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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1960
Page
5
A feature by Jack Smith honors Daily photographer Billy Smith for his skill and calm under pressure as he guides a student to a proper portrait. Hodges wins a world book and atlas in the paper's Tell Me Editor segment, while Billy finally steps in front of the camera and nails the shot.
Daily columnist Charles Cates, producer of Cates' Comments, was recalled from vacation due to his mother's serious illness and expects to resume the column on June 12.
In Morgan Circuit Court in Athens a Negro woman sat with her defense attorney awaiting jury arguments near 4 p.m. Solicitor George Johnson, a well known local speaker, waived his right to make the final argument. The scene marked one of the rare times he did so.
Reports claim many Alabama property owners face higher valuations this year while Revenue Commissioner Harry Haden denies direct state connection. State Sen Givhan of Dallas says owners lack adequate notice for assessment increases, as notices are typically newspaper ads unless the state orders a raise. Legislators report unofficial chatter that Gov Patterson may call a special session.
Morgan County residents challenge an editorial on Consolidation Urged noting Union Hill enrollment 497 with 136 junior and 70 senior pupils and contrasting Cotaco 655 and Priceville 562. They argue the survey misrepresented Union Hill and warn against lowering levels and diverting funds, urging a fair re survey.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. White, Ath ens 2. Jimmy Russell will receive his State Farmer Degree at the convention. This degree, the highest that a state association may award, goes to only 2 per cent of the FFA membership. Requirements are based on farming programs and leadership ability. Jimmy has carried a productive project program that included corn, market hogs, cotton, and beef cows. The word berserk, which means mad abandon, comes from the Viking warriors who fought with fanatic fury. They wore fur coats berserkr.
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