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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1963
Page
14
Firefighters from Athens and Elkmont battled a long blaze that destroyed about 300 bales of ginned cotton and heavily damaged Morris' Warehouse in Elkmont. Officials estimate losses around 75000 dollars with most of the stock insured.
A reward pool added 200 to reach 7200 for tips leading to arrests and convictions in the dynamite bombing of Turner Davis home in Huntsville. Davis is business agent for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 377. Police continue the probe as other rewards from unions Gov. Wallace and city Decatur total 4800.
Former Alabama congressman Frank W. Boykin, 78, will not appeal a $40,000 fine for conflict of interest and conspiracy after health reasons and his doctor's advice. His attorney said the decision does not admit guilt. Boykin was indicted last year over alleged efforts to influence the Justice Department to drop a Miami savings and loan mail fraud case and has been hospitalized with a heart attack.
The Alabama Public Service Commission plans to order Southern Bell to connect about 32 000 subscribers for toll free calling. Avery Taylor says the system targets Decatur Athens Hartselle Moulton Courtland and Town Creek with operation possible by mid 1965. Capital investment is around 1.2 million dollars and base rate areas would extend lowering mileage charges for about 2500 subscribers while monthly rates rise in the six communities.
An Ardmore Alabama officer faces larceny charges after a Tennessee officer’s son swore out a warrant over a coon dog valued at 50 to 100 dollars. The Alabama chief claims Donnie King gave him the dog last April and that King later sold it to Roma Smith, who then prompted the legal action.
The form above must be clipped and completed by Morgan County residents planning to attend immunization clinics in Madison County to receive oral Sabin vaccine between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. today. Forms are available at 26 immunization points in city and county schools to expedite processing and save time.
Heloise offers a 1963 method to empty sort and redeploy linen closet items. Page through piles for repairs rag bag and replacements, line shelves with paper or foil, organize towels and sheets by size, and label shelves for quick access. The plan emphasizes practicality, efficiency, and systematized storage.
A four city coin show in Athens features a $75,000 exhibit sponsored by the Alabama Bankers Association and First National Bank of Athens. Dr Walter N Jones of Huntsville presents a Numismatic Society collection with gold nuggets and rare coins. An auction of over 200 rare coins is set for 3 p.m. today led by Robert Moore of Athens.
The Albany Decatur Daily recalls Morgan County’s World War I service from 1914 to 1918. It highlights 1,231 drafted men, 208 volunteers, and 7,777 registrants, with units like Co. E and the 167th Infantry earning frontline reputations. It notes Capt Roy Horton, Lt Raymond Brown, and Captain Everett Jackson, plus heroics and losses including Mack Baker who died after surviving a torpedoed ship.
Morgan County tax assessor Porter Lee Haines warned of a looming rush to the courthouse as the November 15 deadline approaches. With 11,708 licenses sold in 13 days, sales are up nearly 2,000 from last year, and he expects several thousand more buyers before the six week tag sale ends. He also noted staff layoffs due to budget limits and urged residents to visit on weekday afternoons to reduce lines.
Alabama Gov. George Wallace appointed three Morgan County men to the county Board of Equalization. Appointees are Robert S. Ferguson of Trinity Hubert Ross of 409 5th Ave SW and John J. Darby of 811 9th Ave. Ross was sworn in Saturday morning. The governor received nine qualified candidates. Wallace chose one from each local list.
New chimes in the Bibb Graves Hall tower at Florence State College are named Norton Chimes to honor Dr. E B Norton president of the school. The dedication occurred Thursday with Gene Hamby president of the Florence State Student Government Association presiding.
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