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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1963

Page

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General Fund Bill Passes Alabama House Amid Senate Deadlock

The Alabama House passed an $89 million general appropriations bill for 1963-65 sending it to a divided Senate. The measure allocates $43.6 million for 1963-64 and $45.27 million for 1964-65 with a projected $934,540 surplus in the second period and no surplus at the end of the current period. Bills to stiffen child molestation laws and curb obscene material were also introduced by Rep. Donald Collins, referencing the 1962 Larry Thomas case.

Montgomery House Senate Tuscaloosa Bryce Hospital Partlow State School State Senate Richard Avery Hale County Avery Donald Collins Jefferson County Larry Thomas Midfield Birmingham

Bombing Reward Tops 6720 For Davis Home Blast

Reward in the Turner A. Davis dynamiting case climbs to 6720 with an extra 2500 offered for arrest and conviction. Davis’s home at 1020 6th Ave was heavily damaged by two sticks of dynamite minutes after his wife left. Names of threats were given, with contributions from Gov. George Wallace Local 377 and others. Authorities still pursue evidence. no arrests have been made.

Turner A. Davis States Canada Davis The National Union Johnny Dunn 6Th Ave George Wallace Local 377 Union Health and Welfare Agency City of Decatur Herb Bridges

First TD sparks East Limestone victory over West Limestone

Jerry Davis crossed the goal line for East Limestone in a 19 to 18 win over West Limestone. The game marked what may be the nation’s first high school TD of the 1963 season, with coverage and photos on page 6 and scores from Morgan, Lawrence, Limestone and Cullman counties in Saturday editions.

Jerry Davis East Limestone West Limestone Morgan Lawrence Limestone Cullman

Muddy Alley Scene Spurs Chicago Race Protest at School Site

Demonstrators staged a muddy sit in and lay down at 74th Street and Lowe Avenue to halt construction of six temporary classrooms in a Negro area. Police arrested 38 protesters, including members of the 7ist and Stewart Committee and the Congress of Racial Equality, as trucks were blocked from moving dirt.

Chicago 74Th St Lowe Ave Board of Education 7Ist and Stewart Committee Congress of Racial Equality

Kennedy endorses limited nuclear test ban in sober address

The piece quotes President Kennedy urging Senate passage of the limited test ban treaty. He warns the world remains in peril of a 60 minute nuclear war, praises U S efforts across administrations, and urges sober, selfless Senate statesmanship to turn a flickering candle into lasting peace for future generations.

U. S U. S. Senate

U.N. Plans Ban On South Africa Military Sales

The United States announced a year end halt to all military equipment sales to South Africa while the U N Security Council debates sanctions against the Verwoerd government. Ambassador Stevenson urged a path away from disaster and considered possible expulsion of South Africa from the U N.

United Nations N.Y United States South Africa Security Council U.S Adlai E. Stevenson Council Hendrik Verwoerd

Rusk Heads to Moscow for Nuclear Test Ban Talks

Secretary of State Dean Rusk left for Moscow to sign the nuclear test ban treaty and discuss further East West agreements with Premier Khrushchev. He carries a friendly note from President Kennedy and will stay in the Soviet Union into late next week. The visit aims to probe Soviet ideas while avoiding any binding commitments. Republicans say approval depends on safety guarantees and allied consultations.

Washington Dean Rusk Moscow Khrushchev U.S Rusk Soviet Union Kennedy United States

Life In Ward Slipping Away

Doctors fought to save Dr. Stephen Ward as his heart and lungs failed in London. The 50 year old osteopath and artist lay with bronchial pneumonia and barbiturate overdose while his girlfriend Julie Gulliver threatened to name friends who deserted him in the sex and security crisis if he dies.

London Stephen Ward Julie Gulliver

Truce Clash Heightens Tensions at Panmunjom

The United Nations Command accuses North Korea of violating the armistice by killing four and wounding a fifth in Panmunjom. Gen. Cloud seeks the return of two helicopter pilots held for 11 weeks as Friday marks meeting 176 of the commission guarding the truce.

Seoul South Korea Korea Panmunjom United Nations Command Demilitarized Zone Republic of Korea George H. Cloud U.N. Command Armistice Commission Cloud Florence Ben W. Stutts Ala Charleton W. Voltz Frankfort Mich U.N North Korea

Arlene Blows In Atlantic Hurricane Arlene Nears US

The first hurricane of the season churns in the tropical Atlantic about 2,050 miles east-southeast of Miami with winds near 100 mph in the center. A Navy plane located the storm Friday morning east of Martinique as forecasters warn it could intensify but say it is too early to guess if it will reach the United States.

Truman Eisenhower U. S Ameri Miami Fla Arlene U.S Martinique Lesser Antilles United States Miami Weather Bureau Puerto Rico

Three Senators Skirmish Over Lending Bill In Alabama

The Alabama State Senate filibustered for six hours over an installment loan bill delaying a vote. Senators Cooper Tay lor and Hammond led the floor fight citing loan shark pressure. A national substitute would cap add on charges and ban unapproved fees, but violators face fines or jail. See THREE On Page 2.

Montgomery State Senate Roland Cooper Wilcox County H. B. Taylor Butler Kenneth Hammond DeKalb Hawkins Etowah County James B. Allen Senate Alabama Bob Gilchrist Morgan County

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