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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1960

Page

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Decatur Rainbow Assembly Plans Evening Meeting

Ps Gcantis Decatur Rainbow Assembly No. 26 meets tonight at 7 at Masonic Temple. Members urged to attend. Mrs. Travis Odor of Knoxville listed with room 220. Conservative Baptists hold open house to view camp facilities. public invited.

Decatur Rainbow Assembly Masonic Temple Dama

What Is The Church Universal Versus Local?

The term church from the Greek ekklesia means called out ones. Those called to believe in Christ belong to the body of believers beyond denominational lines. Denominations exist to address differing concepts of church practice.

H. B

Girl Killed Accidentally Mother Held 1 In Million

Los Angeles AP report details how a shotgun incident led to the accidental death of a girl when a bullet from Douglas Beane’s .30 caliber carbine ricocheted after he fired at a gopher. Authorities disputed charges against Beane as the investigation noted a possible one in a million event.

Los Angeles Douglas Beane

Payola and Quiz Rigging May Become Federal Crime

The House votes today on a sweeping bill to criminalize payola and quiz show rigging and to outlaw other abuses in the TV radio industry. Bennett later blamed lobbying for the bill's deficits.

Washington House

Nixon Draws Kennedy Fire

A clipped report notes President Nixon drawing sharp rebukes from Senator Kennedy amid political tensions. The brief item highlights critical exchanges and the mounting public debate over administration policy.

Nixon Kennedy

River Group To Disseminate Valley Project Details

River Group To plans to share information on the valley area project and coordinate with local state and federal agencies to ensure proper oversight and progress updates. The effort aims to engage stakeholders and provide timely disclosures about milestones and impacts.

Census Count Figures Show Shifts From 1950 Totals

Preliminary data from the United States Department of Commerce lists C'mon-Census counts at 45 369, up from 45 046 in 1950. The Board of Revenue shows 3 244 386, versus 3 061 743 in 1950, marking changes in population and revenue figures.

Gapen United States Department of Commerce Board of Revenue

School Bill in Danger as House Refuses Compromise

Washington AP report notes the House balked at a Senate compromise on school legislation. The election year mood and near adjournment threaten the bill, which would allocate federal grants to aid states in building schoolrooms. Senate Leader Lyndon Johnson is mentioned amid the shifting political dynamics.

Washington House Senate Lyndon Johnson

Tourists Aim of State Body Tour Route Parks and Tables

A state body outlines the route for a tourist campaign with stops at parks and picnic tables along the way. The plan mentions lodging facilities and educational aspects of motels and hotels for visitors.

Red Letter Day Miami Mosquitoes Wake Joe Jarkesy

In Miami Florida AP Joe Jarkesy nearly dozed off when mosquitoes swarmed the scene. The incident interrupted a moment of rest and drew attention to a nuisance affecting residents nearby.

Miami, Fla Joe Jarkesy

Riots Strain Tokyo Washington Rinse Over Bases

The United States secures a 10 year right to bases in Japan while unrest in Tokyo and Washington tests the anti partnership. Aurel Weluade Sit Gat bone Be senhower signed ratification with Herter attesting. final dates await Senate approval.

Washington United States Japan Weluade Sit Gat Bone Besenhower Christian A. Herter Senate

U S Leads Canada Cup as Palmer Fires 69

Palmer the U S Open and Masters champion shot 69 before his putt failed to drop. Lee began slowly then fought back but missed a key birdie by a hair as the U S built a small lead in the Canada Cup match play.

Palmer Lee Asiace Rosa

Decatur Sky Prominent Star Antares Shines South

Friday night sky reports a prominent star Antares due south at 10 02 p m as seen from Decatur with sunset at 7 05 p m and moonset at 7 24 p m. Sunrise listed as 4 % a m. The note highlights visible planets and celestial cues for observers.

Antares

Kishi launches 10 year U S Japan military alliance

Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi enacted a 10-year military alliance with the United States marking a major goal of his 30 year regime. He announced lists and labor forces but gave no resignation date. A cabinet spokesman said ministers would quit only after Liberal Democratic plans are finalized.

Tokyo Nobusuke Kishi United States Japan Kishi Liberal Democratic Party MacArthur Siaot Vationsyama

Weather and River Readings At Keller Memorial Bridge

This morning Keller Memorial Bridge measured 21.30 feet, down 0.06 foot in 24 hours. Sea level reading stood at 555.60 feet. TVA lake stages registered 94 degrees at 2:30 p.m. with a low of 72 degrees at 5 a.m. today. At 11:05 a.m. to

TVA

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