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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1963

Page

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Tidal Wave Is Killer Thousands May Be Dead In Italy

The massive Alpine landslide plunged into a four mile reservoir and sent a tidal wave across the Vaioni Dam. Italian authorities reported hundreds killed with 300 bodies recovered at dawn and estimates of up to 3,000 dead. Longarone was hardest hit with up to 1,700 dead.

Belluno Italy Vaioni Piave Mayse Longarone St. Martino Viaspesse Carlo Prestamburgo Cadissago Rivalta

Kennedy approves private sale of wheat to Soviet bloc

President Kennedy authorized private sales of millions of bushels of American wheat to the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, stating the grain would not go to Cuba. The move drew mixed reactions from lawmakers, with some calling it beneficial to both sides and others denouncing it as arming the enemy.

Harry Kelly Washington Kennedy Soviet Union Europe Cuba United States Strom Thurmond Vermont George Aiken Soviet Bloc National Security Council Congress

Jesus Refutes Divine Dismissal With Rich Young Ruler

The reply argues Jesus did not deny divinity but affirmed it by noting only God is good. It cites Pilate's finding of no fault and warns against praising Jesus while refusing to follow him, urging genuine commitment rather than lip service.

God Pilate Jesus Divine Son of God

Kennedy Defends CIA From Viet Nam Policy Claims

President Kennedy rejected CIA involvement in South Viet Nam policy as false and injurious. He announced John Richardson was transferred from the CIA mission in Saigon, calling him a dedicated public servant with no stated new post. Kennedy urged Goldwater as 1964 nominee potential, warned against military coups in Latin America, and said US options are limited in Honduras and the Dominican Republic. He noted no Soviet reply to a moon mission proposal and urged caution on reducing the 40 hour work week.

Frank Comner Washington Kennedy Central Intelligence Agency South Viet Nam CIA John Richardson Richardson Sen Barry Goldwater Arizona Latin America United States Honduras Dominican Republic Soviet Union Andrei A. Gromyko

Best Frigideire Washer and Dryer on Second Ave

No money down at Robins on Second Avenue for Frigideire washer and dryer sale.

Robinson's Second Ave

Botulism Ties Grow With New Deaths and Antitoxin Rush

Tennessee and Knoxville hospitals race to treat botulism as more deaths emerge from Type E exposure. Vanderbilt moves quickly to bring in antitoxin serum from Knoxville while confirming ten local patients and several possible fatalities linked to smoked whitefish.

Nashville, Tenn Central South Tennessee Knoxville Vanderbilt Hospital Vanderbilt Breault Kalamazoo Mich Huntsville Ala

Kroger Food Safety Alert Over Dornbos Smoked White Fish

Dr L R Murphree of the Morgan County Health Department said Kroger at 115 6th Ave NE received Dornbos Smoked White Fish and one package was sold amid reports of deaths in Michigan Tennessee and Alabama from contaminated food. FDA led probe to confirm link as Elmer Bishop of Kroger отмеч indicated no stock remaining. See FISH On Page 2

L. R. Murphree Morgan County Health Department Kroger Co 6Th Ave Michigan Tennessee Alabama Food and Drug Administration Elmer Bishop Kroger

Last Minute Tag Rush Is Indicated

Probate Judge T. C. Almon said license plate sales may not end the last minute rush as a county sees at least 2,500 more vehicles this year. Tax assessor sources note increased sales though lines appear shorter. the Nov. 15 deadline looms with a predicted big rush.

T. C. Almon Almon

Mafia rackets in Detroit gross millions says police chief

Detroit Police Commissioner George C. Edwards told Senate crime probers Mafia rackets bring in about 150 million dollars yearly and have infiltrated legitimate businesses worth at least 50 million dollars. In Birmingham Charle B Holliman paid 500 dollars in fines after no contest pleas tied to FHA political involvement. The Anglo American Soviet treaty banning atmospheric nuclear tests took effect at 1 p.m. EDT.

Washington George C. Edwards Detroit Senate Birmingham FHA Charle B. Holliman Federal Housing Administration Holliman Republican Party U.S Clarence W. Allgood

Nuclear Test Foe Linus Pauling Wins Nobel Prize

Linus Pauling, a longtime opponent of nuclear testing, received the Nobel Peace Prize. He is a California Institute of Technology chemist and previously won the chemistry prize in 1954 for work on molecular bonds.

Oslo Norway Linus Carl Pauling U.S California Institute of Technology

Mrs Nhu Says US Should Inform People on Communism

Mrs Ngo Dinh Nhu told an Overseas Press Club audience in New York that if she were President Kennedy she would inform the people about the Communist danger rather than lull them into a false sense of security. She called panic bad but said preparedness is essential, and noted other possible solutions later.

Jean Sprain Wilson New York Ngo Dinh Nhu Kennedy United States Ngo Dinh Diem South Viet Nam Overseas Press Club Tran van Chuong Chuong

Mac Says He Must Retire From Conservative Lead

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan announced he cannot lead the Conservative Party at the next general elections. The statement, read at the party conference by Lord Home, followed his prostate operation in London. He said he could not carry the physical burden of leadership.

Blackpool England Harold Macmillan Macmillan Lord Home London

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