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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1962
Page
4
In Benton Tennessee a circuit judge voids four of five high profile races after ruling that 968 absentee ballots were cast illegally. The case advances to the courts. The column notes Alabama cleaned up absentee abuse years ago and Tennessee may push reform.
A Columbia SC Record item notes a church in Yorkshire England solved rear seating by furnishing only the first three rows with foam rubber cushions. The anecdote recalls Dr Wynne Boliek who told of an automated church that moved frontward as pews filled and dropped preachers after 29 minutes.
The Alabama newspaper fraternity announces Howell Talley has been promoted to editor of The Gadsden Times. Talley, with decades of experience and recent community contributions since 1953, pledges to lead Gadsden toward economic stability and civic renewal.
Incoming Alabama governor George Wallace spoke before the Mississippi legislature where lawmakers applauded loudly. An Auburn editorial notes Alabama may see praise back home while warning against overreaching in supporting a Southern revolt. The piece recalls 1948 Truman-era defection fears and predicts Southern states won’t join Wallace in a united front.
Washington reports a shift in Asia as India agrees to negotiate with Pakistan signaling a move away from neutralism. Nehru acknowledges the need for Pakistan and Western support to counter Communist China, aided by U S and British diplomacy and military advice from Indian officers.
The piece argues for cautious waiting as a mental discipline yet warns against delaying action in health or missteps in conversation. It cites Sandys and Harriman praising diplomatic tough lines on Kashmir, noting Nehru and neutrality shifts in the global balance as a historical moment. The tone blends personal guidance with a geopolitical aside.
Drew Pearson reports that Thanksgiving rioting in Washington's East Sixteenth Street area followed long-standing racial tension in the capital. He notes police were overwhelmed, and NAACP leaders condemned the clash while emphasizing restraint and rights.
Two frogmen attempting a deep sea record plunged 1000 feet in a diving bell off Santa Catalina Island. Peter Small of the London Daily Telegraph died from the bends. Christopher Whitaker, a geology student, is missing. Hannes Keller survived after earlier bends.
Thomas F E Cain 17 of Athens was arrested at 10 35 pm Monday at the bus station where he worked and charged with second degree burglary. Police recovered the missing pistol from a sewer after his confession. Police chief John Sandlin led the investigation.
A 1962 column rebutting claims that women panicked on Black Monday May 28 1962. NYSE data show women sold 25.5 percent of shares over three days while men led in total selling, but no conclusion about panic was drawn. The author disputes sensationalist headlines and defends women.
Master Sgt Quinton R Herrin returns to Patrick AFB Fla after completing medical service technician training at Gunter AFB Ala He is married to Irene Pelletier of Nashua NH Col Howard W Slaton of Decatur receives the USAF Commandation Medal for leadership at Pease AFB and is pursuing Air War College studies in Montgomery Ala Mark K Hannah Jr aviation electronics technician airman from Athens Ga reports for duty at Naval Air Station Sanford Fla He is a 1961 Athens High School graduate
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