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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
1
Commando forces of the Cuban Revolutionary Council were claimed ashore in Cuba with peasant aid and radio transmissions planned. U S officials said no confirmation of a large invasion, while reports cited a possible 500 invaders and unclear landing sites.
The University of Alabama Board of Trustees filed notice in U S District Court on Wednesday signaling a possible first step toward removing three Black students from the university system.
A series of police reports and court actions outline body injuries, vandalism incidents, and a looming appeal over desegregation. key items include A A Horton’s heart attack at Arab General Hospital, vandals targeting homes on Dianne Street SW, a car strike in Decatur, and Morgan County license applications. The piece also tracks Alabama Governor George Wallace’s stance amid the Tuscaloosa desegregation case and the enrollment of Vivian Malone Hood Autherine Lucy and Dave Mack McGlathery at the University of Alabama, with the university under federal oversight and Guardsmen escort for the students.
The piece explains that Jesus spoke to Pharisees who attributed His miracles to the devil. After the cross, the only unforgivable sin is the rejection of Christ. Faith in Jesus guarantees forgiveness for all sins, since reconciliation comes only through His sacrifice.
Washington AP reports the Army will release about 3,100 Alabama National Guard members from federal service following the University of Alabama integration crisis. About 300 remain on duty near Tuscaloosa, with roughly 100 stationed at the university, others recalled on four hours notice. The rest, including 500 in the Tuscaloosa area, will be sent to federal duty at midnight. Remaining active-duty guardsmen live in or near Tuscaloosa. the bulk will be released from Ft. McClellan and Camp Shelby at midnight Sunday.
Watch for the opening on 6th Avenue as Mc Doneld's debuts with a $3.6 promotional offer. The brief advert hints at a grand opening event and bargain pricing to attract customers.
The Daily Wednesday reports a press breakdown at 1 45 pm halted printing of a record weekday edition. It says 4 000 copies were produced, 16 000 short, then Huntsville Times helped print the edition by 6 30 pm. An airplane carried Goss press crew to repair ports, returning to the Daily at 8 30 am. The paper apologizes and promises timely delivery tomorrow and thereafter.
Congress gears to start President Kennedy's civil rights program amid uncertain fate. A possible August decision looms on a plan ending private business discrimination and empowering the attorney general to enforce school integration. Senate filibuster risks and potential broader legislative slowdown threaten tax cuts and fiscal year funding as civil rights leaders plan nationwide protests and possible Washington march. House Judiciary hearings on the package are set next week.
In Pittsburgh at Children's Hospital surgeons separated 14 day old Siamese twins Rose Mary and Ruth Ann Temoshenko after a four hour operation. Doctors said the infants are breathing comfortably and coloring is good though three to five days remain to judge survivial prospects. The girls were born June 7 sharing one liver and a single lower body. Their mother Mrs. John Temoshenko and father John, 35, were at the hospital. the family has three other children.
Mayor Gilmer Blackburn hails the Decatur Shopping Center as a new industry for the city noting payroll impact and broader retail prominence. Downtown merchants honor Extra Value Days with three day sales at Gateway Center featuring Webb Pierce’s $35,000 car, radio broadcasts, silver dollars, and free Yellow Label Syrup and Jerrell’s Milk. Stores open late and free parking offered along Canal Street and 1st Avenue.
AP reports the U S Soviet agreement to establish a direct Teletype hot line between Washington and Moscow was signed today to help prevent accidental war. The pact followed champagne celebrations as officials described the line as a crucial misstep deterrent in crisis management.
AP reports a shotgun blast struck a state trooper patrol car during a routine patrol in a Negro section of Gadsden Alabama. The two troopers escaped injury though the right front fender and hubcap were dented. Officials and integration leaders vowed renewed demonstrations as troopers dispersed sit‑ins at the Etowah County Courthouse lawn with force and weapons.
New York stocks lower after heavy trading. Bonds irregularly higher with moderate activity. Cotton rises as commission houses buy. Chicago wheat firm on short covering, corn firm, oats narrowly mixed with light trade. Soybeans firm on short covering. Hogs up 25 to 50 cents with top at 18.85. Slaughter steers market not tested. supply skeptical.
Jaycees in Decatur push to sell 25 000 deeds at one dollar each to buy land near Walnut Street and US 31 for the Chamber of Commerce building. Larry Hancock remains at the flagpole at the Decatur Shopping Center until the goal or Sunday, with a twist contest Friday night and deeds available from Jaycees or The Decatur Daily.
Alabama lawmakers took little action at the Capitol as the Senate Judiciary Committee killed Gov. George Wallace’s lawyer hiring bill and a compromise substitute. The stalled eight percent loan rate proposal sparked talk of further delays, while committees considered stamping refunds for unredeemed trading stamps and delaying two weeks on workmen’s compensation and anti-strike breaking bills. The compensation measure was rewritten to raise benefits to 35 dollars weekly.
Ken Reynolds highlights a plant food advertised in the Daily Want Ads, touting rapid results. The column uses a cheeky tone to sell the product and invites readers to try the item advertised.
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