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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1962

Page

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Urban Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice

The Urban Home Demonstration Club will meet Monday at 9 30 a m at the home of Mrs Elmer Bussey 615 Bradley St SW City clerk s office Friday issued building permits to Paul Sims storage room 813 9th St SE 300 Decatur Sign Co erect sign 115 1st Ave NE 300 W J Williams erect steel for overhead crane 161 1st Ave NE 3345 W A Glenn new residence 2106 Spring Ave SW 8500 A movie Isles of the Caribbean is to be shown at Monday s meeting of the Decatur Rotary Club The Highway Patrol reported one rural auto mishap in this four county area Friday It took place in Morgan county caused no injuries and 200 in property damage.

Urban Home Demonstration Club Elmer Bussey Bradley St. SW Paul Sims 9Th St Decatur Sign Co 1St Ave W. J. Williams 1St Ave. NE W. A. Glenn Spring Ave the Isles of the Caribbean Decatur Rotary Club The Highway Patrol Morgan Couty

Senate Passes Farm Measure

The Senate approved a complex farm bill amid sharp debate, preserving strong production controls and penalties sought by President Kennedy. The measure tailors new controls over wheat and corn, ties price supports to farm allotments, and envisions cost-cutting and wildlife/recreation programs while a House action looms.

Washington Senate Kennedy House Orville L. Freeman Sen. Allen J.ellender D-La Senate Agriculture Committee U.S Rural Electrification Administration Agriculture Department Milton R. Young North Dakota

Editorial urges intelligent approach to Alabama segregation race

The Birmingham Post-Herald argues the governor race should end emotionalism and favor DeGraffenried's measured plan over Wallace's confrontational tactics. It endorses steady legislation for desegregation and notes Wallace's threats could invite federal action, while praising DeGraffenried's experience on segregation reform. The piece contends voters will prefer practical, court-respecting policy over rash, divisive rhetoric.

Georgia court orders population based remap of at least one house

A three judge federal court today ordered reapportionment of at least one Georgia Legislature house on a population basis before January 1963. The ruling faults the current equal protection violation by small counties and rotating Senate districts and hints a special session to propose changes for the November 1963 election.

Atlanta Georgia House Senate Fulton DeKalb Decatur Echols

Carpenter OK After Exams on Third Orbit Climb

Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter, 37, tired but in excellent shape after Mercury Aurora 7. While not landing near planned point in the Atlantic, he remained healthy in a life raft awaiting recovery. A postflight debriefing noted fatigue on the third orbit, with Kauai station reporting a weak voice and concern over capsule attitude.

Mercury Associated Press Kauai Hawaii Carpenter

deGraffenried predicts Alabama governor role on TV

Ryan deGraffenried, Tuscaloosa state senator, told a Decatur national guard armory audience that he will be Alabama’s next governor. He defended segregation laws, urged leadership and development of state resources, and spoke across the state amid applause. He cited Sand Mountain residents as part of his regional appeals.

Alabama Decatur South Ryan deGraffenried de Graffenried Sand Mountain

Carpenter Apologizes For Cliff Hanger After Space Flight

Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter, seemingly relaxed, apologized that his Aurora 7 flight back to Earth was a real cliff hanger. He said the landing overran by about 250 miles and thanked thousands who prepared the mission. Carpenter spoke from a hospital porch after telephoning his wife Rene and undergoing postflight examinations with colleagues Glenn, Schirra, and flight surgeons.

Grand Turk British West Indies Carpenter Atlantic Ocean Navy Earth B.W.I Malcolm Scott Carpenter Rene John A Shorty Powers John H. Glenn Jr Walter Schirra Howard A. Minners William K. Douglas

Dutch Send Fresh Troops To West New Guinea Fight

Dutch transport Zuiderkruis delivered 800 fresh troops to Hollandia and other areas on New Guinea to aid units resisting Indonesian paratroopers in the West New Guinea struggle. Indonesian forces reportedly pressed near Kaimana, with attempts to encircle positions north of the area. Diplomatic efforts led by U Thant to restart talks stalled as both sides stand firm on their demands.

Hollandia New Guinea West New Guinea Zuiderkruis Panama Canal Kainnee Kaimana Netherlands New Guinea Indonesia U.N U Thant Netherlands

Wallace Campaign Speech Cites Federal Court Option

State Senator Ryan deGraffenried said in his gubernatorial campaign that the right to go into federal court on segregation exists but questioned the wisdom of forcing test cases. He spoke at Sulligent urging restraint to avoid violence and chaos, noting the likely outcome. On Page 2, Quickies by Ken Reynolds discusses an exterminator ad claiming termites thrive on wood.

Alabama George Wallace Wallace FBI Associated Press Ryan deGraffenried Sulligent See Wallace

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Desaulees Petrco Birmingham Post-Herald Frank Johnson Johnson Judge Johnson U.S. Supreme Court Little Rock Ryan de Graffenried deGraffenried Supreme Court Freedom of Choice Law Elbert P. Tuttle Griffin B. Bell U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals Lewis R. Morgan District of Howard Benedict Cape Canaveral Fila Grand Turk Island Globe Capcom Lee Carpenter Ryan Graffenried deGraff Tuscaloosa Robinson's John Barbour By Ken Reynolds S. Daily Want
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