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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1963
Page
1
Bonn Germany AP A spokesman said Chancellor Adenauer sent back unopened a letter from former French premier Georges Bidault seeking asylum in Germany.
The French terrorist leader bid for asylum in Bavaria after police found him at a lakeside Steinbach hideout near the Swiss border. Bavarian officials said his asylum request will be studied and a residence permit could be issued if granted.
The Air Force faces possible loss or major cutback of the Dyna-Soar manned space glider as Secretary McNamara questions its cost and utility. He orders a review to justify continuing with the X20 program, amid prior defeats on RS70 and Skybolt. If scrapped, it marks a third setback for the service this year.
George Mueller, a preacher from Tiegnmouth, chose to rely on faith for every need. He built orphanages caring for 5 200 children and funded schools, Bible distribution, and missionary support without seeking money. His example of prayer and simple trust drew praise in Europe and America.
Early today a 1961 English Ford driven by Ray Harrell ran a stop sign on Morgan County Road 73 into a 1961 Ford truck. Harrell is in critical condition, H Sheets 20 of Tackecake Ark in fair condition with a fractured leg, Hu lon Henderson 37 of Lonoke Ark in fair condition. A second crash on Alabama 20 near Hillsboro involved four vehicles. no injuries reported.</s>
John Edward Thomas, 19, was sentenced to life imprisonment this morning in Morgan Circuit Court for the murder of his wife, Jeanette Louise Thomas. Judge James N. Bloodworth handed down the ruling in a case that drew attention in the local area.
Lt Col Jean Marie Bastien-Thiry was executed by firing squad for leading an ambush against President Charles de Gaulle last August. Officials said De Gaulle granted clemency to two co-defendants while Bastien-Thiry was buried in an unmarked grave near Fort D Ivry.
Dyann Clemons age five travels to Houston for tests at Texas Institute of Research and Rehabilitation seeking advanced cystic fibrosis treatment. Her parents, Mr and Mrs Robert Clemons of 81512 5th Ave SE, coordinate travel funded by Rev Milton Hamse.
Alabama's legislature moves toward fast tracking a $100 million highway bond issue pushed by Gov. George Wallace's administration. The bill awaits a vote in the House after committee action, with House and Senate members set to return after a weekend recess.
AP reports higher stocks with slow trading. Bonds mixed and quiet. Cotton mostly lower as new crop months lead declines. In Chicago wheat mixed with March firm, corn strong, oats rising with corn, soybeans firm amid scattered demand. Hogs weak to 25 cents lower to top 15.25, cattle weak to 50 cents lower with top 24.50. Magnavox sale advertised.
Dr. Oldham speaks at 7 P.M. on Love, The Key, at the 6th Ave Church of God. An advance notice invites attendees to hear the preacher outline love as central to faith.
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