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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1963

Page

5

Grant Isn't Opposed To Engel Bill

Rep. George Grant signals limited opposition to the Engel redistricting bill as Alabama lawmakers push a major redraw plan. The measure would shift parts of the old districts, with debate focusing on whether Grant or others can block or modify the proposal before crucial Senate votes.

Grant Engel Bill Barrett Shelton, JR House of Representatives George Grant Mobile Frank W. Boykin Capitol Hill House Brannon Rep L. W. Brannan Baldwin Seaports Committee Brannan Brookley Field Frank Boykin Congress Escambia Robinson Vaughan Hill Robison Montgomery Walter C. Givhan Taylor Ray Lolley Jimmy Clark Lolley Coffee Crenshaw Senate Sen. Clark Barbour Pike Clark Pike County Albert Rains Bob Jones Carl Elliott George Huddleston Kenneth Roberts Dallas Lowndes Selden Andrews Armistead Selden

Gilchrist Wins Personal Victory in Senate Clash Over Bills

Senator Bob Gilchrist of Morgan engineered a dramatic Senate showdown to block an administration attempt to stall key bills. He pressed for quick action on the general appropriation bill and a redistricting measure, leveraging a strategic consent to keep a special order calendar in play for Tuesday and prevent an extra session.

Senate Bob Gilchrist Morgan Gilchrist Rules Committee

Courtland Labor Day event to feature Dr. Terry

The United Terry Club plans its Labor Day gathering with main speaker Dr. Luther Terry, former surgeon general, born in 1911 in Red Level Alabama. The event funds a new club house and lists attendees including Congressman Bob Jones and Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell.

John Patterson Bob Jones Newton B. Powell Public Safety Floyd Mann Luther L. Terry Public Health Service U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Dr. Terry Red Level Ala Birmingham Southern College Tulane University School of Medicine Terry Beryl Janet Reynolds Janet Reynolds Terry Luther Terry, Jr Michael D. Terry Tennis Terry Hillman Hospital Birmingham University Hospital Cleveland Ohio City Hospital City Washington University St. Louis Public Health Service Hospital Baltimore D.C. Trudeau Society American College of Physicians American Heart Association American Medical Association American Public Health Association American Board of Internal Medicine Public Health Service Clinical

Dallas gains 6 counties from former district to enlarge 4th

The plan redefines the 4th District by including Choctaw Clarke Monroe Washington and Wilcox from the old 1st District. Mobile is excluded. The enlarged district would total 15 counties.

Dallas Mobile Choctaw Clarke Margengo Monroe Washington Wilcox

Administration delays as bills await priority

The administration plans ten million in additional highway bonds and a governor successor bill along with a House version of the abandoned property bill. They yielded at 9 p.m. with a special order pending and set to lead Tuesday’s business.

General Fund appoints Sexton as division chair

Ray Sundback announced on Saturday the appointment of Bill Sexton as chairman for the general business division of the United Fund. Sexton owns One Hour Martinizing Cleaners in Decatur and Cullman, with the division covering drugs jewelry specialty shops beauty shops and more including hotels motels restaurants oil and gas cleaners and laundries and dress clothing.

Ray Sundback United Fund Bill Sexton Sexton One Hour Martinizing Cleaners Decatur and Cullman

Mobile Doubts Class Closing

The Mobile education section reports the closure of a local class after unclear enrollment trends and a lack of instructors. Officials note ongoing considerations for replacement programs and potential reopening at a later date.

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