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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1963

Page

8

State Congressman Loses His Mother

U S Rep Albert Rains D Ala mourns as his mother Mrs Louella Rains dies at 88 in a Talladega hospital Survivors include another son Wallace Rains two daughters Magnolia Michaels and Emma Walden a stepdaughter Minnie Baxter three step sons J B Rains Marvin Rains and Dr John R Rains Funeral services to be held tomorrow at Pine Grove cemetery in DeKalb County

Talladega Ala U. S Albert Rains D-Ala Louella Rains Wallace Rains Ten Broeck Magnolia Michaels Emma Walden Hollywood Fla Minnie Baxter Fort Payne J. B. Rains Marvin Rains John R. Rains Little Rock Ark Pine Grove Cemetery DeKalb County

Clean-up program saves Nogales money

Mayor Francisco Cano said a city clean-up program saved Nogales Sonora by allowing residents to reclaim bricks and lumber from razed buildings rather than paying contractors. The policy encouraged homeowners to take materials for home improvements, cutting demolition costs.

Nogales Sen Mexico Francisco Cano Sonora

Birmingham adopts biracial desegregation settlement

In Birmingham on May 10 a biracial committee agreed to a desegregation settlement. A store manager with 27 years at the company voiced relief at ending economic troubles and averting violence. While most merchants supported the accord, a small minority condemned it as a betrayal. Comedian Dick Gregory planned to stay in the city to monitor developments. A nurse described the news as “great” as reactions varied among city residents.

Martin Luther King Jr Birmingham Associated Press Dick Gregory

Concessions To Reach Ban Hit

Sen. Henry M. Jackson urged the White House to avoid further major concessions to the Soviet Union over a nuclear test ban. Speaking to more than 100 industrialists, he urged firmness and military strength to prevent eroding allies and inviting Soviet aggression. He warned against pessimistic talks that imply the Geneva talks are doomed and urged continued control efforts despite long timelines.

Hot Springs Henry M. Jackson D-Wash White House Soviet Union Jackson United States The Business Council Khrushchev Kennedy Geneva Administration

Disarmament debate looms as Jackson speaks on deterrent

In a late night speech Senator Henry M. Jackson argued a credible U S deterrent must precede disarmament. He warned against expecting Khrushchev to disarm while Mao Zedong remains a threat and highlighted risks of an inspection system the free world cannot trust. He noted disarmament efforts are realistic only with strong allied resolve.

Jackson Democratic National Committee Senate Kennedy Khrushchev China Soviet Union Mao Kremlin

Mother's Day services announced at Gandy's Cove

Morgan County Gandy's Cove notices list Mother's Day preaching at 10 a.m. and church school at 11 a.m. Charlotte Frances Pauline Frances and Ann Riford attended Sun District MYF at Hanceville. Myrtle Hill at Hills Chapel improving after a fall at Hartselle Hospital. Bertha Nelson visiting Ralph Nelsons in Decatur for two weeks. Sammie Bryant and friends spent the weekend in Panama City deep sea fishing.

Gandy’s Cove Charlotte Frances Pauline Frances Ann Riford Sun-District MYF Hanceville Myrtle Hill Hills Chapel Hartselle Hospital Bertha Nelson Ralph Nelson Decatur Sammie Bryant Panama City

Turner says Indy 500 safer than highway driving

Race driver Jack Turner told a Tulsa high school group he feels safer on the Indianapolis 500 track than on a highway. He noted 33 competent drivers all going the same direction at about the same speed, with all left hand turns and no intersections.

Tulsa Okla Jack Turner Indianapolis

Pleasant Grove and nearby listings schedule

Pleasant Grove School 99-30. Cedar Grove Davis' Store 9 40-10 20. Cherry Grove Patterson's Store 10 30-11. Cairo Grisham's Store 11 15-11 45. Athens Scout House 1-4.

Pleasant Grove Cedar Grove Davis Cherry Grove Patterson's Store Cairo Grisham

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