Kennedy federalizes Alabama National Guard to enforce desegregation
President Kennedy ordered Secretary McNamara to federalize Alabama National Guard units to enforce court-ordered desegregation in Birmingham Mobile and Tuskegee. Wallace's resistance is cited as unlawful obstruction, with guards to suppress unlawful assemblies and carry out federal law.
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Washington
Kennedy
Robert S. McNamara
Alabama
Birmingham
Mobile
Tuskegee
Alab Guard
George €. Wallace
United States
Wallace
McNamara
Secretary of Defense
Alabama Guard
Pierre Salinger
White House
Tuske
Lee McNamara
West End High Students Jeer At Classmates
In Birmingham Alabama hundreds of white students boycotted classes at West End High School after two Negro girls were admitted triggering a jeering session on campus and in a nearby parking lot. Police used night sticks and reinforcements to disperse the crowd. About 100 students entered the building while enrollment is 1500. many left after outside appeals.
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Birmingham
Mobile
Tuskegee
West End High School
Huntsville
Wallace
National Guard
Kennedy
State
Montgomery
Justice Department
Army
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Lee
Glimpses About Your Community
A community column highlights local groups and events of interest to residents. It mentions gatherings, service projects, and neighborhood updates showcasing civic involvement and upcoming activities.
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Sinlimale
City processes multiple building permits Monday
The city clerk's office issued building permits for six houses and additions with values from 714 to 15 000 dollars. Notable entries include Spencer Weinman 1407 6th Ave SE and L L Press well 1517 14th Ave SW both brick builds.
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Spencer Weinman
6Th Ave
L. L. Presswell
14Th Ave
George W. Garth
Church St. NW
S. M. Rigel
Old Moulton Road
Confidence in Christ Brings Peace Through Faith
A pastor explains that true Christian confidence and inner peace come from believing God's Word in Jesus Christ. By trusting Christ's promises you move from spiritual debt to abundant life and a rock solid assurance of eternity, echoing Luther and Paul about a personal relationship with Christ.
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E. T
Jesus Christ
Christ
Martin
Luther
Paul
Son
Wallace accuses Kennedy of laying jail predicate in Alabama
Gov. George Wallace charges President Kennedy with laying the predicate to jail him by federalizing the Alabama National Guard. McNamara ordered federalization after Kennedy’s cease and desist to stop blocking desegregation in Birmingham Tuskegee and Mobile. Wallace claimed Kennedy took command of their Alabama garrison.
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Don McKee
Associated Press
Birmingham
Alabama
Kennedy
George C. Wallace
Alabama National Guards
Montgomery
George Wallace
Wallace
National Guard
Alabama Guard
Defense
Robert McNamara
Tuskegee
Mobile
President Calls For Patience In Viet Nam
President Kennedy urges patience in South Viet Nam and cautions against cutting aid as a hardline stance could topple Ngo Dinh Diem's government and widen Southeast Asia to Communist influence. He backs diplomacy, warns against withdrawal, and discusses civil rights and global issues.
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Viet Nam
Washington
Kennedy
United States
South Viet Nam
Ngo Dinh Diem
Southeast Asia
NBC
Huntley - Brinkley Report
Married Men Exempt From Draft Call
President Kennedy issued an executive order halting the draft of married men while enough single men remain available. Married men would be inducted only after all single men in the 1925 age group are drafted, with military officials saying current numbers should suffice for the near term. Lt. Gen. Hershey noted about one in five draftees are married.
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Washington
Kennedy
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Truman declines MacArthur memoir review
Former President Harry S. Truman says he declined an offer to review General Douglas MacArthur's forthcoming memoirs stating he would be a prejudiced reviewer. The report also notes the Ways and Means Committee approved President Kennedy's 11 billion tax cut plan and Humphrey warned ratifying the test ban treaty would reduce nuclear annihilation risk. Houston County supports George Wallace's desegregation stand amid state tensions. Agriculture Dept estimates 1963 corn and wheat harvests at 3,938,720,808 and 1,134,051,000 bushels respectively.
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New York
Harry S. Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Washington
Agriculture Department
Precincts Change as Morgan County Plans Voting Machine Shift
Morgan County officials approve precinct consolidations to use 13 voting machines replacing 29 ballot boxes in Decatur. Changes include combining Precincts 2 with 11 and 13, 3 with 16 and part of 22, 9 with part of 10, and 10 with part of 22 and small part of 9. A new fence project for Coliseum property also advances with shared funding.
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Roberts
Decatur
Coliseum Board
Coliseum
Morgan County
Pure Oil Company
Robinson's on 2nd Ave Offers No Money Down Appliances
Buy now at Robinson's on 2nd Ave for Frigidaire appliances with no money down. promotions urge immediate purchase and delivery.
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Buy
Frigidaire Appliances
Robinson's
2Nd Ave
Ody
Senate survey shows majority for limited test ban
AP survey finds 73 of 100 senators committed or inclined to ratify the limited nuclear test ban treaty. Twenty seven oppose or doubt the pact, with 8 Southern Democrats and 3 Western and a Texas Republican in opposition. Debate resumes today as ratification appears likely by a comfortable margin.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
United States
Russia
Senate
Associated Press
Texas
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
James O. Eastland
Mississippi
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Market News Recall from New York and Chicago Reports
New York stocks show gains with motors and steels leading while bonds vary. In Chicago grain markets wheat firm for September while corn climbs on new crop months. hogs steady to strong with top around 16.75 and steers steady at peak levels.
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New York
Chicago
Quickies by Ken Reynolds
Fragmentary daily want ads column reflects a playful regional style. The piece hints at local notices and small notices about meals or auctions, typical of community pages. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
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the Decatur Daily
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Ramsay High School
Alabama National Guard
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West End High
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DeSoto
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Chestnut St
J.R. Throneberry
Decatur General Hospital
Mary Warner
Washington St. NW
Charlie Burt
Sheriff's Office
Mary Lou Dancy
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Howard College
Northside Baptist Church
Williamson NW
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Harry Truman
By Frank Cormier
U.S
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North
Tito
Yugoslavia
U.N. General Assembly
CBS Labor Day
Diem
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Ways and Means Committee
Dothan
Houston County Board of Revenue
Guy Roberts
Morgan County Board of Revenue
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
Loess
Daily
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