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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1963
Page
2
Sunset today at 7 08 p m Sunrise tomorrow 4 35 a m The Moon rises at 3 05 a m tomorrow and is in Perigee New Moon June 27 Visible planets Mars sets 10 47 p m Saturn in southeast 12 59 a m Jupiter rises 1 04 a m Venus and Mercury between the Moon and the Sun
The Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 20.84 feet, down 0.29 in 24 hours, with sea level at 555.14 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Chickamauga 682.1, Pickwick 413.3, Guntersville 594.2, Whitesburg 557.2, Wilson 506.8. Sunday high 85 at 2:30 pm, low 68 at 5 am today. At 10:50 am today temperature 72 degrees. Forecast: mainly cloudy, cooler, scattered showers and widely scattered thundershowers. North winds 5 to 12 mph, gusty with storms. High today 80, low tonight 68, high Tuesday 81.
Gov. Wallace keeps about 100 guardsmen in place after President Kennedy demands order. Maj. Qualls says unit will be discharged tonight for home leave before July 13 departure to Ft. Bragg for a Swift-Strike operation with Southeast units. Local reaction praised Alabama troops amid federal enrollment push.
Alabamians voiced strong opposition to the Supreme Court decision banning required Bible reading and prayer in public schools. Governor George Wallace and Catholic leaders denounced the ruling, while parochial schools said they would continue teaching religion.
Juvenile court petition expected after Morgan County Coroner Louis C Brown ruled the death of Walt Rogers a 26 year old Negro an unavoidable act. Two 15 year old boys in a car will be treated as juveniles and likely excused of guilt after a formal hearing to be set next week.
The court ruled 7-2 that a Seventh Day Adventist woman who refused Saturday work for religious reasons should receive unemployment benefits. South Carolina denied benefits, but the majority said denying them was akin to fining her for Sabbath worship. Dissent argued the decision funds religion.
Kennedy continues to push civil rights with meetings across business labor and government groups and a repeat session. He aims to win passage in the House though Senate leaders doubt two thirds can end debate. Anticipated measures include public and private nondiscrimination, stronger voting rights, school integration speed legal action, and a longer Civil Rights Commission life.
Mr. and Mrs. Rubin Morgan of Sth St and Seton Ave welcomed a son at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jewell of West Court Apt 40 reported a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Graham of Hartselle welcomed a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Sherrell of 1003 1 2 E Moulton St reported a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ray Nicholson of 1052 E Moulton St announced a son at Decatur General Hospital.
A list of hospital dismissals includes Mrs Allie Mae Flack Somerville and Miss Bernice Morgan Trinity with other names linked to Decatur Lacey's Spring and Somerville. Dismissals show patients and relatives at addresses across Ardmore Decatur and surrounding towns, with infant sons and daughters noted.
A compiled roster lists residents including Velma Lee Thomas Billy Erston Sparks Wanda Meadows Mary Frombhold Rebecca Herfurth and others across Cullman Hanceville Logan Bremen Hartsville and Spring Hill. The group features varied titles and roles with ages noted for several entries and surrounding towns cited.
A long registry of residents and relations appears, listing numerous individuals with full names and street addresses across towns such as Valhermoso Springs Athens Moulton Falkville Trinity Decatur Hart Orlando and more. Many entries include spouses and infant children, indicating a community notice of residents and households.
Billie Maloney an assistant dining room manager at Crescent Motel was arrested on embezzlement charges by Morgan County Sheriffs force. He allegedly moved three deposits to a local bank keeping 350 of 472 dollars in his own account and returned the remaining checks. No bond has been set.
Two Hong Kong children were robbed while returning home from school by two men. One victim is the daughter of Hong Kong's Commissioner of Police. The incident highlights safety concerns for local students.
Agriculture Department reports opportunities for farmers to earn by hosting nonfarm families on their land. Five eastern Ohio counties show startups with no extra investment and two guests for first years, with income from 150 to 1500 dollars after two years. Families benefit from exchanging backgrounds and ideas, with slow initial but rising future business.
May hatchings of broiler type chicks reached 224 million, up 7 percent from May 1962, the largest for any month. Egg type chick hatchings totaled 81 million, the smallest May figure since 1955. Turkey poults May hatchings were 19.4 million, down 6 percent from May 1962. California farm leaders warn of rapid mechanization unless Mexican labor imports resume.
A string of weekend accidents in Alabama reported by the Patrol includes a 1960 Healy crash near Decatur causing about $200 damage, and a total loss collision on Ala 20. Funeral services for Penwell are set for today in Falkville with burial at the local cemetery. Across the state, AP tallies show seven additional weekend fatalities including a light plane crash in Trussville, drownings in Tuscaloosa, a Birmingham stair fall, and multiple auto collisions near Alexander City and Florence with several injuries.
Markets show Coors 81.0 and White Core 1.25 with No 2 Milling Wheat at 1.70 and No 2 Mile per ac he 5. Soybeans quoted 23.50 to 25.50 with soy prices steady to weak. Hog market 1,400 head fairly active and mostly steady at 16.50 to 16.75 for 1906-30 lb pork, sows 12.00-13.00.
New York trading ended mixed after a dull session with volume around 3.7 million shares. Rails advanced after President Kennedy intervened to avert an early strike while NY Central and several rail peers posted modest gains.
AP dispatch from Nashville notes cattle prices with steady to weak tone. Steers around 850 to 900 pounds sell in the mid to upper teens per hundredweight, yearlings in the 18 to 21 range, commercial cows about 16 to 17, feeder and choice classes shown but with uneven bids.
Former War Minister John Profumo scandal dominates debate as Prime Minister Macmillan concedes deception, while Labour's Wilson accuses grave dereliction of duty and questions security service knowledge amid transatlantic tensions and a shaken Parliament.
Funeral services for Mrs Mae Summerford 79 of Falkville are set for today at 2 30 PM at Falkville Methodist Church with Rev W J Austin and Rev Douglas Dexter officiating. Burial will be in Falkville city cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include three sons Homer and Harold in Falkville and Howard in Falkville one sister Pearl Brown seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Pallbearers Eddie Jerry and Junior Summerford Wesley Patterson Simon Clark and Fred Robinson
Fred P. McLemore, 66, of Athens died Saturday at 10 30 p.m. at his home. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ with E F Bullington officiating. Burial will be in Athens City Cemetery with Spry Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his widow Pearl Mae McLemore two daughters Mrs Vernon Scott Huntsville and Mrs Ennis Clay Hampton Va three sons Marvin McLemore Huntsville Rollie McLemore Ferndale Mich James McLemore Somerville one brother Amos McLemore Tuscumbia two sisters Mrs Effie Elledge Tuscumbia and Mrs Lena Dudley Ft Lauderdale Fla 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild pallbearers include Nick Bridges James Bridges Bert Ezell Doc Davis Marlon Cox and C. D. McLemore.
Calves about 300 head steady to weak with prices 23.50 to 25.50. Hogs 1,400 head, 190 to 240 pounds mostly 17.00 to 17.25. sows 12.60 to 13.50. Sheep 600 head with spring lambs 90 to 110 pounds at 20.00 to 21.00, bulk slow.
Thomasville Alabama area reporters note steady hog and gilt prices with 190 to 230 pound barrows at 17.25, 180 to 240 pound stock at 17.25, while 240 to 270 pound hogs range 16.00 to 16.75 and sows fetch 12.00 to 14.25. Prices vary by weight and grade amid ongoing market activity.
City Clerk's office listed building and sign projects with costs including Noble Sign Co at Decatur Shopping Center and Young Construction for an addition. A string of traffic crashes across 1950s streets reported with drivers, ages, and locations. Police recorded multiple arrests for intoxication and related offenses over the weekend. A church bank deposit box keys theft at East Side Baptist Church was reported.
Tuna have been documented reaching speeds around 40 miles per hour, highlighting their swift, streamlined movement in open seas. This rapid locomotion supports their hunting efficiency and migratory behavior across vast tropical and subtropical regions.
Tass reported both Vostok 5 and Vostok 6 systems normal but gave no clear word on a rendezvous or landing time. Tereshkova, a factory worker turned cosmonaut, appeared cheerful on air, waving to viewers as officials weighed the risks of a linked spaceflight.
Roommate wanted to share expenses in furnished three room house with air conditioning. $50 total, $25 your share. Call 355-0101. Also new decorated five room apartment for rent with tile bath in NW section, call 353-7307. For sale by owner a three bedroom house with two baths, dining room, built ins, central heat and AC, corner SW Decatur lot, call 353-6873 after 5:30 PM. Two bedroom unfurnished house for rent at 306 8th Ave NW, call 353-7008. Furnished bedroom for rent, men only, air conditioned, call 353-2264. Three room unfurnished apartment with bath for rent, call 353-0330 after 5:30 PM. Upright piano for sale, refinished with new keys, $200, call 353-9198.
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