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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1966
Page
7
The Supreme Court hears arguments on the 1965 Voting Rights Act with Chief Justice Warren noting its national significance. States split, with 20 supporting the law and six Southern states opposing, citing constitutional concerns and literacy tests.
The undersigned directors declare the report of condition is correct to the best of their knowledge and belief after examination.
After a decade Alabama declares Annie B. Smith No. 12311 in Baldwin County a producer in the Tensaw Lake Field. The well in Stockton area first produced Nov 16 at 59 barrels per day with potential well above that rate and nearby water transport boosting value. Geologist Tom Jones notes drilling may reveal more fields.
The hearing features Justice White joking about tests for literacy while discussing key provisions of the 1964 voting rights law. Attorneys Katzenbach and Cox call literacy tests engines of discrimination. South Carolina leads a multi-state suit challenging the law with North Carolina and others affected.
Providence reports a $20 million mechanized post office work now with bugs fixed and eyes toward nationwide rollout. Postmaster General O Brien announces 109 city offices to receive the equipment costing $65 million by June 30 to speed next day mail.
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