Rusk urges move toward nonproliferation pact
Secretary of State Dean Rusk expressed hope that nuclear powers including France and Communist China may soon back a ban on spreading atomic arms. He cited a shared view that proliferation is dangerous and urged swift progress on a nonproliferation treaty, noting Viet Nam should not derail Geneva talks. See RUSK on Page 2.
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Community Aid Like Fourth of July Speech by Yates
Decatur city administrator Lar kin Yates urged leaders to volunteer without pay, calling it American as a parade. He honored Noran Sidebotham, named Woman of the Year by the Decatur Altrusa Club, for her service with Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Brookmead Garden Club. He praised service as a path to happiness and family depth.
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Rally Draws 1500 At Decatur Austin High School
More than 1500 voters are expected at a large gubernatorial rally at Austin High School in Decatur. Eight of ten Democratic candidates attend with speeches limited to ten minutes each, emceed by Albert Brewer. Event begins 7 PM, no admission, Morgan County Young Democrats sponsor.
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Morgan Pair Stage With Opponents at Florence Rally
State Sen. Bob Gilchrist and Sherman Powell, Morgan County candidates in the Democratic gubernatorial race, spoke at a Florence rally Friday night. Gilchrist vowed only to campaign promises he could keep and attacked Gov. George Wallace, while Powell urged expanding Alabama natural resources to make the state a top steel producer. Powell pointed to Jefferson County as key, noting the region houses the three essential raw steel components. See MORGAN On Page 2.
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Sister of Virginia Hill Defends Past
Mrs. B. H. Ward defends Virginia Hill as a quiet girl who cared for family. Hill, once linked to gangland figures, died by suicide in Salzburg, Austria, with police finding sleeping pills. Ward recalls Hill loved Bugsby Siegel and planned to marry him before his death.
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Theft reported by Dona Mae King in Decatur
Mrs Dona Mae King of 1818 Summerlane SE reported to Decatur police Friday at about 4 45 p m the apparent loss of her billfold containing around 40 in cash and several valuable papers last seen at her work Hunter s Beauty Shop at the corner of 6th Ave and Johnston St SE
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Police respond to shoplifting at The Ele gant Shop
Police were called to The Ele gant Shop in Decatur Shopping Canine about 1 30 p m Friday to answer a complaint about a shoplifting charge. A ladies sur valued at 110 dollars was missing. The Catholic Knights of Columbus will confer degrees Sunday in Cullman. Members needing transportation can call 355-0202, See DIARY on Page 9.
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Violent Deaths Under Probe In Morgan and Russellville
Lawmen investigated two violent incidents overnight leaving two dead and five seriously injured. In Morgan County coroner Brown ruled a Priceville area woman's death accidental from a near midnight crash in which four others were hurt. The deceased was Maria Garth Williams of Decatur. An autopsy was pending and no foul play found. In Russellville, authorities guarded a Leighton man hospitalized in Franklin County after a separate incident.
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Decatur Boom and Bust: Alabama Banking and Tax Standoff
John Knox surveys Decatur’s bank boom and bust era sparked by Alabama’s 1880s banking expansion and the later repeal of state taxes. The piece traces the rise of a local branch bank, public sentiment, and the financial adjustments that followed as the piper was paid.
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Decatur
Warm Trend Forecast Across State
Weatherman projects a warm trend with rising temperatures today and Sunday though remaining cooler than last weekend. Expect increasing cloudiness and highs near 60, with a Saturday night low around 25 and Friday’s low near 28. Winds 5 to 15 mph turning southeasterly Saturday afternoon. South Alabama highs 62 to 64.
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Michigan Flying Saucers Shot Down By Air Force Probe
Detroit AP reports Dr. J Allen Hynek, physicist and Air Force consultant, says Michigan sightings on March 20 21 likely swamp gas not UFOs. He limited study to two days near Dexter and Hillsdale and cautions not a blanket explanation for all decades of sightings. Hynek will not investigate other reports due to insufficient witnesses.
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Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage ad
Bekins Worldwide Moving and Storage advertises services with contact Donia at 353 401. This classified snippet emphasizes storage and relocation offerings and provides a phone contact for inquiries.
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Demo Party Of Action Shelton Says
Barrett Shelton, publisher, told about 35 Knife, Fork and Spoon Club members that Democrats are the party of the people and a party of action. He traced the party’s origins to 1792 with Jeffersonian voters and noted the name evolved to Democratic Party under Andrew Jackson.
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DHS Boy Tops At Science Fair
Decatur High senior Dwight Bass won the grand science award and top prize in the senior boys biological science division at the North Alabama Regional Science Fair in Huntsville. His win earns automatic advancement to the National Science Fair in Dallas, Texas, in May.
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Security Mutual Finance Corpora tion advertises small business loans
A small display ad for Security Mutual Finance Corporation at 714 Bank Street outlines small business loan offerings. It cites a 353.0742 figure withAdv.6 as a reference code. The ad focuses on financing options and emphasizes accessible loan terms for local businesses.
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