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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1964

Page

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McNamara Survives Jump After Manila Air Crash

In Saigon a communist agent and several Viet Cong suspects are captured as McNamara arrives in Manila. A USS transport plane from Travis to Clark Field crashes in rain near Manila killing 73 of 83 aboard. Nguyen Van Troi, one suspect, leaped from a window, injuring himself. Survivors in poor condition.

Saigon South VietNam Robert S. McNamara Manila Air Force U.S Viet Nam Clark Travis Air Force Base Calif Hickam Field Hawaii Nguyen van Troi Troi McNamara Henry Cabot Lodge

Wallace Speaks Tonight After Late Demonstration

Governor George C. Wallace headlines in Cambridge Maryland amid a recent racial protest in which about 50 youths marched singing and threw firecrackers and stones. The National Guard prepared a strengthened force as Maj. Gen. George M. Gelston assumed command to deter possible friction before a Wallace rally.

Cambridge George C. Wallace Maryland Ve Zens Association Edith Jolley Negro High School National Guard Maj Bernard Feingold George M. Gelston Feingold Gelston Wallace

Accidents Silence Injuries In City Intersections

Sunday evening at 9 40 p m a two vehicle collision at 6th Ave and Royal Dr SE involved a 1963 Chevrolet driven by Betty Ricks and a 1956 Oldsmobile driven by Cliff Pool Jr no injuries were reported. A separate incident in Gate way Shopping Center Saturday at 8 p m injured Kenneth Vinson 12 who was struck by a 1962 Ford driven by Raymond Smith and treated at Decatur General Hospital. Mary Lou Dancy Chapter 320 CBS to meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Building. DIARY on Page 2.

6Th Ave Royal Dr Betty Ricks 5Th Ave Cliff Pool Jr Normal Ala Kenneth Vinson Harrison St. SE Gateway Shopping Center Decatur General Hospital Vinson Raymond Smith 7Th Ave Smith Mary Lou Dancy CBS

Air Shooting Probe At Concord Flight Crash

Investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Board and FBI expanded the probe into a Pacific Air Lines F27 crash near Concord California that killed 44. A garbled cockpit transmission heard by reporters included the word shot. Investigators seek clues on pilot state, crew capacity, and possible criminal involvement.

Concord Calif Civil Aeronautics Board FBI Pacific Air Lines Fairchild Green Hills Here Reno San Francisco

Blimp Flight Narrated By City Editor At Four P.M.

Muted account describes boarding the Mayflower blimp at about 4 p.m. with pilot Dean Mealy and four others aboard. The cramped voyage hints at a briefing or sightseeing trip as the scene unfolds.

Mike Freeman Dean Mealy

Five killed in Boise. man sought drowns after pursuit

Five people including three children were slain in Boise. A 54 year old Raymond A Reasons, suspected in the killings, fled his car and apparently drowned in a canal after police chased him in a patrol pursuit. His victims included three of his children, a stepdaughter, and his former wife whose body was in the car.

Boise Idaho Raymond A Edna Reason

Have Thine Own Way Lord A Devout Path To Growth

A reader asks why church membership did not alter their disposition. The reply urges embracing Christ for new life, cites the divine growth process, and compares spiritual progress to an infant maturing into an oak. Patience and self discipline are advised as one yields to God’s work.

Charles F. Kettering Carnegie Hall Christ

Humphrey Slams Filibuster Over Civil Rights Bill

In Washington Humphrey called Senate filibustering on the civil rights bill adult delinquency and blamed the 81 non Southern senators for delaying action. In Denver Oklahoma City 89ers manager Hatton said Jack Kubiszyn may miss two to three weeks due to injury. Chicago jurors completed formation of an alternate panel for James R. Hoffa’s 20 million fraud and conspiracy trial.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Senate South Denver Grady Hatton Oklahoma City 89Ers Jack Kubiszyn Chicago James R. Hoff

Many Thefts Are Charged In Lawrence County Arrests

In Moulton the weekend arrests of several Lawrence County residents tied to a string of burglaries. Suspects include Alton Melson 17 Danville 2 Billy Joe Melson 21 Danville 2 Bobby Wayne Melson 17 Danville 2 James McDonald Jr 17 Danville 2 David Lee Melson 15 Burl Rutherford and Randall Kennam 28. Leroy Busby 17 Sanford Florida and Raymond Freeman also linked and to be brought back if indicted by the grand jury. About 31 burglary sites cited by a local source.

Massive XB70A Bomber Rolls Out at Palmdale

The Air Force unveiled its new XB70A bomber in Palmdale California, a 2000 mile per hour stainless steel craft designed for research rather than combat. Officials acknowledge fuel limits prevent Pacific range while flight tests proceed.

Nashville Palmdale Calif Air Force Nos Pacific North American Aviation, Inc

Donations to Loyd Hays Memorial Fund Pass $1000

Donations to the Loyd Hays Memorial Fund, honoring Morgan County Conservation Officer Loyd Hays who was killed, mounted to 1 007 by 9 am. The case sparked immediate inquiries on the murder and investigation.

Loyd Hays Morgan County Hays

Hypnotized Hypothesis After Sky Divers Fatal Jump

Lancaster California AP reports two sky divers collided midair during a 7500 foot jump. Jack Smith 27 of Manhattan Beach died when his parachute failed to open. Alan Anderson 27 of La Crescenta fractured leg and facial cuts but survived. Fellow diver James Sommer 26 from Palmdale noted they were close during free fall and speculated on hypnotic effect.

Lancaster Calif Jack Smith Manhattan, Beach Smith Alan Anderson la Crescenta James Sommer Palmdale

Markets At A Glance Summary of Early Trading

New York stocks rise amid moderate volume while government and corporate bonds decline. Cotton, wheat, corn, oats and soybeans trend lower or weak with general selling. cattle prices firm to slightly higher, slaughter steers up to 22 dollars and 50 cents.

New York Chicago

Turn That Furniture into Cash Offer at Xchange Furniture Co

Sell your old furniture to Xchange Furniture Co for quick cash. Advertised buyback and trade options highlight a simple process for turning unwanted items into money. Contact details and drop-off instructions are provided for nearby customers.

Xchange Furniture Co

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