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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1963

Page

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Space duo set world distance and orbit marks

REINHOLDENSZ MOSCOW AP reports Lt. Col Valery Bykovsky shattered world distance and orbit records today but his craft began to lose altitude. His female partner Valentina Tereshkova entered her third day in orbit and maintained altitude and speed amid the mission.

Reinholdensz Moscow Valery Bykovsky Valentina Tereshkova Moscow Bykovsky Maj Andrian Nikolayev Miss Tereshkova

Spaceflight updates and UK political turmoil unfold

Bykovsky and Tereshkova edge closer to completing orbits as Bykovsky nears four days in space while Valentina Tereshkova marks her 30th world trip, with Tass reporting seven hours of sleep. In London, Prime Minister Macmillan faces pressure to quit as 27 Conservatives defy orders. he survives a 321-252 confidence vote amid calls for leadership change before the 1964 election.

Valentina Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr Bykovsky Tass Colin Frost London Harold Macmillan Macmillan Commons John Profumo Eugene Ivanof Christine Keeler Frank Markham House of Commons Profumo

Wilson Morgan Enters Race for City Commissioner

Morgan, former city official and financier, declared candidacy for Decatur city commissioner after a year out of office. He filed qualification papers beside his supporters just before the 5 p.m. deadline, triggering a brief cheer.

H. Wilson. Morgan Decatur Morgan

Freedom to choose in gospel invitation despite election

The answer asserts that God grants each person free will to accept or reject Jesus Christ. Jesus invites all who labor to come, implying sincere offer and potential for repentance. Paul urges reconciliation, stressing individual responsibility to settle one's eternal destiny through response to the gospel.

A. L Jesus Christ Jesus Paul Christ God

Southern Belt Mobilizes For 1964 House Vote

About 1,000 southern leaders including Governors Barnett and Wallace organize the Southern Committee to Elect the Next President. They rally behind moving the 1964 presidential election to the House, arguing the South seeks freedom and unity rather than North versus South or segregation versus integration. The event featured fund raising and prominent speakers advocating states rights and a new political coalition.

Jackson Miss House of Representatives Southern Committee United States Ross Barnett Mississippi George Wallace Alabama Amderson Nashville Leatane Magt The Constitution Lee Southern

Frigideire Best Buy Ad on Second Ave Sparks Interest

Frigideire storefront on Second Avenue features a bold buy now offer with budget terms hinted in an edge laden sign. Local shoppers report curiosity about pricing and payment options as the article notes a striking display.

Kennedy Seeks Major Vocational Ed Push in Civil Rights

President Kennedy plans a large vocational education and training program as part of a civil rights message to Congress, with a price tag rumored near a billion dollars. Democratic leaders say retraining could be wrapped in the civil rights package or handled separately, signaling broad debate over funding and scope.

Washington Kennedy Congress Capitol Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Senate Humphrey White House Democratic Mike Mansfield Montana

Negroes protest segregation in Boston schools boycott

Negro leaders called a boycott of Boston junior and senior high schools a success estimating about 3000 Negro students skipped classes in protest of alleged de facto segregation in public schools. They framed the action as a rebuttal rather than a boycott.

Boston

Filibuster Ends After Senate Committee Return

The administration abandoned its filibustered lawyer hiring bill and sent it back to the State Senate committee. The nearly month long debate ended for now and the measure to grant Gov. George Wallace more authority is stalled pending further action.

Gov George Wallace

Supreme Court ruling eases Bible reading ban in schools

The Court's 8 to 1 decision bars required Bible readings and Lord's Prayer in classrooms, while stressing state neutrality. Congress reacted with mild praise for judicial function, and states rush to assess changes as officials review the implications nationwide.

Washington Supreme Court Congress Senate Mike Mansfield Pennsylvania Maryland Tom C. Clark Peruad Madalyn E. Murray Baltimore Garth Bonna Mays Murray Baltimore City

Pickets Withdrawn From Mobile Freighter

AP reports pickets pulled from a freighter at the Port of Mobile after a union spokesman said the ship carried defense equipment. In Boston, Cardinal Cushing calls for a constitutional amendment to allow Bible reading in public schools. In Montgomery, a welfare bill to raise blind payments to 70 dollars a month clears the House Welfare Committee.

Mobile National Maritime Union Boston Richard Cardinal Cushing United States Montgomery House Welfare Committee

Senate ends filibuster on lawyer hiring bill amid stalled highway plan

The Senate adjourned after ending a filibuster on the lawyer hiring measure as House leaders push a rival bill to create a highway department legal division. Governor influence on special attorneys gains focus as other bills risk filibusters and quick committee action is sought. Senator Neil Metcalf terminated the sequence by closing the lawyer hiring debate.

Judiciary Committee House Highway Department Senate Senate Committee Senate Chamber Neil Metcalf Geneva County

Memphis Contractor Submits Low Bid for Decatur Federal Post Office

Memphis firm C and B Construction Co bids $1.47 million as the apparent low base on the Decatur Federal Building and Post Office project. Pearce and Gresham of Decatur follow at $1.529 million, with Wills and McMichen of Fort Payne Alabama at $1.547 million. The site is in the Well Street Urban Renewal area, bounded by Ferry Cherry Cain and Wells. Original estimates were about $1.25 million. a Feb 14 bid was $1.498 million.

Atlanta Memphis, Tenn General Services Administration Federal Building Decatur C and B Construction Co Airways Memphis Tenn Pearce and Gresham Wills and McMichen Ft. Payne Ala Well Street Ferry Cherry Cain Wells Streets

Flagpole Sitter Sells Deeds For Chamber Project

Larry Hancock remains atop a flagpole at Decatur Shopping Center to promote 1 deeds for 1 square foot of land toward a Chamber of Commerce building at Walnut Street and 6th Avenue. Deeds sold by Junior Chamber members and The Decatur Daily, with Jaycees canvassing citywide tonight and tomorrow. Hancock hopes to stay up all week or until 25,000 deeds are sold.

Larry Hancock Decatur Chamber of Commerce Walnut St 6Th Ave Hancock Chamber Morgan County Court The Jaycees Junior Chamber Decatur Daily Lyons

Two filed for City Commission race before press time

Just before press time this afternoon two others filed City Commission race. They were Joe Elliott, former superintendent of the city street department, and Joseph H. Griggs, a Negro.

City Commission Joe Elliott City Street Department Joseph H. Griggs

Morgan faces lone qualification in city race

Morgan, a former four term commissioner first elected in 1958 when tro ika government began, greeted friends at city hall. As president of Security Mutual Finance Co he also owns Wilson Morgan Agency. City Clerk Joe Pettey informed him he was the only qualified candidate for city Lee Wilson.

Markets At A Glance: Mixed Trading Across Commodities

New York stocks rise while motors gain and bonds show quiet, mixed trading. Cotton mostly liquidating with cover trades. Chicago grains move lower on liquidation and hedging. Hogs near steady with top at 18.25, steer prices steady at 25.

New York Chicago

Mc Donald's Hamburgers Opening on 6th Ave Southeast

An advance notice announces the upcoming opening of Mc Donald's Hamburger restaurant on 6th Avenue Southeast. The brief item highlights a new fast food location likely to draw local crowds and add to street commerce.

Mc Donald 6Th Ave S. E

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Orlinale R. E. Dean Security Mutual Finance Corp Graduate School of Business Columbia University East End Smith Motors Garland Roberts Roberts City Hall Earth Cooper Granite Falls Minn Dave Baumgartner Austin Wilson Morgan By John Hall JFK CR Decatur PO Quickies Ken Reynolds
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