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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1959
Page
3
Johnston girls led by Janet Speegle will depart for the Scout Council gathering. The group includes Gail Speegle Gretchen Craig Anne Wright Donna Roper Ann Stimpson Alice Adele Chenault and Pat Flynn with Mrs Frank Manker of Decatur directing. About 10 000 Girl Scouts from all states and 20 countries are expected at the largest annual single event.
In Syracuse New York a nervous bandit told police on Monday not to be foolish as he demanded money from First Trust and Deposit Co. The brief AP dispatch notes his calm warning during the attempted robbery.
Arrival days are July 1 and 2 with departures July 13 and 14. About 1200 acres of ranch land near Pikes Peak hosts 14 to 17 year old scouts from across the United States and beyond. The event aims to unite teens, broaden view of the country, and spark interests in geology space astronomy photography art and languages.
Dorothy Olsen Smith a 31 year old model housewife killed herself by gas in her spotless kitchen after writing a note saying housework left her no time for anything else. She placed her two young daughters on her lap, Vivien five died, Marion two survived. Cyril her husband found them.
In Brookfield Connecticut an eight year old boy named Brian Henderson was electrocuted while climbing a tree on Monday. Authorities reported the accident occurred as the child came into contact with a live electrical source.
Caledonia New York AP report says two boys Paul Lathan age 7 and William Hayward age 8 died after they huddled on a railroad trestle during a freight train passage. Paul was knocked into a creek 20 feet below and William was dragged to death by the engine while their father Norman watched from a catwalk.
A man died after his body touched a live high tension wire. Authorities are investigating the accident at the scene and awaiting further details from utility workers.
The Supreme Court term ends as government officials consider continuing a three million civilian worker screening program despite a ruling that it lacked explicit authorization. The decision limits confrontations and cross examination rights in cases involving job losses tied to security clearances.
Get rid of roaches and ants with Johnston's No-Roach a modern brush on insect control. No-Roach is on sale at H and H Alabama Drug Loyd s Caddell s Oil your favorite store. Dist by Alabama Whale.
Louis Armstrong ventures into the noonday sun against doctors orders after resting at a hotel. Officials indicated he would defend himself when possible. He plans a New York flight Thursday to reach his home for his 59th birthday on July 4.
A new covered bridge is being built in Sheffield Massachusetts continuing the regional tradition of timber-arched crossings. Local projects sustain heritage as crews advance structure work and prepare for eventual opening.
Pitts Clinic advertises free consultation at 916th Ave. in Pitts. The text claims examinations aim to identify cases not helped by the clinic's methods and invites readers to call EL 3-5805 for an appointment.
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