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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1963

Page

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Georgia probes claim Butts Bryant call biased to Georgia

Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cook said a state investigation found that Wallace Butts shared vital Georgia football information with Alabama coach Bear Bryant before the September 22 game. The probe, led by Cook and James Therrell, indicates the dialogue affected the game's outcome while denying gambling.

Atlanta Eugene Cook Georgia Wallace Butts Paul Bear) Bryant Alabama Cook Butts Bryant U.S. Senate James H. Therrell Aghtee

Georgia Coaches Probe Alleged Informant Claims

Investigation chief B G Dale backed Burnett as truthful about hearing. Butts allegedly shared Georgia team information with Bryant. Cook and Ragsdale stated state tests supported Burnett, while Butts and Bryant refused further cover tests per attorneys. Coaches largely argued the tip could have changed the game outcome. See CLAIMS on Page 2

B. G.dale Burnett Butts Georgia Bryant Cook Ragsdale

Community notes and local incidents in Decatur area

Geraldine Sansom and Becky McFee returned from a United Nations World Citizenship Tour in Washington and New York City as guests of Alabama lawmakers. Morgan County Veterans groups plan a Monday meeting at the American Legion Home with barbecue and talks on bills and benefits. Several traffic accidents involve local residents and out-of-state drivers. April marks Cancer Control Month and National Boys Club Week runs March 31 to April 6. Also noted: Oklahoma opened in New York City 20 years ago today. Three fires were reported to the Decatur Fire Department Saturday.

Geraldine Sansom Austinville Road SW Becky McFee Athens United Nations Washington New York City North Alabama Morgan County Auxiliary American Legion Hartselle Oklahoma Decatur Fire Department Monroe Dr Trinity Morgan Ave

Home training the best answer for troubled teens

The writer urges that a stable home life and parental discipline are essential for a sixteen year old. He counsels adjusting family finances to provide time and security, guiding the youth toward good character and spiritual values rather than sending him away.

P. J

Arevalo slips into Guatemala in bid for power

Former President Juan Jose Arevalo, long linked to leftist policy, returns from Mexico to launch a campaign for president as President Miguel Ydigoras tightens censorship and security. Rumors of demonstrations and a possible military junta circulate while Arevalo pledges to stay and avoid bloodshed.

Jack Rutledge Guatemala City Guatemala Juan Jose Arevalo Hadarlarad Miguel Ydigoras Arevalo Mexico U.S

U S pledge to stop raids from American soil

The United States pledged to block Cuban refugee raids launched from U S soil citing intensified Coast Guard FBI and immigration and customs actions. The move aims to prevent attacks on Cuba and Soviet vessels with neutrality law prosecutions possible and steps include expanded patrols and tighter exile monitoring.

Washington United States Cuba State and Justice Departments Coast Guard FBI Immigration and Customs Services Kennedy Soviet Union Cuban U.S State Department Justice Department Florida Great Britain Brit Caribbean

Local Sclons See First Stiff Fight Ahead For Gov Wallace

A group of about 15 Alabama senators led by Gilchrist and Horton plans to block non school bills until the educational revenue plan for public schools and colleges is considered. The fight centers on a beer tax bill to fund five new junior colleges and five trade schools with a $15 million bar issue, backed by Gov. George Wallace.

Gov. Wallace Limestone-Lauderdale Ed Horton Morgan-Lawrence Bob Gilchrist Wallace Gilchrist Senate Horton Cullman County Harlan G Mutt) Allen Clayton Carter Marshall House Ways and Means George W Jeaders

Georgia lawyer claims Cook targets Wallace Butts in rigging probe

Attorney William Schroder representing Wallace Butts says Attorney General Eugene Cook is trying to clobber Butts in a state inquiry into football rigging. Schroder responds to Cook's claim that results show Butts gave important football information to Coach Paul Bryant of Alabama. The Post quotes George P. Burnett on overheard remarks.

Atlanta (Ap William H. Schroder Atty Eugene Cook Wallace Butts Georgia Schrader Butts Cook Paul Bryant Alabama Saturday Evening Post the Post George P. Burnett Bryant Schroder No- Cook

Polaris Sub Seeker In Mediterranean Patrol Sets On Station

The Defense Department announced that the first Polaris submarine assigned to a Mediterranean force has gone on station. The unnamed vessel is part of a three-boat plan with missiles capable of striking targets deep in the southern Soviet Union. The report offered limited details for security reasons.

Elton C. Fay Washington Soviet Union U.S Defense Department NE Ee Setarent

Submarine deliveries and missile removals announced

A submarine delivery is expected in April with a second sub due that month. Jupiter missiles will be dismantled from Turkey and Italy, replaced by Polaris submarines with solid fuel missiles. Turkish bases house 14 Jupiters and Italian bases 80. Three Polaris subs will each carry 16 missiles, totaling 48.

Turkey Italy

Congress Ethics Urged In Bipartisan Effort

Washington AP reports Rep. W J Dorn proposes a congressional ethics code with a new bipartisan ethics commission to investigate misconduct and set policies. Rep. Bennett notes mail volume on ethics rivals Cuban policy, while Rep. Green warns erosion of public trust threatens democracy amid a Parade Magazine sexism probe debate.

Washington Com W. J. Bryan Dorn D-S.c Cuba Charles E. Bennett D-Fla Commission On Ethics Bennett Congress Edith Green D-Ore Jack Anderson House Omar Burleson D-Tex House Administration Committee Burleson

Ardmore Pair Die In Wreck Near Huntsville

An Ardmore pair, a 28 year old woman and her 15 year old daughter, were killed Saturday in a two car crash eight miles north of Huntsville on Alabama Highway 53. The Highway Patrol reported the fatalities and noted the crash occurred in Ardmore area.

Ardmore Huntsville

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