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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
1
In a racially tense Birmingham situation, 3000 combat troops stood by amid scattered violence. Two injured, shops damaged, and a white youth stabbed. Martin Luther King urged nonviolence. Kennedy authorized federal troops while Wallace sought a possible injunction.
The message says forgiven Christians should not feel guilt for past sins but may experience healthy guilt as a warning against sin. It distinguishes toxic guilt from true conscience, urges compassion for the emotionally ill, and directs believers to cast concerns on Christ, who removes guilt for the trusting.
Alabama Governor George Wallace again says Kennedy overstepped the Constitution by citing federal powers to move troops to Birmingham. He warns of possible federal court action to block such moves and vows the National Guard could be deployed if violence warrants. Wallace argues state and local law enforcement can handle unrest without federal troops.
Investigators in Birmingham collect bits of evidence as they seek bombers blamed for rioting by Negroes and for blasts that damaged the home of Rev A D King and the Gaston Motel. Capt B F Walker, 63, says three possibilities are under study but no definite suspects yet. The King family escaped injury. three women were hurt at the motel blast near King's suburban home.
Alabama lawmakers resume sessions in Montgomery amid battles over reapportionment redistricting and education funding. Gov. Wallace seeks about 51.5 million in new education money. prior special session produced 40+ million, with filibusters shaping the agenda.
The White House said President Kennedy will seek Congress power to retaliate if Britain seizes U.S. planes amid a dispute over higher North Atlantic fares. Press secretary Pierre Salinger said the bill would be sent to Congress later today. London accuses U S of incitement as British minister Julian Amery threatens to confiscate American airliners landing in London.
Rob inson's advertisement notes greater values daily and new budget terms with free parking offered.
More than a dozen houses and several Negro churches have been dynamited in Birmingham since 1956. Despite a total rewards of 11 000, few arrests and no convictions. The latest Saturday night bombings hit a Negro motel and the home of integration leader Rev. A D King. Governor Wallace offered 5 000 for information leading to convictions. The city has a history of dynamite attacks on leaders of voter registration and park integration efforts.
A crowd of junior and senior high students from Morgan Limestone and Lawrence Counties will attend the Decatur High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday to hear David Lilienthal and the DHS choir as winners of the TVA Essay Contest are announced. Three scholarships totaling 1000 dollars will be awarded with prizes of 500 300 and 200 dollars for first second and third place. The essays titled TVA First And Second 30 Years are judging for originality and perception.
Montgomery report says Governor Wallace urged enlarging the State Highway Patrol to handle racial emergencies and proposed raising the drivers license fee to fund the expansion. In Washington, a State Department spokesman says the U S is discussing with Latin American nations whether to withdraw recognition of Haiti's regime. Also in Washington the Civil Aeronautics Board agrees not to penalize U S airlines for a 5 percent Atlantic fare rise under diplomatic pressure. In Montgomery a special legislative panel opened an inquiry into Birmingham racial disturbances.
New York stocks were irregularly higher amid moderate trading. Bonds mixed with utilities weaker. Cotton fluctuated slightly. Chicago grains showed varied moves with May wheat steady, corn easing, oats mixed, and soybeans down. Hogs fell 25 to 30 cents, top $16, slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower, top $22.75.
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