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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1960
Page
1
Sickness and forgiveness as a path to cure
The text argues that treating sickness as sin and seeking God's forgiveness can provide a cure. It suggests many would testify to this perceived miracle in their lives.
Violent Deaths At 21 In State
A brief item notes violent deaths at the age of 21 in the state. The mystery event began at 6 p.m. Friday and continues, with further details promised on Page 2 VIOLENT.
Scaffold Collapse Kills Two At Start Of Indy 500
A 30 foot aluminum scaffold collapsed at the start of the 500 mile race in Indianapolis, killing two spectators and injuring many as it toppled onto others. At Speedway hospital tent, about 50 were treated, with some in serious condition. Jim Rathmann led early at 138.743 mph as the tragedy unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Speedway
T. A. Hanna
Jim Rathmann
Fulbright reproaches U.S. claim on U2 affair
Sen. J William Fulbright says the United States should not have claimed the Soviets stole the U2. He argues it would have been wiser to blame Dulles or accuse the Soviets of fabricating the tale or to share part of the blame with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Sen. J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Fulbright
Dulles
Father Has Worst Day Fishing Ever
A Clarksville Tenn story reports a father loses his 11 year old son Robert Eugene Jenner who drowned after his fishing line snagged the boy. His 10 year old daughter Sharon Jenner was found dead two hours later in the creek. Specialist 4 C Thurman H Jenner from Trumann Arkansas, stationed at Ft Campbell Kentucky, and his wife and five children were picnicking nearby when the tragedy occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Robert Eugene Jenner
Sharon
Alabama Democrats set to vote again in major races
Electors and PSC races top a tense ballot as Alabama Democrats plan a second poll in four weeks. Bruce Henderson, a Wilcox County plantation owner and former state senator, is described as a states rights advocate pledged to opposition statements. A radio speech from 1952 is cited in the dispute over endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alabama
Bruce Henderson
Wilcox and
Mary
Henderson
Sama
Turk ex-interior minister Gedik commits suicide in Ankara
Gedik 49, dubbed Evil Genius by supporters, leaped from a fourth story window at the Turkish War College after a nervous breakdown. He left a note for his wife and reportedly died during the early hours as the army rulers tightened control following the coup that toppled Menderes Bayar and Zorlu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara
War College
Gedik
Elector Slate Loyalists and States Rights Backers Listed
The article names a slate of electors aligned with Loyalist and States Rights positions. The list includes Co. G leaders Archer Beard and Leonard Beard, J. Brantley, Bill Chenault, Bill Jones, Partlow, Ray, Hardy Riddle, and others such as Gov. Edmund Blair Dixon and Walter Givhan. The roster spans multiple counties with several prominent local figures named.
Soviet Air Bases Targeted as U2 Shootdown Cited Threat
The Soviet defense minister Malinovsky warned rockets could strike targets beyond any aircraft in flight, saying the Soviet army possessed missiles capable of reaching North America and vowing retaliatory action against any country involved. He stressed missiles could hit leaders no matter the ocean separating them, asserting the United States is not invincible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinovsky
United States
U S War Dead Honored Today
In Washington the nation honors Americans killed in war with speeches cannon salutes and floral tributes. Officials and veterans gathered to commemorate those who died serving the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
Frigidelve bids on low priced two door fridges
Classified note advertises low priced two door refrigerators from Freener in Frigidelve butery EN biason's, with emphasis on value and availability. The terse item highlights basic model entry pricing and ongoing sale.
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EN Biason’s
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