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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
2
For June 29 at 7:05 p.m. through July 6 details show sunset and sunrise times, moon phase, and visible planets. Prominent stars Spica and Saturn, Mars, Venus, Jupiter appear with rising and setting times. The forecast notes southeastern viewing and nighttime sky highlights.
Decatur area river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge shows 21.15 feet, up .08 in 24 hours, sea level 555.45 feet. TVA lake stages list Chickamauga 681.7, Pickwick 413.9, Guntersville 594.4, Whitesburg 556.3, Wilson 507.2. Today’s high 85 expected, low 66, with showers possible this afternoon and evening. Saturday remains warm with further scattered thundershowers. Winds light and variable.
Temperatures will average near normal with no important change during the period. Normal highs 88 to 92 and lows 66 to 71. Moderate rainfall from 0.3 to 0.75 inch is expected as widely scattered afternoon thundershowers.
The Associated Press reports hot muggy conditions spread across much of the nation as June heads to its final weekend. Partly cloudy skies linger in the eastern third, the Pacific Northwest, and northern California coast while the rest of the country sees generally clear conditions with intermittent clouds and scattered showers.
Rex Rankin was elected chair man of the executive Board of the Morgan County Chapter of the American Red Cross at the annual meeting. E. E. Bawsel, Mrs. John Collier, and Joe Blackburn were named officers. The gathering at City Electric Auditorium saw the presentation of the Annual Report brochure detailing past year’s work and various Red Cross programs and services.
Mr. and Mrs Ollie Brown of Waldemose Springs welcome a daughter born Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Guyse of 1107 Bank Street report a daughter born Thursday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs Bobby Ray Hart of 508 Sixth Avenue Northwest announce a son born today at the same clinic.
A mid 90s heat surge drives water shortages nationwide with Philadelphia recording 97 degrees. Officials curb hydrant usage, city crews shut down low pressure hydrants, and a hydrant was turned off four times. On the fourth visit youths pushed a firefighter into the hydrant stream.
Cotton prices listed at 33.97 per unit with cottonseed at 5 per ton. Milk products and pulpwood values shown. No. 2 Yellow Corn and White corn prices provided. Poultry barley soybeans and cattle prices detailed. Slaughter steer and heifer ranges 22.50 to 26.00, sows 12.00 to 13.50, bulls 17.50 to 18.50, hogs 75. Market notes indicate mixed weekly trends with late price bumps.
The New York stock market ended up slightly as trading slowed to about 3.2 million shares. Gains led by Standard Oil New Jersey, Big Three automakers and IBM with mixed results across sectors including airlines and utilities, while corporate bonds drifted lower and government bonds held firm.
Nashville AP reports the weekly cattle and calves sale with 25 head combined. Slaughter steers and heifers traded 30 to 2 lower, yearling heifers mostly steady, cows slow early with slight late improvement, and bulls steady to .50 lower. Good and choice slaughter steers averaged 32.50 to 23.25.
AP correspondent James M. Long reports in the final of three articles how Pope Paul VI mirrors his predecessor on Christian unity the Ecumenical Council and peace.
AP dispatch profiles Pope Paul VI noting similarities with Pope John XXIII in aims for church unity and peace. It describes his first address promising focus on the Second Vatican Council, his stern work ethic, languages, and personal traits, including a fondness for television and classical music, earning him the nickname The Pope in a hurry.
Athens police made three arrests Thursday two for driving while intoxicated and one for possession of whiskey.
Cattle and hogs sold across several weight classes with steady to higher demand. Cattle pricing ranged from 16.00 to 26.00 per cwt for various cattle types, hogs and sows 12.50 to 14.00, sheep absent, week overall steady to strong with high lamb prices around 21.50 for small spring lambs and 20.00 to 21.00 for 80 to 100 pound offerings.
Hog receipts total about 2600 head across Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Dothan with gains of 25 per hundredweight. U S 1 2 190 230 lb barrows and gilts 17 75 18 25. 2 3 240 270 lb and 1 2 160 180 lb 50 17 25 1 3 sows 12 50 14 75. Prices up 50 75 from prior Friday.
Broilers and fryers faces tight live supplies amid strong ready to cook demand. Slaughter estimates for today and Saturday total 1,722,800 head versus 1,363,400 the prior weekend. Farm quotes for broilers and fryers at 13.5 cents with some deals up to 15 cents over. Delivered plant prices range 14 to 15 cents.
Atlanta AP reports live poultry in Georgia mostly well cleared with average live weight sometimes lighter than desired at current quotations. Fryers especially show lighter weights affecting price signals in regional markets.
Birmingham egg market shows ample supply for fair demand with prices to retailers through 9:30 am. Producers Grade A white eggs ranged from 41% to 30-36 cents for various sizes. cases and store service cartons included.
A compiled notice lists hospital personnel and patients with addresses and dismissal counts. Names include Master Richey Gene Dunn Shirley Morris Michelle French Hessie Herring B J Zeigler Lillie Lee Garrison Rena Waddell Martha King Ruth Byrd Walter H Johnson Lerman Hasten Euble Jones Iola Glenn Nellie Ruth Mann and others from diverse Alabama towns and nearby Ardmore Tennessee.
A reading of the local notice lists numerous residents with addresses in Athens Decatur Huntsville Vienna Hartsville Somerville and nearby areas. Included are adults married or preparing for events and several infants and children with corresponding guardians or parents.
The NLRB examiner determined Henson and Malone engaged in conduct outlined in the complaint. Reyman recommended the stonecutters be ordered to cease and desist from threatening Alabama Limestone employees with bodily harm or other reprisals for not supporting the strike or continuing to work, and from restraining or coercing employees in rights under the National Labor Relations Act.
Four of five defendants pled guilty before County Judge Lewis H. West to minor offences in Morgan County Court. Jerry Ray Summerford requested a jury trial on a weapon assault charge. Edward King had a worthless check case dismissed upon payment and costs. Frank Thompson faced a $25 and costs fine. Robert Romine paid $100 and costs for concealed pistol. Wilborn Bearden received 30 days hard labor for escaping custody.
Washington reports a $1.23 million Army contract with Elgin National Watch Co. will largely be fulfilled in Gadsden Alabama. Alabama congressional delegation says 70 percent of the work on classified munitions items will be done there.
MOBILE AP Wallace accuses federal overreach as he blasts centralized government and bloc voting. He cites deployment of 18 000 troops over a stand at the University of Alabama and questions Army use to enforce home sales and voting. Sparkman set to speak. changes in Alabama VFW leadership also noted.
Lt Gov James B Allen warned lawmakers that if the lower chamber rejects the Senate no pay amendment both houses may draw the funds, as concurrent action would be needed to cut off pay. The standoff over emergency money for state law enforcement led to heated charges from Gov Wallace and sharp rebukes from Tyson Hornsby and others. The filibuster ended before 2 a.m. allowing a driver’s license bill to pass with a plan to detail patrol use of funds.
Stuart Hamblen gospel singer and songwriter will headline the John Haggai Crusade at Decatur High School Football Stadium Saturday night at 7 30. Hamblen, famed for This Ole House and Open Up Your Heart, shot and killed an escaped panther in Thousand Oaks, Calif. after a 36 hour hunt. He will sing and share his life story as crowds, estimated at 10 000, gather for the crusade’s concluding weekend with Evangelist Haggai preaching The Only Sin God Cannot Forgive and other supporting acts
Four and a half year old Kell Ryland was hit by a car while crossing Decatur Street with his sister. He sustained a broken collar bone and abrasions and was reported in fair condition at home. Driver John Dale Sander, 20, stated he was traveling east when the child suddenly crossed. Point of impact was about 200 feet west of 20th Ave SE. No charges were filed.
An arctic landscape description notes that barren rock, carved by streams and buried beneath glaciers, spans three fourths of Norway, highlighting the stark, rugged terrain shaping the country’s topography.
Public invited to entertainment tonight at 8 o clock at the DAY Home on Bank St. City docket lists charges including failing to appear on signed bond, disregarding a red light, over parking, improper muffler, speeding, no driver's license, and disorderly conduct. Also notes a wife rings theft reported April 15 and two fire calls, plus building permits for Sims Construction, Homesmith, J M Baker, and Windproof Storm Window Co with values from 585 to 10000.
Denver AP report says the American Association of University Women added 26 colleges and universities to eligible members list bringing total to 534 institutions. Among new entrants is Judson College in Marion Alabama, whose women graduates qualify for AAUW membership.
Water wells to drill are wanted and other items for sale or rent appear. Listings include a drill press and table model, a 1955 Chevrolet for $350 with financing, Bible sales, used beauty shop equipment, two bedroom rental homes with contact numbers, and a building property for sale or trade near a growing business center in the SW section with a nearby high school and future grade school.
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