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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1963
Page
1
A Senate committee voted to substitute a new congressional redistricting plan for a House approved measure and then returned to session to reverse its action in Montgomery.
Alabama Democratic Chairman Roy Mayhall denounces Republican opposition to a congressional redistricting bill. He accuses James Martin of fear and praises a plan to save four Kennedy-era congressmen while reshaping Dallas County. The Senate debated a substitute but signaled continued resistance and possible filibuster.
Rescue crews drilled a 12 inch escape hole 331 feet underground to reach trapped miners David Fellin and Henry Throne after 10 days. Completion will take about 30 hours more to enlarge to 17 inches and lift them using steel capsules, amid jubilation on the surface.
A 1960 Pontiac driven by Sam R. Murphy was side swiped on Danville Road SW by an unidentified car in a possible hit and run. In other news, the North Alabama chapter of the National Association of Accountants held a picnic at Wheeler Dam with sports events. A weekend revival was set at Punkin Center Assembly of God led by Evangelist Rev. Paul Gilbreath. Somerville Road School PTA hosts a book exchange August 27–28 with book buyers phone 353 5934. The drilling crew neared completion as Fellin announced drill through at 3:29 p.m. and crowd cheered.
The author argues that book value lies in inside the covers not price. Many cheap books are harmful as they glorify sin, but Christian adventure or detective tales can be harmless if read in moderation. Christians should read what Christ would have them and avoid temptations that dishonor Him.
J. J. Bohmrich president of Prestolite International Corp outlines a global marketing approach at a Kiwanis Club luncheon in the Lyons Hotel. He heads a daring distribution organization serving 73 nations with headquarters in Toledo and Sydney.
Mayor Leslie Gilliland blasted four visiting movie stars including Paul Newman and Marlon Brando for rabble rousing in racially tense Gadsden Alabama. He warned he would jail any violators and refused talks with the stars while Brando called the talks with Republic Steel officials helpful and said actors would continue civil rights discussions with the company in Cleveland.
The House slashed 585 million from the foreign aid bill in a late session move. Republicans and Southern Democrats allied to reduce President Kennedy's request from 4.5 billion to 4.1 billion, with final passage at 224 to 186 and earlier 222 to 188 on the roll.
Senators Goldwater and Thurmond challenge Defense Secretary Mc Namara on US nuclear superiority versus Russia under the limited test ban. A Senate House conference panel approves over 5.3 billion for the civilian space program. Attorney General Kennedy proposes denying federal funds to programs with racial discrimination, drawing Southern opposition. AEC reports another underground nuclear test at the Nevada site.
Charleston was ordered to admit 11 Black students to two white high schools and two white grammar schools on September 3 by U S District Judge J Robert Martin Jr The ruling covers 13 original plaintiffs though two have left the district or graduated and clears the way for full district integration affecting School District No 20 with 3108 white pupils and 9539 Black pupils.
Scientists flew from Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico toward hurricane Beulah to decide if seeding the storm with chemicals is feasible. Navy planes carrying the researchers departed around 8 a.m. and were due back by 7 p.m. Puerto Rican time. Beulah’s center winds reached up to 80 mph as it moved toward open seas.
Compton California boy Peter Thomas Barajas fourteen endured five days lost in the Sierra wilderness before being found by a San Francisco man and his daughter near Lake Tahoe. He suffered a minor concussion a broken nose scrapes and a foot injury and was recovering with his parents at a Tahoe City relative’s home.
Mobile petitions circulated by supporters of racial segregation urge closing all schools that mix races. Distributed to whites in downtown Mobile and shopping centers, the forms say they will go to Governor Walace in Montgomery on August 31. The city’s desegregation plan, required by the 5th Circuit, aims to integrate the 12th grade in three white high schools with opposition from Negro attorneys.
Buy now and catch new sell programs starting soon featuring Magnavox television sets and Robinson’s Ear earphones for enhanced audio.
Markets at a glance show oats firm and scattered soybeans higher with several months strong. Hog prices steady to a top of 12.25 while slaughter steers hold steady to 80 cents lower, reaching a top of 25.50.
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