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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1964

Page

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Supreme Court orders Prince Edward County schools to desegregate by September

The Supreme Court ruled that Prince Edward County Virginia must reopen public schools on a desegregated basis by next September. Justice Black led the decision with Justices Clark and Harlan concurring on the broader federal power to enforce integration. The case dates to 1951 and links to the 1954 Brown v. Board era.

Washington Supreme Court Prince Edward County Prince Edward Hugo L. Black Tom C. Clark John M. Harlan Black Federal District Court Virginia

Cub Scout Training Session Slated At St Johns Church

The third basic training session for Cub Scout leaders and den mothers will be tomorrow at 7 28 p m at St Johns Episcopal Church. Buck Hill will supervise the discussion of den and pack meeting parts. No injuries were reported after a two vehicle crash Sunday at 4 11 p m at the intersection of 13th Ave and 14th St SE involving a 1963 Ford driven by Willard E Kenum and a 1961 Mercury wagon driven by James Goodson.

St. John’s, Episcopal Church Buck Hill Ford Willard E. Kenum Moulton James Goodson Sheraton St 13Th Ave 14Th St

Is Christ the Answer to Everything in Life

The text argues that life holds unsolved problems and that trust in God provides security. It cites Psalm 119 and Jesus, asserting that God guides one step at a time and that believers need not have all answers in advance. Trust in Christ offers peace and direction alongside imperfect understanding.

Christ J.G Nswer David God Jesus Trufh Near

Seven Die in Samoan Church Fire at All Hallows

A deadly fire at All Hallows Catholic Church in San Francisco struck during a Samoan fire dance. Seven people died, 75 injured, and 12 remained in critical condition as panic and crowd surges hampered escape. Fire officials blamed the panic for worsening casualties.

All Hallow’s Catholic Church San Francisco All Hallows Catholic Church David Quiane

We Buy Sell Trade Furniture Ad for Kel Pa

Classified note offers new and used furniture buying selling and trading services with contact 353 4403 and reference to Ex ichange Furniture Co. under Kel Pa.

Exichange Furniture Co

Neutralists Surrounded In Laos Fight

In Laos, about 1,500 neutralist troops and 23 tanks were driven from Muong Kheung after a 12 hour battle by a larger Communist force. Muong Kheung fell and the retreat toward Muong Soui was cut off by 2,500 Red troops, including Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese units.

Antoine Yared Vientiane Laos Plaine Des Jarres Defense Ministry Muong Kheung Muong Soui Pathet Lao Ban

Civil rights actions and political forecasts across states

An NAACP attorney seeks federal admission for seven Negroes to LSU. In Alabama, State Sen. Tyson predicts reelection incumbents won’t form a political brotherhood. Dirksen says leadership amendments to aid civil rights bill may be introduced Tuesday.

Gadsden Ala John M. Tyson Mobile Washington Everett M. Dirksen

Red China rejects U.N. border patrol plan for Indochina

Beijing denounces U.S. proposals to guard the South Vietnam Cambodia frontier with United Nations patrols as an attempt to broaden American aggression in Indochina. The editorial rejects UN involvement and reiterates China’s demand for U.S. troops to leave South Vietnam and Indochina.

John Roderick Tokyo China U.S Viet Nam-Cambodia United Nations Indochina Viet Nam Peking Peking People's Daily Adlai E. Stevenson U.N. Security Council Stevenson Security Council Cambodia South Viet Nam U.N

Khrushchev leaves Egypt after pledging $277 million loan

Soviet Premier Khrushchev wraps up a 17 day visit to Cairo with a promised 277 million loan for Nasser second five year plan. The pair issue a joint communique backing peaceful coexistence and aligning Egypt with the Soviet bloc in Africa.

Cairo Khrushchev Egypt Presi Dent Gamal Abdel Nasser Nasser Kremlin Farouk Kabbah Soviet Union United Arab Republic

Baptists End Historic Atlantic City Jubilee

North American Baptists concluded an unprecedented conclave in Atlantic City with a global message outlining beliefs. Evangelist Billy Graham urged a religious revival and equal rights for all Americans, stressing salvation religious liberty and Christian love.

Atlantic City N.J North America Billy Graham Graham

Presbyterian Assembly weighs shared public school time

The United Presbyterian Church will consider allowing shared-time education to blend private parochial schooling with public schools. Aimed at building broad support for federal aid, the proposal seeks to let students in private or parochial schools receive part of their education in public facilities.

Oklahoma City Okla General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Congress Church Ram

Mien Ciel Glimpse and Market News Summary

New York stocks show selective strength with moderate trading while bonds mix and rails gain. Chicago wheat leads grain with strong demand and soybeans ease amid selling. Hog futures steady to down 26 cents. meat prices and livestock trade noted. In soccer Peru adds a lawful goal dispute amid late drama as fans protest. Quickies by Ken Reynolds.

New York Chicago Argentina Peru

Tragic Riot at Lima Stadium Kills Hundreds

A stampede erupts as police fire tear gas at rioting fans after a protest by a spectator during an Argentina v Peru soccer match. Authorities reported rising death tolls with figures from 260 to 316 and many injuries as the crowd rushed for exits.

Thomas J. Stone Lima Peru la Prensa Expresso

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