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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1963

Page

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Glenn calls for a national information center on space data

Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. urges a national information center to bridge the gap between space discoveries and users. He argues for better dissemination to teachers, business leaders, industry, government, and professionals, noting the Space Age requires improved teaching and access to complex data for a better future.

Glenn Information Center Anderson, S.C John H. Glenn, Jr Earth Associated Press New York Kennedy United States

Alabama Senate Ends Filibuster on School Revenue Bill

In Montgomery on May 3 the state senate halted a lengthy filibuster and recessed for the weekend, effectively killing a $12.5 million a year school revenue bill. The seven week special session must end by midnight Monday as the 1963 regular session opens Tuesday. Gov. George Wallace may sign or disapprove about $40 million in other education tax measures while the session pauses.

Montgomery Ala State Senate George Wallace Senate Wallace FE. C. Eddins Marengo County

Dee ration Club Meeting With Mrs Robinson

Local notes show the Dee ration Club meeting with Mrs Fred Robinson at 10 a m on Tuesday. A First Baptist Intermediate breakfast is planned at the Shangri la Restaurant at 8 a m Sunday. A fire department response occurred Friday at 10 57 a m for a car fire at Cain and Lafayette Street NE with slight property loss.

Ration Club Fred Robinson First Baptist Shangri-la Fire Department Cain and Lafayette St

Airliner Down With 49 Aboard in Sao Paulo Crash

A Brazilian two engine Convair carrying 49 aboard crashed in flames after takeoff from Congonhas Airport, exploding in flight and hitting a densely populated area in Sao Paulo. Sixteen hospitalized, six in grave condition, with several casualties among local residents and a building wrecked. James Goss Hughes, GE Brazil director, identified among the dead.

Sao Paulo Brazil Convair Air U.S James Goss Hughes General Electric Co Rio de Janeiro Convair

Mutinous Congo Police Subdued by Mobutu Authority

Commander Mobutu, flanked by three aides, entered Camp Lafungula to confront about 3,000 mutinous police demanding a 25 percent pay raise. Paratroopers surrounded the camp as he ordered ringleaders seized and kept separate. Several mutineers were beaten while others were placed in trucks without arms.

Leopoldville the Congo Congo Joseph Mobutu Lafungula Mobutu

Sabotage Shocks Laos Peace Mission

In Vientiane Laos two International Control Commission helicopters were shot at and set ablaze as neutralist Premier Prince Souvanna Phouma visited on a peace mission. Pro-Communist Pathet Lao blamed rival forces for the attack and a Canadian on the mission was reported injured. a small crew was declared safe.

Vientiane Laos International Control Commission Souvanna Phouma Pathet Lao Plaine Des Jarres Kong le Commission Commission Vientiene

Columnist Alleges Justice Dept Secret Grand Jury Testimony

Washington AP A society columnist Igor Cassini faces a grand jury secrecy dispute after attorney Louis Nizer alleged the Justice Department supplied secret testimony to Peter Maas for a Saturday Evening Post article about Cassini. Judge Jones postponed the trial to fall due to Cassini’s wife’s death. Cassini is charged with failing to register as a publicity agent for Rafael Trujillo and could face prison and fines.

Washington Igor Cassini Justice Department Louis Nizer Cassini Saturday Evening Post Hearst Rafael L. Trujillo Nizer U.S. Dist William B. Jones Jones New York City New York Post Peter Maas Charlene Wrightsman Palm Beach, Fla Trujillo

200 Negroes Jailed After Dogs And Hoses Rout Mob

Birmingham Alabama AP police used snarling dogs and water hoses against demonstrators in antisegregation marches. About 200 Negroes jailed for parading without a permit as protests mount. Mayor Boutwell appeals for restraint while Kennedy criticizes tactics and urges peace and safety for children. See 200 On Page 2.

Birmingham Ala Albert Boutwell Boutwell Kennedy

Freedom marchers arrested at Alabama line during protest

Ten Freedom Marchers, five white and five Negro, were arrested Friday by Alabama state troopers as they crossed the state line into Fort Payne Alabama. They were among a caravan of demonstrators pelted with eggs earlier in Georgia and at lunch. Names of those jailed include Bob Zellner and Eric Weinberger.

Fort Payne Ala Georgia Alabama Atlanta Bob Zellner Mobile William Hansen Cincinnati Ohio Sam Shirra Montgomery Eric Weinberger New York City Zev Aelony Minnesota Robert Gore Richard Heley Florida A&m Winston Lockett New Haven Conn Jesse Harris Jackson Miss Carver Mebiett Carbondale Zellner Weinberger

Churchill Upholds Nuclear Deterrent in Speech

Sir Winston Churchill declared Britain must maintain its nuclear deterrent, arguing it safeguards independence and keeps alliance weight. He warned abandoning arms would peril Britain, as he addressed the Primrose League amid his looming retirement and a coming national election.

London Winston Churchill Britain Statesman House of Commons Atomic Club United States Soviet Union France Primrose League Churchill League

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