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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1962
Page
1
A Birmingham lawyer asks a federal court in Montgomery to reapportion the Alabama Legislature without further hearings or evidence. The request seeks an immediate ruling on redistricting. He contends current maps are unconstitutional and wants expedited action.
Jefferson County residents allege unfair legislative representation in a suit amended to speed reapportionment before the November elections. Attorney Charles Morgan Jr. seeks a ruling on pleadings and submitted evidence, while a three judge panel orders prompt self reallocation or court order. A house fire at 601 Wilson St NW injures none. occupant listed as David Chairs.
An article-style reflection argues against overblaming Communism, noting it is not the sole source of evil. It urges Christians to acknowledge other dangers, condemns atheism while urging spiritual renewal, and calls for preaching the Cross as the ultimate antidote to sin.
In West Berlin, attackers under smoke and tear gas began replacing barbed wire with concrete slabs along the East West border. Work started at Falkenseer Chaussee and Seegefelder Weg as East German plans to strengthen the barrier were announced by Karl Maron.
Saskatchewan faces the three day holiday its end as doctors strike against a new compulsory medical care plan. Emergency service waivers drop from 240 to 231 volunteers. A 10 month old death tied to the dispute sparks renewed calls for negotiation and third party mediation. Government signs show Ontario doctors willing to assist.
Deputy Sheriff Bob Jackson reports several suspects arrested after confessing to stealing money guns and ammunition from a houseboat moored on the Mobile River.
Transport planes and helicopters moved 1 000 U S Marines from Thailand to land bases and sea units in the Pacific. Some headed to the Philippines Okinawa and Guam while others joined the 7th Fleet off Thailand.
The University of Alabama reports a roughly similar year over year rise in retail sales statewide and nationally despite an April dip. Morgan County shows a 6.0 percent March to April gain with automotive sales up nearly 30 percent, while hardware and farm implement sales decline. Easter related buying boosted food, drug, and other stores in April.
NAACP votes to picket hotels that refuse Negro delegates as clashes loom with Klan threats. White Nazi pickets march the municipal auditorium as Mayor Allen pledges decency and duty. NAACP board chair Spottswood vows tougher push for equal voting rights and school integration nationwide.
Advertisement notes a Robinsons clearance sale described as an unprecedented home making savings opportunity. It emphasizes bargains and a limited timeframe to attract shoppers seeking value on household goods.
Los Angeles AP report describes Robert Orona of Pico Rivera who lost his left arm after a road work accident. Surgeons at Orthopedic Hospital fused bone, connected arteries, and grafted skin to revive nerves, yielding limited but improving function.
At the Governors Conference in Hershey Nelson Rockefeller of New York and Wesley Powell of New Hampshire sparred over creating a federal department of transportation. California Governor Edmund G Brown Jr urged a broader urban affairs department, while Powell resisted and Brown teased the GOP race with Nixon.
June issued 40 building permits for new houses boosted Decatur totals past the 5 million mark for the year. Marion E. Sims received six new home permits on 1st Ave SW and Raymond St SW. Diamond Construction Co. secured a $6,285 house on Highway 31 S. R. H. Garrett obtained a $45,000 church addition permit for the Church of God on Cleveland Ave SW.
In Algiers Charles de Gaulle proclaims Algerian independence and Ben Youssef Ben Khedda with ministers arrives to form a new government while 4 500 mutinous Moslem guerrillas threaten a power bid supporting Ben Bella. Ben Bella opposes cooperation with France and favors a socialist path aligned with Nasser.
Sen Lis ter Hill of Alabama voted for a compromise sugar bill that passed the Senate 54 to 12. Sen John Sparkman was away and did not vote. Senators Holland Florida Stennis Mississippi Talmadge Georgia supported. Gore Kefauver Russell Smathers Eastland had no recorded vote.
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