This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1963
Page
10
The message lists station call signs WAJF 1490 WJMW 730 and WJOF 104.3 MC with broadcast hours 4 55 A.M. to Midnight and additional limits from 6 A.M. to 11 P.M. or sunrise to sunset and 10 30 P.M. in case of enemy attack.
AP reports 31 of 32 new programs launched with 17 likely hits and 14 misses or maybes. Noted strong entries include CBSs Danny Kaye Judy Garland hour Petticoat Junction and NBCs Mr Novak. Doubtful entries feature East Side West Side Channing Breaking Point and The Outer Limits among others.
Tomorrow brings mixed planetary influences affecting personal relationships and business dealings. Brighter afternoon aspects promise progress and accomplishment in good endeavors while cautioning mid month risks and emphasis on domestic harmony and travel in the year ahead.
Social column highlights New York nightlife during the World Series era. Mentions Earl Wilson observations, sports figures like Sandy Koufax and Leo Durocher, Hollywood names, celebrity antics, and a playful look at Toots Shor’s scene with references to venues, bets, and fashion.
Gov. George Wallace launches a voluntary fundraising drive among Alabama state employes for two private school foundations. Cabinet members were asked to solicit donations, with reports of about $1,200 raised so far. Contributions go to West End Private School Foundation in Birmingham and Macon County Private School Foundation in Tuskegee. Wallace has given $100 to each.
All eight Alabama congressmen voted against the House passed measure to extend the Civil Rights Commission for one year. The bill passed the House 265 to 80 and was sent to President Kennedy. The delegation names include Reps. George Andrews Carl Elliott George Grant George Huddleston Robert Jones Albert Rains Kenneth Roberts and Armistead Selden.
NBC presents a season premiere on a new night from 10 to 11 p m EDT featuring Rudolf Nureyev and singers Richard Tucker and Anna Moffo in Wagon Train. The program marks a return to familiar time slots with a fresh lineup and classic chorus performances.
The fatal QB47 drone crash near Eglin Boulevard on Aug. 19 remains under inquiry by Air Force investigators from Norton AFB California, with two killed and one injured when the pilotless jet crashed during remote landing. The drone, a converted B47 used as a Bomarc missile test target, was being landed when it crashed and burned.
Death Valley in eastern California lies 210 feet below sea level and spans about 150 miles in length with a width of up to 35 miles.
Circuit Solicitor Thomas N. Younger says three people face embezzlement charges tied to a $95,000 cash and merchandise shortage at a Huntsville department store. Jewell Cobb Miller, 21, a former employee, is jailed while a former manager and assistant manager are at large. Confessions allege theft of about $15,000. about $80,000 remains unaccounted for. Miller is accused of stealing $1,300.
Alabama Senator John Sparkman praised the ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty in Hollywood Florida while warning the nation not to expect too much from the pact. He called the treaty an opening wedge that may thaw the cold war and restore faith in U.S. foreign policy. He urged caution as U.S. foreign policy becomes clearer.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.