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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1963

Page

6

Algeria Demands End to French Nuclear Testing in Sahara

Algeria waits for France to end Sahara nuclear tests and to revise Evian era military bases accord. Ben Bella frames the move after an underground blast. Tunisia faced a base evacuation clash in 1961 with thousands of fatalities. No Paris comment. Woburn Abbey note follows.

Algiers France Sahara Algeria Saharan Charles de Gaulle Tunisia Bizerte Paris Ben Bella Evian

Junior Editors Quiz on the Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa is described as the world’s most celebrated picture and the reason for its value varies. Explanations include the painting’s mystery from the faint smile and the serene spirit suggesting resilience. A prize is awarded in the Junior Editors program for correct responses.

Mona Lisa Sara

Effort To Save Life is Protested

Norman Dorsen a New York University law professor filed with the Supreme Court a petition seeking a stay to permit a sanity hearing for Wood claiming possible insanity. Dorsen noted Wood may be insane now and has evidence in his history warranting counsel at such a hearing. No indication when Justice Harlan would act.

Wood Norman Dorsen New York University Supreme Court Harlan Dorsen New York Oth

None Hurt In Two Accidents In Cullman

Police reported no injuries in two Cullman accidents. At 11 39 a m on Highway 278 east a 1960 Volkswagen driven by Joseph R Shell collided with a 196 Ford driven by Cecil Whatley. At 3 50 p m on First Ave West a 1956 Buick driven by Jerry W Burnhan hit a 1959 Chevrolet driven by C L Posey.

Cullman Joseph R. Shell Cecil Whatley First Ave Jerry W. Burnhan C. L. Posey

Death-Row Inmate Wood Rejects New Appeals

Dor sen has faced rejection in two lower federal courts. From death row he declares no more interference with his execution after three stays. He killed two elderly pensioners in 1959 and later confessed to killing a 16 year old in 1926 and an Elmira woman in 1933.

Dorsen Death Wood Queens Elmira N.Y

PSC Enters New Batfle

Sibyl Pool declines to comment as PSC enters new dispute. Owen hints at an investigation majority on the commission and says he will draft a memorandum outlining next steps.

PSC Ber Sibyl Pool Owen Commission

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