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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
6
A Monday-morning quarterback offers practical fixes after the New York Photography Fair drew over 75 000 visitors. Proposes a reserved section for photographers with tiered sightlines, on-site light meters, better stage lighting, improved loudspeakers, introduction staff, and spaced, repeatable programs to prevent clashes among major attractions.
A wildlife report notes fewer than 5,000 bald eagles remain across the United States. The statistic highlights ongoing conservation concerns and habitat pressures affecting the national symbol.
FLINT CITY The Flint City School PTA honored Mr and Mrs Clarence Light teachers at Flint Junior School after graduation exercises. They are leaving to teach at Crestline Elementary School in Hartselle. Mrs Light taught ninth grade and has 22 years at Flint Junior High. The couple received silver gifts and an orchid for Mrs Light.
MOBILE AP The Alabama State Docks announced the resignation of Brig. Gen. Morton E. Towns Ret. as a sales representative for the Inland Docks Division. Towns said Wednesday he was immediately removed from the $750 a month position. Towns joined the docks in 1961 after retiring as officer in charge of the Army's New Orleans port terminal.
Flint City Policeman Charles Ricks returned to work after being reportedly laid off. Police Chief Simpson and Councilman Hogan confirmed the resumption, while officials could not confirm a council meeting or official action. Mayor Day said he heard of the return but had not been consulted.
The Italian government runs public works centers to employ laborers unsuited for normal jobs. About a quarter of a million men work on roads, public buildings, land reclamation and forestry projects under this system in Rome.
An 18 month old boy, Thomas James Hall, died after a motorist ran him over in Prichard Alabama. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a Mobile hospital. He was the son of Mrs. Sarah Hill. Police described the child as playing in the street at the time of the accident.
In Belgrade an AP report notes parents are guaranteed a special state allowance for each child after filing 21 forms. A driver failed to see a pedestrian, and Toxey E. Rutherford of Mobile was docketed on a technical manslaughter charge.
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