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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1966

Page

10

Hospital Addresses Listed for Roy Luckett and Others

A compiled list of hospital or residence addresses includes Roy Luckett at 425 Wilson Ave NW and numerous individuals such as William McCutcheon of Hartselle 3, Jack Smith of Madison 1, Sanford Fitzgerald of Town Creek 2, Maria England, Earl Simmons at 1402 Grant St SE, Robert Flanagan of Huntsville, Mrs Ruby Swindle at 423 E Moulton St, Lloyd West at 609 12th Ave NW, Mrs Marion L Cartee of Hartselle 2, Elizabeth Sparkman of Hartselle 4, Emern Holmes of Vinemont 2, Donna Lyle at 611 8th Ave SW, Paul Parker of Moulton 1, and Michael Thompson at 2001 Flint Rd.

Roy Luckett Wilson Ave William McCutcheons Hartselle Jack Smith Madison Sanford Fitzgerald Town Creek Maria England Earl Simmons Grant St Robert Flanagan Huntsville Ruby Swindle E. Moulton Lloyd West 12Th Ave Marion L. Cartee Elizabeth Sparkman Emern Holmes Vinemont Donna Lyle 8Th Ave Paul Parker Moulton Michael Thompson Flint Rd

Dismissals List Ties Readers to Local Names

A fragmented roster lists numerous individuals, including William Perkins and Mrs. Ruth Baugh, with addresses in Decatur Athens and surrounding areas, alongside Melvin Tucker and Joe Brazelton. The entry appears to document dismissals and associated contact details across multiple streets and towns.

Melvin Tucker Decatur Joe Brazelton Corrine Ave B. J. Sanders Athens R. L. Black Billy Eddy Olive St William Watson Spencer Hardin 6Th Ave Odell Pride Courtland Lee Gibson

Indian proposal to expand control commission in Vietnam crisis

Secretary notes India chaired three nation control commission and suggests enlarging staff to tackle the evolving Vietnam crisis. North Vietnamese forces move through the buffer zone with U S air strikes, while Rusk supports strengthening the commission to ensure a demilitarized zone and Cambodian neutrality per Sihanouk, with Canada and Poland as fellow members.

India Three Nation Control Commission U.S Rusk Cambodia Prince Norodom Sihanouk Control Commission Canada Poland

Wallace pushes 31.7 million for schools in new bill

The first House bill would appropriate 31.7 million dollars for current operating expenses of public schools and higher education for the upcoming fiscal year starting October 1. Funds come from a surplus in the educational trust fund. The Senate version carries one amendment, adding 350,000 of 11 million for Southern Union Junior College at Wadley, sparking a minor skirmish in the upper chamber.

House Senate Southern Union Junior College Wadley

Governor Wallace Desegregation Crisis Widens

Federal authorities issued no comment as Governor Wallace faced resistance to desegregation guidelines. In Washington an FBI spokesman said a television employee reported a caller claimed six youths left the city to kill Wallace, adding the alert was forwarded to state authorities for assessment.

Page Washington FBI Gov. Wallace

Boulden faces appeal over Hays murder confession

Trial records reveal disputes over advice of counsel for Lewis Boulden after the brutal slaying of game warden Loyd Hays near Athens. Judges review hidden microphone evidence and whether Boulden was properly informed of his right to counsel before making statements. The defense hints at re trial in Morgan County if habeas corpus fails, with plans to reach the U S Supreme Court if needed.

Loyd Hays Johnson Boulden E. B. Watts Moore Braswell Watts John Williams Alabama Highway Patrol Limestone County Athens Hays Morgan County Circuit Officer Hays Capt. Williams John Brom James N. Bloodworth Decatur Kilby Knox McRae Bloodworth Morgan County U. S. Supreme Court David Clay Attorneyeneral Dick Hundley

Ellington Wins Nomination and County Court Races in Haywood

Ellington captured the Republican senatorial nomination with 368 443 votes while John Hooker Baker received 103 164 and Kenneth Roberts 33 636. In Haywood County West Tennessee two Black civil rights leaders Dan Nixon and A D Powell won county court seats, marking the first such elections for their race amid recent racial tensions.

Ellington John’ J. Hooker Baker Keineth Roberts Haywood County West Tennessee Dan Nixon A. D. Powell

Shined Shoes With The Boys Statement

A brief line expresses camaraderie as someone recalls shining shoes alongside the boys, hinting at a shared routine or memory without broader context or details.

Whisky Found VPL Charged in Prohibition Sweep

Morgan County sheriff's deputies arrested Clyde Brown, 52, of Hartseller, for violation of the prohibition law after locating more than two gallons of whisky in a large vegetable canner in his bathroom. Brown posted a $300 bond. Two other arrests were reported for driving without a license, assault and battery, and embezzlement.

Morgan County Flint Wilbur Abercrombie A. J. Hallman Clyde Brown Hartseller Brown

Whitman autopsy cites brain tumor as factor in killings

Jury and Dr. Coleman de Chenar discuss a pecan-size non malignant tumor near the brain stem as a possible contributor to Whitman’s actions. A grand jury member says the tumor likely caused mental pain and may have influenced his behavior, while another witness notes no conflict with the report.

Page Whitman Coleman de Chenar de Chenar

Markets Roundup of Cotton to Poultry Prices

Cotton Decatur loan middling inch at 30.40. Cottonseed 40 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred. Wood prices vary 65 45 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. No 2 yellow shelled corn 1.35, No 2 yellow ear 1.11, No 2 white ear 1.07, No 2 white shelled 1.46. No 2 oats 0.68, No 2 milling wheat 1.69, No 2 barley 0.95.

Decatur

Nashville Livestock Arrivals Mixed. No Trade Test

Nashville market report shows cattle and calves arrival at 4, hogs 25, sheep none with negligible numbers in all divisions. No early test of the trade observed.

Nashville

Airlines soften but market clings to slight gain

In New York trading late today airlines softened while the stock market held a modest advance. Volume was about 5.4 million shares, below Thursday’s 6.91 million. Eastern slipped over 4 points, United down about 2, TWA near 3, Continental around 2, American up slightly, Pan American down a bit. steel shares stayed firmer and the American Stock Exchange showed irregularly higher prices.

New York W Willard Wirtz Washington Eastern Airlines United TWA Continental Air Lines American Pan American American Stock Exchange

Over The Counter Securities Quotation Report

NASD compiled local securities quotations show interdealer bid offered prices and marks. Report notes a general upward drift with approximate markups and spread changes.

NASD

Beatles ban sparks Alabama reactions across stations

Statements attributed to John Lennon about being more popular than Jesus trigger a Beatle ban across Alabama radio stations. WAQY, WAJF, WLCB, WHOS and others ban or restrict Beatle records while KKK members and other groups endorse or promote burnings. Public officials discourage protests, and editors question motives behind the ban amid mixed local opinions.

John Lennon Jesus Tommy Charles Doug Layton WAQY Birmingham Associated Press Today Charles Lennon Wajf Decatur Hamilton Masters Masters Tom King WLCB Moulton Hunt Tony John Alabama Jack Smoller Wjho. Opelika Huntsville James R. Thomas Glenn Hearn

Taft Hartley Act Debate and 1963 Railroad Tie Up Threat

The passage notes arguments for strike delaying provisions of the Taft Hartley Act while contrasting with the earlier 1963 threat of a nationwide railroad shutdown that prompted other legislation. It emphasizes the different stakes and parallels in labor policy.

Coast Guard Originated in 17 Percent Milestone

A historical note records that the United States Coast Guard originated in 17 percent of related proceedings. The archive emphasizes the growth of maritime safety and national service through this milestone, linking the agency’s roots to prior services and regulatory milestones.

United States Coast Guard

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