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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1964

Page

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Exiles Claim Attack on Cuban Sugar Mill

The Revolutionary Recovery Movement reports a successful raid on a sugar mill at Puerto Pilón on Cuba's Oriente Province coast. The group backs a campaign of sabotage against Fidel Castro's regime ahead of Cuba's independence anniversary. Dr. Manuel Artime, once with Castro’s rebel forces and the Bay of Pigs operation, heads MRR.

Miami Fidel Castro Cuba Puerto Pilan Revolutionary Recovery Movement MRR Oriente Manuel Artime Castro Bay of Pigs

Wallace draws cheers in Maryland and NATO Cyprus talks

At University of Maryland Gov George Wallace cheers and jeers during a speech amid civil rights bill battles. NATO ministers in The Hague hear Turkish demand for an immediate Cyprus halt and Spaaks attack on France's policies. Manlio Brosio named NATO secretary general to lead reorganization.

Hague Netherlands Turkey Cyprus North Atlantic Treaty Organization Feridun Erking NATO Erking Paul-Henri Spaak France Spaak de Gaulle College Park George Wallace University of Maryland Alabama U.S Danie W. Brewster Maryland William Proxmire Wisconsin Bill United States Europe Southeast Asia Manlio Brosio

Decatur Docket Lists Violations and Local Permits

TECATURS sue a charges listed this morning on Recorder's Docket at City Hall include overparking speeding improper muffler running red light disorderly conduct public drunkenness driving while license revoked reverse parking driving while intoxicated n drivers license Arrests made Tuesday by Morgan County Sheriff's forces include no drivers license driving while intoxicated and reckless driving Lonnie Pettey Decatur building inspector issued building permits Tuesday 2303 Springdale Rd SE building patio and connect sewer to main 2000 Robert Agee 426 Lafayette St NW close in porch 950 Leo Terry 806 Walnut St NW demolish house 100 Ira Turner West side Baptist Church Memorial Dr air conditioning 4900 Decatur Assembly 26 Order for Rainbow for Girls will meet Thursday at 7 p m at the Masonic Temple There will be election of officers at this meeting See DIARY on Page 2.

Recorder City Hall Lonnie Pettey Decatur Springdale Rd Robert Agee Lafayette St Leo Terry Walnut St Ira Turner Westside Baptist Church Memorial Dr Order For Rainbow Masonic Temple

Pray for My Husband and Barriers to Faith

A wife writes of her Christian family facing an unbelieving husband. The reply compares historic struggles against atheism, noting iron curtains and Voltaire, and urges faithfulness and family love as forces that can break barriers and lead him to belief.

W. M Soviet Union Hesse Voltaire Geneva Swiss Bible Society God Christ

Beating of Two Ministers Reported in Camden Alabama

Sheriff Lammie Jenkins of Wilcox County said a preliminary inquiry shows two white ministers Rev Alexander M Stuart and Rev Geddes Orman were beaten in Camden Alabama by a white man who mistook them for civil rights agitators. Wires on their car were cut and investigators awaited statements on charges. The assailant’s identity was not released.

Birmingham Birmingham News Today Lammie Jenkins Wilcox County Camden Ala Alexander M. Stuart Oak Ridge Tenn Geddes Orman Knoxville Alabama Journal Jenkins

Military Display in Decatur Park for Armed Forces Day

Military groups set up exhibits at Decatur City Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. under the theme Power for Peace. Redstone Arsenal will send two missiles. two Viet Nam era Army helicopters may be shown. National Guard Co. B 279th Signal Battalion displays engineering gear and small arms. Naval Reserve Huntsville and Decatur recruiting offices also exhibit. Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce aids promotion.

Decatur City Park National Guard Redstone Arsenal Viet Nam National Guard, Co. B 279Th Signal Battalion Naval Reserve Huntsville Decatur The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce

Loyd Hays Memorial Fund Grows in Decatur

The Loyd Hays Memorial Fund stood at 3649.53 this morning as donations pour in. A three member oversight panel consisting of A L Johnson, Jack Tanner, and Miles Powell will distribute funds to the Hays family after the drive.

Loyd Hays Decatur . Daily A. L. Johnson First National Bank Decatur Jack Tanner Limestone County Conservation Officer Miles Powell Hays

Merriam completes long solo flight to Oakland

Joan Merriam of Long Beach ends a 27 750 mile globe circumnavigation begun to follow Amelia Earhart. She lands at Oakland International Airport after 27 years of disruption and engine trouble with an escort from a Coast Guard plane. She tells aspiring aviators to buy a ticket.

Oakland Calif Joan Merriam Long Beach Aviatrix Amelia Earhart Pacific Merriam Oakland International Airport Miss Earhart California Coast Guard Miss Merriam

City Planning Job Refused in Decatur

Mayor Gilmer Blackburn and Charlie Parker of the Decatur Housing Authority announced that James L. Paulk, 37, of Jackson Mississippi declined a Decatur city planner position. Herbert P. Moore, 41, Jefferson County Planning Department director, is under consideration and will meet city officials next week.

Gilmer Blackburn Charlie Parker Decatur Housing Authority Decatur Blackburn James L. Paulk Jackson, Miss Jackson Jefferson County Colo Herbert P. Moore Moore Parker City Commission Denver County

Red light dispute ends with drunken driving charge

In Chattanooga an auto collision leads to Charles Fitzker questioning patrolman Clyde Ingle. Fitzker, a motorist, claims he had the green light. Tinker, 26, of Americus Georgia, is charged with drunken driving amid the confusing intersection with no traffic light.

Chattanooga Charles Fitzker Clyde Ingle Tinker Americus

Tourist Body Forms North Alabama Tourism Region

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Association adopted a constitution and elected officers for the rest of the year. Walter Lindley of the Huntsville Chamber urged action as North Alabama seeks to attract tourists with brochures and a three day to two week stay, noting industries move south and urging quicker development. The region will be bounded by state lines north east and west and by the 34th parallel to the south, including all of Alabama north of Highway 38. A Graphics Inc representative said a transition to a full scale program is next.

Mike Freeman The Alabama Mountain Lakes Association North Alabama United States Walter Lindley Huntsville Chamber Tennessee Valley Lindley Florida Alabama Mountain Lakes

Heart Health Tips You Can Use Now

Practical guidance for preventing heart problems with straightforward steps and risk awareness. Emphasizes immediate actions to improve diet, activity, and stress management for better cardiovascular health.

Heart Health Series Begins Monday in Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily launches a special nine life heart health series written by a team of authors and specialists described as the ablest in their fields by Dr. Paul Dudley White. The first installment appears Monday.

Paul Dudley White

McNamara Warns of Long South Viet Nam War Effort

Defense Secretary McNamara predicted a stepped up war against Communist guerrillas in South Viet Nam but cautioned it would be a long drawn out affair and that Americans should not delude themselves. Gov. Clement enters Senate race to fill Kefauver term. Sen Williams files resolution widening Bobby Baker probe to all senators.

Saigon Viet Nam Robert F. McNamara South Viet Nam Washington John J. Williams Rdel Bobby Baker

Huntsville Center to offer full degree options at UA

University of Alabama President Frank A. Rose announced plans to extend degree completion at the Huntsville Center allowing part-time and full-time students to finish all requirements locally. The program targets freshmen this fall with initial majors in mathematics physics English and history and includes a $1.25 million fundraising drive for facilities.

Huntsville Ala University of Alabama Huntsville__Center Frank A. Rose Rose Tuscaloosa Huntsville Area College of “Arts “and Sciences

Markets At A Glance

New York stocks mixed as bonds hold steady and corporate issues rise. Cotton climbs with heavy demand while Chicago grain futures swing. hogs steady to 25 cents lower and slaughter steers ease up to 22 dollars a hundredweight.

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