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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1963
Page
1
A partial solar eclipse visible around 2 45 pm to 4 30 pm drew little public attention in Limestone County as clouds and later rain moved in. The sun dimmed first at the lower right, then the moon slid across the sun’s face while shoppers downtown largely ignored the phenomenon amid a forecast of foul weather and a late sunset.
A total solar eclipse darkened much of Maine for nearly two minutes while a weekend storm lashed northern Alabama. No eye damage reports. severe weather warnings remained in effect. High winds toppled a power line near Austinville and downed TV antennas in Decatur, Limestone and Cullman counties. Florence suffered brief power loss and Huntsville saw airport tower concerns. See ECLIPSE on Page 2.
ESCATUR'S Altrusa Club meets Monday at 6 30 p m at the Coca Cola Bottling Plant with Mrs Ruby Nash hostess Promenaires Square Dance Club gathers Friday at 8 p m in the American Legion building Rising Sun Lodge holds a 7 p m called meeting Monday in the Masonic Hall for FC Degree All Master Masons invited See DIARY on Page 2
The Bible does not offer formal proof of God’s existence. Belief comes from trusting and seeking Him, testing Him in life, and acting on the assumption that He is. Scripture notes that one must believe that He is and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him.
Morgan County representatives attacked Decatur city leaders for opposing a bill limiting firemen to 56 hours weekly in cities over 29 000 residents. Senator Gilchrist declined comment. Mayor Blackburn and Commissioner Hunt condemned state city control. Rep. Slate voiced shock at House Bill 391 passed 62 to 13. Fireman on Page 2.
The Associated Press reports a total solar eclipse turning day into night along a 10 000 mile arc from Japan to Maine. Observers including astronauts and scientists tracked the event from land sea and air while streetlights flickered in Anchorage and the sky grew moonlit.
Flint City Council opens with Mayor Day protesting City Clerk Sonny Lee remaining in seat after seat dispute. Day says replacement to be appointed at Aug 3 meeting while council weighs CPA Frank Holle revenue figures for last year and considers costs to blacktop several streets. Parker holds garbage contract as he is at National Guard camp.
A Troy New York caller challenged warnings about viewing the solar eclipse and asked why the event is held if watching it could harm eyes. The impassioned question reflects viewer frustration with safety cautions surrounding the eclipse broadcast.
Two area lawmakers voiced conditional support for an amendment to Alabama’s constitution that would strip voting rights from those convicted of disorderly conduct aimed at inciting disturbances during racial protests. Rep. Ralph Slate and Rep. Granville Turner said they need to study the bill by Rep. Joe C. McCorquodale Jr. before deciding, while noting doubts about federal court upholding it.
Vicious wind lightning and heavy rain struck Athens and Limestone County causing outages, snapped power poles, downed telephone lines, and damage to crops. Sheriff Evans cited damage along Highway 72 and Nick Davis Road as crews labored to restore electricity and assess wreckage.
Wirtz and aides hold afteroon and evening sessions with five on-train unions and carriers as they seek to resolve firemen job and train crew make up disputes before Kennedy’s Congress address. Kennedy writes a strike prevention message while Hyannis Port hosts weekend talks with expectations of more meetings Sunday.
Teda Vargas of Porto Alegre won the Miss Universe title at Miami Beach. The 18 year old college student was crowned by the judges as her parents Mr and Mrs Jose Joaquim de Vargas watched from the audience. A group of 50 Brazilian students from the University of Miami summer school cheered the winner.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev said a nuclear test ban agreement is possible if Big Three talks in Moscow continue on course. He noted real progress on banning atmospheric, outer space, and underwater tests as delegates work on drafting proposals. Harriman was summoned to hear the comments on the negotiations.
Communist China’s Moscow mission abruptly left Saturday night after failed efforts to mend the rift within the Communist world. Premier Khrushchev hosted a farewell dinner but did not yield to Beijing’s push for ending peaceful coexistence with the West in favor of militant revolutionary actions.
Khrushchev proposed 1958 inspection posts to prevent surprise attacks and urged fixed observer stations at rail centers and major airfields. Kennedy indicated readiness to discuss if progress is possible, while Macmillan and others favor high level face to face meetings. Negotiations paused over test ban wording with plans to resume Monday.
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