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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1963

Page

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Progress On All Matters Cited By JFK In Canada Talks

President Kennedy and Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson cited progress on seven major issues after two days of talks at Kennedy's Hyannisport home. Topics included potential armament of BOMARC missiles, a test ban, defense production sharing, improved diplomatic channels, tariff talks in Geneva, a NATO multilateral nuclear force, and a Canadian labor dispute affecting Great Lakes vessels. The leaders planned a communique and further meetings to advance these items.

Kennedy Lester Pearson Hyannis Port Mass Pearson Otis Air Force Base Hyannisport, Mass Lester B. Pearson Canada United States U.S Robert S. McNamara C. M. Drury John G. Diefenbaker Geneva North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Ottawa Great Lakes Cleveland W. Willard Wirtz Afl-Cio George Meany

Heard plan urges tax credits to boost small political gifts

Guest editorial endorses Prof Alexander Heard's bipartisans plan to fund campaigns through tax credits. Contributions of 20 or less would be subsidized by a 50 percent credit, and gifts up to 500 deductible like charitable gifts. The piece argues the first option is most attractive and could end party funding worries.

Alexander Heard University of North Carolina Bipartisan Commission On Congress Kennedy Heard Committee

Rotary Club program to feature Joe McPherson

Joe McPherson's classification committee will present the program Monday at the Rotary Club at the Lyons Hotel. Jayceettes will host an evening of games with the public invited. Morgan County Sheriff Deputy Lowell Williams, .46, 1615 Towner St. SE, charged with driving while intoxicated per City Recorder's docket Friday night.

Joe McPherson Rotary Club Lyons Hotel Morgan County Lowell Williams Towner St. SE City Recorder City Hall Williams Herbert Barkley 5Th Ave. SE Barkley Pat Patterson Knox McRae Florida

Collision damages property at Marion and Market intersection

Athens police report a Friday 12 15 p m collision at Marion and Market Street involving a 1956 Buick wagon driven by Jerry Dothan Simpson 24 of Elkmont and a motorcycle driven by Judson Clem Jr 14 of Athens. Simpson traveled west and Clem east, the vehicles collided under a traffic light.

Isaac B. Smith E. Moulton Sr Connie M Barkholder Traverse City Mich 6Th Ave Church St Athens Marion and Market St Jerry Dothan Simpson Elkmont Judson Clem, Jr Simpson Clem Mare Ceeend

Two-Party Cost Is Held High In Alabama Dinner

Alabama's Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner featured U S Senator Olin D Johnston of South Carolina urging unity for Democrats. He attacked Republicans for lacking primaries and warned a strong two party system would threaten state rights and the South’s political balance. Also attending were Senators Sparkman and Hill, Congressmen and state leaders.

Johnson South South Carolina Ste Committee Alabama U.S John Sparkman Lister Hill George Grant George Andrews Kenneth Roberts Armistead Selden Carl Elliott George Huddleston George Wallace James Allen Albert Rains Rep Bob Jones Johnston Party of the People Johnstone New York Chicago Kansas City

Duvalier Probe Urged by Juan Bosch to Expand Inquiry

President Juan Bosch urged the OAS to broaden its Haiti investigation beyond Dominican charges. He called Duvalier a madman and tyrant, and warned he might withdraw troops if safe conduct is granted to 22 Haitians sheltering in Port au Prince embassies.

Duvalier Juan Bosch William L. Ryan Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Organization of American States Francois Duvalier OAS Haiti Bosch Port Au Prince Breathnen

Cooper Keeps Busy Schedule on Spaceflight Prep

Cape Canaveral AP Leroy Gordon Cooper led a busy day with a beach jog, 90 minutes at the controls of an F102 jet, and a 34 hour simulated countdown. He then suited up in a space suit for reentry drills using hydrogen peroxide fuel under McDonnell Aircraft supervision.

Cape Canaveral Fla Leroy Gordon Cooper Coop Patrick Air Force Base Mercury John Glenn Jr Malcolm Scott Carpenter Walter M. Schirra Jr McDonnell Aircraft Co Cooper

Agreement Reached In Birmingham Desegregation Talks

A biracial citizens committee reached a plan to end Birmingham’s segregation conflict in a Friday announcement. The accord lists staged desegregation of lunch counters and rest rooms, nondiscriminatory hiring of Negroes, release of demonstrators on bond, and reestablished dialogue within two weeks, with no official city backing. King hailed the progress while noting the agreement is not binding and that broader Alabama action looms.

Birmingham Ala Martin Luther King Jr King James Bevel Cleveland Miss Bevel Alabama

Birmingham Police Chief Denies Concession in Racial Tensions

Montgomery reports from May 10 quote Birmingham Police Commissioner Eugene Connor denying any concession in the Birmingham racial situation. He calls Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Friday statement about an agreement on demands a lie, praising law enforcement for halting out-of-town agitators. He credits state and local officers with stopping agitation.

Montgomery Birmingham Eugene Connor Connor Martin Luther King Advertiser Governor's Highway Patrol Jefferson County

Complete service for Frigidaire and all make appliances

Robin son's offers complete repair service for Frigidaire and all brands. Prompt, reliable in home or shop repairs, with parts available and warranty on workmanship. Serving residential customers with diagnostic checks and tune ups.

Robinson's

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