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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
2
Sunset today is 7 02 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 4 34 a.m. Moonrise tomorrow 12 04 a.m. New Moon June 7 21 Prominent star Spica in southwest. Visible planets Mars in the west Saturn in southwest Jupiter low in east Venus rises 3 42 a.m.
The Tennessee River reading this morning at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 21.47 feet, up 19 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.77 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Chickamauga 682.1, Pickwick 413.9, Guntersville 594.9, Whitesburg 556.7, and Wilson 506.5. High temp reached 94 degrees at 3:30 p.m. with a 69 degree low earlier. today’s forecast calls for mostly fair hot weather with light variable winds and a high near 93.
A cow fell from a cliff near Shoemaker Springs and swam to safety behind a boat. Owned by Curtis Haraway, the animal was reached by Assistant County Agent C R Morrow and others using a motor boat and then guided into water behind the boat. Rescue calls and squad members, including Charlie Sammett and Burton White, helped.
ATHENS Three ABC officials for this area have returned here from the University of Alabama. The three who left here Saturday returned Tuesday with assignments and duties to resume in local oversight and coordination activities.
Rewards totaling 24350 dollars were offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Medgar Evers slayer. James Meredith and Cleve McDowell guarded by increased Army protection near Oxford Mississippi amid threats of protests. Meredith blamed Southern governors for Evers death and urged a broad boycott. NAACP officials warned of retaliation and planned leadership changes as national and local anger swells.
Following a confrontation at a store, Harville was arrested and released after a scuffle with an officer. Hood was later detained for interfering with an arrest. News of the incident drew a crowd around the courthouse as Rescue Squad members urged calm before the 10 o'clock curfew. A Klan meeting was called off at 5 pm due to publicity.
In southern Alaska Naknek Lake shores display pumice rocks that float and petrified wood that sinks. The rocks are lighter than water and litter the shore while the wood is often beautifully marked.
Large security presence at the University of Alabama area as Vivian Malone and James Hood register for summer classes amid federal court orders. Gov. Wallace withdraws state police. federal troops and guardsmen remain deployed to enforce integration in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville campuses. Newsmen briefings note cautious security and limited disclosure on trooper numbers.
Gov. George Wallace drew praise from House Speaker Albert Brewer Sen. Pete Mathews and Rep. Joe Goodwyn for handling the Tuscaloosa stark showdown at the University of Alabama. The observers credited Wallace with preserving peace as two Negro students registered, noting Kennedy’s televised endorsement and the governor's dignified, purposeful presence prevented violence.
James D. Biggs, owner of Biggs Barbecue, will open Biggs Restaurant on U S 31 north of Nick Davis Road. Bennie Lovell won the construction bid for a 48 by 60 foot building costing about 11 to 12 thousand dollars. Aiming for mid July opening, the new firm will specialize in steaks, chicken, seafood, and barbecue. The venture is announced by P H Vaughan, former Magnolia Motel operator.
Community notices report a London Breeding family reunion set for Father's Day at the Breeding home. Sheriff’s force made two arrests Wednesday for peace proceedings and intoxication in the county. Decatur Shrine Club to meet Friday at 7 p.m. in the Sirloin Room of the Cornelian Hotel. Building permits issued include M. E. Sims houses at five First Ave. SW addresses valued at 9000 each, Mrs. Joseph D. Terry repairs at 218 8th Ave NW valued 500, Charles C. Miller repairs at 922 3rd Ave SE valued 3000. George Crowley reported a missing outboard boat recovered but its 35 horsepower Johnson motor and related gear were missing. A 1950 Chrysler driven by James G. Hill collided with a 1959 Chevrolet truck driven by James D. Byram on Wilson St NE at Oak St. at 4:17 p.m.
Oscar Campbell aged 67 of 815 Sycamore Street NW died at Decatur General Hospital at 9 30 a m after a heart attack. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home.
Wall Street moved unevenly higher in fairly active trading. Motors and tobaccos led gains while chemicals lagged. the AP 60 average rose to 273.0 and the Dow at 724.21. Fox’s Cleopatra stirred debate over recouping its $15 per share investment.
Birmingham live poultry prices quoted 13.5 to 145 cents per unit as traders note Measly Ve Oul power and cans in supply. buyers watching for changes in quote levels amid fluctuating demand.
Hudson Cullman Bayard West Hartselle earn second Dean's List honors at Newton College. The Dean's List recognizes academic excellence among enrolled students across programs.
Athens police arrested one person Wednesday on a charge of operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license. The incident marks a routine enforcement action by local authorities. The name of the arrestee was not released.
Athens sheriff’s officers arrested one person Wednesday for assault and battery and another on an insanity claim, authorities said. Both cases involve local residents and are under investigation by the sheriff’s office.
By TOM REEDY outward show of Conservative unity masks rising tension as a 75 minute cabinet meeting fuels fears of resignations. Labor's Patrick Gordon Walker demands Macmillan's resignation over the Profumo affair while ministers deny or hedge on leaving. Rumors of four quits swirl including possible moves by Enoch Powell and others as Whitehall reassesses loyalties.
A long OCR style notice lists numerous hospital births and newborns. Names include Mrs Arries N Oden and infant son, Mrs Wilbur Terry, Walter Powell, Mrs Minnie Bell Garner, Mrs Curtis Bailey and infant daughter, Master Lonnie Kent Towe, Mrs Louis Tunstill, Master Dudley Bernard Kidd, John Robert McEntire, Master James Walter Morris, Miss Deborah Yvonne Garmany, Master George Tidwell Semmes, Baby James Neil Rice, and many others with addresses in Moulton Falkville Decatur Trinity Athens Courtland Town Creek Hart selle Danville Mount Hope and more. The list assigns each entry to a mother or parent with an infant or newborn, including several with addresses on 5th Ave SW 8th Ave NW 14th Ave SE and other streets. The document resembles a community births roundup.
Hens offerings stable for slow to fair demand with heavy type at farms and 14 percent changes noted. Aes plants 14%4-15. light type too few sales to report prices.
Cattle and calves 50 head, sales limited for price tests, vealers weak though good cattle 23.00 to 25.50. Hogs 350 head, active, steady to 25 lower. U S 1-3 190-240 lb at 17.25 to 17.50. sows 12.00-12.50. Sheep nine slaughter lambs 1.50 lower, classes 1.00 lower. spring lambs 80-95 lb at 21.50-22.00.
Thomasville AP reports hog receipts around 2,500 across Columbus, Moultrie, Thomasville, Dothan and Jacksonville with U.S. 1 2 barrows and gilts 190 230 lbs at 17.25 17.75, 240 270 lbs 16.00 16.75, 160 180 lbs 16.00 16.75, and 1 3 sows 12.00 14.25.
New York cotton futures rose at the open with July at 33.42, October 32.60, December 32,698, March 32.79 and May 32.83, reflecting a modest overnight gain from the prior close across near term contracts.
A bulletin lists admissions and dismissals including Gene L. Newton of Stockbridge Georgia and Mrs. Billy Farmer of Lebanon Tennessee among several names. It also notes late classification status and various items for sale including tractors, store equipment, furniture, and pets, plus a Father’s Day Bible sale at Ira's Book and Gift Shop in North Alabama.
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