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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1963
Page
2
The report describes the sky over Decatur with a growing weather pattern on Monday. Mercury briefly appears in the evening sky while Jupiter reappears in the morning, signaling a clear and observant celestial display.
Memorial Bridge stood at 19.89 feet with a 0.33 foot rise in 12 hours and sea level reading at 554.16 feet. TVA lake levels were Pickwick 413.3 Guntersville 593.6 Whitesburg 555.3 Wilson 505.2. The forecast calls for sunny warm today tonight fair to partly cloudy mild with Monday partly cloudy and warm. Southerly winds 8 to 15 mph. Today’s high expected at 87. Saturday’s high unofficially 91 with 71 degrees at 5 10 p.m.
The piece recounts a dispute over alleged improprieties tied to football coaching in Texas and Georgia. Schroder quotes Burnett's attorney and criticizes Cook for not obtaining input from the other side. Schrader defends his handling of the investigation and questions a machine test and alleged statements about coaches.
Mrs Edith Wilson 77 of 414 Pratt Ave SW died Saturday at 4 pm Funeral services to be announced by Gunthorp Brown Funeral Home Survivors include three daughters Mrs A D Terry Decatur Mrs Robert Dodson Jasper Ala Mrs Gervis Moore Jr Decatur two sons Alford and Robert Wilson Arlington Tex two sisters Mrs Alice Frost Chicago Mrs Jean Simpson Liverpool England one brother Robert F Williams Chicago nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Widow of the late J R Wilson
Sheriff Knox McRae announced a second degree murder charge against Coleman Brown of 712 Vine St NE for a killing in Decatur last Saturday. Brown was identified as a suspect and charged after the Saturday incident.
In Danville Morgan County, 31 year old James Orr is held in Decatur jail after a Friday night shotgun fatality of 22 year old Willie Morris Orr. James says a quarrel over a car led to a knife threat. he fired from six feet, killing Willie. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday at Camp Ground Baptist Church.
Arevalo plans to hide in the southern coast as Ydigoras demands a clear Communist declaration. Bombs shake residential districts while martial law and a 12 hour curfew tighten control. The capital remains busy but censorship and flight cancellations signal a tense crisis.
Telephone rang preceding an argument over who should answer the call. Brown lies recovering in a Birmingham hospital claiming wounds from the ensuing struggle.
Dr. Frank A. Rose of Alabama and Dr. O C Aderhold of Georgia are cited in a dispute over alleged football secrets. The investigation by state officials, including four aides and two GBI agents, examined statements from 16 people and telephone records while the SEC will judge on ethical grounds.
A list of admitted patients and their locations includes Jackie Vandelle Rooks in Cullman Perry Mitcheal Crane Hill Mrs. Melvin A Stewart Cullman Kathyleen Fine Hanceville Racheal Elizabeth Pate Dwight Rogers Vinemont Henry Alfred Halcombe Cullman Claude Franklin Eskew Cullman Jeanie Mae Sharpton Cullman Helda Sue Eddleman Cullman James William Daniel Cullman Susie Elizabeth Brown James Hall Cullman Doris Cherry Kresal Cullman Preston Rice Harnteville Arvin Morrow Cullman
Kenneth Jordan Hillsboro 2 T. D. Brooks 1109 14th Ave SE Linda McCafferty Tanner Brenda Sue Engle 1019 20th Ave SE Dismissals Jack Cantrell 1217 Broadus Ave Mrs Lewis Mason and infant son Somerville Mrs Dan Peebles and infant daughter 211 Wilson St NE William Hill Falkville 1
A long read of personal names and addresses appears, listing residents across Decatur and nearby towns. The item resembles a community directory snippet with names such as James Christopher White Margaret Messer Lawrence Coffey Monna Parnell and others along with street addresses and relations.
Athens Fire Department received two grass fire calls Saturday with no damage. The first at 2 35 p m involved vacant land owned by Marvin Littrell on Browns Ferry Road. The second at 10 27 a m involved vacant land owned by Auburn Hope on Old Highway 72 West.
Athens total boat tags sold reached 24 on Saturday versus 20 a week earlier. Limestone Board of Registrars will hold a session Monday at the courthouse.
The Lao monarch ends a nine country thank you tour following visits to signatory nations of the Geneva Accord. He completed the circuit Saturday and prepared for further talks.
A kitchen tip suggests slicing cauliflowerets paper thin to add a crisp, delicate texture to salads. The idea balances lightness with a subtle nutty flavor, enhancing leafy greens without overpowering them.
Morgan and Cullman county FFA chapters captured five of seven contests at the Northeast District meeting in Falkville. Don Morris of Falkville won first in public speaking as Eva’s live entries contributed to the strong showing across multiple events.
Willis H. Edmund of Goodyear will address Decatur school staff on The American Economic System. The in service meeting includes study groups and presentations by FFA and vocational agriculture leaders. Over 540 FFA members attended with multiple county entries and state contest plans for June.
Mr and Mrs Prater Morris 30 West Court Apts report a son born Thursday at Nungester Clinic Hospital. Mr and Mrs Gordon Atkins Hartseller welcome a daughter born Saturday at Baugh Wiley Smith Clinic. Mr and Mrs John D Ferrell 1320 Sth Ave SE announce a son born Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Riley Pugh Jr 810 Gresham Dr report a daughter born Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James P Riche son 1510 1th Ave SE announce a son born Friday at Decatur General Hospital.
Three people were injured in a wreck on U.S. 31 near Lacon Mountain Saturday morning. Emmett Collett 58 Louisville Ky driver of a 193 Rambler sustained a broken nose. Les Smith 60 Falkville passenger in a 1958 Chevrolet suffered fractured ribs. Mrs Maybelline Collett received severe facial lacerations. None were listed as critical.
King Hassan II of Morocco visited a upscale clothing and sporting goods shop in Philadelphia as part of an 11 day state visit. He arrived Friday night from New York.
Ardmore area crash injures William Elmore Cohen in a Redstone Arsenal driven car and leaves Ernest Minor Judith Steadman in critical condition at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral plans for Mrs Hemphill and her daughter will follow. Birmingham sees Andrew Roberta die in a grocery route crash. Leland Bern Steffey killed in a U S 80 crash near Lowndesboro. Mobile fire claims another victim identified as William Cathan Mobile. AP notes weekend Alabama traffic deaths from Friday 6 p m to Sunday midnight.
In Leflore County Mississippi a tense week ends with indictments and jail terms sought against demonstrators. Asst. U.S. Atty. Gen. John Doar accuses city and county officials of irreparable damage to civil rights while Negro voters press a registration drive amid a predominantly white population. The Leflore courthouse faced barricades and restricted entry as police maintained order and the mayor questioned federal injunction grounds.
Edwards AFB Calif AP the first Negro candidate for future US manned space programs is among 15 test pilot trainees named to the fourth aerospace research pilots course. Capt Edward J Dwight Jr 29 of Kansas City Kan is among the group with duties at Edwards AFB and other bases. The seven month course begins June 17 after which graduates may be assigned as pilots managers or consultants on space programs. The list includes Michael J Adams T I Bell Iliam Campbell Edward J Dwight Jr Frank D Frazier T C Freeman James B Irwin F E Lieben Jr L McLeay James S McIntyre R K Parsons A K Rupp David R Scott Russell J Scott and Kenneth W Weir.
New home in Falkville with 3 bedrooms and bath features electric heat. Carport and excellent location listed for $55.00 per month with contact 353-3169.
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