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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1962
Page
2
In Guadeloupe 111 aboard perished when an Air France Boeing 707 crashed in a predawn storm during a landing attempt. Seven children and four babies were among the victims. Crews said the jet exploded on impact and debris spread over a mile as the wreck burned.
The Internal Revenue Service filed liens against property tied to Edward M. Gilbert as back taxes exceed $3.3 million, dating to 1958. He fled to Brazil after admitting siphoning about $2 million from a corporation he led, with an IRS claim also against Rhodes Flooring Co. for $122,000 in unpaid taxes.
The Estes creditors committee met again in El Paso but did not decide on a plan from promoter Billie Sol Estes. Reports say the plan would sell Estes assets to pay creditors about 22 cents on the dollar. Estes testified debts totaled 17.5 million dollars last week.
A compiled hospital and admissions section lists names and addresses including Mrs. Ted R. Coker 2330 Cleveland Ave SW Mrs. Roy L. White Moulton 2 Master Ernie Kaman Johnston Somerville 2 Little Miss Leasa Marie Schuet te 1907 Murphree Rd Master Larry Dale Allen Somerville 1 Mrs. Harold FE Kelley 1303 Ryan St Athens Mrs. Clifford Lee Danville 3 Mrs. Susie Wann Courtland Homer Welch Hanna Ind Eddie F. Payne Hillsboro 2 Mrs. J. O. Anderson Decatur Trailer Park Highway 31 S Admissions Mrs. Flint C. Gillespie Hillsboro Alvin Matthews Hill Madison Thomas Henry Kennemer 364 N Marion St Athens Mrs. Ellis Alred 105 6th Ave NW
A list of individuals with titles and addresses includes Miss Cynthia Sisco Belle Mina, Mrs Lois McBay 1115 6th Ave SE, Mrs Betty Sims 512 Nell St SW, Miss Vickie Hicksen Ardmore, Miss Marie Powell 1009 17th Ave SE, Mrs Ruth James 1703 Colfax, William O Terry Hartselle, Sammy Wiley 122 Prospect Dr, Dan Sims Jr 1005 8th Ave SE, Mrs Wendell Thrasher and infant daughter Hillsboro. The fragment suggests dismissals births and related notices without full context.
Anita Rodney-Eden Manville, ninth wife of Tommy Manville, files in Reno seeking to nullify her 1955 divorce on grounds it was obtained by her twin sister. The civil suit names Manville, his current wife Christiana, and ex-husband John Sutton among others, citing similar 1961 motions and questions over Nevada residency and marital status.
Police recorded a 1951 Plymouth owned by Windle Holbert after a Ford driven by Yvonne Gaspard Tubb backed into it on Bradley Street. A 1962 Chevrolet driven by Patricia Wear and a 1956 Ford driven by Howard Oden collided at 14th Ave and College Street with a trailer full of concrete finishing tools, causing the trailer to overturn and damage to both vehicles. Rotary Club officers will be installed at Monday’s meeting. Three building permits were issued: a brick residence at 905 Modaus Rd SW, San Ann Service Co. signs on Highway 31 S, and a garage at 815 9th Ave SE. Children Story Hour at Decatur Public Library and Rainbow Girls event set at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively.
The 1962 acts in Tennessee shifted House seats to 32 and Senate seats to 10 or 12, prompting plaintiffs to claim 34 percent of voters could elect a majority. The court found the Bomar House and Baird Senate plans inequitable, rejected drastic relief, and urged the legislature to fix classifications or risk enforcement actions. Judges Weick Miller and Boyd signed the opinion.
Visitors toured the Autolite Corp. of Alabama Decatur division during an open house showing the United States most modern electrical products plant in operation. The plant produces 50 000 spark plugs daily and employs over 950 people on a multi shift schedule with major products including spark plugs regulators distributors coils and switches for autos boats and farm equipment.
The number of outdoor telephone booths in the United States has grown to about 158000, roughly double the count recorded in 1956. The expansion reflects broader telecom infrastructure growth and increased public access to calling services.
Marion Alfred Rutherford 34 of Decatur died Friday afternoon from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Coroner Grady Sibley ruled the death suicide. He was found by his father Thomas Rutherford at the elder Rutherford’s Town Creek residence. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Elliott Brown Service. Surviving are Lena Rutherford. parents. one daughter Vicky Jo. brother Thearon Rutherford. He belonged to Moulton Heights Baptist Church.
Thomas A. McKean seaman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs John A McKean of Decatur departed San Francisco June 30 aboard the refrigerated stores ship USS Vega. The Vega will join the Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific for a routine tour of duty providing food equipment medical and other supplies to operating ships.
FT CHAFFEE Ark Army Pvts Clifton W King son of Mrs Goldie M King Decatur 2 and Norman S Vest son of Mr and Mrs Dean 5S Vest Hartselle 4 completed the eight week cooking course here June 8 Vest and King received instruction in baking cooking meat cutting and operating a field kitchen The course was given by the 100th Division a Kentucky reserve unit that was the first division recalled to active duty last October
Explosions roared in Oran as blasts rocked Bone while in Algiers two Moslem leaders aiding reconciliation with Europeans were gravely wounded in a hit run gun attack. Victims named Maj. Si Mohammed and Capt. Si Ali, likely pseudonyms from FLN bases in Tunis.
Cecil Compton 47 died Thursday at a Nashville infirmary. Former Decatur resident. survivors include daughters Jo Anne Allen Huntsville and Camellia Compton Huntsville. son John Carl Compton in the U S Army in Germany. sister Birley Rouse Nashville. brothers Lee Compton Seattle and Roy Compton. one grandchild. Body at Pettus Owen and Wood Chapel 4506 Charlotte Ave Nashville. Funeral 10 a m Monday led by Rev Earl Goodwin at the funeral home. Pallbearers named. burial in National Cemetery.
Eisenhower told GOP members they will maintain bipartisanship on foreign affairs during the coming congressional campaign while stressing the party’s duty to protest political maladministration in Washington. He warned the administration is floundering amid rapid financial and economic currents and cited a lack of understanding of the American system and its motivational factors. He revived the “mess in Washington” line from 1952 and urged Republicans to avoid sterile negativism while resisting mere resistance and complaint.
The plan for an international authority to regulate access to West Berlin draws German rejection over East Germany inclusion and Soviet disinterest. Adenauer and Rusk report broad agreement on key issues including Berlin, while shootings at the Berlin Wall raise calls for a four power gathering. The West fears Soviet responsibility as occupation power.
The Oddecatur Vlay prints reader letters on daily issues though writers remain unnamed. The editor keeps the authors identity and address on file and manuscripts may be returned.
Birmingham Alabama June 20 1962 The Decatur Daily receives special commendation from the Internal Revenue Service for the service to the taxpaying public during the past year especially the publicity from January 1 to April 15. The note expresses appreciation and gratitude for excellent service and relationship.
The article argues that criticism of Washington will not suffice and quotes emphasis on constructive programs and competent leadership to meet the nation’s needs. It highlights confidence in current plans and governance.
Decatur and vicinity reports a Friday high of 89 with an 8:30 pm reading of 73. Forecast shows mostly sunny and hot conditions with a 10 to 15 percent chance of thunder showers Saturday, followed by fair and warm Saturday night with light variable winds. Outlook for Sunday indicates little change with today's high near 93.
Manila asserts sovereignty over British North Borneo sparked by President Diosdado Macapagal filing a formal claim. London signals resistance while Malaya's Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman warns the dispute could disrupt a planned Malaysia federation. The quarrel rests on a 1878 lease by the Sultan of Sulu and a 5,000 annual fee later recognized as a crown colony.
Alaska's great river the Yukon carries about as much water to the sea as the Mississippi system. The comparison underscores the Yukon’s scale among North American rivers and highlights its role in shaping regional hydrology.
The United States saw the first appearance of four wheel brakes on stock automobile models in 1924, marking a milestone in vehicle safety and braking technology. This upgrade spread across manufacturers, signaling a shift in standard features for mainstream cars.
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