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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1963

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Baby Killing Disease Strikes In 2 Places

A Vermont cluster of spinal bifida among babies and an Atlanta outbreak in 1962 signal a mysterious epidemic killer. Dr Jerold F. Lucye led Vermont investigators tracing 21 cases with 10 survivors, while US Public Health Service found 16 cases in Atlanta with two survivors. The same rare birth defect raised puzzle over common cause.

Vermont Atlanta Montpelier Jerold F. Lucye University of Vermont Burlington U. S. Public Health Service

Community event shows Holy Land slides Sunday night

The Rev W J Johnson of Southside Baptist Church will present slides and film strips from his Holy Land tour Sunday at 6 30 p m. The public is invited. Also noted Carl Still of Decatur attends NYU and works as an auditor for Teat Marwick Mitchell in Birmingham. Fire crews found a trash fire at 1030 4th Ave SE Tuesday at 3 29 p m with no loss.

W. J. Johnson Southside Baptist Church Holy Land Carl Still Harry Still Decatur New York New York University Carl Teat-Marwick-Mitchell, and Co Birmingham 4Th Ave

Connection Between Old and New Testaments Explained

The New is in the Old concealed and the Old revealed. Isaiah foretold a virgin born of Mary, fulfilled by Jesus in Matthew. The Old is a Law book, the New a Book of Grace. Read both to see humanity’s weakness and God’s love and power through Christ.

G. A Isaiah Immanuel Jesus Mary Joseph God Christ

Dynamite Sold To Defendant In Keller Murder Case

Baileyton merchant M. W. Walker testified in the Albert Grady Keller first degree murder trial that he sold Keller a dynamite cap and four and a half feet of fuse on the day of Mrs. Keller's death. He said Keller bought more fuse and caps days earlier and asked how long a fuse would burn. Keller attempted to light a fuse with a lighter but it failed until a slit was cut. The store is two and eight tenths miles from the explosion site. The defense requested a mistrial but Judge Griffith overruled. A dynamite fuse was shown at the scene by Circuit Solicitor Jack Riley amid protest from the Bland attorneys.

Winford Turner Cullman Baileyton M. W. Walker Albert Grady Keller Doyce Burden Keller Keller Walker Grady K. J. Griffith Julian and Ralph Bland W. L. Tucker Tucker Jack Riley Blands

U.N Steering Panel Backs China Seat Vote and Buddhist Issue

The U.N. Steering Committee urged the assembly to consider granting membership to Communist China and addressing Buddhist rights in South Viet Nam. Nationalist China opposed the China seat. In Texas Hurricane Cindy caused flooding as residents fled rising waters. Kennedy backs tax cuts as the path to economic growth, not new big-spending. Birmingham judge delays contempt actions against two integrationist groups and 38 individuals.

United Nations, N.Y U.N China South Viet Nam Birmingham W. A. Jenkins

Kennedy to Meet With Negro Leaders on Racial Tension

President Kennedy will meet Thursday with Martin Luther King Jr and six other Negro leaders to discuss racial conditions. The White House said five of the leaders hail from Birmingham and will report on the city after a Birmingham church bombing and the deaths of four Negro girls.

Washington Kennedy Martin Luther King Jr Birmingham Pierre Salinger White House

We'll March Even if Blood Flows

Alabama integration leader Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth says Negroes nationwide will march on the state capitol to protest the Birmingham Sunday School bombing that killed four black girls. He states Gov. George Wallace cannot stop the march and notes plans lack detail but a frame is formed.

Montgomery Fred Shuttlesworth George Wallace Shuttlesworth Wallace Birmingham

Value Days Here Again Launches Major City Sale

Thursday marks what may be the largest retail promotion in the city. Decatur’s three shopping districts the downtown area the Decatur Shopping Center and the Gateway Shopping Center run separate spectacular fall sales with Extra Value Days banners. Merchants report steady growth and stronger customer interest as stores stock fall lines and offer real savings.

Decatur Decatur Shopping Center Gateway Shopping Center Downtown Businessmen’s Association Better Promotions

Burial Today For 3 Girls

Funeral today for three victims of a church bombing as memorials are planned nationwide. Denise McNair, Addie Mae Collins, and Cynthia Wesley are honored while Carole Robertson previously buried. leaders and lawmakers urge a day of mourning.

Ry Hoyt Harwell Birmingham Carole Rosamond Robertson Roy Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Denise McNair Addie Mae Collins Cynthia Wesley Congress Kennedy Abraham Lincoln Congress of Racial Equality New York

Calamity at Chualar Cart Bus Crash Kills 28

A Southern Pacific freight train hit a makeshift bus carrying farm workers at a crossing near Chualar California. 28 died and 35 were injured with several in critical condition as ambulances rushed victims to Salinas area hospitals. The driver said he did not hear the train while the engineer blew the whistle.

Salinas Calif California Monterey County Hospital Chualar Christopher Hill Jr Earl Meyers, Co San Francisco Francisco Gonzales Espinosa Highway Patrol Francis Simmons Espinosa Robert E. Cripe San Luis Obispo Southern Pacific Cripe

Students Flock Back To School At Integrated West End High

White students returned to classes at West End High in Birmingham amid protests over the school’s integration. Attendance reached 994 of 1,442, up from 754 yesterday, as two other integrated schools reported near normal attendance. Ramsay High saw 876 of 916 enrolled. Look For The Golden Arches Mc Donald's on 6th Ave S E Decatur Ala.

Birmingham West End High West End Ramsay High McDonald’s 6Th Ave S.E Decatur Ala

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