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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1964
Page
14
The article records that hidden microphones were dug out from the Moscow embassy along with others in Eastern capitals. It notes that embassy staff are warned about wiretaps and cautioned against discussing secret matters where heard. Officials say the Moscow site has been repeatedly checked for 11 years and a broader demolition-based search was recently decided.
Indian totem poles served as coats of arms banners and story books and also as notices of unpaid debts reflecting their multifunctional cultural utility and record keeping.
Elizabeth Murphree a 22 year old Decatur native and Ramsay High School graduate will work on Senator John Sparkman’s Washington staff after earning her degree from the University of Alabama in early June. She is an honor graduate in the School of Business Education and was named outstanding senior. Her parents are Mr and Mrs J V Murphree of Birmingham.
Dean Jones faces challenge casting as Dr. Tom Dooley in The Tom Dooley Story. He travels to Madrid and Viet Nam to portray the legendary Navy doctor and studied Dooley’s books, films, and Navy footage to capture the man beyond a saintly image.
Tennessee Valley Vocational Technical School will award diplomas to more than 200 graduates on May 29 with Albert Brewer delivering the commencement address. The ceremony includes a 10 a.m. processional and invocation by Rev. A. B. Vandarale, followed by a luncheon for over 200 guests from 12 North Alabama counties. Homecoming activities draw 10,000 former students visiting campus all day.
Two rescue squads from Moulton and Courtland continue a visual search for Jofford Owens feared drowned after his boat and belongings were found adrift. The effort followed a late Saturday incident with a drifting body remains undiscovered as of Monday night.
The Christmas tree harvest in New Hampshire and Vermont this year generated about 1.5 million dollars in revenue. Local growers report solid demand and steady prices as buyers sought fresh firs and pines for holiday markets.
A 14 year old Elkmont girl and parolee Walter James Ritch were arrested in Pensacola Florida. Ritch faces warrants for passing fictitious checks in Limestone Cullman Madison Walker and other counties. In Limestone the suspect is accused of 13 checks each for 76 dollars. The couple will be returned to Walker County to face charges before transfer to other counties. The wife remains in Birmingham on related charges and the Elkmont girl’s fate is undetermined.
United States and Soviet scientists at COSPAR debated manned spaceflight limits as flights lengthen beyond five days. The discussion focused on human tolerance to extended microgravity, radiation exposure, and physiological stress with current technology.
Juvenile officers report warrants for Ritch issued months ago by county officials. Rumors of similar warrants in Morgan County circulated, but Sheriff Knox McRae stated none were in his possession under that name.
Scientists warn astronauts face after effects such as low blood pressure from space flights. Delegates discuss Soviet and American flight plans for 1964 65 including two man Gemini missions. Italy and France outline independent space efforts with French satellite and Kenyan platform launches.
The Rhode Island General Assembly convened for the first time in 1647 marking an early colonial legislative milestone.
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