Syrian revolt seizes control as street battles erupt
Pro-Nasser officers launch a revolution in Syria and claim control while Damascus reports street fighting with rebels broadcasting from Damascus Radio. Western diplomats say no resistance in the capital by mid morning as curfew and communications outages are enforced.
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Webb McKinley
Beirut
Lebanon
Syria
Ankara
Damascus
Cairo
U.A.R
U.S
Baghdad Radio
Iraq
Khale el Azem
Nasser
United Arab Republic
Israel
Jordan
Jerusalem
Abdel Karim Zahraddim
Strogman Abdel Karim
Baghdad
Aleppo
National Council of
Revolutionary Command
Community and Mine Maurice Riddle gains Lipscomb College admission
Maurice Alan Riddle son of Mr and Mrs Maurcie G Riddle of 501 Everett Dr Sr Decatur has been accepted for admission to David Lipscomb College Nashville He plans to major in accounting and will enter Lipscomb in September after graduating from Decatur High School This evening features an entertainment event at the Masonic Temple dining hall at 7 30 PM and another public show at the DAV Hall on Bank St at 8 PM Miss Kathleen Holland remains critically ill at University Hospital Birmingham in room 811.
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Maurice Alan Riddle
Maurcie G. Riddle
Everett Dr
Decatur
David Lipscomb College
Nashville
Decatur High School
Riddle
Lipscomb
Decatur Assembly
Number 26
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Temple
DAV Hall
Bank St
Katheleen Holland
University Hospital
Birmingham
Ium
Coliseum
Modaus Road
Bingham
Chamber of Commerce
Nancy Agnew
Ruby Nash
Jack Higginbotham
Wiley Cox
William H. Jenkins
Larkin Yates
Billy Aycock
Kermit Pitt
Howard—Proctor
Frank Sheptard
A. D. Preston
Helen Johnson
Edwin Dalstrom
Bill Dukes
Should seniors keep working or retire to Florida
The author argues against forcing seniors into retirement at 65. He says many older people remain happiest when busy, pursuing hobbies and meaningful work. If a senior wishes to continue working or stay active rather than retire, their choice should be respected.
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Florida
America
Royster trial on alleged beating of infant ends in tense hearing
A Morgan Circuit Court jury deliberated on the alleged beating of five month old Donald Royster in the State versus William T. Royster case. Final arguments by the state centered on assault with intent to murder while Humprhey faced a mistrial in burglary and theft charges.
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Morgan Circuit Court
State
William T. Royster
Donald
Royster
Lacey
N. Bloodworth
Ira Humphrey
Humphrey
Alfred Poole
Ralph Slate
L. V. Miller
Hartselle
Kuhn
Main St
Miller
Jasper N. Powell, Jr
W. L. Ryker
Woodrow Anders
R. L. Hundley
Lemuel Royster
Aoe
I Bloodworth
Cuddles
Lacey’s
Jasper Powell
Nixon Criticizes Kennedy on Bay of Pigs Air Cover
Richard Nixon on a Jack Paar program questions Kennedy's handling of the Bay of Pigs invasion. He urges an air cover or oil blockade of Cuba and defends Eisenhower’s role saying he would not have allowed the 1,500 Cuban exiles to proceed without air power.
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New York
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Nixon
Cuba
Eisenhower
Normandy
Bay of Pigs
Jack Paar
Fifth Opry Star Dies In Car Crash
AP reports the Grand Ole Opry mourns five members lost in a wave of tragedies. Jack Anglin, 46, died when his car left a curve near Nashville and hit a tree while en route to Patsy Cline prayer services. Patsy Cline died in a plane crash weeks earlier, with Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas, and Hughes also perishing.
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Nashville, Tenn
Grand Ole Opry
Jack Anglin
the Opry
Patsy Cline
Miss Cline
Soviet troops may withdraw from Cuba Rusk says movement underway
Secretary of State Dean Rusk indicated early signs of Soviet troop withdrawal from Cuba with ships positioned to pull out several thousand men within a week. In Alabama, Brewton plant expansion inches toward $20 million growth for Container Corp. of America announced with Gov. Wallace. In Paris, a two hour walkout by electrical and gas workers disrupts coal mines. In Ohio ateIMA Quadruplets report mixed weights after birth earlier this week.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Cuba
Montgomery
Container Corp. of America
Brewton
Ala
George Wallace
Paris
Cuban Failure Claims Cited In Air National Guard Pilot Deaths
retired Air Force officer Maj. Gen. David W. Hutchinson says five Alabama Air National Guard pilots died training Cuban exiles for the Bay of Pigs invasion. He adds one U.S. jet fighter could have altered the 1961 Cuban invasion outcome.
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Oklahoma City
Alabama Air National Guard
David W. Hutchinson
U.S
Cuba
Hutchinson
News Strike Ends Near In New York City
The 91 day newspaper shutdown in New York may end as publishers and striking printers accept terms proposed by Mayor Robert F Wagner. Negotiators say loose ends remain and rank and file printers must ratify. Two other unions still strike but the major logjam is broken.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
Alabama highway bond push gains quick House action
Montgomery AP reports lawmakers press ahead in a special session on highways. House leaders plan Saturday session to speed a $100 million road bond proposal by George Wallace, aiming for a fast second reading and passage upon weekend return.
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Senate
Highway Department
Flood Threat Lessens Across Nation After Inland Rains
Surging flood waters receded in most rivers from Indiana to the Southeast and new major flooding danger eased briefly. Critical spots remain in flood zones with ice jams a threat. Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Indiana bore the heaviest damage. At least 18 deaths and millions in property losses reported. Temperature trends show little change with near normal levels and cooler readings in the Southeast and northern Dixie.
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Indiana
Ohio River
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Plains
Maine
Florida
Dixie
Mutual Shows Gains In 1962 Stockholders Report
At the 36th annual meeting of Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co. stockholders heard a 13 percent growth pattern in 1962. Redus C. Collier reported life in force at 282.5 million, assets at 27.9 million, and income at 10.07 million with favorable asset liquidity and a 4.3 percent net income to mean assets. The board was re elected except for Thomas Wert, who died. Officers were re elected and 1963 plans include a 10 to 15 percent sales force increase. The five state concentration was emphasized.
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Collier
Thomas W. Wert
Mutual
Magnavox Annual Sale Under Way at Robinson's
Save up to $100 on Magnavox stereos and televisions during Robinson's annual sale. Shop featured models and limited time offers at the downtown store.
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Magnavox
S. Robinson’s
Civic Center Sites Viewed for Decatur Community Center
A 16 member steering committee viewed two possible sites this morning for a proposed Decatur community center. Hall and Colvard were commissioned to draw preliminary plans including gymnasium, clubs, arts and crafts, a small auditorium, indoor pool, library and archaeological museum.
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Decatur
Decatur Country Club
Hall and Colvard
Thomas C. Bingham
John Cook
Hopes Mounting For Road Bond Bill In Legislature
Gov. George Wallace pushes a proposed 100 million road bond issue as a special session opens. The bill shows strong initial support in both House and Senate, with Ways and Means Bong plans to take it up this afternoon. Representative Perry seeks adjourning measures and car tag reforms, but those faces uphill chances in committee.
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Montgomery
George Wallace
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Rankin Fite
Marion County
Jefferson County
Walter Emmett Perry
Perry
Ways and Means Committee
Science Fair Winners Named at Decatur High Schools
Winners announced in two divisions physical and biological across Decatur junior and senior high schools. Listing includes junior high and ninth grade winners by gender and division. North Alabama District Regional Science Fair to be held in Huntsville March 21 22 and 23.
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Decatur
Ronald Mathews
Wayne Heckler
Jim Briscoe
Pattie Hard
Beverly Matthews
Judith Powell
Billy Chenault
John Chenault
Jimmy Allgood
Martha Laverne Adams
Marlene Howell
Linda Legg
David Smith
Ted Rainey
Bobby Aycock
Virginia Negro
Becky Matthews
Susan Gibson
Larry Abercrombie
John Hinken
Leonard Lanier
Emma Farrer
Janice Mitchell
Carol Joy Meadows
John Hurgeton
David Lasley
David Heckler
Kathy Shaefer
Nancy Washington
Betty Lavender
Rodney Knowles
Hank Caddell
al Fisher
Nancy Farr
Pat Clark
Pam Arkin
North Alabama
Huntsville
Markets At A Glance Summary
New York stocks mixed with selective gains as bonds show irregular trade. Cotton rises on buying demand while wheat in Chicago moves steady to strong, corn and soybeans show weakness, hog prices steady to 25 cents lower, slaughter steers down 25 to 75 cents.
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New York
Chicago
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