All Good Gun Battles End In Decatur Street Clash
In Decatur on Grove Street a fall gun battle between Pudding Alexander Snow King Little James Wright and Equator Black left no injuries but drew deputies and city police. Emma Pearl Fewell 33 was jailed for being drunk and for breaking into the county jail to visit a prisoner. The trio fired about ten shots as witnesses described a hornet like spray of bullets. Police escorted the suspects to the desk sergeant for jail admission. See ALL On Page 2.
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Morgan County
Emma ‘Pearl Fewell
Decatur
County
Snow King Little
Grove St
James Wright
Pudding Alexander
Grove _St
Equator Black
Black
Bobby Newsome
Doug Hale
Pudding
Snow King
Latin President Illia Links US Strains to Misunderstanding
Argentina's President Arturo Illia says Americans misunderstand Latin America’s efforts to stabilize itself and to reform economically and socially. He notes plans to nullify multimillion dollar U.S. oil contracts have strained ties while stressing Argentina will trade with any nation it deems suitable.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Arturo U. Illia
United States
Latin America
U.S
Youth In Limestone Dies After Wreck
A 14 year old Negro youth Willie Jackson Jr of Athens died at Ashens Limestone County Hospital after a highway accident a dead end near Athens on U S 31. His father Willie Jackson 37 was listed in good condition. Four other accidents were investigated by the Highway Patrol over the weekend with Royce Shelton 20 of Trinity listed in fairly good condition after a one vehicle wreck near Moulton.
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Willie Jackson
Athens
Ashens Limestone County
U. S. 31
Highway Patrol
Royce L. Shelton
Trinity 1
Lawrence County Hospital
Moulton
Ala
Town Creek
Funeral services for Bernice Routh Vardaman planned
Deane Mrs. Paul Bussey was called to Albertville today to attend funeral services Tuesday after noon for Mrs. Bernice Routh Vardaman who died Sunday night. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Paul Bussey
Albertville
Bernice Routh- Vardaman
Hebrews 10 26 Sin Willful After Truth Unbelief Focus
The passage warns about deliberate unbelief after receiving truth, not ordinary sin. The writer addresses faith, not conduct, stressing that persistent rejection of the gospel evidence remains grounds for not receiving further sacrifice. Repentance and ongoing faith restore spiritual standing through Christ.
Grand Jury Urged To Probe Officials
Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell charged a Morgan County grand jury to investigate crimes of fraud and betrayal of trusts by public officials. He said evidence could lead to charges of embezzlement or impeachment and stressed the jury must decide only from in‑jury testimony.
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Winford Turner
Newton B. Powell
Morgan County
Powell
Grand Jury
GRAND
Rusk Pledges U.S. Troops in Germany
Secretary of State Dean Rusk pledged the United States will keep six divisions in Germany as long as necessary to ease West German fears after a large troop airlift. He and Chancellor Erhard urged Atlantic Alliance unity and cautioned against loosening U.S. ties in Europe.
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Carl Hartman
Associated Press
Frankfurt, Germany
Dean Rusk
United States
Germany
Rusk
Ludwig Erhard
Atlantic
George C. Marshall
Europe
Charles de Gaulle
France
Hint Of Rain Isn’t Enough For Forest Fire Danger
Scattered showers forecast for today reduce fire danger only briefly in Alabama. Clearing skies Tuesday and Wednesday with stronger winds will worsen the risk after rain clouds dissipate. Forecasters say light rain won’t soak the ground or provide lasting protection as humidity drops.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Weather Bureau
Magnavox TV Sale at Robinson's Offers Free Parking
Magnavox television advertised as the best with no money down at Robinson's store. The promotion includes free parking and an advance notice of the offer.
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Magnavox Television
Robinson's
Athens farmer killed in Lime Stone County accident
The Daily’s Toney correspondent 46 year old J B Raby was killed around 11 35 p m at Kemp s Store Lime Stone County Coroner Charlie Sammett Jr said the injuries came when a gas hose tangled with a cotton picker causing a basket to drop on his neck breaking it The accident occurred as he stood on an empty five gallon can while filling the picker Also reported American shipping lines rebuffed a government plea on wheat rates to Russia and Jack Nicklaus led the U S to a Canada Cup golf win with a five birdie 32 for nine holes in fog
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Athens
J. B. Raby
Toney
Kemp
Limestone County
Charlie Sammett, Jr
Sammett
Raby
Daily
Paris
Jack Nicklaus
United States
Arnold Palmer
Several Are Charged In Limestone
Limestone County Sheriff M W Evans led staff and ABC agents on wild cat whiskey and beer raids over the weekend. The oddest raid occurred Friday afternoon when Evans and ABC Agent Carlos Nelson were riding down an Athens street and spotted a scene described as interesting and notable by the sheriff.
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Athens
Limestone County
M. W
Buddy) Evans
ABC
Evans
Carlos Nelson
Miners Trapped Miners Found Safe Near Bristedt
Three German miners trapped for over 80 hours in a flooded iron mine surfaced to report they are fit and well. They reached the air pocket through a shaft bored 259 feet down. a second rescue shaft must be completed, likely by Wednesday, to bring them up.
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Broistedt
Germany
Miners Trapped as Cages Crash in South African Mine
Seventy five miners were trapped in two cages after a shaft collapse near Carletonville. Fifty five workers 1 000 feet underground were reported uninjured while the fate of those 5 000 feet down remained unknown as rescuers attempt contact.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Carletonville
Space Officials Push Moon Landing At All Costs
Washington reports space officials urge full speed ahead on a 1960s U.S. moon-landing program despite Khrushchev signaling no current manned lunar flights. Critics warn of mounting costs while NASA leaders stress continuity irrespective of Soviet moves.
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Washington
U.S
Moscow
Khrushchev
Clinton P. Anderson
Senate Space Committee
James E. Webb
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Geroge E. Mueller
NASA
Russia
Markets At A Glance
New York prices show gains for blue chips with several securities higher while bonds mix as treasuries rise. Cotton trades irregularly with moderate activity. Chicago wheat eases amid liquidation. corn, oats, soybeans mostly softer to steady with mixed trade. hogs down 25 to 50 cents, top 16 dollars. Slaughter steers hold steady to 25 cents lower, top 24.75.
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New York
Chicago
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