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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1963
Page
1
President Kennedy states the nation is moving at the right pace on racial integration and he doubts Americans will make a fatal mistake by dividing politically along racial lines. He emphasizes steady progress and unity.
Police logged 8:03 Thursday parking lot collision at Monarch Supermarket involving a mn Buick owned by Thomas Leander Britt and an unidentified vehicle. A later 9:15 p.m. report notes a theft after noon. car description includes light green color and plate 42-3966. City docket shows multiple charges including speeding and reckless driving. arrests include public drunkenness and investigation. The page also covers Kennedy remarks on desegregation in the South and nuclear treaty language, with continued discussion on Vietnam policy.
The author says verse calls Christians to separate but not to isolation. Wholesome recreation is fine if it serves growth, but never lets good activities displace best things. Salvation rests in Christ, not personal righteousness.
Frigidaire appliances carry guarantees backed by General Motors and Robinson's Budget terms. The ad outlines financing and warranty structures to attract buyers seeking reliable household products through dealer networks.
Air Force officials say four engine patrol planes from Otis Air Force Base Massachusetts use Airborne Long Range Input ALRI to monitor eastern approaches to North America. The system reduces reliance on Texas Towers while extending radar coverage far beyond shore based systems.
Gov. George Wallace offers full state support to a Macon County group seeking an all white Freedom of Choice School in Tuskegee. He credits defenders of heritage and says the state will aid with resources. Dr. Austin Meadows also pledges backing.
Etowah County Grand Jury did not indict Floyd Simpson the Fort Payne storekeeper in the ambush killing of William Moore who was walking from Chattanooga to Jackson to talk with Gov. Barnett about race moderation. The report also notes Air America crew status and golf semifinal progress.
Police ejected a dozen young demonstrators from the House office building during a Cuba travel hearing. Four removed from the hearing room and several others restrained as a man and screaming wife were dragged toward the sidewalk. Philip A. Luce of New York sparked the disturbance with remarks on Negro voting in Louisiana and Virginia.
Severe winds and heavy rain swept through Limestone County injuring power lines and telephone service. More than 200 telephones were out in Elkmont Ardmore and Thatch with 100-125 still out early today. Power outages affected Ripley Elkmont Ardmore Pettusville Salem and Thatch as trees felled lines and three electrical poles were toppled.
Rafael Rodriguez leader of 89 Cuban refugees says Soviets issue dictates in Cuba while he details a perilous five day voyage to Cozumel Mexico. He describes hunger and privation for Cubans and stark separation from visiting foreigners as 95 percent of Cubans are non Communist.
Attendance at Birmingham integrated schools edged toward normal amid ongoing sympathy walkout calls. National States Rights Party leader Dr. Edward Fields and three aides were subpoenaed for possible obstruction of federal desegregation orders as boycotts prompted diversions to all white schools and protests spread.
New York AP reports stocks firmer with gains in select issues while bonds edge down. Cotton steady to higher with light trading. Chicago wheat and corn strong on broad demand. oats firm with corn. Soybeans weak with liquidation. Hogs down about 25 cents, top $16.10. Slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower, top $25.
Quickies item from Reynolds notes a Mc Donald's hamburger location on 6th Avenue in Decatur Alabama with a brief ad style mention.
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