Kennedy Faces A Showdown On Civil Rights
President Kennedy returns to the White House from Virginia to confront possible federal state clash over Alabama race riots. He plans quick talks with Attorney General Robert Kennedy as federal marshals and deputies move into Alabama amid tense bus terminal protests.
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Local Traffic, Licenses, and Clinic News From Decatur
Highway Patrol reports last week 23 drivers passed tests and 15 passed learner permits. Twenty five failed tests and five cars failed inspection. Police logged a hospital visit for Christine Atkins 31 cut across the nose after an argument.
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Decatur General Hospital
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What does surrender to Christ involve and imply
Surrender to Christ means giving all areas of life to Him and living out faith, not just professing it. It requires concrete action, as shown by Bishop Tucker who abandoned painting poverty to serve the needy, with consecration found both at home and in missions.
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Daily Photo Of Fices Winner
Tommy King former Decatur Daily photographer won the outstanding news picture of 1960 for Alabama newspapers under 100000 population. The Decatur Daily earned a citation for outstanding participation in AP News tips and story suggestions for 1960. King’s photo of a wall collapse during a fatal fire at Quality Model Laundry earned second place in the photographic sweepstakes. he received a $25 prize.
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Weather and River Report for Decatur and Vicinity
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 21.54 feet, down .08 in 24 hours. Sea level 555.84 feet. TVA lake levels Guntersville 595.1 Whitesburg 555.8 Wilson 507.0. High Sunday 82 at 2 30 pm, low 66 at 5 30 am today. At 10 am today 70. Forecast partly cloudy to cloudy and warm with scattered showers or thunderstorms. Winds southerly 7 to 15 mph. High today 84, low tonight 63, high Tuesday.
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Kennedy says 200 more marshals to Montgomery move
Atty General Robert F. Kennedy announced 200 additional U S marshals will be sent to Montgomery Alabama raising total to 600 to 700 to quell unrest. He said many already on duty have worked long hours and that immigration service officers will be deputized to stay until order is secured.
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Guard Called To Aid Order In Montgomery Riots
National Guardsmen patrolled the Greyhound bus station and a Negro church where Sunday night's violence erupted. Federal deputies and jeeps patrolled downtown and surrounding areas as martial rule loomed over the historic city.
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Cuba talks on ransom terms for 1214 prisoners
Cuban rebels plan a meeting with American benefactors to discuss Fidel Castro's demand for 500 tractors or bulldozers and spare parts in exchange for the 1214 men captured in the invasion. Eleanor Roosevelt Dr Milton Eisenhower and Walter Reuther head a private drive to raise funds while the State Department weighs export licenses.
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Violence in Alabama Legislature Faces Crucial Test
The Alabama Legislature prepares to reconvene amid debate over violence issues and martial rule in Montgomery. A special-order calendar may unlock stalls in the House while redistricting and reapportionment loom, potentially affecting Rep. Keneth Roberts and Rep. Albert Rains in a redraw. The Senate resolved a filibuster rights dispute on a local bill.
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House Rules Committee
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Albert Rains
Alabama AP Condemns Violent Rule Breakdowns At Meeting
The Alabama Associated Press Association adopted a resolution denouncing violence and the breakdown of civilized rule in Alabama. It cited attacks on citizens and news media during racial violence in Birmingham and Montgomery. Hal Brown was reelected president, Rex Thomas secretary, and Norman Bassett treasurer.
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Mobile Press Register
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Kennedy praises Mann for handling Montgomery unrest
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy complimented Alabama Public Safety Director Floyd Mann for his role in the Montgomery race disturbances. He said federal officers were at Mann’s disposal and praised Mann’s vigor and skill, offering full cooperation to quell the unrest.
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Montgomery Riots Fly as National Guard Controls Church Outbreak
In Montgomery Alabama a large white mob attacked Negro worshippers and freedom riders amid segregation protests. National Guardsmen moved in deploying trucks and bayoneted troops to secure the church area and escort congregants home. Federal and state officials clashed over authority as violence subsided.
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