Veterans Administration extends filing deadline to June 30
The Veterans Administration office at 201 Gordon Dr remains open until 7 30 p m June 30 as this is the last day for filing pensions under the present law. The Hypnosis Society meets Friday at 8 p m in the City Electric Auditorium. Decatur Public Library will be closed July 2 3 and 4. Parents Steven Sims Brooks visit Tyne Farm Southeast Camp starting Thursday at 2 p m.
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Veterans Administration Office
Gordon Dr
The
Hypnosis Society
City Electric Auditorium
Decatur Public Library
Bible readership then and now in faith’s hunger
The answer argues more people read the Bible today due to population growth and more Bibles. It asserts the Bible’s unique Word of Life, inspired by God, guiding readers to wisdom and prayerful study. It cites Job and David to stress its necessity and light for life’s path. It hopes leaders would read it for wisdom.
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Wesley and Whitefield
God
Job
David
Castro Again Attacks U.S. Sugar Purchases Rising Threat
Fidel Castro threatened to seize American sugar investments penny by penny if the United States reduces Cuban sugar buys. Speaking to cheering crowds near Havana, he warned the government could repurpose sugar lands to grains, vegetables, and other products.
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Robert Berrellez
Havana
Fidel Castro
Cuba
United States
Castro
U S Sugar Bill Sparks Fiery House Debate
A House Agriculture Committee meeting aired sharp clashes over a new U S sugar bill valued at over half a billion dollars. Critics called the measure stupid and criminal as they voiced opposition to looking the other way at Cuban interests.
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U.S
Cuba
House Agriculture Committee
U.S. Govern
Storms Ravage Midwest Across Five States
Storms from Minnesota to Kentucky struck with hurricane force, creating widespread damage. In Ottumwa Iowa winds reached 125 mph, uprooting trees and damaging structures while hail and heavy rain lashed the city of 35 000 residents. Damages in Southeastern Iowa reached into the millions.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Ohio River
Kentucky
Ottumwa
Frigidaire Unveils Low Priced Frost Proof Freezer
Frigidaire announces its frost proof home freezer as the lowest priced in history. The appliance aims to attract budget buyers with compact design and energy efficient features.
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Frigidaire
Phe
Congress Recesses Before July II Convention
Washington AP reports Rayburn saying no decision yet on a weekend recess or continuation of session. Democratic leaders want to be on hand several days before the Democratic convention opens.
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Washington
Rayburn Rayburn
Pat A Gyal
Decatur Skies West and Cassiopeia Rise in Me Cores North Star
A fragment notes celestial objects Decatur Skies West and Cassiopeia rising in the me cores near the North Star, indicating a night sky focus.
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West and
Cassiopeia
Tennessee River level and TVA lake stages report
Decatur area readings show Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.01 feet up .21 in 24 hours with sea level 555.31 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Pickwick 413.6 Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 555.7 Wilson 506.6. Yesterday’s high hit 90 at 3 PM, low 68 at 4 AM. Shower noted at 11 AM with forecast high 90, low 72 and high Thursday 2.
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Decatur
Tennessee
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wilson
Davis Holds Narrow Lead In North Dakota Primary
Gov. John E. Davis leads Republican in North Dakota Senate race with 9,716 to 83,238 for Quentin Burdick among 1,647 of 2,310 precincts counted, a margin under 4,000 votes. Early returns show Davis around 51 percent of recorded totals as tabulation resumes after 2 a.m.
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Relman Morin
Fargo
N. D
John E. Davis
Quentin Burdick
Senate
Davis
Burdick
GOP
Negro Is Found In Flint Creek
The badly decomposed body of Julius Tucker a Gadsden Negro was found in Flint Creek Tuesday afternoon. Coroner Lewis C Brown and State Toxicologist William T McVay determined death likely accidental drowning after examination. Tucker about 60 was found about 100 feet east of the Railroad Bridge over Flint Creek near Flint City. The body was recovered by Decatur rescue workers and Reynolds Funeral Home will transfer it to Gadsden for funeral services.
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Julius Tucker
Flint Creek
Morgan County
Lewis C. (Pinky) Brown
William T. McVay
Huntsville
Brown
Flint City
J. C. Pressnell
Decatur
Tucker
Australia
Gadsden
Reynolds Funeral Home
C. J. Martin
Man's Best Friend Tragedies Across Three Cities
In Denver Daniel Alarid mourns his rattlesnake Junior after a bite that cut his hand while posing for a Rocky Mountain News photo. In Ogden Seth Wright survives a dog bite to the neck and chin after trying to aid a drifting canine. In Paignton Edith Battersby discovers six newborn puppies after her mongrel delivered them at the police station.
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Denver
Daniel Alarid
Junior
Alarid
Rocky Mountain News
Ogden
Utah
J. Seth Wright
Seth
Paignton
England
Edith Battersby
Public urged to aid traffic safety crackdown across North Alabama
Law enforcement officials from four counties met at City Electric Auditorium to push ongoing road safety education and a continuous crackdown on traffic violators. They urged public help in reporting violations, improving pedestrian and street safety, and daily press updates on arrests and enforcement.
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North Alabama
Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone
Cullman
Highway Patrol
Roy Bradford
City Electric Auditorium
Decatur
Florence
Huntsville
Murray Dodd
Dodd
Pack Self
Morgan County
Knox McRae
Hartselle Expands Traffic Crackdown North Alabama
Hartselle joins nearby towns in a traffic crackdown after deadly crashes. Athens reports 32 arrests by midnight and Limestone sheriff's deputies tally 60 total. police log 32 arrests with 22 for running stop signs, sheriff 28 with 26 for disregarding stop signs.
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Hartselle
Alabama
Athens
John Burleson
Limestone
Athens City
Laster
Alorder
Clyde Ennis
Corder
Wee
Three Accidents Reported In Decatur This Tuesday
Decatur police investigated three minor traffic incidents with only property damage. John Fletcher, Ira Sivley, and Oscar Campbell were involved in separate collisions on Moulton Street, Somerville Road and near City Park Green House. Fletcher faced a charge for driving without a license.
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Tad Decatur
John Fletcher
Somerville Rd
Ira Smey
Decatur 3
Moulton St
Fletcher
Moulton
Sivley
Oscar Campbell
3Rd Ave
City Park Green House
G. A. McAllister
Coleman Ave
Hoyt Fowler
11 Court South
6Th Ave
Clara Stewart
Tanner
Stewart
Manager For North Alabama Units Is Named
James Leslie Newman was named manager of the Alabama State Docks Tennessee Valley System of inland docks in North Alabama. He will be based in Decatur where he is inspecting facilities and helping accelerate operations. Docks Director Earl M. McGowin announced the appointment effective Friday. A 600 ton aluminum ingot barge from Olin Mathieson Co. is set to dock in Decatur next week for warehousing and distribution to Alabama and Georgia. A paved industrial access road is under construction as dredging nears.
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James Leslie Newman
Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Earl M. McGowin
Newman
Decatur
Olin
Mathieson Co
Omal
Georgia
McGowin
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
Docks Head Docks Head for Europe Study Tour
Earl M. McGowin director of the Alabama State Docks will tour inland docks facilities in Western Europe for three weeks. He will depart New York by plane Saturday and return by ship, England departure set for July 20. The trip costing $2,000 was approved by Gov. Patterson and the State Docks Advisory Board to aid operations for Florence Decatur and Huntsville docks scheduled this year.
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Mobile
Alabama State Docks
Earl M. McGowin
Europe
New York
England
McGowin
Florence
Decatur
Huntsville
John Patterson
State Docks Advisory Board
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