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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

9

Olivia de Havilland Reflects on GWTW Memories in Paris

Hollywood star Olivia de Havilland, now a Paris resident and Paris Match editor Pierre Galland’s wife, recalls filming Gone With the Wind in Atlanta. She notes Gable nearly quit after struggling with the famous death scene and how tears can signal strength.

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Ike May Attack JFK's Program

Republicans look to General Eisenhower to head a strong attack on President Kennedy s domestic agenda as he weighs a public speech. The plan follows a high profile fund raiser at a $100 plate dinner set near Vienna and with Kennedy s talks in view. Former president Eisenhower avoids foreign policy criticism while his aides discuss fiscal restraint and party unity.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy Vienna Khrushchev Eisenhower Milton Eisenhower Tractors For Freedom Cuba Fidel Castro GOP

Republicans Plan Capitol Hill Club Lunch After Conference

Buckley reports that the two national committees coordinate costs for platforms and logistics while sharing a Capitol Hill Club lunch Thursday noon with Republican leaders. State Chairman Ray Bliss of Ohio will present findings on boosting GOP voting strength in large cities as he bows out as a potential successor to Morford.

Eisenhower Capitol Hill Club Ray Bliss Ohio Bliss Thruston B. Mor

Jackie Kennedy Stars At Paris Visit Amid Frenzied Interest

Paris crowds welcome Jacqueline Kennedy as a near French icon with French language appeal. The Times notes Paris newspapers feature lookalikes and top couturiers prepare gowns for the Kennedys’ gala dinners during their three day visit. The First Lady’s fluency in French and ancestry are highlighted as major draws.

Paris French Today Jacqueline Kennedy America Couturiers France Kennedys White House

Kennedy in Paris Show Highlighting France Ties

Mrs Kennedy spent a year at the Sorbonne and visited Paris in 1959. A Washington TV segment showed the White House south lawn with the President in his office. She noted items there were bought in France or gifts from France. She chose a watercolor by Maurice Prendergast for Mrs de Gaulle and favors a French street scene.

Sorbonne Paris Washington Charles de Gaulle Kennedy Maurice Prendergast Prendergast

Ton's Shift Opens Path to Miller Endorses Support

The passage notes Ton leaving the field to Rep. William E. Miller of New York, a Roman Catholic seen as a centrist Republican. This signals Miller's potential appeal to moderate voters and party factions.

Ton William E. Miller New York Middle Road

City Hall Adopts New Weekday Hours for Most Departments

City Hall offices except the Police Department will open 8 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday starting Thursday, replacing 8:30 a m to 4:30 p m. Saturday hours end. the change aims to improve service before and after work. A full Saturday off is set for staff. Lonnie Pettey or an assistant will staff Saturdays for gas or electrical approvals.

City Hall Police Department Murray Dodd Dodd Lonnie Pettey

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