Tell Me Why Britannica Junior Encyclopedia Winner
A reader contest winner is Philip Mattheis of Lennox South Dakota, 11, who asks a question about coins. The article explains coin origins from Lydia in 7th century BC electrum to Greek and Roman minting, early casting and hammer striking, and the evolution to modern coinage with standardized metal money and evolving artistry.
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Decatur Daily
Philip Mattheis
Lennox
S. D
Asia Minor
Greece
Aegean Sea
Sicily
Italy
Americas
Weather and planetary notes for Sunday evening
Sunset at 5 46 p m. Moonset at 8 42 p m with Moon in apogee. Mars visible low in the southwest after sunset and will reappear as a morning star next May. Sunrise is tomorrow at 5 36 a m.
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Mars
River Height Reports Nearby At Keller Memorial Bridge
The Tennessee River reading last night at Keller Memorial Bridge was 18.98 feet, down 0.02 feet, with sea level equivalent at 553.28 feet. Forecast calls for sunny warm weather today and Sunday, clear cool tonight, light winds, and a high near 90 degrees.
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Keller Memorial Bridge
Riddle Box Fun Time Readers Winner From McMinnville Tenn
Riddles and jokes crowd-pleaser notes why mob derives from mobile vulgus with Latin roots. Today's winner is Edwin Schkiar a 9 year old from McMinnville Tennessee who sent in puzzles and wordplay.
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Edwin Schkiar
McMinnville, Tenn
Trial recounts affair and dynamite theory in Keller case
Miss Wren testified about an affair with Keller and marriage discussions with the trucker. Explosive experts said dynamite caused the car explosion, with estimates from one to five sticks. The defense questioned the state's case as the trial continued with jurors expected to remain in town if recalled next week.
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Miss Wren
Keller
Riley
Baileyton
George McCormick
Birmingham
McCormick
A. Rosenfield
Bernice Johnson
Monay
Overdue Royalists Biographical Sketches Returned Without Fines
After 40 years a Harrisburg Public Library patron returned the two volume Biographical Sketches of Royalists in the American Revolution. The books arrived without the $1,478.25 in outstanding fines.
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Harrisburg
Harrisburg Public Library
Birmingham's schools reopen amid racial tensions and private schooling plans
In Birmingham, West End High reported 1200 pupils in class with two Negro students, Ramsay High had 871 attendees, Graymont Elementary enrolled 234 white pupils with two Negro boys, showing varied attendance. Mrs. Ray McFall urged parents to return or transfer children as private schools are organized over 3 to 6 weeks. Community leaders plan to meet President Kennedy in Washington as a two man peace commission, Earl Blaik and Kenneth Royall, are dispatched.
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West End High
Ramsay High
Graymont Elementary
West End
Ray McFall
Clases
Washington
Kennedy
Birmingham
Earl Blaik
Army
Kenneth C. Royall
The
Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition Contest at Morgan County Fair
Area high school girls compete for Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition title at Morgan County Fair. Contestants from each county vie to select three finalists who will compete for the crown on final night September 28 at the new Coliseum grounds on Meadus Rd SW.
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Coliseum
Meadus Rd
Yacht Sinks After Collision off Cape May
Coast Guard reports a yacht and the 464 foot Domino Crystal collided about 20 miles off Cape May New Jersey. Two yacht occupants were taken aboard the larger vessel, and the yacht sank with no reported injuries. The Domino Crystal sails under Liberian flag for Ascana Shipping Co.
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New York
Coast Guard
Atlantic Ocean
Cape May
N.J
Lloyd’s Official Register of Ships
Ascana Shipping Co
State Dropped From Federal Desegregation Case
Alabama was removed from a federal desegregation suit as a defendant. Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. ruled at the request of Attorney General Richmond Flowers that the state cannot be enjoined. Flowers argued Wallace and officials acted as separate entities, not state actions, amid hearings set for Sept. 24.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
George Wallace
U. S. Dist
Frank M. Johnson, Jr
Atty
Richmond Flowers
Flowers
Wallace
Tuskegee
Birmingham
Mobile
Albert Lingo
Macon
Jefferson
Deaths A. H. Pitt
Funeral services for A. H. Pitt of Akron Ohio are expected Sunday. The former Morgan County resident died Friday morning. Survivors include three sisters Mrs Walter Green Decatur Mrs Roy Garrett Nashville and Mrs Joe Kapusz.
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A. H. Pitt
Akron
Ohio
Morgan County
Walter Green
Decatur
Roy Garrett
Nashville
Joe Kapusz
Henry Warren Tate Dies After Apparent Heart Attack Near Athens
Henry Warren Tate, 53, of Huntsville, died Friday at 1 30 p m from an apparent heart attack. He had just finished lunch and was returning to work with Lenton Wardine and Thomas Robinson when the fatal attack occurred. McConnel Funeral Home handled arrangements and transferred the body to Laughlin Funeral Home in Huntsville.
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Athens
Henry Warren Tate
8Th St
Huntsville
Tate
Ashburn and Gray Contractors
Lenton Wardine
Guntersville
Thomas Robinson
Falkville
McConnel Funeral Home
Laughlin Funeral Home
Dieared obituary for Johnathan Gibson at Decatur General
Johnathan I. Gibson 75 of 1011 th Ave SE died Friday 8 15 a m at Decatur General Hospital. Services at 3 p m today at Caddo Congregation Church with burial in adjoining cemetery. Rev. Joe Gomes and Rev. Ernest Shelton officiate. Survived by two daughters Mrs Luther Standridge and Captain Gibson both of Decatur two sons Wayne Gibson of Decatur Gaines Gibson of Dade City Fla one sister Mrs P B Fuller Arley and three brothers James Gibson Jasper Marion Gibson and Lonnie Gibson Little Rock Ark.
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Johnathan I. Gibson
Captain Gibson
Decatur
Wayne Gibson
Gaines Gibson
Dade City
Fla
P. B. Fuller
Arley
James Gibson
Jasper
Marion Gibson
Lonnie Gibson
Little Rock
Ark
Navy Seeks 40 Nuclear Officers For Submarine Service
The Navy announced a two year plan to recruit 40 sea experienced officers into its nuclear power training program. Most will serve on submarines with some aboard atomic powered surface ships. The move coincides with a possible shift to an atomic powered supercarrier.
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Fred S
Hoffman
A. P
Washington (Ap
Navy
Defense Department
U S debate over aid in South Vietnam widening rift
Viet Nam Mansfield urged swift backing of new ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge amid gaps between his authority and agency cooperation. The dispute centers on aid levels for the Diem regime while the CIA reportedly funds special forces tied to Nhu’s temple raids. The U S disapproves of the raids and tensions with Ngo Dinh Nhu remain high.
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Mansfield
Washington
Saigon
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
State Department
Lodge
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
CIA
Diem
Ngo Dinh Nhu
United States
Nhu
Senate Debate on Treaty Ratification Continues Amid High Stakes
Debate on the arms control treaty extends as proponents and opponents clash over inspection provisions. A 10 day, high volume session shapes a Tuesday vote on ratification with a two thirds requirement and a pending preamble to bind presidential submission of amendments.
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Johnston
Senate
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Quints Weigh In Total 15 Pounds At First Measure
Fischer quintuplets weigh in totaling 15 pounds 10 ounces with James Andrew heaviest at 3 pounds 13 ounces and Mary Ann smallest at 2.2 pounds. Dr. James Berbos notes they gain strength while Mary Fischer prepares to leave hospital Monday.
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Dan Perkes
Associated Press
Aberdeen
S.D
Andrew Fischer
James Andrew
Mary Ann
Mary Magdalene
Mary Catherine
Mary Margaret
James Berbos
Fischer
Berbos
Fischers
First National Bank of Aberdeen
Navy studies cheaper atomic power for surface ships
The Navy has reexamined building more surface ships powered by atomic energy and says it has developed a cheaper atomic power plant for naval use.
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Carr
Captain Rose closes liquor case and implicates Holley
In a city police station, Captain Rose and Sgt Huber close the liquor theft plot tied to Mr Granger’s murder. The trio Saunders, Bridges, and Callahan are implicated, with Holley framed as the likely killer. Douglas learns the boss may be higher up, and Mitzi flirts as Lois Reardon remains a possible romance.
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Monk Saunders
Bridges
Saunders
Mitzi Pawn
Western Distributing Company
Callahan
Highway Patrol
Mr. Granger
Captain Rose
Sgt. Huber
Mitzi
Douglas
Stooges
Rose
Holley
Mr. Reardon
City Hall
Lois Reardon
Doug
Lois
Taj Mahal
Joe
Decatur Alabama Approves Improvement Ordinance No 1363 A
The City of Decatur Alabama confirms Improvement Ordinance No 1363 and orders immediate construction of proposed improvements with costs assessed against benefited properties. At the September 17 1963 meeting no objections were raised and the city to provide all labor and materials without bids under City Engineer supervision.
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Board OF Commissioners
City OF
Decatur
Alabama
Joe Pettey
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