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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1963

Page

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Local Community Notices and Updates in Hartselle Area

The Medical Assistants Association plans a Friday 7 30 p m meeting in the Municipal Building Hartselle with Morgan County Medical Society backing the new chapter All interested are urged to attend A report shows 304 Driver license applications in three counties 72 passed 115 learner permits 65 failed 28 failed vehicle inspections 24 incomplete An evening of entertainment tonight at 8 at Moose Lodge on Moulton Street is sponsored by the Women of the Moose The Bellevue Baptist Church seeks cemetery upkeep contributions contact Mrs D S Fuller in Decatur or call 353 8679 Mrs Jack Thompson remains in West End Baptist Hospital Birmingham after major surgery Miss Mary Frances Matthews now at her home 790 Ponce De Leon Place NE Apt 6 Atlanta GA after major surgery on May 8 her condition reported good Decatur BPW Club meets at 8 30 tonight in the State National Bank Penthouse bring March issue of National Business Women Mrs Richard Penn reports a baseball glove taken from her yard the name Byron Penn on 8th Avenue SE seen 2 p m Wednesday A 1960 Buick driven by Duke B Thompson 27 of 720 4th Ave SE collided with Ruth T Rice 36 of Decatur 3 at 9 40 a m Wednesday on 5th Street SE at 4th Avenue See Diary on Page 2.

The Medical Assistants Association Hartselle Morgan County Medical Society Mary Frances Matthews Ponce de Leon Place Apt Atlanta

Learn to Pray with Faith Not Feelings

The speaker compares doubt in prayer to a visitor who mocks art and explains that faith in Christ is proven by steadfast obedience. Prayer is not mere emotion. blessing follows obedience and living in the light. Let your actions reflect belief, not just words.

Christ Paul God

Second Negro Begins Study At Ole Miss

The second African American student at the University of Mississippi, Cleve McDowell, entered the law school amid orderly registration, while James Meredith prepares to return for the summer term. Gov. Barnett defended the enrollment as necessary. Civil rights tensions rise as Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Spartanburg move to lower barriers at eateries, and Los Angeles contemplates demonstrations if integration stalls.

Oxford, Miss University of Mississippi James H. Meredith Meredith Jackson Cleve McDowell Drew Ole Miss Law School McDowell Ross R. Barnett Mississippi U.S. Army University Law School Barnett Board of Trustees Institutions of Higher Learning Utility Club, Inc New York City Carolinas Winston-Salem Raleigh N.C Spartanburg S.C South Carolina

Lynne Meets With Officials On Desegregation Plans

Federal officials met with University of Alabama leaders and three Negro students to map enrollment procedures next week. The meeting followed Judge Lynne’s injunction against Gov. Wallace from interfering with desegregation. Present were Atty Macon Weaver John Doar and Nicholas Katzenbach. Registration would occur on campus in Tuscaloosa or Huntsville, with no secrecy.

Birmingham L AP University of Alabama Jefferson Bennett University U.S. Dist Seybourn H. Lynne George Wallace Bennett U.S. Dist. Atty Macon L. Weaver John Doar Justice Department Nicholas Katzenbach Department Ole Miss Lynne George C. Wallace Vivian J. Malone Mobile James A. Hood East Gadsden Tuscaloosa David M. McGlathery Huntsville University Extension Center Wallace White University

Oxford Trial Nearing End

In Oxford Mississippi federal court the trial of two men charged with interfering with U.S. marshals over last fall’s riot at the University of Mississippi was nearing its end. Phillip Lloyd Myles and Richard Hays Hinton faced two counts. Myles testified that he and friends drove to Oxford “out of curiosity” and described confinement during arrest.

Oxford Miss University of Meredith Myles National Hinton Jackson Claude Clayton FBI Timothy Casey Jr Ole Miss

Signal Troops Move to Bases in South

A small contingent from Fort Gordon Georgia headed to Columbus Air Force Base Mississippi and to Ft McClellan and Huntsville Alabama. The Army said no orders to deploy combat troops to those bases. About 60 men per site accompanied by various units. Roughly 2 000 federal troops are on standby at Ft McClellan near Anniston for potential use in racial disorders.

Washington Fort Gordon Columbus Air Force Base Miss Ft. McClellan Huntsville Ala Army Anniston

Changes Urged In Sheriff Office

Morgan County Grand Jury presented an investigative report with 13 direct recommendations for the sheriff's department to improve efficiency and conduct. The 18 member jury, after a week and a half, returned 35 indictments and urged blanket deputy authority, improved demeanor, sanitary measures for county cells, and a food policy. They praised Sheriff Knox McRae's staff, noted licensing checks should focus on serious offenses, and commended shelves for evidence.

Mike Freeman Morgan County Grand Jury Julius Y. Robb James N. Bloodworth Newton B. Powell Sheriff's Department Knox McRae McRae

Filibuster Holds Alabama Senate In Deadlock Over Hiring Bill

An eight member minority filibuster in the Alabama Senate blocks a governor backed lawyer hiring bill amid George Wallace calls for unity as desegregation looms. After eight hours, the body recessed until Friday and the dispute centers on granting Wallace power to appoint special attorneys for highway and education land condemnation and potential school integration cases.

Richmond Flowers Flowers Wallace Cial Highway and Education Departments

Merediths regist er for summer session at Ole Miss

The university’s first known Negro student James H Meredith returns to campus to enroll for the summer session. He is seen leaving law school with Cleve McDowell for lunch amid tense campus scenes.

Oxford Miss University of Mississippi James H. Meredith Cleve McDowell Law School

Markets At A Glance

New York stocks mixed as tobaccos and sugars fall while bonds trade quietly. Chicago wheat rises on short covering, corn and soybeans advance, oats hold firm with corn. Hogs steady to 50 cents lower, top price $18.25.

New York Chicago

Meeting Kennedy Means World To Blind Boy In San Diego

Eleven year old Joey Renzi, blind since infancy, will meet President Kennedy during the San Diego visit. He wrote in braille requesting to shake hands and plans a quiet greeting with his family. Joey will also receive a ham radio novice permit and is a top student and former elementary school president.

Walter Gray San Diego Calif Joey Renzi Kennedy Joey Secret Service Marine Corps Johnny Jimmy Alfred Renzi

Limestone Youth Is Winner of State FFA Position

Barry Siniard, a 16 year old West Limestone High School senior, was elected state reporter at the 34th Alabama FFA Convention at Auburn University. He serves as West Limestone FFA secretary and previous president, and is also 4H president. He is to receive soil and water management honors, with Principal Auburn Hope praising him as one of the finest students.

Auburn West Limestone Alabama Association of Future Farmers of America Auburn University Barry Siniard Willard Siniard Anderson 2 Siniard West Limestone Ffa West Limestone Club Barry Auburn Hope Falkville Don Morris Lee Limestone

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lyndale H. L. Hester John Brown Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Moulton St Bellevue Baptist Church Old Moulton Rd D. S. Fuller Decatur 3 Jack Thompson West End Baptist Hospital Decatur Bpw Club State National Bank National Business Women Richard Penn 8Th Ave Byron Penn 5Th St 4Th Ave Duke B. Thompson Ruth T. Rice A. T Louvre Art Gallery Los Angeles State Board of Institutions of Higher Learning U. S Sidney Mize Biloxi County Board of Supervisors U.S. Air Force Academy Stadium By Don McKee Paul Finch Caracas Venezuela Mission Country Club FALN Armed Forces For National Liberation U.S el Universal John XXIII Sheriff Office Filibuster Holding Lou Demnation Spe Vatican City St. Peter’s Basilica Jackson, Miss Geneva Moscow JFK Limestone Youth Quickies Ken Reynolds
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