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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1964

Page

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Editorial Critiques De Gaulle Pollutes NATO Unity

The Atlanta Constitution argues NATO harmed by De Gaulle withdrawing French officers and vessels, calling his stance a delusion of power. It asserts France relies on the United States for survival and warns Washington may respond as the alliance weakens.

NATO Alliance de Gaulle NATO Coleridge United States France Europe de Vaulle Western Atlantic Alliance

West Morgan PTA to Meet with Book Fair at Event

The West Morgan PTA will meet Monday at 7 30 p m with Boy Scouts of the school handling the program. The PTA urges parents to attend and browse the book fair during the meeting. Tony Darbyshire of Darbyshire England will discuss modern England at a noon Decatur Rotary luncheon at the Lyon s Hotel. The Decatur Fire Department reported a car fire Friday at 6 14 p m at Fuller s Super Market on Moulton Street.

West Morgan Pta PTA Tony Darbyshire Darbyshire England Decatur Rotary Club Lyon’s Hotel Decatur Fire Department Fuller’s Super Market Moulton St

U S Aircraft Transport Sunk in Saigon Harbor

Communist guerrillas sank the 9,800-ton U S S Card in Saigon harbor. All 73 civilian crew members were saved. The vessel, carrying helicopters and fighter bombers, sank after a 5:00 a m explosion, becoming the first major U S ship lost in the Viet Cong conflict.

Saigon U.S U.S.S United States

Nikita Warns U.S. Of Flights Over Cuba

Premier Khrushchev warned that continued U.S. reconnaissance flights over Cuba could have disastrous consequences. Moscow correspondent Preston Grover reports for AP.

Nikita U.S Preston Grover Moscow Khrushchev Cuba

Castro Vows Arms Against U S Action

Fidel Castro warned in Havana that Cuba would seek to stop U S spy flights through world bodies and, if necessary, repel aggression with arms. He spoke to 200000 workers in Revolution Square during a May Day rally amid U S and Soviet pressure over U2 surveillance flights.

Daniel Harker Havana Fidel Castro Cuba U.S Revolution Square Kremlin United States Washington State Department Moscow Johnson Khrushchev Castro

Suspect admits killing Florida boy in palm grove

Joseph Bryan Jr. confessed to killing 7 year old Hackie Wilson of St. Petersburg after being arrested in New Orleans on kidnapping charges. The FBI confirming the confession said to involve a boy from Florida, with additional charges in Tennessee and South Carolina.

ST. Petersburg Fila Joseph Francis Bryan Jr Tennessee South Carolina Florida Walter Tipton Tipton FBI Bryan Hackie Wilson Fla Venice New Orleans

Horses For Sale at Flint Ridge Stables

Equitation listing advertises horses for sale. Caller Jack Thomas is linked to Flint Ridge Stables with contact number 773-9155.

Call Jack Thomas Flint Ridge Stables

Rights Votes Are Seen Next Week

In Washington the Senate plans to begin voting next Wednesday on jury trial amendments to the civil rights bill. Senate leaders cited a firm date for the first decision, with Morton's amendment set to be voted on first, following debates over criminal contempt cases and the Mansfield Dirksen substitute.

Jerry T. Baulch Washington Senate House Mike Mansfield Dmont Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Richard B. Russell D-Ga Russell Sen Thruston B.morton R-Ky Morton Herman E. Talmadge Talmadge Mansfield-Dirksen

Catholic Mix Plan Draws Little Fuss

An Associated Press survey shows Southern Catholic dioceses desegregating parochial schools with calm acceptance. Many dioceses have integrated or ordered integration, prompted by public school desegregation, while Mississippi and parts of Louisiana resist. The San Antonio archdiocese reports about 900 Black students in integrated schools, about three percent of Catholic enrollment.

Atlanta, Ga Father J. A. Schumacher Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Supreme Court Associated Press Mississippi Louisiana Alabama South Carolina Tennessee Georgia San Antonio Archdiocese James C. Bruffner Archdiocese Deep South

Tragic fatal stabbing and shooting homicide near Flint Creek

Morgan County deputies report Loyd Hays a 41 year old conservation officer was fatally wounded after being struck by a .25 caliber pistol and stabbed. 18 year old Billy Don Boulden was taken into custody after a confrontation with a 15 year old mother and a 40 month old child. The incident occurred on a dirt road west of Highway 31 near Flint Creek and the girl and officer relation is being treated as part of the investigation.

State Morgan County State Conservation Loyd Hays Highway 31 Flint Creek Billy Don Boulden Lewis C. Brown Hays Brown Boulden Sheriff's Department

Jaycee Political Rally PromisesSpeeches At Morgan County Courthouse

Local candidates notified chairman they will attend a Morgan County Jaycees rally at 4 p.m. today in the Morgan County Courthouse. Speakers include Dave Archer and Bob Smith, with Guy Roberts backing pledged slate. Unpledged rep announced. voting machines, LWV loaned guidance, and local merchants donate prizes. Rain plan moves indoors.

Whit King Morgan County Decatur Jaycees Dave Archer Madison County Congress Bob Jones Bob Smith Huntsville Jones Guy Roberts Morgan County Board’ of Revenue and Control

We Buy And Sell Used Furniture

Exchange Furn. Co. on Moulton St advertises buying and selling used furniture with contact phone 353 4403.

Exchange Furn. Co Moulton St

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