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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1963
Page
1
Rescue workers lowered food, head lamps, and a requested cigar to three coal miners trapped 400 feet underground near Sheppton Pennsylvania. After 22 hours a six inch bore connected with the trio, who reported they were all okay and in contact, ending a 124 hour vigil.
At 8 a m Sunday police answered a call to 423 West Vine St a laundry mat where a break in occurred with entry via a broken window Coins were stolen from a peanut machine Mrs Jim Hamilton of Courtland reported her change purse about 40 and a wedding ring missing from her car A wardrobe was stolen from the car of Mr and Mrs A W Curtis at the Crescent Motel while they rested in transit Over the weekend the sheriff reported arrests including highway intoxication public drunkenness violation of prohibition peace proceedings no driver s license obscene language reckless driving non support assault and battery petty larceny insanity by order rape and more
Jesus teaches that true discipleship demands total commitment. The reward of following him outweighs any sacrifice, much like marriage vows promise lifelong devotion.
Meredith Pett reports from Oxford Mississippi that a commencement ceremony drew a small crowd with stark racial divisions as white attendees stared ahead and Black attendees watched with restraint and pride.
At White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Governor Faubus urged Southern governors to avoid controversial topics that could fracture the group as civil rights protests loom. The scene shifted to Ole Miss where James Meredith earned a diploma after a violent 1962 battle, watched by 2,500 whites and 40 Meredith family members with limited Mississippi opposition from Gov. Barnett noted.
A brief ballot notice from Decatur Alabama outlines local voting options and candidates for a county election. It lists polling information and election logistics for residents of Decatur and surrounding areas.
The August 20 1963 election prompts Decatur citizens to cast ballots for a three year term city commissioner between 8 AM and 6 PM. Voters mark an X for one candidate: Dick Coffey Jr Joe S Elliott Joseph H Griggs or Wilson Morgan.
Voters are forecast to flood the polls for the vacant commissioner post as turnout is boosted by favorable weather. Four candidates campaign across the city with early polling showing a tight race and observers noting broad voter engagement tomorrow.
Alabama reports twelve weekend fatalities from traffic crashes and a drowning. victims include Dr. Leslie Cole of Talladega in a collision on Alabama 77, Dorthan Lovejoy of Centreville, Alton Gregg of Cullman, Charles Yancey of Russellville, and Lonnie South in a Muscle Shoals area fire.
Dr. Frank Leigh Chenault, renowned physician, died after a long illness in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at Central Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with interment in City Cemetery. Survived by Maggie Jackson Chenault and four children. Born 1878 in Lawrence County, he taught in Franklin and Lawrence counties before graduating from Birmingham Medical College in 1904 and practicing with his brother Dr. C. S. Chenault.
A 40 year old man from Littleville was captured after a multi county manhunt for the killing of Franklin County Sheriff Hermon Cook and Littleville Police Chief Neal Pace. Deputy Donald Files was wounded and in fair condition. Thornton surrendered after witnesses saw him walking with a stick near Mount Hebron Mountain.
AP dispatches report Gen Curtis LeMay stating he would oppose the limited nuclear test ban if it were only a proposal. A resigned War Minister Pro fumo exits as trustee at Summerfields School in Sussex. A National Committee Against the Treaty of Moscow forms to oppose ratification. Labor Dept and rail officials pursue arbitration in a rail work rules dispute.
Markets at a glance show stocks higher with slack trading, bonds irregularly higher, and cotton up as commission houses buy. Chicago reports wheat up and corn mixed with September weak, oats steady with light trade, hogs steady to 25 cents higher at up to 18.15, slaughter steers steady to top 26.
A federal judge approved Birmingham Board of Education desegregation plan for partial integration of 12th grade classrooms and at least one elementary class. Transfers for September target 12th grade processing under Alabama Pupil Placement Law with limited other grades for 1963. Mobile School Board to present a desegregation plan later today.
Littleville Alabama, population about 700, became the focus of a large manhunt for Troy Thornton, 40, believed armed with a shotgun and pistol. Thornton is sought for the shooting of Colbert County Sheriff Herman Cook and Littleville Police Chief Neal Pace, with Chief Deputy Don Files wounded and in critical condition at North Alabama Hospital in Russellville.
An eight year old Decatur youth Windell Ray Standridge Jr. died after being struck by the rear wheels of a city street cleaning truck. He and a friend rode bicycles near the truck driven by John Edward McMurry as it sprayed water on 6th Avenue. The boy struck a parked Chevrolet and was crushed. Police said the truck stopped immediately.
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