Reapportionment Battle Looms as Legislature Convenes
The Alabama Legislature opens with a major fight over reapportionment and redrawing eight congressional seats based on the 1960 census. Gov. John Patterson signals possible special-session action while facing internal clashes over House and Senate leadership and school funding reacts to tax shortfalls.
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Montgomery
Alabama
House
Senate
Congress
John Patterson
Patterson
U. S. Supreme Court
Bert Haltom
Lauderdale County
Alonzo Shumate
Walker County
Lafayette P. Patterson
Bloodmobile at First Presbyterian Church seeks 120 pints
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visits the First Presbyterian Church Monday from noon to 6 p.m. to collect up to 120 pints. Cub Scout Den 3 Pack 20 toured Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge exhibits, led by Mrs Ed Milner. Land on Wheeler Refuge used for agriculture is rented and farmed locally, with care urged to protect crops and gates. Sergeant David R Morris of Decatur assigned to 9918th Air Force Reserve Lqd staff as personnel specialist, maintaining records. Howard McCulloughs return to Louisville after the death of father Charlie McCullough. Rev Henry C Geiger of Chattanooga and Mrs Troy E Baker guests last week. See Diary on Page 2.
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Red Cross
First Presbyterian Church
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Ed Milner
Wheeler Refuge
David R. Morris
Decatur
9918Th Air Force Reserve Lqd
George H. Gibbons
Sgt. Morris
Henry C. Geiger
Chattanooga, Tenn
Troy E. Baker
Reverent View of Revelation Sermon Series Proclaimed
A church leader urges more preaching from the Book of Revelation highlighting God's plan to unite all things in Christ and establish His kingdom on earth. The discourse emphasizes that Revelation aims to guide the Church in carrying out this divine program and foresees ultimate triumph over conflict and evil.
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Christ
Heaven
Church of Christ
Solons foresee lively but limited session in Montgomery
Morgan County lawmakers Albert Brewer and Bob Gilchrist anticipate a four month State Legislature session marked by a busy opening and a speaker race led by Brewer. They expect mainly state wide bills, with few local measures and a tough log jam on reapportionment, redistricting, and prison reform.
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House
Senate House
Charles C. Adams
Ted
Virgil Ashworth
Bibb County
Morgan County
Albert Brewer
Patterson
Ashworth
North Alabama
Brewer
Solons
Bob Gilchrist
Montgomery
Denbo Storage Building Burns near Decatur
A fire at Denbo Forest Products Co. destroyed a 40 by 80 foot storage building two thirds full of pulpwood chips near U S Highway 72A west of Decatur. Firefighters arrived at 7 33 p m and three trucks fought the blaze. Estimated damage was 75000 with about 200 tons of chips worth 1600 inside. chips and hydraulic equipment were largely uninsured.
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Denbo Forest Products Co., Inc
Decatur
Edwin Walker
Buford C. Springer
B. Denbo
Arrow Thre
Walker
Denbo
State taxes show substantial recovery in April
Montgomery AP State tax collections rose sharply from March to April signaling a path toward a 5 percent annual gain. Revenue Commissioner Harry Haden reported receipts through April 28 were 4.15 percent ahead of the prior seven months, up from 3.32 percent in March, with hopes of meeting the year’s target.
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Montgomery
Harry Haden
John Patterson
Haden
Negro Killed and Suspect Sought in Alabama Shooting
A 67 year old Moulton Heights resident, Mack Gill, was shot three times with a .22 rifle on a dirt road near his home. Sheriff deputies searched for Leonard Stover, believed to be Gill’s brother in law, after the 7:40 p.m. call. Deputies Patterson Smith Biles and McEntire assisted in the search.
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Moulton Heights
Mack Gill
Morgan County
Leonard Stover
Gill
Pat Patterson
Patterson
Stover
Paul Smith
Bill Biles
Bennie McEntire
Lee Negro
Boll Weevil Gift To Secretary Freeman In Office
Ed Mauldin presents a silver boll weevil tie tack and a color painting of cotton stages to Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman at his office. The gifts, from the Legislative Cotton Study Committee and Cotton Hardship Committee, symbolize cotton as a way of life and pledge wear until the pest is eradicated.
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Sec
Orville Freeman
Freeman
Ed Mauldin
Town Creek Ginner
We Evelyn Muller
Leighton
Aoe Legislative
Mauldin
Best furniture buys compare quality and price at Robinsons
A readers guide notes value at Robinsons on Second Avenue, Aedy, highlighting affordable furniture options and quality contrasts to help shoppers choose best buys.
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Robinson's
2Nd Ave
Aedy
Astronauts in Ready Room For Mercury Flight
The two top candidates for America’s first spaceflight prepare in a simulated capsule setup. Dr. Glennan and NASA officials describe training, medical checks, and the plan to orbit Earth three times later this year. The Redstone booster and Project Mercury capsule loom on launch complex 26A as the team tunes readiness for a historic Earth orbit aiming outcome.
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T. Keith Glennan
NASA
Toledo
Ohio
U. S
Grand Bahama Island
Maj
Yuri Gagarin
Earth
Space Agency
Robert Gilruth
Project Mercury
John.h. Glenn Jr
New Concord
Air Force
Virgil I. Grissom
Mitchell, Ind
Navy
U S Role In Laos May Be Strengthened
Kennedy weighs stronger US role in Southeast Asia defense after NSC session. Rebels press cease fire talks amid truce plan by the Soviet backed forces. Harriman and Lemnitzer report back as discussions resume in Washington. Rebels launch attack in central Laos while New China agency cites a Pathet Lao claim. Cease fire talks struggle over venue and trust.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Kennedy
United States
Southeast Asia
National Security Council
U.S
Laos
Soviet Union
Security Council
Vientiane
Savannakhet
Pathet Lao
Ban Keun
Communist China
New China News Agency
Muong Phin
No-Man’s Land
Tass
Souvanna
Laos Crisis Deepens As Cold War Ties Strain U S Soviet Stances
The article notes a tense 48 hour period since Laos civil conflict shifted into a Cold War contest between Washington and Moscow. It reports Soviet airlift increases aiding rebels and four rebel attacks in northern Laos, while SEATO meets in Bangkok to review the crisis and the White House discussions.
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White House
Laos
Washington
Moscow
United States
Southeast Asia
SEATO
Bangkok
Thailand
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
State Department
May sky highlights include Jupiter Venus Saturn Mercury
The May skies feature planets Jupiter Saturn and Venus rising in the morning and Mercury appearing in the evening. Last Quarter Moon on May 7 marks the cycle.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Mercury
Weather and River Reading at Keller Memorial Bridge
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge Saturday morning 21.61 feet, up .20 in 24 hours. Sea level 555.91 feet. High 72 around 3 pm, 55 at 10 pm. Forecast partly cloudy and warmer with winds 8 to 12 mph. Fair and high near 75.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
Snake Stop to Rid Your Place of Snakes
A new Snake Stop product is featured, promising to rid homes of snakes. Paul C. Davis endorses the device as a practical home solution.
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Paul C. Davis
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