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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1963

Page

3

Sketch Of Three Who Seek Entrance To The University

Federal courts order three Negro students enrolled at the University of Alabama despite Gov. George Wallace vowing to block them. The profiles cover James Alex Cavhiane, Hood, and Vivian Corre, detailing early sermons, leadership roles, education paths, and family backgrounds. Also noted is David Mack McGlathery seeking Huntsville access with a math and physics focus and a Navy and Space program background.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama George Wallace James Alexcavhiane Uversity Alabama Gadsden Clark College Atlanta David Mack McGlathery McGlathery Fed Redstone Arsenal Marshall Space Flight

Lone Alabama coed faces loneliness for first time

Vivian Juanita Malone, a slender, attractive Negro coed, becomes the university's first Black woman student. She speaks of expected loneliness as she enters a new place, emphasizing the social challenges she anticipates at the University of Alabama.

Vivian Juanita Malone University of Alabama

Hepatitis Cases Reported Across United States in 1962

About 53,000 cases of infectious hepatitis were reported in the United States in 1962. This figure highlights the public health impact of the disease and indicates ongoing attention to surveillance and prevention efforts during that year.

United States

Presbyterian Assembly In First Stages

The 89th General Assembly of the Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church began at St. James Church, with Rev. W. E. Scott hosting. Delegates from multiple states attend as the National Sunday School Convention opens, and the School of Methods, led by Rev. L. B. Tinsley, conducts classes. A 7:45 p.m. address by Rev. I. L. Sanders is on wisdom and understanding.

General Assembly Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church St. James Cumberland Presbyterian Church Lth Ave W. E. Scott St. James Deshong Smith Waco Tex Alabama Texas Tenas Kentucky Illinois Michi Oklahoma Iowa India School of Methods L. B. Tinsley Fayetteville Tenn I. L. Sanders Birmingham Sanders L. J. Jen National Sunday School Convention J. I. Hill Henderson National Young People’s Work Sammye D. Mason National Woman's Board of Missions Frank Moore Macedonia Presbyterian Church Cherry St. NW Decatur

Harriman Named Chief U S Negotiator For Nuclear Talks

President Kennedy appointed Undersecretary of State W Averell Harriman as chief U S negotiator for upcoming talks with the Soviet Union and Great Britain on the nuclear testing stalemate Harriman a former ambassador to Moscow will lead a U S British team in sessions set to address a test ban and inspection terms amid Khrushchev Macmillan and Beijing dynamics and a renewed U S effort to ban atmospheric tests while promising reciprocal restraint.

Washington Kennedy W. Averell Harriman U.S Soviet Union Great Britain Harriman Moscow United States Hawaii Australia New Zealand John J. McCloy New York Germany Ince Khrushchev Geneva T Khrushchev Harold Macmillan

Parker Freed on Bond in Decatur Armed Robbery Case

Elton Lee Parker, 36, charged with disarming four Decatur officers at Decatur Boat Harbor on November 4, 1962, was released from Morgan County Jail on a $3,000 bond. He will be tried for armed robbery in Limestone Circuit Court this fall. Parker lists Birmingham as his address. his wife, a former Morgan County teacher, now resides in Birmingham and was held but not indicted. Bond was posted by Isaac Johnson Jr. and S. L. Parker among others. Parker had been moved from Kilby Prison where a death attempt occurred earlier in the winter.

Elton Lee Parker Decatur Decatur Boat Harbor Morgan County Parker Limestone Birmingham Meen Gee D. Whitten Patterson Isaac Johnson, Jr S. L. Parker Kilby

Bookmobile Schedule For June 13 Routes

Bookmobile routes listed with stops and times including Hulaco General Store Ryans School Lawrence Cove Church of Christ Oden Ridge Matthews Grocery Center Grove Salem Baptist Church Florette Russell's Store Times run from 9:30 to 2:30 with gaps and a formatting error in last slot.

Hulaco Ryans School Lawrence Cove Church of Christ Oden Ridge Matthew’s Grocery Center Grove Salem Baptist Church Florette Russell’s

Voting Machine Decision Made by Morgan County Board

The Morgan County Board of Revenue agreed to purchase enough voting machines for the county and have them ready at least six months before the 1964 elections to train voters. The exact machine type and quantity will be decided later. Chairman Guy D. Roberts and Commissioner James Lynn will attend the state convention in Mobile. The board also heard proposals from Falkville Lions Club to develop a 4H camp near Cold Springs and discussed paving Nelson Street in Moulton Heights, with county engineer Allen Wallace to review. A voting machine salesman from Tuscaloosa, Frank Walters, briefed the board with brochures on his firm’s devices.

Morgan County Board of Revenue Guy D. Roberts Roberts James Lynn Florette Mobile State Association Lions’ Club of Falkville Cold Springs Hartselle Moulton Heights Nelson St Allen Wallace Frank Walters Tuscaloosa Ala Wallace

Athens Grants Higher Pay for Rescue Squad

An Athens council meeting discussed raising pay for the city rescue squad with an Limestone County Health Department officer present to address sanitary conditions. The meeting adjourned until Thursday at 7 p.m.

Athens Limestone County Health Department

Board Recommends Uniform Vacation Plan for County Roads

The board endorses a uniform vacation plan for county road employees. The recommendation aims to standardize time off across departments and simplify scheduling, with details to be finalized at the next meeting. Senior staff said the plan should improve efficiency and fairness in leave allocation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Hood Autherine Juanita Lacy Vivian Vehihn Uta Ene Bama A&m A&m Monroeville Central High Brookley Air Force Base L. H. Belcher of Alabama Extension Center At Huntsville Normal Supreme Court Alabama A&m Navy Naval Weapons Laboratory Dalgren Space Agency Laverta Moore Vivian Malone 6Th Ave N.S Belk Belk’s Archdale Dad Archdale Dacron Dacron Presbyterian Assembly Elton Parker Davidson Coal & Feed Co Hully St Car State National Meegklar al Math Uekeemen State National Bank Johnston St 4Th Ave Bank St Pontiac Kennedy Motor Company Grant St. S.E Decatur, Ala
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