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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1963
Page
2
The report notes sunset at 7 02 p m and sunrise at 4 34 a m with moonrise at 1 09 a m. It identifies the planet Jupiter as a bright star near the Moon, about 485 million miles from Earth and mentions a New Moon on June 71.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stands 21.40 feet, down 0.07 in 24 hours, sea level 555.70 feet. TVA lake levels given for C, Pickwick, Guntersville, Whitesburg, Wilson. High yesterday reached 98 degrees, with a 75 degree low. current 88. Forecast fair to hot with isolated storms today through Saturday, light variable winds, highs near 97, lows around 73.
Five day outlook shows temperatures 2 to 5 degrees above normal with highs 88 to 98 and lows 65 to 70. Precipitation remains light at less than a third of an inch, with scattered showers late in the period.
Conservation Director Claude Kelley urged Alabama legislators to pass a bill tightening water pollution laws. The measure, opposed by industrial groups, aims to hold polluters liable for punitive damages and reshapes the Water Improvement Commission with six industry reps on a 15 member panel. The bill also ends the grandfather clause allowing continued waste dumping.
A Jefferson County legislator Rep. George Lewis Bailes notes the compromise bill retains several features from the original administration bill while suggesting the measure requires further study. A local lawyer presence underscores ongoing concerns as the bill moves through the tower chamber.
Cullman Police Department reported one arrest Thursday for conduct. The brief incident summary notes the action occurred in Cullman with no additional charges specified in the available text.
Oscar Campbell 67 died of a heart attack at his 815 Sycamore St NW home Thursday at 9 30 am. Funeral at Grant St Church of Christ Sunday 1 30 pm with Elbert Young and Harold Lentz officiating. Interment Wright Cemetery near McBurg Tennessee. Survivors include widow Annie Pearl Campbell two daughters Faustine Wilson Jacksonville Florida Oval Galloway Warner Robins Georgia one son Wilson Campbell Memphis Tennessee two stepdaughters Edward Michael Huntsville John Conrad Ensley 11 grandchildren five sisters Beulah Gary Eva Milton Eva Haislip Edna Gary Reba Harwell two brothers Lee and Clifford Campbell pallbearers listed. Body lies in state 12 30 1 30 pm at church.
The article describes calls for a new inquiry into the Profumo affair. It notes Home Secretary Henry Brooke and Lord Dilhorne could order further investigation after Eddowes released a letter alleging Miss Keeler told her lawyer that Ivanov asked for the date of nuclear warhead deliveries to West Germany. It mentions Scotland Yard’s Special Branch and Stephen Ward as central figures.
Mrs Lucy Mae Johnston 53 of Vinemont died Sunday at Cullman Hospital. Funeral was Wednesday at Mount Zion Methodist Church with Rev W K Stephenson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by daughter Ruth Brown of Decatur sister Lorene Kennedy of Decatur brother Ted Lay of Vinemont father Lewis Lay of Vinemont two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs Mary Ann Watson aged 89 of Hartselle died Thursday at a local nursing home. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM from Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Harold Wright officiating. Burial will be in Herring Cemetery. Survivors include six daughters and three sons. Pallbearers named. Body remains at the funeral home.
Miss Willie Esma Hodges of 1908 Country Club Road died Thursday at 3 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with interment in City Cemetery under Gunthorp Brown Service. Rev. A B VanArsdale to officiate. Survived by sister Nina Hodges Decatur, brother Johnny N Hodges Florence, several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Deacons of Central Baptist and Southern Bell Telephone Co. Body lies in state at home until service. Hodges was a retired telephone employee, chief operator for 10 years, four more with the telephone company, active in Central Baptist Church and various clubs.
Ralph Bunche, UN assistant secretary general, and civil rights leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Roy Wilkins are slated to attend the funeral of Medgar Evers. Evers will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday June 19 at 11 a.m. FBI and police hunt the assassin after an ambush that killed the WWII veteran. Evidence includes a fingerprint on a rifle used at his home.
Graveside services for David B. Wallace aged 62 of Rogersville will be held at 3 p m today at Butler Cemetery with Spry Funeral Home directing. He died Thursday at Athens Limestone Hospital and was a member of Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by Cleo Wallace four sisters Harvey Wallace and several nieces and nephews.
Decatur hosts Barbershop Harmony Week culminating Saturday with about 200 visiting barbershoppers from three states joining local groups for a rally. Huntsville Antique Auto Club parade at 1:30 pm precedes a Delano Park display 2 to 3 pm. Schedule includes welcome by Mayor Gilmer Blackburn, a 2 pm welcome at Delano Park, a 2:30 pm public songfest, 3:15 pm orientation at West Decatur Elementary, and 8 pm family entertainment at the same school.
In Gadsden Alabama Circuit Judge A B Cunningham ordered Negro demonstrators to refrain from acts that disrupt business operations while allowing peaceful street walking. The injunction targeted CORE leader Marvin Robinson and Southern Christian Leadership Conference member Bernard Lee, amid ongoing antisegregation protests with pools closed and a downtown march. No arrests were reported as crowds held silent prayers and demonstrated through the city hall area.
Newsreels from Alabama show most troops housed on campus in four dormitories with 430 on campus and 2,000 guardsmen in two weeks of duty at Ft. McClallen Ft Gordon and Camp Shelby. Gov Wallace vows to “continue the fight” within law as students slowly return to Huntsville and Tuscaloosa amid mixed gestures of friendship toward Vivian Malone and James Hood.
A teletyped roster lists patients and their residences including Mrs Carolyn Parker Bremen Mrs Jim Earl Cullman John W Kelsoe Cullman Mrs John Higdon Hartselle Carl E Hauk Cullman Mrs Bobby L Cadie Vinemont Donald R Weaver Cullman Mrs Wallace W Andrews Cullman 3 Mrs Bobby Johnson Cullman Gilbert Lee Barnett Cullman 3 Mrs Dwaine Adair Vinemont 1 Mrs Morgan Martin Cullman 9 L C Ballenger Hanceville 3 Mrs Delmer Parker Hanceville Jackson W Porter Hanceville Mrs Clarence T Thompson Hanceville 4 Mrs Richard Potter Blountsville 2 Carl D Johnson Arley 1 Mrs Chalder Cadle Cullman Mrs Zana Alice Head Cullman Mrs Dwight Henslee Cullman Mrs Alice Knott Cullman
Section of a local notice lists numerous individuals with addresses including Lacey's Spring Decatur Huntsville and Somerville. Names include Alex Homer Williams Mrs Henry A Renfro Jerry Lamar Countryman Robert Gordon Brant Howard Stewart Laura Hodges Bruce William Dodd James Robert Mills William Edward Daniel Gary Bass Aubrey Lewis Brown J Y Flack Jr John Geary Tommy Beall John Richard Major Glenn Oren Brown with several infant references and multiple street addresses.
Mrs John Oliver of 505 Nell Street SW welcomed a daughter on Thursday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic. Parents share the new arrival with family and local community.
Decetur markets show mixed cattle activity with combined cattle and calves strong in places, commercial cows scarce. Prices range 50 to 75 percent higher for some segments, feeders steady to good with 200 to 400 head. Hogs: late sales weak for price test. week high 17.50 Tuesday, lows 11.50 to 13.00.
The New York stock market closed mixed in a dull session with about 4 million shares traded. Du Pont Polaroid and Homestake led gains while Studebaker rose on reports of a $40 million Army truck order. Colgate-Palmolive and automakers firmed. Fox Tobaccos lifted after an initial drop. Bonds and other sectors showed little movement.
AP report from Birmingham notes a stronger ready to cook demand with an estimated 1,405,300 head and 450,000 head last weekend. Farm quotations to follow for timetables today and Saturday.
The Lawrence County Youth Center will hold its monthly dance tonight at 7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. Miss Christine Chenault, secretary, says all county representatives are asked to attend a meeting beginning at 6 p.m.
Stone Construction Co. and other contractors listed for Grant and 6th Ave SE service station electrical service add on and razing projects with costs up to 23 00 Norman Albright and Coy Burfield also noted for property work. Fire department answered a residence call at 1602 Wadsworth owned by J T Stevens. Community events include an 8 p m evening at Disabled American Veterans Home and Decatur curb market Saturday 6 to 11 am with food and flowers. Butler Tile and Marble Co. director named Zone Five of Southern Tile Contractors Association. Red Cross life saving class at Blue Haven Pool 8 to 11 am Saturday.
More than two dozen colleges in the country participated in competitive bicycling in 1962 marking the sport's largest intercollegiate activity since 1900.
Multiple small ads offer 3 bedroom houses, trailers, and apartments for sale or rent. Listings include AKC German Shepherd and Beagle dogs, a 1960 mobile home, a 2% equity GI loan option, and call numbers like 355- and 353- for inquiries. Locations referenced include College St SE and Decatur area routes.
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