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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1961
Page
1
Brazil's civil war threat ends as three military chiefs drop opposition to leftist Joao Goulart and agree to allow him to serve as figurehead president.
The report outlines Brazil's political crisis as Goulart signals support for a constitutional amendment leading to a parliamentary system while officers back the change. It notes possible premiers and the military's restraint and reports on Khrushchev’s pressure for a ban on atmospheric nuclear tests, with Kennedy and Macmillan urging immediate agreement and a Geneva meeting by Sept 9.
Kennedy and Macmillan urged Khrushchev to accept an immediate atmosphere test ban to protect mankind from fallout and reduce tensions. They called for a three power pledge with Paris informed, signaling possible underground testing if Russia blocks progress.
The answer argues Christianity differs from Communism by starting with inner transformation rather than state control. It cites Paul and Jesus to claim truth sets people free, while Communism suppresses individual freedom and uses propaganda. Christianity centers on heart change leading to freer society.
New York. Mickey Mantle, rejoining Roger Maris as a Ruth record challenger, hit his 49th and 50th homers of the season as the Yankees beat Detroit 8-5 to complete a three game sweep.
Gov. John Patterson plans to ask Alabama’s Supreme Court to rule whether the executive and judicial branches can oversee state finances or if the current appropriation can carry over for two fiscal years. A vetoed or unfavored ruling could trigger a special session as the legislature adjourned without non school funding. The stalemate followed a filibuster over congressional redistricting that left Alabama with no non school appropriation.
MOBILE AP Two killed in an unusual incident when a passenger in a car tried to strike a pedestrian with a pint sized bat. The driver Earl Bodiford 18 was jailed on murder charges. Victims are Joe Palmer 52 and Vernon Bohannon 20. Bohannon allegedly hung from the car during the event.
President Kennedy praised labor as essential to dignity and freedom while labor officials highlighted U S gains of 68.5 million workers employed and rising wages. The report notes GM hourly workers weighing plant shutdowns and large parades in Detroit New York and other cities with leaders Reuther Swainson Rockefeller Spellman and Wagner participating.
The National Safety Council reported the Labor Day highway death toll passed 300 with peak homeward traffic expected. Officials warned fatalities could reach 420 for the 6 p.m. Friday to midnight period, noting 312 highway deaths, 18 boating, 37 drownings, and 48 miscellaneous. The three day total last year was 415.
Local advertisement invites shoppers to visit Robinson's bargain basement on 2nd Avenue for best buys ever with a call to come see the deals.
The Associated Press reports at least five people died in Alabama traffic accidents during the Labor Day weekend. Dempsey Smith and James Gordon Smith died in a Gadsden area crash. Jerry-Max Guined, 17, of Gadsden, survived in serious condition. Bettie Witherington, 56, of Montgomery, was killed in Montgomery. Marion James Cheaton, 19, of Birmingham, died in a two car collision near Huntsville. Henderson Thomas Brown, 49, of Montgomery, died in a car truck crash on Montgomery outskirts.
The Rockies faced heavy snow and cold over Labor Day weekend with four inches of wet snow in Denver and up to two feet in mountain resorts. Roads like Loveland Pass and Trail Ridge Road were briefly closed, stranding travelers as Denver set record low and high temperatures. A missing light plane in Montana added to the severe weather impact.
Decatur notes sunset at 6 10 p m on Tuesday September 5 with sunrise at 5 24 a m and moonrise at 2 16 a m new moon on September 9. Prominent stars Castor and Pollux rise with the Moon as Saturn and Jupiter appear due south after 8 30 and 8 48 p m respectively. Venus follows the Moon.
Decatur and vicinity reports the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge at 15.80 feet with a 0.38 foot daily drop. Sea level reading 550.10 feet. Sunday high 87, 9:25 am 84. Forecast mostly fair and hot with scattered afternoon storms. Tonight fair and warm. Tuesday partly cloudy and warm with light southerly winds 10-15 mph. High today 93, low 71, high Tuesday 6.
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