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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

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Six Bids Exceed One Million for TVST Technical School Expansion

Six bids for a Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School expansion exceeded one million dollars and no contract has been awarded. Negotiations are underway as the state allocates one million for the project. Apparent low bidder with alternates is N C Morgan of Tuscaloosa. other bidders include Pearce and Gresham, Hallmark Co, Deathlefts and Hannon, F R Hoar and Son, and Cover and Summer.

Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School Carlton Kelley Kelley N. C

Wayne State pre graduation Swing-Out fest planned

Thomas McCutchen of Decatur appointed Swing-Out festival chairman at Wayne State University Detroit. Events begin May 25 with a grand march from the central campus mall to Rackham Memorial Auditorium as University President Clarence B Hilberry honors graduates. McCutchen is Wayne State business senior and senior class board vice president and is grandson of Decatur resident Mrs. W R Compton. Chuck Rice wins Toastmasters trophy with Paul Markwood and Bob Solley as other speakers. Three building permits issued: Leonard Hughes 324 13th Ave NW bath 500 dollars. B F Chenault porch and sidewalk 500. F C Fryne carport 1705 Penny Lane SE 450.

Thomas McCutchen Decatur Wayne State University Detroit Rackham Memorial Clarence B. Hilberry McCutchen Wayne State School of Business Administration W. R. Compton Leonard Hughes Bath 13Th Ave B. F. Chenault F. C. Fryne Pennylane SE

Teens Need Guidance Not Free Reign, Says Fatherly Advice

The author argues teens cannot handle total decision making. Responsibility and parental judgment stem from experience and love. He cites delinquent outcomes from unchecked choices and appeals to biblical honor for parents. Independence comes later. guidance today protects your future.

South Korea military coup ends Premier Chang’s government

Premier John M. Chang and his cabinet resigned as Lt. Gen. Chang Do-young and the military seized control in Seoul. A 30 member military leadership, including Gen. Chang and Maj. Gen. Pak Chung-hi, took over while deposed Chang accepted responsibility for the crisis and called for anti Communist unity and international support.

Gene Kramer Seoul Korea John M. Chang South Korea Cor Chang Do-young Army Chang Pak Chung-hi Kim Chong-oh Joint Chiefs of Staff Park Limhang Lee Yun Po-sun

Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna summit in June planned

Washington officials expect an official Kennedy Khrushchev meeting announcement for Vienna on June 3 and 4. Kennedy aims to discuss broad cold war issues and press for a treaty banning nuclear tests. He returns from Canada with about 10 days to prepare for talks with de Gaulle in Paris May 31 to June 2.

Cial Vienna Administration Kennedy Khrushchev Canada Charles de Gaulle Paris

Castro Threat Is Agreed By U.S., Canada

Kennedy and Prime Minister Diefenbaker agreed that Castro’s dictatorship in Cuba threatens Latin America’s peaceful evolution. The communique urged effective control machinery to stabilize Laos and Southeast Asia as well.

Kennedy Diefenbaker Canada United States North Atlantic Free World Organization of American States Ottawa Ont John G. Diefenbaker Cuba Latin America Washington U.S Laos Southeast Asia

Kennedy returns from Canada trip arriving at Andrews Air Force Base

President Kennedy flew back from Ottawa and landed at Andrews Air Force Base at 11 12 a m after a state visit to Canada. The jet departed Ottawa an hour earlier concluding the trip.

Washington Kennedy Canada Andrews Air Force Base Ottawa

Five Athens youths charged in vandalism case

Five Athens High students were arrested around 3 30 p m on charges related to breaking windows at 12 locations on May 3. The group includes Richard Patterson 18 and four younger youths. They were charged with destroying public property and released on 300 dollar bonds each.

Athens Athens High John Sandlin Richard Patterson

Riders Still Jailed

Ten college students eight Negroes a white girl and a white man remained in jail in Birmingham as authorities kept them for possible departure plans after Greyhound declined to route a race integration trip to Montgomery. Police noted the group was held following tense scenes at the Greyhound terminal with 16 people in custody overall and minor charges filed against three. The incident followed a recent mob incident at Trailways and reflects ongoing resistance to desegregation in the city.

Greyhound Montgomery Ala Bill Haley Birmingham F. L. Shuttlesworth Nashville Tenn Jamie Moore Trailways

Castro Proposes Prisoner Exchange Trade for Bulldozers

Fidel Castro offered to swap more than 1,000 prisoners from the April 17 invasion for 500 American bulldozers. He said captives tied to Batista crimes would not be released and urged production as shortages of pork and luxury goods persist.

Claude E. Eresen Key West Fla Fidel Castro Rancho Boyeros Havana Castro Kennedy Fulgencio Batista Cuba Ucts National Association of Small Farmers Monte Carlo

Tri County Planning Gets Start Today

The Tri County Regional Planning Commission begins the first stage of planning for Morgan, Lawrence, and Limestone counties a $23 800 agreement with the State Planning Board signed by H C Mabry. The effort covers population economics and resources with an 18 month expected completion. William Byerly III joins the State Planning Board office to assist, with Montgomery staff aiding the study.

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Morgan, Lawrence Limestone H. C. Mabry Tri-County State Planning and Industrial Development Board William Byerly, III State Planning Board Montgomery

Evening Sky Facts for Decatur May 19 Moon and Mars View

The report notes May 19 sunset at 6 47 p m and moonset at 11 01 p m with first quarter on May 22. Mars appears above the Moon at about 161 million miles from Earth, a distance doubled over the past three months.

Mars Earth

Decatur River Level and Weather Summary for Keller Memorial

The Decatur area on the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 21.67 feet on the river reading, with a 24 hour fall of 0.01 feet and sea level reading at 555.97 feet. TVA lake stages list Pickwick 416.1, Guntersville 595.0, Whitesburg 556.8, Wilson 506.7 feet. high temperature hit 83 degrees at 3:30 pm, overnight low 66 at 4 am, current 72 at 10:30 am. Forecast calls for cloudy and warm with scattered showers and possible afternoon thundershowers. tonight partly cloudy and mild. Friday fair and mild. Winds southerly 8 to 15 mph turning to light northwest tonight. Today’s high about 86, low tonight 57, Friday high 80.

Decatur Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson

Senate Moves On Reapportionment Amid Cash Tax Debate

Alabama Senate committees weigh reapportionment measures as Gov Patterson may urge a special order calendar. A bill by Sen Roland Cooper to restore the poll tax would tax back dues at 1.50 yearly. Lawmaker Andrews backs machine graded voter tests and a three member board to draft questionnaires. A companion constitutional change would let the legislature set questions.

Montgomery Alabama House John Patterson Rules Committee Senate Judiciary Committee Lawrence K. Andrews Bullock County Andrews Bullock Macon Legislative Council State Supreme Court Ryan deGraffenried Tuscaloosa Board Department

Stearns-Foster Mattress with 827 Coils

Robinson stores unveil a Stearns Foster mattress model featuring 827 muslin pocketed coils and a drive-in shopping option.

Stearns-Foster Robinson’s

Soviet Five Generals Die in Aviation Catastrophe

London AP reports Tass credits five high ranking Soviet officers dying in an aviation disaster. Gen Vladimir Kolpakchi, Col Gen S N Perevertkin, Lt Gen V I Goffe, Maj Gen A P Morozov, and Col V V Khikhlovsky are named. No origin or destination details given. Speculation links secrecy to space program activities.

London Tats Vladimir V. Kolpakchi S. N. Perevertkin V. I. Goffe A. P. Morozov V. V. Khikhlovsky Tass Defense Ministry Kolpakchi Berlin Defense Staff

Engelhardt Removal Ordered Over Hatch Act Violation

Washington AP reporting that Sam M. Engelhardt chairman of the Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee and Alabama Highway Department director violated the Hatch Act. The Civil Service Commission ordered his removal from the highway post within 30 days. Montgomery AP notes his attorney plans an appeal to the court from the ruling.

Washington The Civil Service Commission Sam M. Engelhardt Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee Alabama Highway Department Montgomery Sam Engelhardt Engelhardt

Hatch Act Violations Lead to Alabama State Official Removal

The Civil Service Commission ruled that Engelhardt violated the Hatch Act by serving on a political committee and engaging in political management between January 20, 1959, and August 1, 1960. The decision, announced in Alabama, orders his removal from the state highway department within 30 days.

Engelhardt Alabama State Highway Department

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Ilies Ng Een En Tal Soviets New Technical School Association For Retarded Children City Electric Department Chuck Rice Toastmasters Club Paul Markwood Bob Solley By John M. Hightower White House State Department Pierre Salinger Eichmann Senate By Ken Reynolds
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