Probation Hearings For Guardsmen Are Delayed
Two Alabama National Guardsmen who pleaded guilty to dynamite charges near the University of Alabama campus and a Negro night club had probation hearings postponed to September 26. 1st Sgt. William E. Roughton and Cpl. James T. Maxwell, both free on bonds, face two years in prison under a settlement. Two other guardsmen, 2nd Lt. James T. Perkins and Sgt. Charles Hollifield, await trial June 15. Sgt. Norman R. Daniel received probation earlier after an amended charge.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Alabama
National
William E. Roughton
Langdale
James T. Maxwell
University of Alabama
Mior
Norman R. Daniel
Fairfield
James T. Perkins
Holt
Charles Hollifield
Marion
Reuben Wright
University
Vivian Malone
Mobile
Gregory May Take Action Over Dick Gregory Show
National Guard cancellations halt a Dick Gregory appearance in Cambridge Maryland prompting the comedian to warn that if entertainment is closed so will white venues. Brig Gen Gelston banned rallies for 10 days after a street demonstration left a guardman wounded. PTA leaders in Chicago urged stronger civil rights action while Mayors Conference endorsed a civil rights bill though Southern officials objected. The piece also notes remarks by Carl T. Rowan Roy Wilkins and Gov George Wallace with other regional notes including a Mobile Alabama student seeking admission to Alabama University and a new law in Mississippi on illegitimate child parental guilt.
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Associated Press
National Guard
Dick Gregory
Cambridge
Maryland
Gregory
George M. Gelston
Gelston
Washington
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Chicago
PTA
New York
United States Conference of Mayors
Carl T. Rowan
United States Information Service
NAACP
Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Roy Wilkins
George Wallace
Alabama
Greenville
S. C
Mobile
Ala
Dorothy Bridget Davis
University of Alabama
Murphy High School
Mississippi
Paul Johnson
West Limestone Youth Wins Soil and Water Contest
Barry Siniard, West Limestone FFA member and senior, wins the FFA soil and water management contest judged by J A White district supervisor. He has reclaimed 40 acres, turned it to prime crop land, seeded 100 acres to permanent pasture, and owns farming equipment valued around 4 600 dollars with a 5 000 dollar inventory.
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West Limestone
Barry Siniard
FFA
J. A. White
North Alabama Vocational Agriculture District
White
Barry
Limestone County
Dallas
Wes Limestone
Hi County Wildlife Conservation District
Williard Siniard
Arson Suspect's Hearing Today
A 14 year old boy who admitted setting three fires at the Child Haven Children's Home faces a 2 p.m. Friday hearing before Juvenile Judge Graf Hart. The youth confessed to fires this year including one on May 6 that damaged part of the orphanage main building.
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Cullman
Graf Hart
Childhaven Childrens Home
Judge Hart
Cullman To Mark Opening Of New City Hall And Fire Stations
A spokesman at city hall announced opening ceremonies for Cullman's new city hall and two fire stations will be held June 21. Local residents and city guests are invited to tour the facilities.
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Cullman
Lity Hall
Car Found In Lawrence Water Near Hillsboro
Authorities recovered a 1959 Rambler beneath 35 feet of water near the old rock crusher in Hillsboro. The vehicle bore a Limestone County license plate and contained clothing and papers. Identification lists Charles Higinbotham as owner. Sheriff M W Evans said the case is under review with no leads yet.
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Moulton
Lawrence County
Old Rock
Hillsboro
Eugene Sizemore
Limestone County
Charles Highginbotham
M. W
Buddy) Evans
The fer de Lance may reach seven feet in length
The article notes the fer de lance, a poisonous viper, can attain lengths up to seven feet, highlighting its size and danger.
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Mark
Lawrence Water
Kay
Goodyear
G-E
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