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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

7

Marriage Licenses In Cullman County Record

Daily Records lists marriage licenses for James Kritner 19 Cullman to Linda Williams 18 Cullman. Charles Cofer 24 to Jewel Moore 22 Hanceville. Charles Livingston 61 to Odell Roden 37 Cullman. Alfred Coller 33 New Orleans to Glenda Washburn 22 Garden City. Hubert Thompson 21 Joppa to Faus tine Self 21 Cullman. Willie Lockhart 17 Logan to Virginia Campbell 16 Logan. Billy Justice 26 Horton to Willodean Giles 20 Brooksville.

James Verlon Kritner Cullman Linda Ann Williams Charles Henry Cofer General Delivery Golden Rod Broiler Jewel Dean Moore Hanceville Charles Robert Livingston 3Rd Ave Odell Roden Alfred Earl Coller New Orleans Glenda Fearns Washburn Garden City Hubert Allen Thompson Joppa Faustine Self Beautician Willie Joe Lockhart Logan Virginia Ann Campbell Billy Alvin Justice Horton Ala Willodean Giles Brooksville

AF Chips At Navy's Polaris Faces Skepticism in Senate

Air Force officers challenge Navy claims that the Polaris submarine missile is a flawless deterrent, aided by influential senators. Kennedy administration boosts Polaris funding amid defense budget fights, while critics warn of delays and countermeasures by the Soviets. Senators Symington and Engle voice doubt, fearing overselling of the weapon and potential Soviet detection of underwater launches.

Washington Air Force Navy Pentagon Kennedy Secretary of the Navy John B. Connally U.S Thomas D. White Stuart Symington D-Mo Senate Engle Roberts. McNamara

Federal Suit Ouster Asked In Dallas County

Alabama Attorney General MacDonald Gallion moves to dismiss a federal voter discrimination suit filed in Dallas County by the Kennedy administration. He argues the complaint fails to state a claim and that the court lacks subject matter and party jurisdiction. The case names the state and J. F. Majors of Safford as defendants with board vacancies noted. A hearing is set in Selma for May 29 with pretrial actions to be taken May 8.

Mobile MacDonald Gallion U.S. District Court Dallas Gallion Justice Department J. F. Majors Safford Dallas Board of Registrar Selma

Rain Dampens Governor's Day at Auburn University

Rain forced the cancellation of an ROTC parade during Governor's Day at Auburn University. Governor John Patterson still addressed students after a luncheon and awarded an honorary Alabama colonel’s certificate to Carole Meadows of Atlanta.

Auburn Ala Auburn University John Patterson Patterson Alabama Carole Meadows Atlanita

Dallas Voting Records Opened and Discrimination Suit

A federal suit seeks court orders to open Dallas board records since 1952 for federal inspection and to bar racial discrimination against Black voter applicants. If upheld, federal voting referees could be appointed under the Civil Rights Act. Of 15 115 voting age in the county only 156 are registered, while 9 195 of 14 400 white voters are registered.

Dallas Board Justice Department Dallas

Kennedy Rest During Palm Beach Visit

President Kennedy relaxed in Palm Beach planning light duties with two golfing companions. He will start a three day Canada visit on Tuesday and a France trip on May 31. Mrs Kennedy rests with him and the children remain in Washington.

Palm Beach Fila Kennedy Washington Canada France Palm Beach Country Club Christopher J. Dunphy Charles Spalding New York West Palm Beach

FFA To Hold 32nd Annual Convention

Alabama Future Farmers of America will hold its 32nd annual convention in Auburn from June 7 to 9. The event features state leaders and activities highlighting agricultural education.

FFA Auburn Ala Alabama Future Farmers of America

Senate panel approves park boundary changes nationwide

A Senate Interior subcommittee approved bills to adjust boundaries of several national parks monuments and parkways to ease land exchanges, clarify ownership lines and remove dangerous highway crossings. The proposals affect locations including a Tennessee Mississippi route with parkway land exchanges and a trac e along the aparkway.

Washington Senate Interior Tennessee Mississippi

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