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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1961

Page

3

Nehru Greets LBJ on Arrival in New Delhi Airport

Indian Prime Minister Nehru defies protocol by greeting U S Vice President Lyndon B Johnson at the airport in New Delhi. The talks focus on Western aid for India's multi billion dollar development plan amid U S aims to support democratic progress and neutrality in global blocs. Johnson notes shared objectives despite past disagreements as he travels from Bangkok and meets leaders across Southeast Asia. Washington has contributed 3.84 billion dollars in aid to India so far.

Henry Bradsher New Delhi India Nehru U.S Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy Johnson United States Washington United States Bangkok Thailand Southeast Asia Viet Nam Philippines China Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Big Subcontinent

Expressway Names Split Across States

In Maryland and Pennsylvania the new northbound highway is dubbed the Baltimore Harrisburg Expressway in Baltimore area coverage and the Harrisburg Baltimore Expressway in Harrisburg. York Pennsylvania locals call it the Susquehanna Expressway to avoid bias.

Baltimore Harrisburg York

Escapes From Alabama Camps End in Recaptures

A state convict escaped with two others recaptured midweek. Samuel T. Freeman, 21, of Tuscumbia, fled a work gang near the Limestone Madison County line after a 30 year robbery sentence. McDaniel of Moulton and Vernon Lemley, a white man, were also involved with further details on their captures and arrests.

Samuel T. Freeman Athens Highway Limestone Madison County Ralph B. Smith Camp Decatur Freeman Highway Patrol Kilby Smith McDaniel Moulton Vernon Lemley Camp Florence Decatur Lemley 5Th Ave

Medical Pay To Aged In April Known

The state paid 52,261 dollars for hospital care of the aged in April the first month of the Medicare program. Pensions and Security Commissioner Alvin T Prestwood said 386 old age pensioners filed hospitalization claims under the new program. He noted rises in payment totals and caseload likely from Medicare and unemployment. The number of pensioners rose over 300. Average payments were 53.25 dollars, beating the previous 53.21 record. Checks went to 99,113 pensioners.

Montgomery Pensions and Security Alvin T. Prestwood

Third Trial Date Set For Timberman

John Lewis McPhearson a wealthy timberman from Butler Alabama is to face a third trial on July 10 for the January 1959 death of his wife whose body was buried in an abandoned well Circuit Judge William G Lindsey postponed the June 19 special term at the request of McPhearsons defense team The report also notes the mastiff breed origin.

Butler Ala John Lewis McPhearson South Alabama William G. Lindsey McPhearson

Fat More Rabbit Castro Asks

Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro, in a televised address, proposed dietary substitutes for shortages. He urged rabbits replace beef and goat’s milk replace cow’s milk, noting rabbits yield more meat and goat’s milk has higher fat and protein.

West, Fla Fidel Castro Castro

Kennedy Orders Accelerated Release of Highway Funds

President Kennedy ordered the release of 818 million dollars in federal highway funds ahead of schedule for immediate use, following a February action that freed 718 million. The funds accelerate construction projects by making previously delayed allocations available sooner than planned.

Washington Kennedy

Ath Arrested In Race Row

Police in Birmingham arrested Melvin Dove 40 of Vandiver on disorderly conduct for involvement in last Sunday's racial violence at Trailways bus station. He claims he was not part of the disturbance and was assaulted. Edwards 22 of Irondale, arrested Tuesday, faces assault with intent to murder and was released on bond. Two others earlier charged with disorderly conduct were released.

Birmingham Trailways Melvin Dove Vandiver Howard T. Edwards Irondale Jefferson County

United Presbyterian Church Looks to Unite Protestantism

The United Presbyterian Church, in a General Assembly session, considers a plan to unite much of American Protestantism. Paul D. McKelvey, LA businessman, elected moderator and favored for full study of the McKelvey proposal. Dr. James I. McCord urged radical steps toward visible corporate unity amid cautious debate.

Paul D. McKelvey Los Angeles General Assembly James I. McCord Princeton Theological Seminary McKelvey

No Wires Cut Across Sapulpa Rural Area

Creek County Sheriff Dee Ausmus reports more than 8000 feet of telephone wire were stripped from poles in rural Sapulpa area. The loss covers the first quarter of the 1962 fiscal year July to September 1961 and involves unused balances from prior apportionments for interstate and other highway programs.

Sapulpa Okla Creek County Dee Ausmus

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