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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1963
Page
1
Miss Jacqueline Segars a sophomore at Florence State College was named to the Fall Semester Dean's List. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Segars, 1402 15th Ave SE, she earns recognition in local college records.
California pilot Ralph Flores and Brooklyn student Helen Klaben endured seven weeks without food after their February crash in Yukon territory. Surviving on melted snow and sparse rations, they were rescued after Flores built a new shelter and sent an SOS in the snow. Flores credits faith and resilience to help them endure the ordeal.
The reader asks if prayers for wayward children will be answered. The reply affirms yes, citing Proverbial training, persistent example, and steadfast prayer. It notes some awaken sooner, others later, and urges continued faith alongside prayer, mentioning Monica and Saint Augustine as examples.
Four Falkville residents were injured in a Monday crash on Ala 20 near Decatur. Names and injuries include Martha Jean Jones 28 face and head lacerations and a broken arm Donna West 22 multiple bruises. Lovell Jeanette Powell 20 knee lacerations and general bruises. Sue C Hill 21 multiple leg bruises and a head contusion. A 1961 Ford driven by Powell collided with a 1960 Olds driven by Lawrence E Morrow 26 of Decatur. Property damage about 1200 dollars. A second wreck near Cullman on Ala 69 involved Miles Parker Jr 27 of Cullman and Earl G Powell 26 of Cullman injuring four, including three Powell family youths. Michael Lee Hall 7 in good condition with a fractured leg. Hall 15 and Rickey Lee 8 treated and dismissed. Powell also treated. See THREE On Page 2.
Governor George Wallace rejects any plan to offend others as he discusses a bill that would let the state pay special attorneys from department funds. The headline notes the bill’s claimed function and budgetary method.
Cape Canaveral prepares for a double header of space feats as Saturn V launches its fourth test flight and Delta rocket carries Explorer 17 to orbit. Explorer 17 carries atmospheric instruments to study temperatures, pressures, and density from 155 to 580 miles up.
In Longview Texas an Athens man Herman Orville Johnson 23 was struck and killed Monday night as he stepped from his parked car onto a highway just south of Longview. State trooper Charles Welch said the other driver fled the scene and may not have known he hit him.
New York stocks move higher with active trading as bonds show mixed results. Coton purchases by commission houses support gains while Chicago grain and livestock prices shift with corn steady to softer and hogs and cattle mostly higher.
showers and thunderstorms brought rain and mud to the area. Forecast calls for clearing and mild conditions today with a high near 65 and a low around 43 tonight. Wednesday should be sunny with a high near 69. winds today from west to northwest 10 to 20 mph. a rainfall total of .93 inches was recorded in 24 hours by whos radio in decatur at 7 am.
Washington AP Senators postponed to Wednesday resumption of the TFX warplane contract inquiry. Secretary of Defense McNamara warned the probe can produce only harm, arguing frictions between the Pentagon and the subcommittee. He denied political influence or self interest in awarding the $6.5 billion General Dynamics contract over Boeing.
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