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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1963

Page

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Demonstration Halted In Cambridge After National Guard Display

National Guard units under a stricter martial law variant halted a race integration rally in Cambridge Maryland near Bethel African Methodist Church. Brig Gen George M Gelston walked unarmed to speak to demonstrators who sang and prayed before returning to their church as gunfire and rioting had raged the night before leaving six white protesters wounded.

Bethel African Metromarch George M. Gelston National Guard Gelston Line Tawes

Birmingham Mayor urges lawful calm after desegregation ruling

Mayor Albert Boutwell urged a lawful and prayerful response to Birmingham desegregation issues while withholding full comment on a 27 page court ruling. City officials expressed disappointment with the decision and vowed to seek a rehearing as residents were asked to stay orderly.

Birmingham Albert Boutwell Alabama Boutwell Reid Barnes E. C. Overton

Club meets at Little Ernie's Restaurant on Thursdays

Leroy May and Ed Overcamp headline the group as the club spokesman notes weekly meetings every Thursday at 6 pm at Little Ernie's Restaurant. Aay Dobson and May provide contact numbers for inquiries.

Leroy May Ble Ed Overcamp Little Ernie's Aay Dobson May

Explosion near Cullman kills woman on highway

Cullman authorities pursue a deadly blast that killed Mrs. Doyce Keller as she drove along Alabama Highway 69. Sheriff Waldrop and State Investigator Watts declined to discuss progress or potential suspects while noting the blast may have originated under the car and dynamite was involved.

Cullman Doyce Keller Alabama Highway 69 W. C. (Crant) Waldrop E. B. Watts Waldrop Cullman County Grady Moss Baileyton Kellers

Editorial Calls for Training to Beat Youth Unemployment

Guest editorial notes June U S employment reaches over 70 million, a record. It urges communities and families to prepare teens for adult work and civic life, warning of rising youth unemployment and the need for better education and training.

United States Department of Labor

Moulton Court In Legal Snag Over Recorder Vacancy

The Moulton recorder's court did not begin as two attorneys argued that Mrs Gladys Swindle cannot hold two public offices. They claimed she is both city recorder for Russellville and court reporter for Franklin County and may be disqualified by residency and oath requirements. Officials noted Swindle has not sworn in and the council plans to meet Monday to resolve the dispute.

Moulton Gladys Swindle City Recorder Charles Quinnelly Decatur Bill Chenault Swindle Quinnelly Russellville Franklin County Mrs. Swindle Chenault

Former State Official Held on Bribery Charge in Alabama

Montgomery County grand jury indicts Walter Craig former assistant highway director on 21 counts for allegedly accepting 48150 in bribes linked to a striping contract. He posted 10000 bond in Selma and proclaimed innocence. Barton, also indicted, faces bribery and tax evasion charges related to the same contract.

Montgomery Ala Montgomery County Asst Walter Craig Craig Selma Sam Englehardt Highway Department Bartom Barton L. C. Crocker Dallas County Bill Agee F. A. Holloway Capitol Albert Brewer Rankin Fite Marion County Richmond Flowers Brewer Fite James E. Folsom John Patterson Wallace

Solons Close Doors Early In Tribute To Secretary Speight

In Montgomery on July 12 AP reports a grieving legislature halted normal business to honor Senate Secretary Earl Speight who died in his sleep. Both chambers adopted a resolution naming all 35 senators and Lt. Gov. James B. Allen and planned a memorial service later.

Montgomery Senate Earl Speight Mississippi House James B. Allen

Chinese Say Talks Failed Between China and the Soviet Union

The Chinese Communist Party acknowledged with heavy hearts that talks with the Soviet Union have failed and warned the situation is grave. Peking urged unity and left the door open for new talks to repair the widening Communist rift. Negotiations aimed to reconcile Maoist hard line with Khrushchev era peaceful coexistence.

George Syvertsen Moscow Soviet Union Peking People’s Daily Khrushchev Mao Tze-Tung

Barnett Attacks Civil Rights Bill as Communist Influence

Mississippi Governor Barnett told a Senate hearing civil rights demonstrations are largely Communist inspired and warned the bill would end constitutional government and trigger widespread racial violence. He argued the administration’s measures threaten freedom while other speakers challenged his charges as unconstitutional.

Washington Ross R. Barnett Mississippi Kennedy Friday Barnett Senate A. S Mike Monroney Dokla Joe D. Waggonner Jr D-La Waggonner House Judiciary University of Mississippi

Complete Service for Frigidaire and All Make Appliances

Local repair service offers full maintenance and repair for Frigidaire and other appliance brands. Identifies as Robin’s Son and provides in home service, parts and warranty options.

Robinson‘s

New Touch For Fashions Liven Show

New York fashion week shifted from frivolous beauty to functional apparel for the physically handicapped. Models in braces canes crutches and wheelchairs showcased adaptive designs aiding rehabilitation and daily life, a sober contrast to earlier couture displays.

Jean Sprain Wilson NEW York New York Couture Group

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