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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1962

Page

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Decatur teen elected state senator and local notices

Robert Hinds a Decatur High School Boys State representative was elected state senator for City Two and will help lead the session at the State Capitol Thursday. Also on the slate are meetings for DAV Chapter No. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and the Decatur Home Demonstration Club at 1:30 p.m. in Mrs. J T Kirby’s home. The Morgan County Fashion Show at Hartselle Methodist Church is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday with sports and dress models and a tea to follow. City building permits issued Monday include B D Cagle new residence 1432 4th Ave SW 15000 J H Long enclosed carport 1312 Somerville Rd 1900 G S Lamon add room 2111 Clara Ave SW 12000 and Lyons Electric Co change electric service 510 Somerville Rd SE 125.

Robert Hinds Decatur Boys State, University Ala City Two Morgan County Hartselle Methodist Church B. D. Cagle 4Th Ave J. H. Long Somerville Rd G. S. Lamon Clara Ave Lyons Electric Co Change

Dillon outlines top to bottom income tax cut plan

Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon told the New York Financial Writers Association that the administration will propose a broad tax rate cut next year as part of a fundamental reform to spur long term growth. He said revenue offsets may be used to offset losses, with no decision yet on widening the tax base or closing loopholes. The plan aims to reach Congress before adjournment, with action anticipated early next year, while stressing it is not a reaction to stock market gyrations.

New York Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon Congress New York Financial Writers Associa Dillon New York Stock Exchange House Senate Patterson Democratic Executive Committee Alabama Frank Boykin Mobile

Patterson calls special session for reapportionment plan

Gov. John Patterson ordered Alabama House and Senate to meet in a special session to advance a reapportionment program that would take effect after four years, as authorities briefed on the unfolding political move in Montgomery.

Montgomery John Patterson Patterson House Senate

Unknown chance for Patterson reapportionment plan

A Morgan County lawmaker said the Black Belt’s fate on Gov. Patterson’s reapportionment proposal hinges on the Legislature’s session. He noted the measure’s merit but cautioned over its chances before federal judges decide the final course.

Black Belt John Patterson Morgan Bob Gilchrist

Rural Areas Grab Lead in Tennessee Reapportionment Fight

In Nashville, rural lawmakers pushed the Baird reapportionment bill through the Senate 19 to 14, with the House expected to follow. The plan reshuffles House and Senate within present membership or adopts constitutional amendments to expand today’s delegation, aiming to shift power toward rural districts while urban-backed unity and Bomar bills await consideration.

Nashville Senate William Baird Baird Tennessee House

Embracing Faith Change Within Families

A Baptist couple faces distress as their 19 year old daughter embraces Anglicanism. The adviser urges Christian calm, notes faith changes often arise from thoughtful conviction, and recommends focusing on shared beliefs. Reassure, support her decision, and emphasize essentials like Christ crucified and forgiveness.

Britain

How to turn your child into a crook guide from Chesterfield

The Archdeacon of Chesterfield stirs readers with a parish magazine list titled How to turn your child into a crook. Twelve rules urge indulgence and avoidance of discipline, including giving everything to a child, laughing at bad words, delaying spiritual training, denying guilt, and denying responsibility, all framed as harmful parenting guidance.

Chesterfield, England Chesterfield Church of England Talbot Dilworth-Harrison

OAS Signals End Of Truce

In Algiers the Secret Army Organization ordered a new wave of terror with two killings reported. French officials saw this as a sign of deep rifts and indecision within the movement.

Algiers Secret Army

End of Algeria truce sparks new European secret army push

In Algiers a pirate broadcast from the European Secret Army Organization signals the end of a five day truce and vows to resume attacks. The group seeks concessions for Algeria's European minority after independence while insisting on talks with future national leaders. The State Department condemns the violence. Bands of Moslems attack French troops and civilians as three French soldiers and two civilians are wounded. Three Moslems and two Europeans die in other incidents.

Algiers European Secret Army Algeria Secret Army U.S State Department Charles de Gaulle State Department Lincoln White Washington

Zoning ruling set for Thursday adjourned meeting

Austinville Rd zoning hearings by City Planning Commission conclude with two requests from Ewell Gregg and George Collier to rezone from residential to business. Commission will decide Thursday at 10 a.m after hearing both sides yesterday. Gregg seeks 11 acres north of Austinville Rd bounded by Corrine Ave and an alley south of Betty St. on the property. See ZONING On Page 2.

Austinville Rd City Planning Commission Ewell Gregg George Collier Planning Commission Gregg Corrine Ave Betty St

Nixon Faces Bold Round in California Gubernatorial Race

Richard Nixon returns to politics in a crowded California primary seeking the GOP nomination for governor against Assemblyman Joseph Shell. Gov. Pat Brown is favored in the Democratic race for a second term, while Sen. Kuchel is seen likely to win the Republican Senate nomination amid a wave of Republican strength and Democratic registration dominance.

California Richard M. Nixon Joseph Shell Pat Brown Thomas Kuchel Richard Richards San Francisco Ans Joseph C. Shell Edmund G

Market and the Economy Gradual Rise Expected

The Kennedy administration watches stock market after-effects and rules out emergency stimulants. Officials predict a gradual, moderate rise with occasional dips as profit-takers exit and consumer confidence remains largely intact. Recovery depends on investor faith and government measures to bolster business profits.

Washington Kennedy Wall

City Board Posts Filled by City Commission

The City Commission this morning disposed of a range of business, appointed members to boards, passed ordinances, and authorized the mayor to sign a contract for the sale of the See CITY on Page 2.

Best values on Magneavox TVs at Robinsons on 2nd Ave

Local ad notes unusually low prices for Magneavox televisions at Robinsons on Second Avenue with emphasis on value deals and limited stock. No dates or further details provided.

Magneavox Robinson's 2Nd Ave Adyv

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DAV Bank St Decatur Home Demonstration Club J. T. Kirby 1Lth Ave Sheriff's Force Decatur Independent Automobile Dealers Association All State Olen Cooper Ship Meadows Spring Creek Ray Mitchell Air France Orly Field Paris Atlanta Art Association Orly Atlanta Roland Hoche Pierre Loiseau Loiseau Francoise Authie Corder Ivan Allen Jr Allen Gilchrist Lawrence County House Judiciary Committee Federal Court Lauderdale Madison Etowah Calhoun Talladega Jefferson Tuscaloosa Walker Lee Dallas OAS By Andrew Borowiec Austinville Road Nixon THE Associated Press Morrie Landsberg Lee Nixon Sterling F. Green By Ken Reynolds
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