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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1962
Page
5
Barrett Shelton Jr reports that reapportionment orders push many states toward new legislative maps. Tennessee plans an apportionment law this week while Alabama may follow in days. A special session in Montgomery for June 12 is anticipated, despite Gov. Patterson denying a date.
Senator who lost to Lawrence's State Representative favoring plan similar to Haltom bill but not expanding legislature. Haltom would need a constitutional amendment and a vote. Berryman backs a fair statewide reapportionment or court action if opponents filibuster. Black Belt reps vow to block change. Gov Patterson leans toward a special session with Black Belt legislators and likely North Alabama talks.
Governor Patterson faces a choice as reapportionment looms. With courts or Legislature likely to act, a decisive gubernatorial push could unify momentum across the state. North Alabama may present several plans, inviting Black Belt options or federal intervention. A fair summer reapportionment would end constant fights and let lawmakers focus on constructive bills through 1970.
The author compares a clever cockroach and a tumblebug to politicians and public figures, noting their sly maneuvers and lessons from observing nature. He recalls spending time on grandma’s farm and critiques Billie Sol Estes and agricultural officials while musing on smarter bugs and elusive outcomes.
U.S. Representative Bob Jones fights a late anti incumbent push in Central and South Alabama led by a John Birch style conservative faction. Thomas W. Richardson of Montgomery was pressed on membership and denied involvement, claiming his group acted independently.
The piece notes efforts to prevent Congress George Grant's district from splitting and lists groups opposing him. It cites a Conservative League with a Birmingham address, pre-election tactics to boost other congressmen, and a remark about Rains leading in a race. It also discusses Wallace's governor vote, Eddins's retirement prediction, and a 1963 redistricting plan to balance districts across Montgomery Lowndes Mobile Tuscaloosa and Elliott.
A damage suit for 25,000 was filed in Circuit Court after a March 18 automobile wreck. Shannon Curbow, 21, Somerville, says Helen Roan, 36, 1518 Tower St., negligently drove and caused a collision at 18th Ave SE and Olive St. Carbon, whose car was destroyed, suffered injuries including a broken rib and a damaged right leg. Police said drivers lacked licenses. Attorney W. L. Chenault represents Carbon, who demands a jury trial.
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