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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
1
Andrew Borowiec reports that the OAS and Moslem pact have halted destruction while preparations continue for a Tuesday TWA strike. The article outlines tensions and potential economic impact as labor actions proceed.
In Algiers and Oran a ceasefire pact between the Secret Army Organization and Moslem Nationalists paused the scorched earth campaign with no arson or bomb attacks reported by noon. In Washington, Labor Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg began new talks to avert a looming Trans World Airlines flight engineers strike set for Tuesday afternoon.
Police investigated items reported missing from apartments of Hilda Cooley and Betty Hagood after a Sunday call to 1635 Jackson St. A Saturday collision on 6th Ave at Moulton St involved a 1960 Ford Falcon and a 1955 Ford. A carport permit was issued for 1107 8th Ave SE, about $500. Air Line Pilots Association sent negotiators to Goldberg. TWA talks set for Tuesday with mediators. President Kennedy warned against a strike.
A mob of about 1100 convicts set St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary ablaze in a six hour battle with guards and troops leaving 30 wounded. Over 200 troops restored order at Bayonet point as violence spiked amid Algiers calm and mixed Moslem-European crowds.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the Georgia county unit system used in Democratic primaries after a lower federal court ruled it unconstitutional. The court did not grant emergency status for Sept. 12, and a fall term hearing is expected. Justice Harlan suggested a possible stay of the injunction pending appeal.
A Christian counsel clarifies that one should not abandon a father facing crime. Offer prayers, sympathy, and support without defending or excusing the act. The reply urges Christian love, reminding that grace and forgiveness apply to all, even in grave wrongdoing.
Three candidates are qualified to contest the City Commission seat to be vacated by Wilson Morgan on September 30. The entering deadline is 5 p.m. The candidates currently in the race are J. Gilmer Blackburn, John McKean, and Troy O. Martin Jr.
Montreal AP report says a prisoner wounded by rifle fire was found dead today in the hospital of St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary after a riot that left 30 injured among 1,100 inmates. Steel-helmeted troops guarded the fire-ravaged site as ruins stood around them.
Warden Michael LeCorre says no escapes succeeded though some convicts were gunned down while trying to scale walls. He states guards fired to prevent escape or seizure of other buildings, not to kill. PRISON on Page 2.
Alabama lawmakers return to a reapportionment struggle echoing 1787 fears. A plan would give each of Alabama’s 67 counties one senator, a motion likely to spark a floor fight alongside Patterson and Roberts measures. The session also weighs realigning the two houses within 106 and 35 members under current limits.
The North Alabama Methodist Conference announced transfers affecting Decatur ministers and district staff. Rev. Charles O. Moore will move to Syla cauga, replaced by Rev. C. H. Wineformer of Tuscumbia. Lovett moves to Woodlawn Birmingham, with John Rutland taking Decatur Central. Harper shifts to Winfield, replaced by T. J. Chitwood. Lovett and Harper depart Thursday. Lovett notes growth at Central, while Harper looks back fondly at Decatur.
The 34th Alabama Disabled American Veterans convention in Athens concluded with officer elections for 1962 63. Maurice Bryant Mobile was named commander with George Davis Montgomery senior vice commander and others chosen for key posts including Joe Shockley Anniston treasurer Sherman Heaton Albertville chaplain Roy Mitchell Selma sergeant at arms and J Paul Pitts Montgomery judge advocate. District commanders named were George A Rauch Huntsville District One Charles Harrison Birmingham District Two Bob Mancusso Eufaula District Three and Durwood Taylor Fairhope District Four. Memorial services at First Christian Church opened the day, with the final session at 10 30 am featuring reports from chapter commanders. Raymond J Isley Birmingham past commander thanked members for their cooperation.
Laos moves to form a coalition regime is derailed by neutralist Prince Souvanna Phouma who demands royal decree changes. Souphanouvong may refuse to join. both princes oppose the national assembly ratification. The dispute reaches Hanoi and Peiping with charges of American meddling.
A charge of first degree murder was filed against James Holeman after he confessed to fatally shooting James Dorsey, 44, at a home near here. Witnesses say Holeman fired four times, hitting Dorsey in the neck and chest as he attempted to rise. Holeman allegedly said Dorsey insulted him and his uncle as "No good Sons."
Cash and merchandise were stolen in weekend break ins at Sterchi Brothers Stores on 2nd Ave SE Nicholson Motors on S Sparkman St in Hartselle and Baker Brothers Grocery on Danville Rd. Sterchi's inventory was still being counted at 11:30 a.m. with items removed including watches diamonds cigarette lighters and at least two tape recorders.
A reader is invited to check page three for the serial Last Chance Valley and a Father’s Day feature at Memorial Hospital in Albany New York. It also notes the birth of a son to Mrs Harold Father of Albany, New York.
FBI continues to search for three missing Alcatraz convicts despite growing belief they drowned after the escape. A plastic bag with names and items of Clarence Anglin was found, supporting the theory, but officials will persist with the probe as the trio’s fates remain unresolved.
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