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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1962

Page

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Christ Ambassadors Youth Camp Rally in Decatur tonight

First Assembly of God on 8th Ave SW hosts Youth Camp Rally for Tennessee Valley Assemblies from Huntsville Athens Florence and Sheffield. Rev O M Dykes to lead service. Mizpah Chapter No 19 to sponsor 7 30 p.m. entertainment at Masonic dining room. Building permits issued for home moves additions and electrical changes. Story Hour at Decatur Library by Troop 33 Girl Scouts. Traffic crash on Prospect Dr involved two cars. Recorder docket lists several charges. Driver licensing tests show 52 passed in three counties. See Diary On Page 2.

First Assembly of God 8Th Ave Christ Ambassadors Tennessee Valley Huntsville Athens Florence Sheffield Double Oak Mountain O. M. Dykes Montgomery Mizpah Chapter No. 19 Masonic Morgan Lawrence Limestone H. L. Hester John Brown

Direct Scripture for praying for the lost salvation

C W cites I Timothy 2 1 4 urging prayers for all people since God wills salvation for all. He notes John 17 9 shows Jesus praying for his own, not the world, yet argues intercession for sinners is our duty and laments how little prayer is offered despite abundant promises. May God teach us to pray.

Jesus

Positive Action Ends Hong Kong Refugee Surge

Hong Kong reports a halt to the mass border exodus of Chinese refugees with authorities stating border conditions are returning to normal. British forces have withdrawn from patrols and a detention camp was closed, signaling a possible end to the 60,000 refugees surge since May 1. The drop to under 2,000 crossings in the past 24 hours contrasted with earlier daily flows of 4,000 to 5,000. The cause remains unclear though silence from border areas and reduced loudspeaker activity suggest pressure from Peiping or diplomatic protests. Washington’s stance on admitting thousands of Chinese to the United States provides little relief to Hong Kong’s crowded situation.

Hong Kong Red China Peiping Kennedy United States Washington U.S Carpenter Atlas Navy

Soviet Ships Close to Pacific Nuclear Test Areas

Washington AP reports the Defense Department says three Russian ships are within miles of Pacific test zones on a large scale intelligence mission. The ships, led by the 3600 ton research vessel Shokal' sky, are heavily equipped to monitor U S activities and gather information on the tests.

Washington Defense Department Pacific U. S Pentagon

Danger Turns Real For Carpenter On Final Orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP Malcolm Scott Carpenter faced unexpected danger during his three orbits as fatigue and possible confusion surfaced on the last pass. A post flight de briefings across 17 Mercury stations noted signs of tiredness and odd actions as he neared California. Oxygen pressure questions and the emergency system were raised as he rested on Grand Turk Island after reuniting with John Glenn Jr.

Carpenter Cross Cape Cemaveral Scott Carpenter Atlantic John Glenn Cape Canaveral Fla Malcolm Scott Carpenter Earth Kauai Hawaii California Woomera Australia Oxygen Bermuda Jamaica-controlled Grand Turk Island John H. Glenn Jr

Space Flight Aurora 7 Capsul Survives Reentry Clive Carpenter

The session report shows a brief radio signal after re entry confirming survival. Medical concern centered on Carpenter's blood pressure and pulse while signals indicated fuel use may stem from a faulty gyroscope. A backward-triggered abort earlier was prevented by a backup system as officials awaited a possible longer homecoming.

Associated Press Carpenter Atlas

Walter sponsors bill to admit 6000 Hong Kong Chinese refugees

Representative Francis E. Walter with White House backing seeks to open U S immigration gates to about 6000 Chinese refugees in Hong Kong. Secretary of State Dean Rusk endorses the measure, which Walter introduced Thursday. he is a key author of the immigration law and chairs a House subcommittee on immigration.

Washington Francis E. Walter D-Pa Congress U. S Hong Kong Dean Rusk Pennsylvania House

Death Clues Being Sought In Marshall Case

A pathologist’s autopsy on Henry Marshall, death ruled unclear, finds probable murder with five bullets from a close-range rifle and carbon monoxide traces. Marshall, 52, investigated Estes affairs and was found on his Texas farm. The case spurs reopenings as a congressional hearing looms on Estes operations and related charges. See EXEMPT on Page 2.

Jerry Pillard Franklin Tex Henry Marshall Billie Sol Estes Washington Estes, Pecos J. A. Jachimczyk Houston Marshall John Barron Jachimczyk Atty Bryan Russ Here State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office Estes Agriculture Department

Solon Lands State Waterway Development Support

U S Rep George Grant visited Solon praising 8th District Congressman Bob Jones and backing Alabama waterway projects. He highlighted the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway, noting final authorization would aid defense and cut Redstone Arsenal to Cape Canaveral travel by about 1000 miles.

U. S George Grant Bob Jones Alabama Troy Washington National Redstone Arsenal Cape Canaveral Solon

Exempt Items To Stay in Alabama Governor Runoff

deGraffenried and Sen. Ryan deGraffenried vow to defend sales tax exemptions on feed, seed, and insecticides while Wallace seeks legislative reallocation. Wallace addresses Mobile in a statewide TV speech. deGraffenried plans a statewide TV rally from the Decatur Armory at 7 30 tonight as Morgan County chairman F D Peebles Jr urges turnout.

Ryan deGraffenried George C. Wallace Wallace Mobile Decatur Armory F. D. Peebles, Jr Morgan County deGraffenried

Rebate on Textbooks is Claimed

MONTGOMERY AP The holder of Alabama’s state textbook depository contracts says the contract goes to the bidder offering the largest rebate to the State Board of Education. Paul Malone, Tuscaloosa bookseller, says the board currently collects a 3 percent rebate on retail textbook sales and that he bid 5 percent before negotiating to 3 percent, winning the contract in 1955 and renewing it for six years in 1959. The committee is studying how textbooks are selected and distributed and will report to the legislative council.

Alabama Montgomery State Board of Education Paul Malone Tuscaloosa Legislative Council

Wallace Called Liar By News Editorial

The Birmingham News denied claims that it opposes George Wallace in the governor race on orders from owner Samuel J. Newhouse. The paper cited Wallace's television speech accusing Newhouse of sending orders from New York to defeat him.

Wallace News Birmingham Birmingham News George Wallace Samuel J. Newhouse Newhouse New York Charles Fell the News

Gift for the home for the June Bride or the graduate

Robinson's offers a selection of home gifts ideal for a June bride or graduate. From practical kitchenware to decorative keepsakes, the retailer highlights thoughtful, affordable options for fresh starts and new chapters.

Robinson's

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