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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
1
A federal court order allowed about a thousand Black students to return to Birmingham schools, reversing a district judge. A state court ruling installed a new city government amid ongoing desegregation tensions in the racially troubled city.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that a city government change election superseded titles to office held by Mayor Albert Boutwell and nine councilmen, moving to institute decisive changes. The ruling followed protests over racial unrest and sparked economic setbacks cited by local business leaders.
Answer explains happiness as interior, not dependent on outward events, citing Paul and Psalm 37 to show trust in the Lord as source of peace. It urges focusing on eternal not temporal things, recalling Peter walking on water to illustrate faith over fear, and asserts God’s sovereignty and Christ as path to true happiness.
New York markets show stocks slightly lower with active trading. Chicago wheat firm and demand light, corn and oats easier with mixed old crop months. Hogs gain 25 to 75 cents to top 17.25, slaughter steers offerings light and not tested.
Victorville California AP reports a friendly boa constrictor escaped from Mike Howard aged 14 last Friday. The owner pleads for humane treatment and notes the snake enjoys sprinklers cool spots and fat mice. The pet is described as amiable with a wonderful personality.
James Marlow analyzes Governor George Wallace as he seeks Supreme Court aid while pledging to defy a federal district court order on University of Alabama desegregation. The piece weighs Article 10 Section 333 and the 14th Amendment against federal supremacy and Kennedy’s use of troops.
A Decatur Daily reader reports finding a canceled check in her yard two days after a deadly Shannon tornado. The check dated July 6 1961 was drawn on Baldwin Florists Shannon Miss and signed by Mrs T T Grubbs. The tornadic path and missing pieces raise questions on how the check traveled 100 miles.
President Kennedy said he would use U S troops and marshals next month to enforce court orders for the University of Alabama integration. He urged Governor Wallace to back away from obstructing entry and noted a Birmingham federal court order requiring two Negroes admitted June 10 at Tuscaloosa and Huntsville.
Cooler weather is indicated today and Friday for Decatur and area. Forecast today is mostly sunny and cooler with tonight fair and cool. Friday’s outlook is partly cloudy and mild. Wednesday’s high reached 74 with a cool 48 at night. Highs around 67, 46 tonight, then 70 Friday. Decatur had 10 inches of rainfall in the 24 hours to 7 am. No extensive crop damage reported from the cool spell. Morgan County agent Joe Bob Ste assistant said there had been.
Washington AP The government asked the Supreme Court to dismiss Alabama Governor George C Wallace's bid to bar federal troops in Birmingham civil unrest The Solicitor General Archibald Cox argued the petition should be denied for lack of a justiciable claim and because the United States has not consented to suit The president has ample authority and Wallace's action lacks merit.
In Montgomery AP bills on racial troubles insurance auto loan rates cleared committees and moved back to the House and Senate. The day marked the busiest committee activity since the legislative session began two weeks ago. The Ways and Means panel approved a 250000 emergency Highway Patrol appropriation usable in emergencies with Gov. Wallace’s backing.
President Kennedy grants Agriculture Secretary Freeman authority to prevent American wheat dumping on world markets. Kennedy predicts a drop in U.S. crop prices next year. Republican leaders Dirksen and Halleck call for Freeman's resignation, claiming the program was repudiated. In Montevallo, a bank robbery yields over 27000 dollars as a suspect flees in a 1962 black Chevrolet. Washington Senators sell outfielder Jim Piersall to the New York Mets as Gil Hodges is slated to become manager.
In Montgomery the State Supreme Court ruled that newly elected Birmingham Mayor Albert Boutwell and a new city council may assume office immediately, upholding a local act. The outgoing commissioners may seek a rehearing within 15 days, while Boutwell’s runoff victory over Eugene Connor is noted.
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