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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1963

Page

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Martial Law End Date Set for South Viet Nam

President Ngo Dinh Diem announced that 25 days of martial law in South Viet Nam will end at noon Monday and civilian agencies will resume functions. He postponed the National Assembly election to Sept 27 and warned student unrest has spread to provinces, while the technical state of emergency remains in effect.

Saigon South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem National Assembly United Diem Washington State Department Ngo Dinh Nhu Belgrade Yugoslavia United Nations Viet Nam Chie Sister Bien Hoa Vinh Long Mekong River

Three die in Limestone County road crash near Athens

A three-vehicle collision on U S Highway 31 near the Tennessee border killed Louis Ferguson 68 Margie Chambers 38 and Louise Biggs 39. Ferguson's car ignited. firefighters freed the trapped driver as others escaped with injuries.

Winford Turner Athens Limestone County Louis Jeff Ferguson Peach St Margie S. Chambers Christopher Granville Turner Bradford Ferguson Chambers Lee Wild

Quintuplets Born to Mrs Fischer in Aberdeen

Five babies four girls and a boy were born Saturday to Mrs. Andrew Fischer wife of an $80 a week shipping clerk. The father said he was pleased but too tired to be nervous. The quintuplets were placed in isolettes after birth between 1 56 and 3 01 a.m. and were baptized and confirmed by a bishop.

Don Reeder Dan Perkes Associated Press Aberdeen S. D Andrew Fischer Ee Ace Fischer St. Luke’s Hospital Father

Car Collision On U S 31 Injures Driver David E Morris Jr

A 1963 Chevrolet traveling south on U S 31 with driver David Edward Morris Jr aged 19 was struck by an unidentified vehicle that swerved left and fled the scene after hitting the front fender. Also noted are Rev and Mrs Flippo and Lassie Annie Hill attending the 58th Annual Assembly in Cleveland Tennessee.

U. S. 31 David Edward Morris, Jr 8Th Ave. SE Flippo Church of God of Prophecy Decatur Lassie Annie Hill Cleveland Tenn

Backslider Can Return to Christ Forgiveness Offered in Scripture

The New Testament offers hope for the backslider. Peter denied Jesus three times yet was forgiven and restored. Christ loved him and later allowed a threefold confession of love. Please come back in penitence, trust, and faith, and claim His promises today.

Simon Peter Jesus Christ Peter Christ Galilee

Youngster with private secretary after broken arms

Michael Ford aged 10 suffered a double arm break after falling from a fruit tree. His mother records his answers while he dictates homework, noting the limb gave way as the persimmon tree was loaded. A prior fall occurred last year with no lasting harm.

Nancy Edwards Michael Ford Robert J. Ford Pennylane Mike

Keller Trial Starts Monday

Albert Grady Keller a 36 year old Baileyton truck driver goes on trial for his life as Cullman County Circuit Court opens a special session at 9 a.m. before Judge K J Griffith. Keller is charged with first degree murder.

Winford Turner County Cullman Albert Grady Keller Baileyton Cullman County K. J. Griffith Keller Lee Keller

Truman blasts rioters at $100 dinner for Young

Former President Harry S. Truman denounces demonstrations and mob rule during a $100-a-plate fundraiser for Sen. Stephen M. Young in Cleveland. He criticizes campus protests and urges police to use traditional discipline. The event funds Young's 1964 re election bid, with Truman signaling support.

Cleveland, Ohio Harry S. Truman Stephen M. Young Ohio Un-American Activities Committee Washington New York Sen. Young Young Truman

Look For The Golden Arches. Mc Donald's on 6th Ave

A notice highlights a Mc Donald's hamburgers outlet located on 6th Avenue in Decatur Ale. The piece emphasizes the fast food location and its brand presence in the area.

McDonald's 6Th Ave S.E Decatur,Ale Ady

Jones Protests Federal Regulation On School Admission Policy

Athens Congressman Bob Jones denounces a federal rule requiring written assurances of non discrimination from colleges in government programs. He calls for withdrawal and introduces legislation to curb executive overreach after Athens College declined admission assurance to a government trainee at Redstone Arsenal.

Athens Bob Jones U.S. Government Executive Branch Jones Athens College Board of Trustees U.S. Army Redstone Arsenal View McCain Thomas W. Cooke Athens College Congressman Jones Hart Jones

Mixed School Ends A Week At Tuskegee Sparks Boycott

A Tuskegee high school abruptly shifts from white to all Negro with a boycott leaving 13 Black students in a 250 seat space. Amid protests in Birmingham, adults clash with teens but police keep order as West End High faces reduced attendance and calls for a mass meeting to decide next steps. National States Rights Party members are among protesters while some white students transfer to nearby schools.

Tuskegee Birmingham West End High National States Rights Party West End Midfield

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