Ole Miss says it obeyed federal orders since desegregation crisis
Atty Gen Kennedy charged the university with compliance and Chancellor John D Williams affirmed that Ole Miss has followed all federal orders since the desegregation crisis last fall. Williams said no Justice Department official lodged a complaint during talks with university leaders last week.
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Oxford
Miss
Robert F. Kennedy
John D. Williams
University of Mississippi
William
Justice Department
Duck Hunters tour Wheeler Refuge near Muscle Shoals
A dozen plus members of the Muscle Shoals Duck Hunters Association guided by Refuge staff explored White Springs Limestone Bay and Beaver Dam areas from Rockhouse landing to Blackwell swamp noting large flocks of geese and ducks and refuge efforts to feed and protect wintering birds.
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Duck Hunters’ Association
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
W. E. Lyons
Jack Hakola
White Springs
Limestone Bay
Beaver Dam
Rockhouse Landing
Blackwell Swamp
Does God Solve All Problems Or Just Spiritual Ones
The answer explains that God provides solutions in different ways. Some problems are addressed directly through scripture, notably sin, while other areas remain mysterious. Paul prayed to remove a burden but received strength instead, illustrating God’s grace to endure rather than remove every issue.
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God
D. L
Paul
Markets At A Glance New York Stocks Rise Bond Gains Cotton Advances
Markets at a glance show higher stocks in New York with moderate bond gains and cotton rising on new crop months. Chicago grain sectors move with Wheat down, Corn firm, Oats weak, Soybeans mostly lower. Hog prices range with top near 17 dollars and slaughter steers steady to 25 cents higher at about 30 dollars.
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New York
Chicago
Violence Claims Pair In Area Shooting Case
John Edward Thomas, 19, Decature, is charged with murder and assault after his wife Jeanette Louise Thomas, 20, was shot in Cedar Lake near her mother’s home. Thomas admitted firing a .20 gauge shotgun during a confrontation after an assault warrant had been filed against him. The case details include the couple’s quarrel, the attempted talk at the mother’s residence, and the fatal shot as Jeanette raised herself in bed.
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Morgan County
Pat Patterson
John Edward Thomas
Decature
Jeanette Louise Thomas
Patterson
Thomas
Jeanette
Miles Powell
Mattie Thompson
Cedar Lake
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Brewer Elected Speaker as Wallace Loses First Battle
Albert Brewer, 34, elected speaker of the Alabama House amid a 64 43 vote to retain a long reading rule. Senate chose George Hawkins as president pro tem, Rankin Fite named speaker pro tem, and John Pemberton elected clerk. Interim panel to study finances ahead of a March 12 special session noted a general fund deficit.
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Montgomery
Albert Brewer
Morgan County
George Wallace
Brewer
Bethel Springs
Tenn
Virgil Ashworth
John Pat
Senate
George Hawkins
Etowah County
Rankin
House
Rankin Fite
Marion County
Fite
James E. Folsom
John Pemberton
Wallace
Oakley Melton Jr
Pete Mathews
Clay County
Senate Finance Committee
City approves gas rate cuts saving near 50 thousand yearly
City commission adopts an ordinance cutting gas rates for industrial, commercial, and residential customers in Decatur by 9 percent for commercial and residential and 7 percent for industrial. Expected 1963 savings total about 50 000 with Jan 1 start. Also notes public hearing Feb 19 on subdivision improvements and other city actions.
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Municipal Utilities Board
Decatur
Garner Pride
City Gas Department
Pride
Lott
Puckett Ave
Evelee ‘St
Salvation Army
James A. Deuel
Deuel
Army
City Street Department
Hicks Chevrolet Co
Calumet Dr. SE
W. T. Murphree
Austinville Road
Frigidaire Appliance Clearance at Robinson's
Robinson's advertises Frigidaire appliance clearance with savings advertised and free parking noted for shoppers.
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Robinson's
Powell Swears Speaker Opens Ceremony with Family Attendance
Rep. Albert Brewer was sworn in as speaker of the House by Circuit Judge Newton Powell in Decatur after his election. Attending were Brewer's wife and two daughters Becky and Alison. Brewer's mother could not attend due to illness and business.
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Morgan
Albert Brewer
House of Representatives
Newton Powell
Decatur
Powell
George Wallace
Capitol
Becky
Alison
Dan Brewer
Canal St. NE
Brewer
Kennedy to Argue Georgia county unit case before Supreme Court
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy in his first court appearance will present the government’s position next week in the Georgia county unit vote case before the U S Supreme Court. The report notes related NFL moves and a college football signing.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Supreme Court
Georgia
House moves to enlarge Rules Committee in liberal-leaning move
Democrats in the House vote to expand the Rules Committee creating a one vote liberal edge. Governor Patterson approves a new state docks facility in Tuscaloosa after over a year of planning by local business and Alabama State Docks. Governor Barnett announces Harry N. Cook as administrative assistant to the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority.
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Washington
House
Rules Committee
Tuscaloosa
John Patterson
Jackson, Miss
Ross Barnett
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority
Harry N. Cook
4-H District Meet Opens at Crescent Motel Noon
The Alabama 4-H Foundation kicks off the first of two district meetings in District I with a noon luncheon at the Crescent Motel. The afternoon features a film sponsored by the Foundation, followed by additional program segments.
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Alabama 4-H Foundation
Crescent Motel
Fourth District 4 H meeting to hear county leaders
Tomorrow's forecast page two notes 4 H'ers Bob Alverson and Jana Howard will share their activities and discuss the youth organization. County chairmen from 34 counties will attend the district gathering with state campaign committeemen from District I and IV listed by name and town.
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Bob Alverson
Marshall County
Jana Howard
Madison Council
Henry Campbell
Section
Marshall Dugger
Tuscumbia
Rankin Fite
Hamilton
L. W. Gentry
Moulton
J. E. Horton
Madison
Decatur
L. Cr
Vincent Townsend
Birmingham
Jack Warner
Tuscaloosa
Vast School Book Change is Urged
The Legislative Council recommends sweeping changes in school textbook laws and methods for selecting the state superintendent and state board of education. Proposals include free textbooks for grades one through 12 as funding permits, at least four titles per course, and adoption across grades in one year with a six year rotation.
City Study Funds UK City Study Funds UK Announcement
The U S Urban Renewal Administration pledged 22200 to Decatur to accelerate a community renewal study. Charles Parker of the Decatur Housing Authority said on Jan 16 1962 the city commission approved a grant for two thirds of the study cost with the city covering one third 11100. Preliminary work is underway and the study covers the entire corporate limits. See CITY STUDY on Page 2.
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U.S. Urban Renewal Administration
Decatur
Charles Parker
Decatur Housing Authority
City Commission
Housing Authority
Urban Renewal Administration
Parker
Loose Fitting Fashions Highlight Move Toward Comfort
New York fashion writers preview spring styles as models showcase freer silhouettes inspired by Jacques Tiffeau and Countess Alexander. Loose jackets, side slits, and wrap layers redefine chic with practical comfort, while pastel tones and restrained colors emphasize stately French simplicity.
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Jean Sprain Wilson
New York
Paris
Jacques Tiffeau
Countess Alexander
Alexander
Tiffeau
Monte Sano-Pruzan
Patterson Turndown of Critics Heralds Alabama Prosperity
Governor John Patterson, in a long report to the Alabama legislature, touted a sound fiscal outlook and continued highway and pension programs while pledging to maintain segregation. He urged not weakening the state’s stand against integration as he outlined four years in office and potential path for the incoming administration.
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Montgomery
John Patterson
Alabama
Patterson
House
Senate
George Wallace
Highway Department
Pete Mathews
Clay County
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