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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1963

Page

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Wallace Proclamation Before Negro Students At Alabama

Alabama Governor presents a defense of state sovereignty during an Alabama University campus incident. He denounces federal intrusion as illegitimate, urges adherence to the Tenth Amendment, and argues for local self government and state rights in resisting central authority. He frames the action as unconstitutional overreach by federal officers. See WALLACE On Page 2

State of Alabama University of Alabama United States Congress Wallace

Federalizes Alabama National Guard Over University of Alabama Entry

President Kennedy commands two Black students Vivian Malone and James Hood be admitted to the University of Alabama. McNamara orders federalized Army and Air National Guard units and concentrates 31st Infantry Division elements in Tuscaloosa to enforce the order amid Governor Wallace’s defiance.

Washington Army and Air National Guard of Alabama University of Alabama Pentagon 31St Infantry Division Tuscaloosa McNamara Army Cyrus R. Vance United States National Guard George C. Wallace Alabama Air Guard of Kennedy Wallace Vivian Malone James Hood University of Alabama At

Governor Seeks to Bar Door Again at Alabama Campus

United States troops move to take command of the University of Alabama as Gov. George Wallace faces a new enrollment attempt by two Negro students Vivian Malone and James Hood. President Kennedy federalizes 18,000 guards after Wallace blocks the door and a federal injunction is questioned.

George C. Wallace University of Alabama Barrett Shelton University Ala United States Alabama National Guard Air National Guard John F. Kennedy George Wallace U. S Nicholas Katzenbach Vivian Malone Mobile James Hood Gadsden Gov. Wallace Foster Auditorium Justice Department Washington Jones Ainango Ince Tuscaloosa

Multiple vehicle crashes mark Crawford county diary notes

Police report a series of traffic incidents in the area. Roy B I McCay 46 of Hartseller drives a 1962 Chevrolet colliding with Jack W Gilchrist 26 of 812 Carridale St SW who is in a 1957 Buick. A passenger Jean McCay 15 was treated at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. A baby born to Airman 1 C and Mrs Frank L Tapscott at Larson AFB is Frank L Tapscott Jr born June 1. Sheriff's deputies make three arrests for public drunkenness. A boat theft at Decatur Harbor involved Gerald Lowley reporting a turquoise and white Lone Star boat with 35 horsepower Johnson motor. license IN 339 BZ. A 1960 Vauxhall driven by Jackson C Parker 30 collides with 1963 Oldsmobile driven by Sara Robertson 41. A 1960 Pontiac driven by Kenneth W Chaffee 20 collides with a 1963 Chevy II driven by Ronnie J Clemons. A 1961 VW driven by Harold D Harris 22 collides with a 1963 Chevrolet driven by Harry F Porter 59. See Diary on Page 2.

Carridale St State Ave Roy B. I. McCay Jack W. Gilchrist Jean McCay Baugh-Wiley-Smith Decatur Boat Harbor Gerald Lowley Decatur 3 U. S. 31 Gateway Shopping Center Kenneth W. Chaffee Somerville Ronnie J. Clemons Shore

Belief and Hell in Christian Teaching

The text argues hell as a place of judgment described by Jesus in Matthew and Matthew 13 51. It asserts God is love and emphasizes personal choice in salvation, stating people are in hell by their own deliberate choice. It cites scripture to reconcile judgment with divine love.

Hell Jesus Christ God Moses of Old

Alabama lawmakers vow to defend constitutional government

The Alabama congressional delegation said today its members share in Alabama's struggle for the principles of constitutional government. In Utah, a truck carrying four explorers overturned, killing nine Boy Scouts, two leaders, and a female reporter.

Washington Alabama Rock Utah

Wallace Defies Federal Authority in Alabama Politics

In a lifelong stance against federal power, Alabama Governor George Wallace repeatedly battled federal authority. From threats to jail agents over jury rolls to refusing to release voter registration records, he framed his career as defending states rights. The 1962 schoolhouse door pledge and his university return frame a political arc from rural beginnings to a governorship marked by clashes with federal courts and civil rights mandates.

U.S. Civil Rights Commission Frank M. Johnson Jr Wallace Clayton Ala Boldy

Apprehension In Air Over Senate House

In Montgomery the legislature adjourned after brief sessions as senators awaited the Tuscaloosa developments over Gov. George Wallace defying a court order at the University of Alabama. A potential 3 p.m. recess was discussed to gauge impact on a high-stakes attorney-hiring bill backed by Wallace. Lt. Gov. James Allen urged compromise to end the eight-man filibuster delaying the measure, with another bill on the calendar banning telephone harassment.

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa James Allen Wallace Senate

U S Solon Attacks Agitation Over Communism

Rep W J B Dorn of South Carolina denounces what he calls agitation aiding U S enemies and warns of a rise in communist influence amid racial tensions in the South as Alabama faces a confrontation at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He says he trusts Alabama's people and supports law and order while backing federal faith in local handling.

United States W. J. B. Dorn South Carolina South Rep. Dorn

Traffic Light Plan Ends U.S. 31 Jam Near Decatur

City will install traffic signals and signs at the U.S. 31 and Ala. 20 intersection within about three weeks. A $186,000 grade separation request has been submitted to the state for approval, with plans for construction underway and bids expected. The project would place Alabama 20 over U.S. 31, taking about six months to complete. City costs cover installation and maintenance of signals.

U.S. 31 Ala. 20 Decatur F. S. Hunt Jr Herman Nelson State Highway Department State Department Montgomery Nelson Alabama 20 Hunt

Markets At A Glance

New York AP reports mixed stocks with blue chips recovering and bonds irregularly higher amid light trading. Cotton higher, liquidation trends noted. Chicago grains show wheat mostly easier, corn mixed with firmer nearby months, oats steady to firm, soybeans mixed. Hogs steady to 25 cents higher to $18.60. slaughter steers up 25 cents to a top of $24.25.

New York Chicago

Semiannual Clearance Savings at Robinsons on Second Avenue

A short note announces a semiannual clearance sale throughout the store at Robinsons located on Second Avenue. The message emphasizes savings and limited-time shopping opportunities.

Robinson's

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U.S Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Bill Jones Seybourne H. Lynne Birmingham Demopolis Fayette Berry Sue Frank L. Tapscott Larson Afb Frank L. Tapscott, Jr Sheriff's Force 5Th Ave Prospect Dr Jackson C. Parker Sara N. Robertson 6Th Ave W. Moulton St 8Th Ave Harold D. Harris Phillips Court Harry F. Porter 8Th Ave. NW Danville Norfolk, Va Johnson Barbour County Senate House Solon W.J.B. Dornright Carolina H. Crow Chemstrand Co Tur Chemstrand Democrat James Dorn U. S.31 Quickies Ken Reynolds Gus
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