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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1963

Page

7

Palmer Ailing But Will Stay In World Series

Arnold Palmer suffers a bursitis flare in the right shoulder risking the $75,000 World Series of Golf at Firestone. He will not play again until Saturday if pain eases though he plans to compete against Nicklaus Boros and Charles as NBC televises the event.

Akron Ohio Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Julius Boros Bob Charles Palmer Firestone Country Club California Waukegan Ill NBC

Bryant targets line play after drills for Alabama

Alabama coach Paul Bryant says practice focus will be on line play after spotting weaknesses in the defense in Thursday drills. He notes no linemen have stepped up yet and cites terrific runs by Benny Nelson on offense.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Paul Bryant Crimson Tide Benny Nelson

UA Expects Only One Negro Admitted This Fall

Jefferson Bennett, administrative vice president of the University of Alabama, says only one Negro will be admitted to the main campus this fall. Vivian Malone is identified as the sole student, with James Hood having no contact with the university and plans to reenter only when health improves. Hood faced criticism from Gov. George Wallace following a rally in Gadsden.

Airman Applies for Alabama Center Admission

Airman 2 C Andrew Woods Jr a Maxwell Air Force Base administrative specialist says he has applied for admission to the University of Alabama Center in Montgomery for the fall term starting September 25. Center spokesmen would not confirm or deny the application and said no papers have been processed yet.

Christine Keeler Jailed On Perjury Charges In London

Christine Keeler, British sex scandal figure, spent the night in jail and posted 3 000 pounds bond on four perjury and conspiracy to obstruct justice charges. The case relates to the trial of Aloysius Gordon, her ex lover, who received a three year sentence for assault. Gordon was released earlier after new evidence emerged.

London Christine Keeler Britain Miss Keeler Christine Aloysius Lucky) Gordon West End Gordon Court of Criminal Appeal

Negro student to be first at university extension center

In applying for admission the applicant says the goal is to advance education, not to stir up trouble. If accepted, Woods would become the first Negro to attend the university focal extension center. The Huntsville campus has enrolled Black students before under federal court orders.

Woods Huntsville

CBS plans My Favorite Martian a new comedy series

AP reports CBS will introduce a rare nighttime comedy form with My Favorite Martian. Ray Walston plays a Mars scientist with retractable antennae who crashes on earth and can become invisible and read minds, offering satirical and fantasy possibilities for writers. Adults may resist but children are expected to enjoy the concept.

Hollywood CBS Mars Ray Walston Walston

Boy Takes Hurts Better Than Man

In Richmond Virginia Benny Tyson a 15 year old boy survived severe burns from a July 22 accident when a gasoline can exploded after his arrow pierced it. Benny endured two major skin grafts and a long hospital stay then showed signs of recovery with grafts taking.

Richmond’s Medical College of Virgina Hospital Benny Tyson Benny Winchester Charles Benjamin Tyson Sr John David Brisco Tyson

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