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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1963
Page
5
Barrett Shelton Jr argues Alabama must fund education with higher taxes if needed. As lawmakers reconvene for a special session, educators urge $51.5 million while an admin study cites $25 million. The piece urges public urging of legislators to back school funding despite tax backlash.
State Senator Bob Gilchrist of Morgan led a debate over a 100 million dollar road bond issue. He argued the plan lacks revenues to service debt and warned of fiscal irresponsibility while backing a 25 million dollar interim bond and immediate highway department reforms. Opponents urged caution despite strong administration support.
In Morgan County, legislators Rep. Albert Brewer Rep. Ralph Slate and Sen. Bob Gilchrist advocate new revenue to boost education funding. Citizens weigh the cost and potential impact on state finances.
A reporter recalls touring the Good Hope and nearby communities after a violent tornado carved through Cullman County. Homes were destroyed, a Mrs. Bowen was killed, another victim Mrs Minnie Dunn died in Good Hope, livestock and a dog were found among the wreckage, and residents mourned as investigators moved through the stricken area.
Coroner labels the death as likely self inflicted after Margaret L. Dean 49 of 1108 9th Ave SE was found dead Saturday morning from insecticide poisoning Ann Dean Poole found the body at 11 am Funeral services set for 2:30 pm at Southside Baptist Church with Rev W J Johnson. Burial at Oakview Memorial Gardens. She is survived by daughter Ben Poole Birmingham brother Fred Lewis and two grandchildren
Five individuals appeared before Judge D L Rosenall Jr in Limestone County Court. Lee Walter Shoulders received 16 days for no driver's license, Willis Pylant 25 days for public drunkenness, Ethel Vaughn 16 days for public drunkenness, Mason Fain 24 days for driving with a revoked license, and Herbert Brown 15 days for public drunkenness. Total fines collected were 755.20.
Two Montgomery senators Gilchrist and Vaughan Hill Robison joined Roscoe Roberts of Madison in voting No. Freshman L. D. Bentley Jr. of Oneonta switched from No to Aye around 3 p.m. citing support as a vote of confidence in Gov. Wallace.
Kiwanis Club outlines the 1961 62 financials with 8461 43 directed to boys and girls work. Expenses include shoes books and clothing for underprivileged children and funds for literacy youth and vocational programs plus community awards and scholarships totaling 8420.96.
A 36 page illustrated booklet from The Ball Clinic explains causes, effects and neglect risks of arthritis and rheumatism. It promises a drug free treatment method and offers the book free without cost or obligation by mail to Excelsior Springs Missouri.
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