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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1963

Page

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State Docks Land Leased for Cement Terminal In Alabama

A Missouri Portland Cement Company plan to build a large cement terminal at Decatur State Dock is advancing with a six acre lease and four new mooring cells. Officials expect operation by spring and say the project will handle increased river traffic with future growth in mind.

Mike Freeman Decatur State Dock State of Alabama Missouri Portland Cement Co St. Louis John McNatt Th Cement Company Portland McNatt North Alabama Know Alabama State Docks See

Government clears way for corn sale to Hungary

The United States approves a 1.2 million bushel corn export to Hungary under a $1.93 million shipment license. Talks on wheat sales to the Soviet bloc stall over higher American shipowner rates, with a White House decision seen as necessary to resolve the obstacle. The corn shipment, aided by grain firm Cargill, will likely depart from an East Coast port.

Washington Hungary Soviet Bloc White House Commerce Department Cargill, Inc Minneapolis

Belief of the heart and the path to faith

The reply distinguishes belief of the mind from belief of the heart and urges a personal commitment. It suggests genuine faith comes from trust through experience, not abstract creed, and counsels kneeling to ask for forgiveness and entrusting God.

God Father Heaven Earth David

Big Lift On Schedule In Historic U.S. Airlift

Exercise Big Lift advances rapidly as 162 transports carry 10,109 soldiers of the 2nd Armored to bases in West Germany and France. Officials expect completion within 72 hours after the first jet from Bergstrom Air Force Base. Brig. Gen. R. H. Safford calls it the smoothest operation seen.

Carl Hartman Frankfurt Germany Texas Iron Curtain 2Nd Armored Division West Germany France Bergstrom Air Force Base Austin Tex Army Air Force U.S Bergstrom Base R. H. Safford

Milk Price Increase Faces Possible Milk Board Action

The Alabama Milk and Control Board set butter milk and plain skim milk up two cents per quart effective November 1. A local milk representative said an injunction against the move will probably be filed if the industry does not comply, though there is a slim chance the industry will approve and avoid suit. A manager noted the board administers the change and urges public awareness.

Alabama Milk. and Control Board Montgomery Milk Board

Weather Outlook Parts Cloudy Drizzle Tonight Through Friday North Alabama

A revised forecast at noon today warns of partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional light drizzle today and tonight, then Friday showers in North Alabama. The ongoing Fall drought worsens conditions as authorities note changes.

North Alabama

Kennedy pushes civil rights bill with White House talks

President Kennedy personally steers efforts to win passage of a civil rights bill this year. A White House meeting with House leaders led to a postponement of a crucial committee vote until next Tuesday, aiming to build support for a compromise bill closer to the president's midsummer proposals.

Washington Kennedy House Congress White House John W. McCormack D-Mass Carl Albert Oklahoma Charles A. Halleck Indiana Leslie C. Arends Illinois Emanuel Celler D-N.y William M. McCulloch Ohio House Judiciary Committee

Jury Ponders Damage Suit in Landers Case

The civil trial of Lola W Landers versus Frances S Christopher ends the court day with jurors still considering a $25 000 damage claim from a traffic accident. Related cases by B E Landers for 3000 and Troy Landers for 1000 were filed against the same defendant.

Lola W. Landers Frances S. Christopher Landers Christopher B. E. Landers Troy Landers

Frigidaire Appliances Sale With No Down Payment

A Robinson's advertisement touts Frigidaire appliances with no down payment and budget-friendly terms. Frigidaire brand items promoted as best buys with easy credit options enticing shoppers.

Robinson's

5.00 Down Holds Any Schwinn Bicycle at McClary Tire Co

Advert says 5.00 down payment secures any Schwinn bicycle at McClary Tire Co and holds the item until Christmas Eve. Limited time offer details not provided in fragment.

McClary Tire Co

Mann recalls harsh jail stint in East Germany

BERLING student Robert Mann said he was well treated while jailed 21 months in Communist East Germany but the experience left him a nervous wreck.

Robert Mann East Germany

Hurricane Ginny drifts along Atlantic coast watch issued

Hurricane Ginny grew to near hurricane strength as it moved northwest along the Atlantic, extending watches from Daytona Beach to Savannah. Forecasters urged caution for possible rapid winds if the storm shifts toward the coast, but expected little inland damage while beach erosion and seas remained high. Shrimp boats waited at Port Canaveral and Cape Canaveral work resumed as the system drifted south near Cape Canaveral.

Miami Fla Daytona Beach Myrtle Beach S.C Ginny Atlantic Savannah Florida Gordon Dunn

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