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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1963

Page

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Kennedy in Costa Rica calls for growth and alliance

President Kennedy arrives for a three day meeting in San Jose with six Central American presidents to boost economic development and the Alliance for Progress. Volcanic ash from Irazu drifts over the capital as the conference opens with emphasis on a regional common market.

San Jose Costa Rica Kennedy Middle- America la Sabana Irazu Volcano Francisco J. Orlich

Ohio Floods Rise After Weekend Rainfall

Heavy weekend rains flood Ohio River valley with new rises in Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia. The Cumberland crested seven feet above flood stage threatening hundreds of homes and leaving many displaced. A drowning occurred as water levels rose along Pond Creek near Williamson.

Ohio River Valley Kentucky Virginia West Virginia Nevada Arizona New Mexico California Flagstaff Ariz Alabama Iown Georgia Centreville Iowa North Cumberland Harlan Cumberland River Tug Guyandotte Pond Creek Williamson Knoxville, Tenn Tennessee Valley Authority Kentucky Dam Ohio River

Second Of A Series- Ability To Bear School Costs Cited

Bill Chilton notes Alabama’s education spendings are low but cites Commerce reports showing strong state growth. He compares per capita income gains with teacher salary increases and highlights Alabama’s ranks in farm and financial indicators as legislature considers funding schools.

Bill Chilton Daily Alabama U.S. Department of Commerce South Alabama School Journal Montgomery George Wallace Arkansas Mississippi Georgia Michigan Department of Commerce

Somerville Road School PTA Science Meeting and Club Notices

The Somerville Rd School PTA meets in the school auditorium Tuesday at 7 15 p.m. A science program is planned. VFW Post 4190 holds its regular meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Post Home on Moulton St. New officers will be elected. Mizpah Chapter 19 CBS meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic Building Past Matrons and Past Patrons will be honored. Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk Harrison Hill is named to the legislative committee of the northern Alabama Circuit Court Clerks and Registers. He will attend the Alabama Convention in Montgomery June 6 7 and 8 at the Whitley Hotel. See Diary on Page 2.

Somerville Rd PTA VFW Moulton St Mizpah CBS Masonic Building Morgan County Harrison Hill Northern Alabama Association of Circuit Court Montgomery Whitley Hotel

Facing Fear Alone Through Inner Faith

The text explains that comfort from group settings hides inner distress when alone. It urges facing the issue personally, not by relying on others, and quotes Jesus about rivers of living water flowing from within to bring lasting peace.

N. A Jesus Christ

One Insurance Rate Declines in Alabama

A reduction of 8.3 percent in homeowners package premiums was announced for Alabama buyers. Effective last Friday, the cut is expected to save policyholders about 1 million dollars annually. The policy expansion now covers three and four family dwellings owner-occupied by the resident owner.

Montgomery Alabama Walter S. Houseal Vernon L. Gantey Alabama Inspection and Rating Bureau

Auto Death Suit In Court

Trial opened in Morgan Circuit Court with Judge Powell presiding over Willie Crosswhite versus Margaret Wade et al for $50 000 death damage. Crosswhite as executrix alleges Wade Mix agency negligence caused the death of Kattie Terry on August 18 1961 following a rear end collision near Plant’s store Trinity Mountain Home Road Lawrence County.

Willie Crosswhite Margaret Ann Wade Morgan Circuit Court Newton B. Powell Crosswhite Kattie Terry Wade Susan and Elmon Mixon Terry Plant Trinity Mountain Home Rd Lawrence County

Printers May Lose Benefits Over NYC Newspaper Strike

Striking printers face possible loss of strike benefits from the International Typographical Union if the New York Local 6 does not accept terms with city publishers soon. ITU leaders propose cutting or halting benefits as pressure mounts, urging members to vote on terms and settle the dispute to return workers to payrolls.

New York Elmer Brown International Typographical Union Afl-Cio Brown American Newspaper Guild Thomas J. Murphy Murphy WINS International Union International Council ITU International Executive Council Brown Chapel Sane

Frigideire Appliances Sale at Robinson's on 2nd Ave

A sale notice announces Frigideire appliances priced at $199 with retailer Robinson's located on 2nd Avenue. The brief ad mentions four ladies and invites customers to shop.

Frigideire Appliances Trede Et Robinson's

Kennedy proposes $125 million in budget cuts for 1964 and 1963

President Kennedy asked Congress to cut 51.1 million from the 1964 budget and 74.2 million from the 1963 budget. The moves reflect revised needs in public assistance grants and related programs under Health Education and Welfare and other agencies.

Washington Kennedy Congress Department of Health Education and Welfare White House Kennedy How

Missiles Reported by Freed Cuban Prisoners

Two American women freed from Cuban jails say they heard Russians test firing missiles during imprisonment. One says the blasts shook the bars as they spoke. Release is tied to a $53 million Bay of Pigs prisoner ransom delivery expected within six weeks.

Miami Fla Donovan Fidel Castro New York

Supreme Court orders free counsel and voting equality

The Supreme Court rules unanimously that states must provide free counsel for the poor in all criminal trials and that all votes in statewide elections carry equal weight, effectively ending county unit voting. Other items note Alabama trustees review, a proposed Communist teaching course, a Bolivian airliner crash remains search, and TVA flood crest prep at Kentucky Dam.

Washington Supreme Court States

GOP Lawmaker Pushes $3 Billion Education Budget Cut Plan

Rep. James a ranking Republican on the Ways and Means Committee outlines a budget blueprint reducing nondefense spending by $3 billion, with potential further cuts to foreign aid and university aid. He signals support for tax cuts if spending is trimmed, aiming to hold spending at current levels amid deficits.

Barry Schweid Washington House Rep Jnevs Taxwriting Ways and Means Congress Heseh Uy 5 Brynes House Republican Policy Committee

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