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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
11
In Dakota special election to replace the late William Langer 288 of 2314 precincts counted Burdick 103862 Davis 103281. Burdick, 52, a freshman, gained a slim lead after a long tallying battle. Davis had led by as much as 8000 votes earlier.
Davis a small town banker and state senator won the 1956 GOP gubernatorial nomination and victory. Burdick the Democratic NPL banner carrier again won a congressional race with Farmers Union backing as the special Senate election coincided with the state primary. Republicans selected at large House nominees and a governor while Democrats had no primary contests.
Two veteran officers W. E. Deason and Homer Rascoe say they will contest their firing by the city after a State Police safety report found misuse of authority to push patronage for Build-Rite Remodeling Co in which they hold interests. Deason and Rascoe deny misconduct and plan to appeal to the Civil Service Board.
A Montreal woman seeking directions to Hell Michigan was advised to also visit Paradise Michigan. The suggestion was offered in a lighthearted tone to add interest to the trip.
The Wisconsin control board acted at the request of town officials to revoke the beer license issued to W. W. Ruff, operator of the Pines Tavern in Lee County. The county permits alcohol sales while neighboring Macon remains dry. Ruff faced prior charges.
Report notes inde pendence ceremonies with U S and Soviet delegations present. Also mentions the Piping Crow of Australia nicknamed the Flute Player that can be taught to whistle tones.
Washington AP reports a game refuge at Jackson Lock and Dam was left in a compromise water projects bill agreed by a Senate House conference committee on Wednesday. The bill would authorize future construction of water projects.
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