Decatur Eyes 1963 City Commission Vote
The article urges Decatur voters to prepare for the 1963 city election to fill the expiring term of Jack Higginbotham. It praises current officials, notes Gov elect George Wallace backing Albert Brewer for speaker, and stresses paying poll taxes to vote and encouraging qualified residents to seek public service.
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Decatur
Jack Higginbotham
Montgomery
George Wallace
Rep
Albert Brewer
House of Representatives
Brewer
Alabama
Gilmer Blackburn
Pick Hunt
City Commission
Board shifts looming for Alabama prison system as Wallace takes office
Governor-elect George Wallace faces prison board changes in 1965 with Mitch seat due July 17 1965 and two Lee allies’ terms running beyond Wallace term. If Wallace reappoints Lee foes Littrell and Woods, board balance could shift, affecting policy and Mitch’s fate. Also noted is a state supreme court decision on Southern Bell rate of return tying refunds and future rates to a 6.20 percent figure.
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Frank Lee
George Wallace
William D. Mitch
Birmingham
Lee
Wallace
John F. Britton
Montgomery
Charles Cashion
Red Bay
Senate
Charles Woods
Dothan
Herschal Littrell
Athens
Mitch
Supreme Court
Southern Bell Telephone
Alabama
Alabama Public Service Commission
Public Letters on Rates Polity and Local Police Stop
Two readers respond to Decatur Daily letters page. Paul Robinson of Moulton criticizes Alabama Public Service Commission refunds as biased toward voters while denying broader fairness. A second letter recounts a shopping trip in Decatur, detailing a stop sign dispute and a $10 police fine, urging fair enforcement and financial strain.
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VHE
Decatur Daily
Likke
Industry Gains In State Cited
Alabama industrial expansion in 1962 topped 143 million dollars as new plants and expansions promise 12,596 jobs across 185 plants. Blount cites 65.6 million for new plants creating 7,345 jobs and 77.9 million for expansions adding 5,251 jobs across 39 counties with 38 counties hosting new plants.
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Montgomery
Alabama
State Chamber of Commerce
South
C. of
Winton M. Blount
Blount
Beating Suspect Sidney Powers Arrested In Athens
Sidney Powers was arrested Saturday morning in Athens and released on a $300 bond. Athens Attorney D. A. Patton swore out a warrant Thursday alleging Powers assaulted Patton.
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Athens
Sidney Powers
Limestone County Sheriff's Force
D. A. Patton
Powers
Patton
Letter from Vera Burgess About City Service and Prices
Mrs. Vera Burgess threatens cancellation of her subscription over perceived high prices and service quality in the city. She mentions paying for carriage and warns against highway robbery while asserting she will not return unless bargains improve.
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Fair City
Vera Burgess
Legislature Faces Possible Court-Ordered Reapportionment
The Alabama Legislature may fail to reapportion next year risking federal court action. Judges warned they will redraw district lines to favor populous counties if lawmakers do not act in 1963 or 1965. Possible options include weighted voting by county size or temporary seat allocations for 1966.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Alabama
House
Senate
University of Alabama
C. Dallas Sands
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Capitol
BY Forrest Leberry
Pustic Forum
Ala
Dear Barrett
Public Service Commission
Paul Robinson
Postoffice
Moulton
Tae Ae Ea
Meech
Agency
2Nd Ave
Johnston St
Charles Morgan Jr
Morgan
Nial
America
Christian Science Reading Room
2Nd Ave. N.E
Princess Theatre
Christian Science Monitor
Boba-Flex
Doe Low
Nrw
Wool — Orson
Children’s Wool
Bolta-Flex
Carcgor
National Clothing Company
Credit Clothiers
Second Ave
S.E
Dial
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