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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1963
Page
1
Election day turnout is forecast to rival the city's historic highs as observers predict a large share of registered voters will cast ballots to select a successor to Commissioner Jack.
The Daily records Decatur turnout for a three year term runoff with Murray Dodd Wilson Morgan and Higginbotham among about 5 500 voters or 70 5 percent of 7 800 registered. Mayor Blackburn urges a heavy turnout as voters decide city government direction.
Four candidates including Joseph G Elliott Reverend Joseph Griggs and Wilson Morgan vie for city leadership. Elliott highlights service on planning and parks boards with prior city commission runs, Griggs chairs a Negro housing advisory group, and Morgan leads Security Mutual Finance with WWII service. Polls stay open 8 AM to 6 PM. If no majority, runoff on September 3.
Incumbents Blackburn and F S Hunt Jr will meet the successful candidate in October to choose a mayor and allocate posts for streets and sanitation, police and fire, and finance commissioners under the law.
Decatur High School hosts Community and Mine Orientation for students never enrolled in the district, scheduled Tuesday August 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the school auditorium. Police were called to an alleged theft of a black air compressor from J H Fowler’s garage during a vacation. A 1960 Chevrolet driven by Billy S Nelson collided with a telephone pole in the 1200 block between 5th and 6th Aves SE. See DIARY on Page 2.
A parent urges immediate steps to rebuild a Christian home. Gather children for a family council, admit past failures, and pledge a fresh start with a profession of faith and unity. Patience is advised if some do not immediately respond, trusting God's strength for the venture.
A Greyhound bus collided with a car on U.S. 231 between Troy and Brundidge Alabama and plummeted from a two lane bridge into a creek. At least 30 were injured and several described as seriously hurt with no immediate fatalities reported.
Washington AP reports rail unions and management edge toward arbitration to avert a nationwide strike set for August 29. Labor Secretary Wirtz hinted at a six member board with two public members, but union conditions for signed arbitration on core issues remain unsettled.
Houston mayor Gilmer Blackburn returns from the American Municipal Congress criticizing press emphasis on a civil rights resolution. He backs Resolution No. 29 on human relations and cites a broader agenda of community and economic programs, health and education. The congress theme was Economies and New Ideas with talks on expanding opportunities for cities.
The ferry Midori Maru sank in the East China Sea off Okinawa amid heavy waves. About 55 are feared dead or missing from roughly 240 aboard. 185 were saved including four U.S. service members. Four Americans identified as Capt Finis Drinkwater and three airmen were in satisfactory condition at Camp Kue.
Turner Davis, local labor union business agent, raises the reward to 7000 for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who bombed his home at 1020 6th Ave SE. The boost follows a prior 2500 pledge from the national union, with the blast destroying part of his residence minutes after the incident.
AT&T announces a deep underground transcontinental cable due next year that skirts potential target areas and remains secret at terminal points and depth. The project bypasses large cities, aims to be calamity proof, and aligns with Telstar funding.
The FDA in a Federal Register notice proposes banning 50 to 75 prescription cold cures that include antibiotics. A six member panel found no evidence antibiotics help the common cold. Comments are invited for 30 days before a final decision.
Information on a week long rail excursion to New York City October 20 to 27 priced at 189 dollars and 50 cents appears for readers in the coming issue.
Billy M Chapman reports a sudden freak wind struck his residence at 1505 Pennylane SE on Saturday. The patio covering was torn free and upended over the house landing in the front yard. The TV antenna was also blown down as the wind hit without warning. Assessing cause, Chapman could not confirm a whirlwind or mere gust.
An advertisement offers Frigidaire washers and dryers at Robinson's with budget terms and emphasis on best for less pricing. The note highlights affordable financing options and value Buy options for shoppers seeking economical laundry appliances.
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