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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1963

Page

10

Yukon Heroine Faces Amputation After Plane Crash

Helen Klaben 21 and pilot Ralph Flores survived a crash 275 miles southeast of Whitehorse. Klaben learns she will lose five toes on her right foot. both heels improving. Flores suffers a broken nose and jaw with frostbite. both recovering. They survived on canned food and water, losing weight.

Jules Loh Whitehorse Yukon Territory Helen Klaben Brooklyn Nesta James Yukon James Miss Klaben Ralph Flores Flores McCallum Chuck Hamilton Hamilton Department of Transport U.S Civil Aviation Agency W. L. Martel Watson Lake Gordon Tool Keith Jorgensen Klaben San Burno Calif Wilds

Death March Survivor Bill Dropped in Illinois

Noble Frank Smith, a Bataan death march survivor, welcomes a temporary halt on payments the State Department seeks for WWII relief owed by his family. The department says about 2000 others owe debts. Senator Douglas advances a bill to cancel the debt while the department delays the deadline. Smith notes no money is due and recalls government waivers since the 1950s.

Onarga Ill Bataan State Department Noble Frank Smith Viola Smith Carl Far East Smith Associated Press Douglas Leslie C. Arends R-Iil

Milk shortage worsens as OY and wed te mie butter rise

Fragments indicate a milk supply shortfall affecting households with rising prices and altered product availability. OY and wed te mie butter references appear, suggesting shifts in dairy markets and consumer impact amid uncertain deliveries.

Safe Driving Road-EO Scheduled

The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Teen Age Driving Road EO at Decatur High School on April 6 at 10 a.m. West Morgan High, Decatur High, Priceville, and Coto co participate. Written tests precede the driving test with top prizes including a $500 scholarship for first place and savings bonds for second and third.

Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Decatur High School Bud Orr Orr West Morgan High School Priceville Cotaco

Kansas City Change Voted in Municipal Election

Ilus W. Davis defeated Dutton Brookfield to reclaim Kansas City mayor's office by about 2 365 votes with 54 968 to 52 603 of 428 precincts tallied unofficially. Absentee ballots remaining to be counted Friday. Davis, 47, an attorney and former council member, leads a Citizens slate winning 9 of 12 council seats.

Huell E. Warren JR Kansas City Tom Pendergast Ilus W. Davis Dutton Brookfield Independent Asmce Davis Citizens Coalition of Democratic Faculty Brookfield Police Commission

Castro Draws New Backing At Muted Congress

The congress opened with a businesslike tone lacking Cuban flags or Havana style rhetoric. The only notable national figure present was Francisco Julião, head of Brazil's northeast peasant leagues, signaling nascent support rather than a revolution.

Francisco Juliao Brazil

Reporter Receives Mystery Roof Duty From Athens Fire

A Daily reporter was told by an Athens fire official that Assistant Fire Chief Larry Mobley and Fire Chief A E Bumpus were on the roof installing two way radio antennas. Mobley said no fires were reported in 24 hours and explained FCC rules require fire departments to switch off police channels by November.

Athens Larry Mobley A. E. Bumpus Arthur Stewart Fire Department Mobley Larry Bumpus FCC

Woodmen of the World Present 1962 WOW Awards

Athens leader Lawrence Hendrix received the Mr. Woodman Award for 1962 at a Camp 1012 Woodmen of the World family night. Thalium Turner, camp commander, presented the honor. Mrs. Hendrix received a manicure set and Mrs. F. W. Blair earned the Mrs. Woodmen Award for 1962.

Athens Lawrence Hendrix

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