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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1963
Page
1
Floods and tornadoes tore across the South with at least seven dead and millions in damage. In Kentucky the disaster killed two and forced about 10,000 residents to flee their homes.
The Tennessee Valley American Society for Metals Chapter will hold its annual field trip and March technical meeting at 4 p.m. in Muscle Shoals with a dinner and session at Florence Country Club where Harry Mc Murray will discuss current casting techniques. The diary notes various floods and tornadoes across Tennessee Alabama and Mississippi causing deaths and isolation, with a Kansas blizzard and rail accident in Kentucky.
A line of tornadoes and heavy rains hit North Alabama late Monday and today. Three people were killed in Cullman and Madison counties, including Mrs. Minnie Dunn and Mrs. Geraldine Bowen, with a drowning death near Harvest. At least 75 Limestone County homes were damaged as two more deaths occurred in Cullman and a man and two others were injured in Good Hope. Weather warnings extended to 6 p.m. across multiple counties with expected wind, hail and heavy rain.
A southwesterly moving tornado struck the Berlin Community killing Mrs. Bowen and injuring 14 year old Brock in Birmingham. The storm caused bridge outages and downed wires, with roads blocked for safety as residents recalled the destruction of a barn and hay. See continuation on Page 2.
A reflection on universal trouble and how people cope. It cites Biblical teaching and suggests handling burdens through faith, positive thinking, and private perseverance. The note recalls Lloyd George’s remark that changing trouble can feel like a vacation.
The Alabama House approved Gov. George Wallace’s $100 million road bond program 97 to 11, sending it to the Senate after 35 minutes of debate during a special session. Amendments to reduce or restrict the bond were rejected as the chamber moved to other measures.
Dr. Dale Oldham speaks on the Christian Brotherhood Hour tonight at 7 PM. The program is broadcast from the Church of God on 6th Avenue.
Rainfall reached 7.34 inches in 24 hours ending 8 45 am as floods cut roads and isolated neighborhoods. 75 to 100 homes damaged by tornadoes and winds. emergency lanes blocked at Athens Limestone Hospital. Town Creek pavement uprooted by floodwaters, leaving streets impassable and residents evacuated.
Thousands of Alabama coal miners walked off their jobs with union leaders predicting normal operations by Wednesday. District 20 President William Mitch said the men are unsettled as talks continue.
New York reports slower trading with moderate demand and slightly higher prices. Cotton remains steady across current crop months while Chicago wheat marks mostly easier liquidation activity.
Reports of tornadoes in Hartselle and Massey proved groundless after officials investigated. A 40 mph wind gust was recorded for 10 seconds between 6 and 8:30 p.m. with other strong gusts, and 2.57 inches of rain fell in 24 hours. Debris cleanup began as limbs blew down but no serious tree damage was reported.
Dezemer Oaksell Milligan 60, a Sunshine Cleaners employee, was found dead in his green Sunshine Laundry truck in floodwater along Old Alabama Highway 20 near Belle Mina Limestone County. Coroner says heart attack not drowning. funeral arrangements by Gunthorp Brown Service Funeral Home. He is survived by a brother Darrell Milligan.
The Frigidaire line is promoted as backed by General Motors and serviced by Robinson's, emphasizing strong corporate support and after sale care for customers.
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