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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1960

Page

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Mrs Goldman to Visit Relatives in Decatur and Lamar Nearby

Mrs. Joe Goldman of St. George South Carolina arrived today for a visit with her mother Mrs E F Bedingfield at 222 Seventh Avenue So. Lamar and Glenda with son Jeffrey plan December visit to Decatur to see Knox McRae family. Curb Market on First Avenue at Grant Street in Decatur is slated to have the

Joe Goldman St. George S.C E. F. Bedingfield 7Th Ave Decatur Curb Market First Ave Grant St

Galatians Faith and Grace Answered for a Worried Believer

A counselor explains Galatians chapter 5 verse 4 shows believers can fall from reliance on the law, not from Christ. True security comes from grace, not ceremonial works. Worry over controllable matters signals a need to live by faith, recalling Jesus in Matthew 6:25.

M. K Christ Paul Jesus

Planned DHS Class Night features 230 Decatur seniors

About 230 Decatur High School seniors will take part in Class Night tonight at 8 in the school auditorium. Miss Mary Robertson leads a program of class history and vistas. Dr. James L. Sullivan, main speaker, is a West Point and Southern Theological graduate and executive. Hanson, son of Mrs. A. T. Hanson, is an English teacher and notable community leader.

Decatur High School Mary Robertson Dia James L. Sullivan Southern Theological and Manufacturing Co West Point Hanson A. T. Hanson Vine St Methodist Church Junior Chamber of Commerce Chattahochee Valley

Course Changes For Decatur J C C Sports Car Races

A tougher course, a top amateur driver list, and a new spectator vantage point at Courtland add excitement to the Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce sports car races. The track changes aim to level the field for smaller cars and demand greater driver concentration as the event nears. See COURSE on Page 2.

Decatur

Outdoor Day Parade Planned Between Lafayette and Vine

The Lakeside High Band will gather on Canal Street between Market and Wilson for an Outdoor Day parade. Residents are advised to see the Outdoor Day order on Page 2 for details.

Lafayette Vine Lakeside High Band Canal St Market Wilson

Soviet Union accused of manufacturing crisis at UN

U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge charged at the United Nations Security Council that the Soviet Union created the spy plane flight crisis to cover internal political problems. He said Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko rejected the claim.

United Nations, N.Y Henry Cabot Lodge Soviet Union U.S U.N. Security Council Andrei A. Gromyko

Good Work Is Held Answer At Graduation

Dr Virgil McCain told the Ten graduating class to do the best with what they have and promotions will follow. He urged looking around the community for opportunities and described combining local laboratories and Athens College advanced training for advantage. Roquefort cheese reference appears on page 2.

Virgil McCain Athens College Technical School Roquefort France

Opposition Named to Challenge Bob Jones in Eighth District

Florence insurance man H. G. Williams was named to oppose Rep Bob Jones for congress in Alabama's eighth district at a district Republican convention in the Lyons Hotel. Williams urged delegates to focus on the record and said the race would test party growth as about 40 delegates attended.

R. L. McCaleb Huntsville H. G Red) Williams Florence Decatur Bob Jones Rose Fortney Adian Batson Wilson T. White Athens Williams Jones GOP Lyons Hotel M. H. Lanier State Party Democratic Record Washington Eighth District Adin Batson Landrum-Griffin Lanier George Gesman Birmingham Paul Robinson Huntsille Walter Kennemer Jackson County Hadley Howard Kennemer Morgan, Lawrence Limestone Jackson Madison Lauderdale Colbert

Decatur Skies Report May 28

The Decatur sky chart notes sunset at 6 53 p m and moonset at 10 07 p m on May 28. Mars rises at 2 20 a m the following day with sunrise at 4 37 a m.

Mars

Weather and River Report for Decatur and Vicinity

Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning shows 21.70 feet, up 26 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 556 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Pickwick 414.1 Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 554.6 Wilson 507.6. High yesterday 8 degrees at 3 p.m. and low 57 at 5 a.m. today. 11:35 a.m. today temperature 76. Rain yesterday 1.07 inches. Forecast calls for clearing today with mild afternoon temperatures and fair mild tonight. Saturday looks sunny and warmer with a high near 81 and a low around 3.

Decatur Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson

Defeat Claimed Seen By Bolter

A statement by Alabama electors groups led by C G Allen and others claims former Gov. Frank Dixon admits defeat and calls Nixon slate efforts phony. The release questions Dixon’s stance on voting for the Republican nominee and notes Alabama voters’ rights in November.

Bolter C. G. Allen Dave Archer C. L Leonard) Beard J. E. Brantley W. L Bill) Chenault Karl Harrison Bill Jones W. D Billy) Partlow Ben F. Ray D. Hardy Riddle Alabama Frank Dixon Nixon- Dixon Bama Dick Nixon Dr. Dixon The United

Turkish Armed Forces Seize Control in Bloodless Coup

In Istanbul the Turkish military ousted Adnan Menderes and announced free elections. A State Department spokesman said external communications were cut, while a British report noted gunfire in Ankara before dawn. The coup involved brigadiers to generals, with younger officers planned to replace loyalists.

Istanbul Turkey Adnan Menderes North Atlantic Central State Department Washington Ankara Coupeen Samaant

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J. L. Sullivan DHS Bank Lee Second Ave Wells Exieere ARTA Vine Street Strongman Garven Hudgins By Ken Reynolds
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