Satellite project Lights Night Areas Says Huntsville Times
The Huntsville Times reports at Marshall Space Flight Center studying a satellite project to illuminate areas at night with possible uses in search and rescue recovery and security at polar latitudes. NASA officials cited by Edward V. Gray outline potential applications and military implications.
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Huntsville
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville Times
Bob Ward
Times
Edward V. Gray
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Negroes Seek Election Void in Alabama ALCS Prolonged Elections
Civil rights groups and Negro farmers move to nullify Sept 15 ALCS committee elections in Alabama claiming improper procedures. Attorneys reach agreement in U S District Court extending the Aug 16 vote to Sept 15, adding 30 days for instruction and participation details.
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Washington
Alabama Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee
U.S. District Court
ALCS
Alabama
Beatles Flight to US Faces Early Challenge in Tour
The Beatles depart London for the United States as a restless crowd of screaming fans shouts John not Jesus on arrival in Boston. Chicago hosts the third American tour stop with Memphis city officials considering canceling two shows amid unrest.
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United States
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Jesus
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Tennessee
Treasury to end printing of two dollar bill
The Treasury Department will stop printing the two dollar bill though demand is low. Officials noted movement from government inventories has been slow, with none printed since mid 1965 and enough bills left to cover demand until July 1967. Collectors may still purchase the remaining notes.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Tiger cruiser fires shell by mistake at dockyard
Britain's first push button cruiser the Tiger fired a six inch dummy shell into a dockyard in Devonport by mistake. No one was hurt. The shell struck a wall thirty feet away and knocked down wires as debris scatters over the area. Thousands of workers on their way home passed through the gates minutes before the shell landed.
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Devonport
England
Britain
Moscow warns on visitors with skeleton keys and false bottoms
Izvestia cautions that the Soviet government welcomes foreign guests but will not tolerate those carrying illicit items or attempting to smuggle goods, signaling firm border and security measures.
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Moscow
Izvestia
Bridge Collapse Kills Seven In Ottawa Park
In Ottawa a bridge over the Rideau River at Heron Road collapsed sending hundreds of men into twisted steel and concrete. Officials say at least seven construction workers were killed and 53 injured with more than a dozen reported missing as recovery work continues in the park.
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Ottawa Park
New Heron Road
Rideau River
Coyote Killed Near Danville Reported by Local Resident
In Danville area, a coyote was killed Wednesday night in the front yard of Charles Forman's home after residents observed it roaming near County Rd 3% and Alabama 157, about 10 miles from the Bankhead Forest. Forman and neighbors compared the animal to a coyote and brought its head to the county Health Department for rabies testing.
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Charles J. Whitman
Texas Department of Public Safety
University of Texas
Justice of the Peace
Jerry Dellana
Whitman
Travis County Grand Jury
Danville
Charles Forman
Here
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Forman
County Health Department
Decatur Weather and River Summary for Thursday
Decatur Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 20.42 with sea level at 554.72. TVA lake stages include Wilson 506.1 Guntersville 593.3 Whitesburg 555.9 Pickwick 412.4 Wheeler 554.7 and Chickamauga 680.1. High yesterday 90 at 3 p.m. Low this morning 72. Today’s forecast calls for variable clouds and warm with isolated showers or thunder showers mainly in the afternoon and evening. Winds south to southwest 5 to 15 mph with stronger gusts near storms. High today 87, low tonight 72, high Friday 88.
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Tennessee River
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Obituary for Dora Davis of Athens Limestone Nursing Home
Mrs Dora Davis 04 of 1001 5th Ave died at 545 am Wednesday at the Athens Limestone Nursing Home Services set for 1 pm Friday at the North Athens Church of Christ with Burl Grubb and Tonis Davis officiating Burial will be in O Neal Cemetery Funeral home in charge Surviving are the widower William E Davis of Athens two daughters Miss Virginia Davis and Miss Dianne Davis both of Athens three sons Charles W Davis David E Davis and Billy A Davis all of Athens three sisters Mrs Vera Sullivan Mrs M C Claxton and Mrs Julia Collins all of Athens four brothers Alfred Abernathy of Oakridge Tennessee Henry Abernathy and Herbert Abernathy both of Athens and Raymond Abernathy of Pulaski Tennessee 10 grandchildren one great grandchild Mrs Davis was a member of the North Athens Church of Christ Nephews to serve as pall bearers Bobby Ray Knox of the US Army and John A Knox of the US Navy a step son Sam Everette Knox Jr of Athens a brother Andy Kilpatrick of New Market a sister Mrs Beulah Hill a half sister Mrs Devonnia Kilpatrick of Gurley 11 grandchildren Mrs Knox was a member of the Flintville Baptist Church
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Dora Davis
5Th Ave
Athens- Limestone
North Athens
David E. Davis
Billy A. Davis
Vera Sullivan
M.C. Claxton
Julia Collins
Alfred Abernathy
Oakridge
Tenn
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Herbert Abernathy
Raymond Abernathy
Pulaski
Davis
Bobby Ray Knox
U.S. Army
John A. Knox
U.S. Navy
Sam Everette Knox Jr
Andy Kilpatrick
New Market
Beulah Hill
Devonnia Kilpatrick
Gurley
Knox
Flintville
Seven candidates for Decatur city commissioner guest Jayceettes
Seven candidates Charles Martin Herbert Gardner Gene Shelton George Royer Melvin Ozier Bill Landers and William Lindley will speak tonight at 7 at the Lyons Hotel. The citywide election is Tuesday with a runoff if needed set Sept 6. The session is moderated by Mrs. Raymond Berry.
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Lyons Hotel
Charles Martin
Herbert
Hub) Gardner
Gene Shelton
George Royer
Melvin Ozier
Bill Landers
William Lindley
Vandalism damages two Chevrolets owned by George Ratliff
Police report states vandals broke windows in a 1955 Chevrolet and a Chevrolet panel truck belonging to George Ratliff. The vehicles were parked in Ratliff's back yard at the time of the incident, reported yesterday.
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George Ratliff
Miss Decatur Jaycee to be named at Tuesday meeting
The Jaycee beauty contest opens to single women ages 16 to 25 with a 8 p.m. Monday entry deadline. Prospective entrants may call Peggy Benfield, Jerry Doyal, or Jerry Lindsey for details. Contestants will pose in bathing suits at judging, then the winner and alternates chosen at the Lyons Hotel ceremony.
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Peggy Benfield
Jerry Doyal
Jerry Lindsey
Jaycees
Lyons Hotel
Decatur Jaycee
Morgan County
Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Knox Held in Athens
Services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Elizabeth Knox 61 of 609 Levert Ave who died August 4 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Burial followed at Athens Roselawn Cemetery Spry Funeral Home directed. Survived by four daughters Mrs Bob J Farley Martinez California Mrs Erlene Castle Mrs Earl Hamley and Miss Sarah Ruth Knox all of Athens and three sons James D Knox of Athens and others not listed.
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Elizabeth Knox
Levert Ave
Athens- Limestone Hospital
Athens Roselawn
Spry Funeral Home
Bob J. Farley
Martinez
Calif
Erlene.Castle
Earl Hamley
Sarah Ruth Knox
James D. Knox
Obituary and Classifieds Blend in Small Town Ad Pages
Mrs Fannie Peoples dies at Decatur General Hospital at 10 a m Wednesday Services will be announced later by Reynolds funeral home. Spacious mobile home details and dozens of help wanted, rent, sale, and lost pet notices fill the page including 1965 Rambler Amerian, 1966 mobile home payments, a 1965 Chevelle, and several rental offers. Local listings feature employment openings, real estate, and a missing Siamese catCharlie nearby Hickory Hill.
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Fannie Peoples
Decatur General Hospital
Reynolds Funeral Home
Counts family reunion set for Sunday at Tuscumbia Spring Park
Hoyt Counts president says the Counts family will hold a reunion on Sunday at Tuscumbia Spring Park. Residents are invited to attend and reconnect with relatives.
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Counts
Tuscumbia Spring Park
Hoyt Counts
Athens-Limestone Rescue Squad to Meet at Smitty's Tonight
Athens Alabama CB Rescue Squad schedules a 7 pm meeting at Smitty's and Joe's Restaurant. The unit recently voted to affiliate with Limestone County Civil Defense, confirming a local emergency coordination move.
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CB Rescue Squad
Smitty's
Joe’s
Limestone County Civil Defense
Decoration Day at Myers Cemetery Draws Relatives
CROSS KEY Saturday will be decoration day at Myers Cemetery near here. Everyone who has relatives buried in the cemetery is urged to participate.
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Cross Key
Myers Cemetery
Sister Martha Dowd to attend Liturgical Music Workshop
Sister Martha Dowd O S B music instructor at Sacred Heart College will attend the Liturgical Music Workshop at Latrobe Pennsylvania from August 14 to 20
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Cullman
Martha Dowd
Sacred Heart College
Latrobe
Girl Scout Workshops for Volunteers This Month
The Girl Scouts of North Alabama sponsor two adult volunteer workshops this month in Decatur and Huntsville. An International Activities Workshop will be held Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Girl Scout Building. The Decatur Jayceettes will sponsor an evening of entertainment Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Pet Dairy Hospitality Room.
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Huntsville
Raymond Berry
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Berry
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Morgan County
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Decatur
Girl Scout
Decatur Jayceettes
Pet Dairy
Screens Cut Again at Mrs James Martin Home
Apparent vandals struck the residence of Mrs James Martin at 1212 11th Ave SE for the third time in two days. Mrs Martin reported three screens cut yesterday and two earlier on Tuesday.
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James Martin
11Th Ave
Valley Peace Officers Hear FBI Agent Tips
Birmingham FBI agent Roy Osborn spoke to Tennessee Valley law enforcement from Athens to Florence about officer safety during arrests and crowd control. He showed films on proper arrest techniques and rights advisement, with attendees including District Attorney Dick Hundley and Morgan County Solicitor Leslie Doss.
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Tennessee Valley
Birmingham
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Crescent Motel
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Athens
Decatur
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Florence
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Limestone
Dick Hundley
Morgan County
Leslie Doss
Hundley
Doss
Law Officers Gather in Crescent Motel Assembly
Law enforcement officers from across the Tennessee Valley gathered at the Crescent Motel for a meeting last night. Seated from left are Limestone County Sheriff M. W. Evans Athens Police Chief A. B. Lightfoot Jr. Lt Det Ernest Bowman of the Decatur Police Department and State authorities.
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Decatur
Sheffield
Huntsville
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Watts
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Decatur Police Department
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Doss
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Hartselle
William L. Kyler
Frank Mullins
Handley
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David Smith
Ernest Bowman
Elvis Cochran
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Tennessee Valley
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M. W
Buddy) Evans
Athens
A. B. Lightfoot Jr
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