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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1963

Page

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Are Disarmament Hopes Failing

Editor notes a grim view of East West arms control after 17 years of disarmament attempts. It traces stalled Geneva talks, Khrushchev’s two to three inspections versus Kennedy’s eight to ten, and the impact of Cuba crisis on negotiations. Kennedy signals persistence beyond home opposition as April prospects loom.

U.S Moscow Washington Berlin Peking United States Soviet Union Geneva Kennedy Dean Rusk Cuba Khrushchev Britain Hubert H. Humphrey Senate

Te See Ceeae By JOHN M. HIGHTOWER

Washington report says the chance for end of the nuclear arms race is collapsing under a new disarmament deadlock between the Soviet Union and the United States.

John M. Hightower Washington Soviet Union United States

Soviet Recon Flights Over US Carriers Prompt Navy Denial

The Pentagon disclosed four heavy Soviet Bear bombers flew near U S Navy carriers Forrestal Enterprise Kitty Hawk and Princeton raising questions on carrier vulnerability. McNamara said the bears were intercepted east of Iceland by U S jets and posed no hostile intent.

Washington Pentagon Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara North Atlantic North Pacific Enterprise Princeton Forrestal United States Great Circle Navy McNamara North America Defense Secretary U.S. Air Force Iceland Department of Defense U.S. Navy Azores Department Defense Robert McNamara

Hollywood Christians Amid Glare of Fame

S Z argues that Christians can be in Hollywood despite public scrutiny. He notes bearing Christ’s cross is hard anywhere, but some Hollywood figures openly live by kingdom values, earning respect from many and ridicule from others. Conditions resemble those elsewhere, with pressure to conform.

Jesus Hollywood

Tax Increase Isn't Urged in Alabama Education Funds Review

The legislature's finance study committee refused to urge immediate tax hikes to prevent school fund proration this year while backing at least 25 million dollars in new education revenue for the next year. It rejected an 84 million dollar school building bond request, saying current funds are needed for salaries and operations. The panel warned of a 6.5 million dollar current-year deficit, implying proration could be necessary, and urged avoiding teacher salary cuts if proration occurs. It suggested considering tax program steps for next year to aid this year.

George Wallace Senate House Group

New Phone Tone Draws Comment

Residents react to a newly tested phone ring described as musical by some and alarming by others. Comments range from it resembling music to comparisons with a train whistle and air-raid alarm as readers react to the page 2 note.

New York Newspapers Move To Reopen Amid Strike Break

Publishers reopen talks with AFL CIO printers as the New York Post plans to resume printing after 84 day blackout. Dorothy Schiff says the strike has gone on long enough and the Post staff returns under the old contract with a new one to follow.

New York New York Post Post Afl-Cio International Typographical Union Dorothy Schiff The Publishers Association of New York City

Birmingham man charged with murder after laundry caretaker death

Johnny Long, 23, a Negro, faces murder charges in Birmingham over the death of a coin laundry caretaker shot with a pistol. Long suffered four bullet wounds and is hospitalized in critical condition. The case prompted police to investigate further details.

Birmingham Johnny Long Long

World Day of Prayer 1963 Invocation for Peace

On March 1 1963 World Day of Prayer gathers 150 countries across six continents to seek peace through worship and the teachings of Christ. The prayer asks God to grant petitions, renew global obedience, and bless His people with peace.

Lord Jesus Christ David

Hope for Dogs Saves Two Irish Setters From Death

Judge William Rahauser rules the dogs Brickland and Sunny Birth are personal property and may live while an estate audit proceeds, delaying the lethal injections ordered in Miss Ida Capers death will. Gov Scranton calls for permanent protection and kennel owner Thomas Miller faces a rush of offers from across the country to adopt or fund the dogs.

Pittsburgh William Rahauser Allegheny County Orphans Court Brickland Pennsylvania William Scranton Walter E. Ales Sandroni Miss Capers Thomas Miller

Markets At A Glance Mixed Stocks and Higher Bonds

New York AP reports mixed, quiet stock trading while government bonds rise and corporate bonds show irregulars. In Chicago wheat is mixed with old crop months firm, corn narrowly mixed with light trade, and oats mixed with light trade.

Chicago

Decatur High Band On To Miami Dinner A Big Hit

The Decatur High School Band fundraiser titled On To Miami drew 565 diners in the campus cafeteria. Organizers report $4,700 raised and praise from attendees, with additional ticket and money still expected.

Miami Decatur High School Jim Snider Decatur High Raymond Whitt James Roberts Transportation Committee Roberts See Band

Quickies by Ken Reynolds Daily Want Ad Note

Classified column note from Ken Reynolds referencing a Daily Want Ad. Casual entry hints at reader luck and a mechanical screw topic. No concrete event or named entities beyond the byline and publication context.

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