Kennedy’s Critique of De Gaulle Hits Europe in Frankfurt
James Marlow reports Kennedy’s six month delay before Europe culminates in a tough policy speech at Frankfurt. The President assailed Charles de Gaulle for threatening Western alliance unity by opposing a multinational nuclear force the Common Market, and European unity under American leadership, straining US France ties.
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Community and Mine Dianne Harris admission notes
Dianne Harris of Decatur has entered Black-Chandler Hospital Hartselle for observation and treatment. The city clerk’s office lists several property transactions and a vehicle collision at the intersection of 6th Ave SE and Johnston St SE Tuesday. A 1961 Corvair driven by Thomas Stewart Pitts collided with a 1950 Oldsmobile driven by Charles Robert Peace who lacked a driver’s license. a 1957 Plymouth wagon owned by James W. Johnson was struck by Herman Gray in a separate crash on 12th St NW. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Black-Chandler Hospital
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Moulton St
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James W. Johnson
Belle Mina
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Loss and gain in following Christ
The passage urges full discipleship not mere life preservation. Christians are called to deny self and take up the cross, risking worldly life for Christ. True devotion ends in finding life through dedication, as focused purpose brings meaning beyond half-hearted faith.
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Christ
Jesus
RFK Defends Civil Rights Bill Before Congress
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy explained to a House Judiciary subcommittee that the administrations seven part civil rights program targets public accommodations and not small rooming houses. He urged Congress to act while defending the bill against critics and addressing the Mrs Murphy scenario.
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Mrs. Murphys
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House
Red Women In Dispute ends World Congress clash
In Moscow a Communist Chinese delegate disrupted the Red sponsored World Congress of Women with a sharp clash against Indian representatives over the China India border dispute. The meeting was suspended after the Chinese delegate marched to the podium and the chairman adjourned the session due to uproar.
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Judges Urged to Desegregate Birmingham Schools
AP reports the fight over desegregation moves to the Fifth Circuit with NAACP counsel urging the start of full first grade integration by September. Arguments span Albany Ga and Jackson Miss as well, with Birmingham placing law cited and appeals sought for an injunction to desegregate first grade classrooms.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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Racial at a Glance The Civil Rights Push Across the Nation
A AP roundup shows Attorney General Kennedy urging congressional action on civil rights, while protests and planned demonstrations unfold in North Carolina and Mississippi. Campaigns target housing, jobs, and desegregation with leaders and organizations including NAACP CORE and unions weighing in nationally. The march on Washington and hunger strikes highlight ongoing pressure for federal civil rights legislation.
Liquor Tax Threats Seen If Alabama Tax Passes
In Montgomery a legislative panel heard warnings that major distilleries may refuse to sell liquor to Alabama if Gov. George Wallace’s 3 percent tax proposal becomes law. Wallace’s plan would tax manufacturers and ban liquor agents, potentially triggering retaliatory taxes in 16 monopoly states and cutting off about 60 percent of whisky for state stores. The session also moved forward on a one cent sales tax timing, mental health department proposals, and a franchise tax reform affecting out of state firms. Page 2.
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Plane Blast Fatal To 38
A Belgian military transport plane caught fire and crashed near Detmold Germany killing 38 aboard during a training flight over Senne lager grounds. British sources say nine paratroopers managed to bail out before the smash, and a five man crew died with the wreckage burning for hours before recovery teams arrived.
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Sennelager
Best Deals Ever on Frigidaire Appliances
Best Deals Ever on Frigidaire appliances advertised at Robinson's on Second Avenue. Read as a retail promo noting Frigidaire brand savings and the store location for shoppers.
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Kennedy in Berlin Witnesses Wall Rededication
President Kennedy tours Berlin watching the wall from Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. He praises West Berliners in a mass rally of about 250000, says the wall is a symbol of Communist failure, and notes East Berliners showing support.
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Free World
NASA budget cuts shrink Marshall Center funding
The House Space Committee announced a 9.516 million dollar cut to NASA funding for the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville Alabama, reducing the agency's request by 260 million in total. The panel released the detailed breakdown of the cuts today along with other items in the funding package.
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Marshall Space Flight Center
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Ala
House Space Committee
NASA
Wallace grants condemned man three more weeks to live
Gov George Wallace delayed the execution of James Cobert at Kilby Prison by three weeks to consider mercy. The postponement keeps the Friday date while the final decision awaits. In Kentucky, Gov Bert Combs issued an executive order banning racial discrimination in state licensed businesses affecting restaurants taverns and related venues. In Wimbledon, Chuck McKinley and Darlene Hard advanced in straight sets seeking titles.
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James Cobert
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Bert Combs
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England
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Darlene Hard
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