Hartselle Council Hears Blue Law Debate
Hartselle City Council discussed enforcing the State Blue Law but reached no agreement. Mayor Grady Long said the issue was not a voting matter. The meeting moved to the library room to accommodate a large crowd.
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Winford Turner
Hartselle
Grady Long
Long
Decatur Daily
Myor Long
Troy L. Nunn
W. H. Hogan
Dr. J. D. Chandler
John D.long
Lloyd E. Logan
Mayor Long
Austin High PTA Pancake Supper Planned for Saturday
The Austin High School PTA sponsors a pancake supper Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the new AHS lunch room with free entertainment. Tickets cost $1 and are sold by students or at the school.
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Austin High School Pta
AHS
Austin High
Metcalf Urges Elliott Vote for Civil Rights Block
Alabama State Senator Neil Metcalf of Geneva County urges fellow lawmakers to back Congressman Carl Elliott on the House Rules Committee. Metcalf argues Elliott will help kill civil rights bills through greater Kennedy administration aligned committee membership.
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Montgomery
Neil Metcalf
Geneva County
Alabama
Carl Elliott
Washington
Metcalf
House
Kennedy
Elliott
State deficit claimed as Wallace aide releases records
An aide to Governor elect George Wallace says state records show a general fund deficit. Seymour Trammell, Wallace's future finance director, released revenue estimates and appropriations that indicate a shortfall of about $2 million for the current fiscal year. He warns proration may be required if the figures prove accurate.
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Montgomery
George Wallace
Seymoure Trammell
Wallace
James V. Jordan
Jordan
Trammell
State National Bank Elects Cottingham Director
C D Cottingham senior vice president of State National Bank was elected a director at the annual meeting. The board grows to eight directors with seven re-elected. Four promotions followed, including Joe H Blackburn to vice president in Decatur. Hazel Morrow named cashier in Decatur. See STATE on Page 2.
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C. D. Cottingham
State National Bank
State National
Cottingham
Priceville
Decatur
Joe H. Blackburn
Huntsville
Blackburn
Hazel Morrow
STATE
Wallace elected Alabama governor in official tally
The Legislature proclaimed George C. Wallace governor-elect after canvassing the November 6 results with a margin over Frank P. Walls of Tuscaloosa. Wallace takes office Monday as party allies swept seven other constitutional offices with Democratic wins and few Republican challenges.
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Montgomery
George C. Wallace
Alabama
House
Wallace
Frank P. Walls
Tuscaloosa
Walls
A. W. Todd
Russellville
Julian Elgin
Agnes Baggett
Kay Thomas
Birmingham
James B. Allen
Gadsden
Richmond Flowers
Dothan
Bettye Frink
Mary Texas Hurt Garner
Austin R. Meadows
Packing Rules Battle Looms In New Congress
The 88th Congress opens with swearing in ceremonies as Kennedy seeks a Rules Committee favorable to moving his major proposals. White House talks promise effort to enact a constructive program while Republicans and conservative Democrats anticipate a filibuster and possible waterdown. Senate session starts with Vice President Johnson presiding.
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Washington
House
Kennedy
White House
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
January Clearance Sale Ends Soon at Robinsons on 2nd Ave
Only three days remain in the January clearance at Robinson's on 2nd Avenue. Advertisements note final opportunity to save on store items.
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Robinson's
2Nd Avenue
Court clears path for immediate refunds ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court ordered Judge W C Taylor to lift an injunction delaying refund settlements by Southern Bell Co at once or explain why the injunction should stay in effect.
Designers Spotlight Diamond Cut and Silhouette Trends
Designer Karen Stark argues the diamond cut on wool and crepe fabrics flatters a thin figure at Fashion Press Week preview. Ann Klein champions the Montmartre silhouette with long overblouses and A line skirts while sleeveless jeweled shirts shine for social life.
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Jean Sprain Wilson
NEW York
Karen Stark
Harvey Berin
Ann Klein
Junior Sophisticates
Harvey Bering
Tshombe Threatens Scorched Earth If UN Attacks Katanga
Elisabethville Katanga. President Moise Tshombe vows scorched earth resistance if UN forces strike Kolwezi after quitting his post to return home. He claims major industrial sites are mined ready for demolition while hints at possible talks with the United Nations. Meanwhile Kasai sees brutal tribal fighting with thousands dead and Bakwanga reports a revolt among Central Congolese troops.
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Elisabethville
Katanga
the Congo
Moise Tshombe
United Nations
Kolwezi
U.N
New York
U Thant
Tshombe
Kasai
Victor Lundula
Bakwanga
South Kasai
Joseph Ngalula
Pryor Field Airport Plan Covers Terminal and Runway Tests
Decatur Athens Airport Authority discussed long and short term needs for Pryor Field at its monthly meeting. The five member board debated a terminal building to serve growing communities and will consult architects for preliminary plans if financing is feasible while proceeding with strength tests on the 4000 foot runway.
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Decatur-Athens
First National Capitalization Reaches Million Dollar Mark
First National Bank completes annual stockholders meeting with a 20 percent stock dividend boosting capitalization to 360 000 and transfers from undivided profits to surplus bringing the total toward a million dollars. A L Johnson reports good 1962 results and predicts a strong 1963.
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First National Bank
A. L. Johnson
Johnson
William B. Eyster
E. W. McLeod
Henon Pearce
M. R. Rankin
John B. Sewell
Barrett C. Shelton
Lester H. Smith
Rutledge S. Thomas
R. H. Tweedy, Jr
B. J. Vaughn
Charles H. Eyster
Bayne Vaughn
L. Denton Cole, Jr
William L. Standridge
Markets At A Glance Noting Mixed Moves Across Commodities
Chicago market notes show mixed stocks and bonds with rails and industrials up slightly. Cotton mainly lower as new crops lag. Wheat mostly higher on demand, corn and oats mixed in late rally. Soybeans rise on exports and short covering. Hogs steady to 25 cents lower to a top of 17 dollars. Slaughter steers steady to 50 cents higher, top 30.50.
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Chicago
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