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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1963
Page
2
Sunday weather details note sunset at 7 02 p m sunrise next day at 4 46 a m moonrise at 12 21 a m new moon on July 20 with solar eclipse visible here prominent stars Antares due south at 8 43 p m and Pegasus square overhead in the evening sky
Decatur area readings on the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge show 21.23 feet, up 10 feet in 24 hours, from 555.43 feet above sea level. High today expected at 91 degrees with a low of 67.
A three judge panel split 2 1 with Judge Rives writing majority and Judge Gewin dissenting orders U S District Judge Lynne to have the school board submit its plan by Aug 19. The court refused to require immediate integration and noted the riots earlier this year as a mood shift in segregation challenges.
Miss Mary Kent Hartselle and Miss Kathy Pike at Broadus Ave SE listed among hospital entries. Mrs Ella Springer Decatur and Mrs Sandra Cavenar 922 9th appear with address notes. Dismissals include Mrs Mary Sparkman Hartselle and Miss Barbara Johnson Killen 2.
Readable fragments list residents and family members with addresses in multiple neighborhoods including Somerville Huntsville Hartsville and Ath ens. The snippet names Mrs Walter C Vasser Jr Master Ricky Lynn Johnson and other individuals along with street addresses and cities.
Funeral services for Bill Lovett Jr. 43 of Hillsboro were held at 2 p.m. at Fish Pond Bapt ist Church with Rev. R. E. Wilkins and Rev. Myrl Hughes officiating. Burial followed in Clarity Cemetery. Survivors include widow Effie Lovett two daughters Dalphine and Yvonne Lovett son Ronnie Lovett mother Maggie Carpenter six half brothers three half sisters and several others.
Huntsville area youths and adults join 2,200 attendees at the North American Reform and Presbyterian Youth Assembly in Lafayette Indiana July 19 to 25. Delegates include Rev Ed P Miller and six youths from Decatur Huntsville and Leighton plus Sheffield. Theme centers on Come Creator Spirit and renewal of the church by the Holy Spirit.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy see a setback as the Confederate flag is removed from the county courthouse staff. The County Commission backs a new staff for the flag of the South, with UDC noting the American flag should not share a staff with a foreign nation. Paul Leverett was convicted of illegally displaying the flag, a first in Alabama courts.
In Montgomery on July 12 AP reports that one or more burglars ransacked former Gov. John Patterson's home while he and his family were away at a country residence. The intruders knocked out a glass panel to enter, searched drawers and closets, scattered bank statements and papers, but no property appeared stolen. Police dusted for fingerprints and used fluorescent powder to examine the scene.
A seven hour search for Patricia Jean Hunter ended when she walked into a Nashville yard and said your dog bit me. Police and volunteers had hunted for the girl who disappeared from her foster mother at a parked car near a Madison shopping center. The girl told reporters she kept walking and hoped to get home.
Swedish chemist K W Scheele, an eminent scientist, is credited with discovering glycerine in 1779. This historical note highlights his contribution to chemistry and the development of explosive and pharmaceutical applications linked to glycerine.
Dr. James H. Smith former Brooksville resident and Missouri Baptist Convention assistant will preach at Courtland Baptist Church revival starting 11:00 Sunday with services daily at 10:30 and 7:30 weekday and 7:00 Sunday evening. Clifford Reding directs the choir. Smith formerly led Raytown Baptist Church in Kansas City area.
An Ecuadorian president was ousted in disgrace after a dinner confrontation. Military action followed widespread anger at his behavior, described by insiders as intolerable to the nation's pride.
President Carlos Julio Arosemena quits in exile after a drunken tirade at a palace banquet honoring Grace Line head Admiral Wilfried J. MacNeil. He lashed out at the United States with a jarring charge of exploitation, shocking dignitaries including U.S. Ambassador Maurice M. Bernbaum.
Moulton Jaycees will sell 1000 newspapers Sunday to raise funds for Junior Chamber of Commerce projects. Wayne Gentry says buyers name their own price as the sale proceeds through door-to-door and roadblock pickups in Moulton.
Rosman North Carolina AP reports campers were evacuated at night from Summerlane camp amid rumors of Negroes and descriptions in a Newark style paper. Sheriff McCall said about 40 campers were urged to stay inside as patrol reinforcements arrived, with 8 to 12 shots fired but no injuries reported.
Twenty seven hours of continuous talks failed to reach a local agreement at the B F Goodrich Rubber Co factory in Tuscaloosa. Local 351 workers walked out at 12 01 a m on contract expiration, demanding changes in working conditions and seniority. Bargaining, which began last Thursday, recessed until 10 a m tomorrow with more than 1000 workers affected.
Mrs. Hugh L. Ogle of St. Pauls Lutheran Church Decatur will serve as delegate to the International Lutheran Womens Missionary League biennial convention in Kansas City Missouri July 17 and 18. The league comprises about 250000 women within the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and more than 525 delegates are expected along with guests from across the United States and Canada.
Rescue teams probing the Castle Shannon mine for three youths faced deadly gas and brief setbacks. A map drawn by one boy emerged as searchers revisited flooded corridors near the entrance. Ohio authorities were alerted after reports placed the missing boys near railroad tracks.
Members of the Woman's Missionary Union from across Alabama gather at Shocco Springs Baptist Assembly in Talladega through Sunday. The event opened Friday under the theme Make Known His Deeds Among the People with Mrs. Alex Hall presiding and Miss Mary Essie Stephens directing the weekend program through noon Sunday.
Birmingham board says Negroes lost right to appeal suspensions of about 200 students who skipped classes to protest segregation. Judge Allgood denied reinstatement. 5th Circuit review possible. Pupils completed year under temporary injunction from Chief Judge Tuttle, who allowed protests but prohibited expulsion pending appeal.
The Air Force inspector general arrived at Eglin Florida to direct an inquiry into a freak accident in which a dummy rocket fired by a low flying jet fighter penetrated an observation post. Two of 16 bunkers’ personnel were killed at the bombing range as an investigation begins with Lt Gen William H Blanchard leading the inquiry and 1st Lt Keith J Evans identified as pilot in question.
Speaker of the House Albert Brewer will address the Rotary Club Monday at the Lyons Hotel.
A truck and a freight train collided near Prattville Alabama killing A T O Bryant 53 of Alabama City and injuring Oscar Cason of Gadsden who was listed in critical condition at Prattville General Hospital. The crash happened five miles south of Prattville on Alabama Highway 4.
Morgan County Circuit Court warns creditors to file itemized claims against Corinne Long Griffin estate within three months. City of Decatur amends Industrial District M-1A rules adding uses and site standards including parking and building requirements.
In equity court Lucian Austin complains against S T Abel. By decree dated July 12, 1963 the Morgan County Circuit Court authorizes private sale of Corinne Long Griffin’s property Lot 24 Block 3 replat Fairview Addition Decatur for at least 19000 within thirty days. Property encumbered by a $10000 mortgage to Myrtle P Rogers dated October 5, 1962 at 6 percent. If no qualifying offer is received the property will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash.
Notice by the Decatur City Clerk that the Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to the Code of Decatur Alabama 1956 in Chapter 27 Sections 27-1 to 27-27 at 10:00 AM August 6 1963 in the Municipal Building. Public attendance and input requested. Ordinance details to be provided.
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