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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1963
Page
5
Barrett Shelton urges Decatur residents and merchants to foster courtesy toward visitors and locals to attract year round trade. He argues polite service nudges out-of-town shoppers to become repeat buyers, boosting store profits, jobs, and city services including police and fire protection.
The state collected nearly three million more in school funds than the fixed 149 million appropriation for the year ending Sept 30. A 7.5 million conditional appropriation exists, but the extra amounts will be kept in the Special Education Trust Fund to hedge against potential shortfalls in 1963 64 revenues. Governor Wallace has not directed any payout and critics call the move fiscally conservative while others warn of possible future shortfalls.
Gov. George Wallace authorized salary range changes for 480 job classifications affecting about 9 500 of Alabama's 11 500 state employees. Changes take effect Oct. 16 with minimum raises costing 300 526 annually, of which 58 912 comes from the general fund. The move aligns pay with private sector and neighboring states and aims to provide regular raises as employees advance.
The article encourages Decatur residents to contribute to better streets and recreational facilities, stressing that progress starts with a simple smile and individual effort from each citizen.
Fly Manufacturing and Athens Garment plan a Ardmore branch, with Hartselle Manufacturing expanding to hire about 150 more workers. Flour Mills plans to extend Sweet Sue Poultry and start a new plant, adding 100 jobs, while 75 to 100 more may join. County cotton and corn crops look strong. Parker's trial may be postponed. Morgan County voters set to elect mayor and council in Eva. Dodgers defeat Yankees in World Series. next year's opponent awaited.
Sheriff M. W. Evans used tear gas on Louis Stokes at Limestone County Jail after Stokes blocked the bull pen and threatened guards. Deputies and Athens officers assisted as Stokes was escorted out, with a doctor present to examine him and firemen aiding the gas release. The sheriff reported lingering eye irritation as normalcy returned.
Limestone County Sheriff M W Buddy Evans and Deputy Mac Graham arrested Clif ford Malone for a quart of beer on an Athens street. At a nearby service station they found Fred Mahalley putting whisky into bottles. They seized 38 gallons of wildcat and Tennessee whisky and a 1953 Pontiac. Mahalley released on $500 bond. Malone and Mahalley charged with prohibition violations. Evans seized the Pontiac for later auction.
North Alabama Cooperative Program in Elementary Education gathers at Eastwood Elementary with eight systems including Colbert Lauderdale Morgan counties and Cullman city schools. Brandon Sparkman presides. George Davis announces Tex Whaley as new state rep to the Southern Association. Georgia Dinsmore leads program and presents Cullman teachers who report on visiting committee findings.
The Pustic Forum letter to Mr. Barrett C. Shelton praises the Decatur Daily for accurate news and thoughtful editorials. Avery Taylor notes the telephone industry joins in saluting the paper’s role in developing an enlightened citizenry. Rural free delivery began in 1896.
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