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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1963

Page

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Lava Stops After Five Wild Days

Bali Governor reports lava eruption from Gunung Agung halted after five days of deadly activity. At least 1 100 islanders dead and up to 200 000 may have lost livelihoods as ash and lava devastate crops and towns in northeast Bali. Thousands flee while authorities warn of possible further eruptions.

Agung Bali Jakarta Indonesia Indonesian Civil Defense Organization Karsten Prager Denpasar Anak Agung Sutedja Sebudi Sorgah Sebih Gunung Agung Denpasar Hospital

Korea shows largest anti government protests in rule era

In Seoul and two southern cities 600 demonstrators protested Gen. Chung Hee Park's bid to extend military rule for four more years. Police detained marchers as Park warned of a referendum and vowed no civilian government before August.

Seoul South Korea Chung Hee Park Park Defense Ministry Mem- Ha Pusan Kwang-Ju

Kennedy says 3000 Soviets left Cuba and more may follow

President Kennedy announced that about 3000 Soviet troops have withdrawn from Cuba in recent weeks and cautioned that the full scope will be clearer by the end of March. He cited San Jose talks with Central American leaders and backed McNamara’s defense decisions while urging economic and regional cooperation.

Washington Kennedy Cuba Soviet Union U.S San Jose Costa Rica Panama el Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Congress Defense J. Edward Day New York Cleveland Central America

Candidate Appreciation Dinner in Birmingham with Senator Morton

George W. Royer notes tickets on sale for a Candidate Appreciation Dinner by the Alabama Republican State Executive Committee. The Apr 5 event at the Tutwiler Hotel features Sen. Thruston B. Morton, with tickets at 50 dollars.

George W. Royer Morgan County Republican Executive Committee Alabama Republican State d Executive Committee Tutwiler Birmingham Sen Thruston B. Morton

Answer to a personal call to service in faith

The reader expresses confusion and loneliness despite a good job and home. The adviser urges total devotion to God's service and others, noting even menial chores honor God. By shifting focus from self to service, life gains purpose, reducing boredom and loneliness as one follows Christ's teaching.

Christ

Legislature Weighs Beer Tax for College Bonds

Alabama lawmakers in recess considered an administration backed plan to levy a two cent beer bottle tax to fund a $15 million bond issue for five junior colleges and five trade schools. Gov. George Wallace pushed the idea while other tax measures were proposed to fund education and public services.

Montgomery Alabama George Wallace Wallace Rankin Fite Marion County Fite

Wallace Urges Youth to Use God Given Talents

Gov. George Wallace told a teen audience at the YMCA Youth Legislature that Western civilization depends on their talents. He warned that a communist philosophy could destroy lives in an instant and urged the South and others who favor states rights to provide a leader to restore constitutional government.

Montgomery George Wallace YMCA South

Markets At A Glance

New York stocks rise amid moderately active trading while bonds move irregularly. Chicago grains show mixed moves with wheat higher and corn firm. soybeans firm on speculative buying. Hog futures steady to 25 cents lower with top at 14.60. slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower at 25.50.

Chicago Mayster

Life Full Of Battles

Karl Rolvaag, 49, Minnesota governor-elect, fought a long political and personal battle dating from Northfield days. A WWII captain with the 4th Armored Division, he twice failed to win Congress before becoming lieutenant governor in 1954, then defeated Elmer Andersen after a four percent marathon race.

ST. Paul Minn Karl Rolvaag Minnesota Northfield Ole E. Rolvaag St. Olaf College St. Olaf Karl Idaho Washington State Elmer L. Andersen Rolyang Europe 4Th Armored Division George Patton Congress

Castro criticizes Moscow line on art and satellite leaders

Fidel Castro denounces communist leaders in satellite states for slavishly following Moscow and rejects Khrushchev's abstract art edict. In Minnesota, Elmer L. Andersen plans to waive appeal and transfer governorship to Karl Rolvaag. President Kennedy urges rapid action on the poll tax amendment to states that have not ratified. Investigators probe the dynamiting of four machines at Logan-Martin Dam construction near Talladega Alabama.

Paris Fidel Castro Cuba Communist Party Moscow Khrushchev ST. Paul Minn Elmer L. Andersen Minnesota Karl F. Rolvaag Associated Press Washington Kennedy Talladega, Alan Logan- Martin Dam Here

Profumo denies links to missing Christine Keeler case

In the Commons John Profumo stated he had no involvement with Christine Keeler, the missing 20 year old linked to a high level cover up rumor. He last saw her in 1961 and described their meetings as friendly with no impropriety. Christine’s Jamaican boyfriend John Edgecombe was jailed for firearm possession after a failed attempt to enter her apartment. she did not testify at his trial.

Hal Cooper London John Profumo House of Commons Members of Commons Christine Keeler Barbara Castle Christine Cal Profumo Commons The Old Bailey Laborités Henry Brooke Miss Keeler Valerie Hobson Cliveden Viscount Astor Lady Astor Steph Ward Edgecombe

Not Prepared Coach Says Bulldogs Were Not Properly Ready

An unidentified Georgia assistant coach tells the Birmingham News the Bulldogs were not properly prepared for the 1962 Alabama game, contrasting Johnny Griffiths and a Sat urday Evening Post article alleging Wallace Butts leaked signals to Paul Bryant. The coach denies the charges and pins the 35 0 defeat on lack of preparation.

Birmingham Birmingham News Today Georgia Bulldogs Alabama Benny Marshall Johnny Griffin Saturday Evening Post the Post Griffiths Marshal

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