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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1961
Page
5
Decatur residents hear rumors about City Commission contenders as political activity is expected to surge through August with conversations starting today and a crowded race by fall.
In a quiet City Hall scene three commissioners face re election but hold their tongues about the race. The piece notes public debate on violence in television, calls for censorship, and contrasts political fuss with everyday civic life as qualifying dates loom.
TheHouse failed to pass the reapportionment bill needing 64 votes. Rep Louis Ferguson opposed it fearing harm to his redistricting bill now in Senate committee. Black Belters favor redistricting but oppose reapportionment, risking filibuster tactics as both measures advance. Gov Patterson could call a special session if needed. Sens Haltom and deGraffenried led in opposing the measure.
Morgan County Rep. Bob Gilchrist said the Haltom reapportionment bill failed Friday, gathering 59 of 64 votes. He blamed Black Belt opposition and noted Jefferson’s two senators cost seven votes. Gilchrist vowed another floor attempt and pressed for a focused administration effort.
A reader laments the drift from true democracy amid global crises. He questions foreign aid, domestic poverty, and the actions of Congress while condemning the perils of Cuba Berlin Congo and Cuba. He pleads for wisdom, courage, and serenity.
Haltom vows to oppose and filibuster the Ferguson-Givhan measure to block passage, warning it would empower the Dixiecrat States Rights group in Alabama. DeGraffenried resists firm opposition, objecting to Dallas County Tuscaloosa pairing and moving Etowah Calhoun into the same district, urging long range district realignment.
James McLuskie refused to accept the Seaforth Highlanders being merged into the Cameron Highlanders. He left instead of wearing Cameron tartan. A court martial discharged him with ignominy.
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