Federal flood relief funds approved for Bessemer
Federal flood disaster funds totaling 4 609 have been approved for Bessemer to repay the city for replacing a sanitary sewer that broke during floods from February 22 to March 5, according to City Engineer Felix Kuzmicki.
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Bessemer
Ala
Felix Kuzmicki
Night Sky Notes for Decatur with Moon Near Neptune
The Decatur sky today features a full moon on June 28 and a visible Neptune nearby. Neptune orbits the Sun every 165 years and lies about 2.76 billion miles from Earth tonight. Sunset is at 7:04 p.m. and sunrise at 4:36 a.m. Moonset occurs at 1:37 a.m. tomorrow.
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Weather and River Readings for Decatur Area
Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge today shows 16.04 feet with a 0.22 foot rise in 24 hours. Sea level reading 550.34 feet. TVA lake stages include Pickwick 413.9 Guntersville 594.7 Whitesburg 553.4 Wilson 507.4. High temp 76 at 3 p.m. low 56 at 5 a.m. today. Forecast: partly cloudy mild today, tonight fair and cool, Friday partly cloudy and warmer. Winds light to southerly 5 to 15 mph tonight. Today’s high 82, tonight 60, Friday high unknown.
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Kennedy Struck by Mild Virus Infection Delays Schedule
President Kennedy suffered a mild virus infection during the night with fever spiking to 101.6 but receding by morning. White House physician Dr. Janet Travell described the illness as probably a mixed bacterial and viral infection and said Kennedy could resume his routine by Friday after consults with Dr. Wade and throat cultures were taken.
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Traffic crash and arrest totals across Alabama region
Montgomery AP reports statewide traffic stats to the Highway Patrol for Wednesday. Accidents total 142 with 5 injuries and no deaths. rural 23 and urban 119. Property damage 53 505. Arrests include drunk driving 9 rural 19 urban, speeding 41 rural 73 urban, and other violations. Decatur and Lawrence County posts report additional wrecks and arrests with modest property losses.
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Alabama
Decatur
Lawrence County
Adlai Stevenson Reports Sour South America Assessment
Adlai Stevenson returns to Washington with gloomy views on South America noting worsening economic conditions and rising Communist subversion. He cites unstable governments and heightened anti American sentiment after the Cuban invasion, while urging substantial funds for Kennedy's alliance for progress. He finds some gains in housing education and administration efforts.
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Magnavox Stereo and Television at Robinsons Drive In One
Magnavox stereo and television showcased at Robinsons store. Drive in demonstration highlights popular home entertainment products and new models on display for shoppers.
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