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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1963

Page

5

Inland Docks Bonds Sold in Low Rate Offer

A syndicate led by the First National Bank of Memphis bought 2 million dollars in Alabama inland docks bonds at 3.0153 percent, the lowest of 12 bids opened for Governor George Wallace. Proceeds fund inland dock facilities as part of a 10 million bond issue approved by voters.

Montgomery First National Bank of Memphis George Wallace New Orleans Alabama First National Bank of Memphis Thornton, Maher, Farish and Gauntt of First National Bank of St. Louis Hugo Marx & Co Birmingham Berney Perry & Co

Huddleston Calls Plea Irresponsible

Alabama Congressman George Huddleston Jr described the plea as irresponsible and urged further clarification and accountability in the case.

Huddleston Washington Alabama George Huddleston Jr

NAACP chief urges cutting federal aid to Alabama

Roy Wilkins, executive secretary of the NAACP, proposed halting federal money to Alabama at a Wednesday news conference. He urged the President to close Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery as a first step, drawing swift criticism from Huddleston who warned the suggestion would worsen an already volatile situation.

Alabama Roy Wilkins The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Wilkins Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Huddleston

Wallace Plans Speeches at Eastern Universities

Gov. George Wallace is scheduled to speak at the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University in November. He will address Yale on November 4 and Pennsylvania on November 6.

Ad Copy Sparks Debate Amid Troubled Times

The text urges restraint and warns against inflaming the public mood during present difficulties while promoting the effectiveness of want ads. It frames ongoing social tensions and calls for careful communication. The fragment highlights a call for calm and practical advertising outcomes.

Quints Fortune And Chances Grow In Aberdeen

The Fischer quintuplets progress at St Luke’s Hospital as survival odds and family plans rise. Parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Fischer anticipate a new home up to 100000 dollars, with Curtis Publishing securing rights for stories and pictures. Gifts total around 50000 dollars. The hospital reports strong feeding and activity from all five infants, led by James Andrew the boy.

Aberdeen S.D Fischer Andrew Fischer Curtis Publishing St. Luke’s Hospital Don Schanche Saturday Evening Post Curtis the Post Ladies Homes Journal Schanche

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