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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1963

Page

5

Vote In Favor Of Weaker Sex

Barrett Shelton Jr laments shopping disruptions as men protest Saturday grocery runs. He recalls women steering the shopping and comments on sports gender tensions affecting Mississippi State and Alabama teams, ending with warnings about segregation and eligibility.

Barrett Shelton, JR Mississippi State Miss Alison MSU University of Alabama Remona Alison Ole Miss Mississippi State University Alabama Howard College

Senator Eddins Breaks Short Senate Session Time

The Alabama Senate spent about two hours in session this week as Sen. Eddins Marengo moved to adjourn on Tuesday and Friday after bills were ready. Eddins, aligned with the administration, seemed to avoid a confrontation on several senators’ challenges.

New York America Green Bay Packers New York Giants Senate E. C. Eddins Marengo Eddins

Two Charged With Transporting Whisky In Town Creek

Davis 34 of Town Creek was transported. Garth arrested on highway 101 at 10 p.m. Friday. Deputies seized his 1955 Ford and his 1962 Chevy after six gallons of whisky were found in the vicinity.

Davis Town Creek Garth

Area lawmakers weigh bills in Senate as cautionary moves loom

In Alabama politics news Lt. Gov. Allen sends House beer tax and junior college bills to Finance and Taxation Committee. Senate debates University of South Alabama funding and notes governors' concerns. Cullman County Sheriff flags out of town bargain painters targeting elderly residents amid prior similar incidents in adjacent counties.

Senate James B. Allen Finance and Taxation Committee Senate Judiciary Committee Larry Dumas Jefferson Waldrop Morgan Lawrence Limestone

Elderly Woman Targeted by Roof Repair Scam

An 87 year old woman living alone in Decatur was approached by a man who offered to fix a roof hole for 30 dollars but demanded 75 dollars after completion. He threatened to take valuables if he did not receive payment, prompting an attendant to intervene.

Waldrop Decatur Credit Bureau Troy Martin Limestone County Decatur

Two Deputies Resign Posts in Lawrence County

Two Lawrence County deputies resign their posts Chief Deputy Clarence Harris and Deputy Clarence Blackburn will join Lawrence Corp Vernon Waldrop of Moulton hired to fill one slot Harris and Blackburn served under former Sheriff Claudie Lee Terry Their resignations were reported by The Daily on Saturday

Moulton Lawrence County Neal Pak The Daily Clarence Harris Clarence Blackburn Vernon Waldrop Harris Blackburn Lawrence Corp Claudie Lee Terry

Man Leaves After Attendant Calls Police In Place

A man departed after an attendant threatened to call the police. He took only $30 and has not returned to the location, based on available details.

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