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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

5

Mr Sam Rayburn Remains A Steady Force In Congress

The profile outlines Sam Rayburn’s record as speaker, noting his upcoming 12 June milestone of twice-longest tenure, his rise from Texas farm roots, and his liberal New Deal stance. It highlights his health, persuasive skill, and his strategy to expand the House Rules Committee to preserve presidential agenda without humiliating opponents.

Sam Rayburn Associated Press House Edmond LE Breton Washington Rayburn Congress Henry Clay Clay William R. Bankhead Joseph W. Martin Jr Massachusetts Sam Speaker House of Representatives House Fannin County Tex The State University Texas Legislature Senate Franklin D. Roosevelt House Committee On Rules Crats Kennedy

Area Men In Service From Fort Hood and Newport

Fort Hood Texas Army recruit Roy R Gardner son of Cordie E Gardner Route 7 Cullman Alabama recently completed eight weeks of advanced individual training with the 2d Armored Division Gardner entered the Army last January and completed basic training at Fort Benning Georgia The 17 year old soldier attended Cullman High School Newport Navy Ensign Billy C Brooks son of L R Brooks 1409 11th Ave SE and Navy Ensign Mayo W Davis Jr son of Mayo W Davis Sr 1215 11th St SE

Fort Hood Tex Roy R. Gardner Cordie E. Gardner Route 7 Cullman Ala 2D Armored Division Gardner Army Ft. Benning Cullman High School Newport — Navy Billy C. Brooks L. R. Brooks 11Th Ave Navy Ens Mayo W. Davis, Jr Mayo W.davis, Sr 11Th St

Naval Officer Candidate School graduates at base

May 12 graduates of the Naval Officer Candidate School at the Naval Base completed 18 weeks of intensive training. The group, drawn from college graduates and fleet personnel, gains naval science proficiency for junior officer duties amid a global Navy. Marine Aircraft Group 16 supports Okinawa based operations with Lance Cpl. Isaac D. Maze of Somerville cited among the personnel.

Naval Officer Candidate School Naval Base Third Marine Division Marine Aircraft Group 16 Marine Corps Marine Lance Cpl Isaac D. Maze Hilton Maze Somerville

Arizona's tallest building rises with 20 story Phoenix bank

A new 20 story bank tower in Phoenix claims status as the city's tallest building. The project adds a prominent financial hub to downtown with modern offices and retail space.

Arizona Phoenix

De Gaulle Dream Too Grand for France Says Analyst

In Washington Kennedy meets Charles de Gaulle as both leaders face uncertain futures. Marlow argues De Gaulle seeks a grand independent France, while Kennedy must balance alliance ties with a nuclear power uneasy about American leadership and NATO.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Kennedy Charles de Gaulle Paris de Gaulle France United States Russia China Laos Algeria Brown Congress America U. S NATO United Nations Congo NATO Alliance Khrushchev Vienna Europe Kennedy-De Gaulle

Sweetest Form of Sugar Is Levulose

A brief note states levulose is the sweetest form of sugar. The line emphasizes its claimed superior sweetness in comparison with other sugars.

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