Governor Wallace closes four Huntsville schools over desegregation
Militant mothers in Huntsville led about 25 to register their children at East Clinton School despite state trooper lines, as four schools were ordered closed for one day by Gov. George Wallace. FBI agents observed, and the rest of the district opened at 24 schools with enrollment figures cited. Local officials condemned the action while awaiting further guidance from the governor and federal courts.
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Huntsville
Ala
George C. Wallace
Wallace
East Clinton
State Highway Patrol
S.W. Hereford IV
Federal Bureau of Investigation
John Brewton
Veronica Terrell Pearson
David C. Piggie
FBI
Odell Pearson
Joe Payne
R.B. Searcy
City records list multiple traffic and conduct dispositions
The docket shows four cases of parking or speeding violations and one each for dis orderly conduct leaving the scene of an accident and violation of the prohibition law. Other mentions include no drivers license two cases and reckless driving four. A reported home entry attempt at Mrs. Lewis Clinkscale’s residence and an escape of murder suspect Thomas Grant from Huntsville custody are noted, plus a 1955 Buick collision with a 1963 Chevrolet at Church and 6th.
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City Recorder
Senators Pass Amended Alabama Budget Bill on Final Day
Alabama Senate approved an amended general appropriations bill and sent it to the House. The substitute measure cut about 150 000 from public safety, over 100 000 from pensions and security, and reduced the mental hospital increase to 5 cents per day, while restoring 50 000 to agriculture. The bill aims to end the year with roughly a 500 000 balance. Lt. Gov James Allen pressured for timely action amid threats to block redistricting. See SENATORS on Page 2.
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Montgomery
Alabama Senate
House
James Allen
Pete Mathews
Clay County
Allen
Mathews
Department of Public Safety
Agriculture Department
Senate
Sen
John Tyson
Mobile
Tyson
Question and Answer on America and God's Judgment
A reader argues that Americans often take God for granted and believe America is immune to divine judgment. The reply agrees, asserting no nation is God’s chosen, citing the Bible: righteousness exalts a nation and sin is a reproach to all people.
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God
H. S
America
Unemployment Drops Across Nation in August
The Labor Department reports a 500000 fall in unemployment to 3.9 million nationwide. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes the dip aligns with typical August trends. Bailey labels Governor Wallace a racist, calling him irresponsible. Americas Cup golf sees the United States extend its lead over Canada with strong play from Charlie Coe and Labron Harris Jr.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Des Moines
Iowa
Charlie Coe
Labron Harris Jr
United States
Forgive Me Thief Pleads For Forgiveness At Post Exchange
Military police on Fort Rucker recovered a theft after finding a note reading please forgive me for I was drunk and did not know what I was doing. The burglarized post exchange left cigarettes and miscellaneous toilet articles in a pasteboard carton on the exchange steps.
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Fort Rucker
Ala
Post Exchange
Huntsville TimesBlasts Wallace Over School Row
The Huntsville Times accuses Gov George Wallace of placing political ambition above children's welfare in a clash with federal court orders to admit Negro students. It condemns a delayed school opening and warns Huntsville and Alabama will suffer until the dispute passes.
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Alabama
Long
U. S. District Court
Huntsville
Frigidaire Appliances At Robinsons On 2nd Ave
No money down offer promotes Frigidaire appliances at Robinsons on 2nd Avenue with purchase terms available, highlighting a zero upfront payment option条件.
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Robinson's
2Nd Ave
Red China accuses Russia of subverting Sinkiang
Peking charged in 1962 that the CPSU used its organs to provoke subversive activity in Ili district Sinkiang and lured tens of thousands of Chinese into the Soviet Union. The broadcasts claim Moscow aimed to overturn Chinese administration and assert control over uranium rich areas.
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John Roderick
Associated Press
Tokyo
Red China
Sinkiang
Soviet Union
Peking
Khrushchev
China
Moscow
Ili
Russia
Iliand
Communist Party of the
CPSU
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks mixed amid heavy trading while bonds stay quiet. Cotton trends higher on buying demand. Chicago grains show mixed or steady movement with nearby wheat stronger. Soybeans rise with scattered demand. hog prices slip up to 25 cents. slaughter steers firm to 50 cents higher.
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New York
Chicago
Judges Refuse School Delay in Birmingham Desegregation
A three judge U S Circuit Court panel rejected Governor George Wallace's bid to delay public school integration in Birmingham. Judge Walter P Gewin wrote the decision, joined by Judges John Minor Wisdom and Griffin Bell. The ruling followed a last minute petition from six parents of children enrolled in three desegregating Birmingham schools. The Birmingham School Board had postponed opening those schools four hours before classes were to start.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
U.S
George Wallace
Birmingham
Walter P. Gewin
John Minor Wisdom
Houston
Tex
Griffin Bell
Atlanta
Gow
Birmingham School Board
Wallace
Private School Plea Is Possible
In Tuskegee Alabama a petition with 305 signatures will be given to the Macon County Board of Education to press for closing Tuskegee High School as state troopers under Gov George Wallace ringed the campus to prevent student passage The move follows a Thursday meeting of about 400 pro segregationists and the involvement of John Garrett of the Montgomery County Private School Foundation Officers say more signatures could be collected and opposing citizens hint at counter plans to keep the schools open
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Tuskegee
Ala
Macon County Board of Education
Tuskegee High School
W. T. Wadsworth
George Wallace
Wadsworth
Hal Fisher
Montgomery
Space Capital Calm Uneasy
Huntsville faced tension as State Troopers, over 150 strong, closed four city schools to enforce integration. Mothers attempted entry at East Clinton Elementary, some climbing through windows. children registered under guard while residents voiced mixed emotions about the plan.
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6Th Ave
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Elworth Sudduth
Glen Allen
Potice
Baltimore
John M. Bailey
National Democratic
Huntsville Times
the Times
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John Garrett
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Space Capital
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