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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1968

Page

2

Hospitals list of residents and relatives by street

A long list of names with addresses including Mrs Jerry Oden Eva Leign Hazel Sherrill Leigh Sutton Amanda Leigh Smith Suetta Ann Riley Mary Susan Rayfield Teresa Diana Hill Charles Rubin Dean Charles B Burney Robert Delano Harris and many others linked to Danville Decatur and nearby areas. No events or actions described.

Jerry Oden Eva WilFred Keenum Danville Laueille Hazel Sherrill Ve St Leigh Sutton 16Th Ave and H. Montgomery Bellevia Amanda Leigh Smith 12Th St Suetta Ann Riley Grant St Mary Susan Rayfield St. SW Parrish O'Neal Dunaway Endlam Blvd Teresa Diana Hill Oak St. NE Charles Rubin Dean Clearview St Charles B. Burney Hanceville Robert Delano Harris Hillsboro Debbie Sue Shelton Danville Rd Carl Guyse College St Percy McKensey Johnson 6Th Ave Jim Mack Jones Geddis St Michaelon Davinda Woodmeade St

Maddox Eyes National Run Amid Georgia Political Tangles

Former Georgia governor and restauranteur Maddox, age 52, contemplates a bid for national office. He frames the choice as between one conservative and three socialists, notes lack of talks with party officials, and jokes about “Maddox country” signs. He concedes slim odds but hints possible delegates backing him at the convention.

Atlanta Georgia Maddox Democratic Party Joe Sports Sports Maddix Ellis G. Arnall Georgia General Assembly Howard Bob Callaway Callaway

Athens Lighthouse Lecture to Screen Revolution Under Way

The Athens Lighthouse Lecture Association will show a 30 minute film Revolution Under Way at Athens High School visual aids room Monday at 7 30 p m. The National Education Program of Harding College at Searcy Ark produced the film. Admission is 1 dollar.

Athens Athens Lighthouse Lecture Association Athens High School Visual Aids Room National Education Program Harding College Searcy Ark

Huntsville Chorus Seeks Members in Appointed Interviews

Huntsville Community Chorus invites auditions by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Music director Kenneth V. Turvey says contact Mrs Janet Turvey at 936 2748. Interviews take place at First Methodist Church 120 Green St SE.

Huntsville Huntsville Community Chorus Kenneth V. Turvey Janet Turvey First Methodist Church Green St

Two Athens College Alumni Face Marijuana Arraignments

Douglas and Jeffrey Tanzer both from New York are arraigned August 29 before Circuit Judge James N. Bloodworth on possession charges. Trials set for September 16. Maxie Hargrove also arraigned August 29 on second degree murder charges after a raid found a large quantity of marijuana at the Athens College dormitory, per Police Chief A B Lightfoot Jr.

Athens Athens College James N. Bloodworth Douglas and Jeffrey Tanzer New York Maxie Hargrove A. B. Lightfoot Jr

Limestone County Veterans Fair Opens in Athens Six Day Run

Limestone County Veterans Fair opens in Athens with a six night schedule starting at 4 p.m. daily. Buck Night offers carload admission for 1. The hog show is set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. Kids Day is Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Golden Empire Shows operates the midway. Cullman police charge seven for violating prohibition laws this weekend. Five face highway intoxication charges. Morgan County Realtors meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Steak Barn.

Athens Morgan County Board of Realtors

Athens Police log lists multiple disorderly conduct charges

In Athens three disorderly conduct charges were filed this weekend by the Athens Police Department. Other cases included two speeding two highway intoxication and two prohibition violations. One assault and battery driving without license and improper brakes charge was also recorded. Cullman County officers charged nine this weekend including two driving while intoxicated three assault and battery one public drunkenness two highway drunkenness one worthless check pass.

Athens Athens Police Department Cullman Cullman County

Burglars Ransack Offices At Vatley Health Building

Burglars forced the front door of the Vatley Health Building and ransacked several offices. The incident led to the removal of items from Freeman Enterprises Sunset Real Estate Evelyn Gay Studios and Valley Health Insurance Co. as police investigated.

Vatley Health Freeman Enterprises Sunset Real Estate Evleyn Gay Studios Valley Health Insurance Co

Legion Meeting and Campaign Endorsement Notice

The American Legion gathers at 7 30 tonight at 925 Bank Street to discuss the 1969 membership drive. The National Secretaries Association meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Down towner Motor Inn. Ben Layton, Wallace Campaign coordinator for Morgan Marshall Cullman and Blount counties, states the campaign has no preference in the Decatur city election and endorses no candidates. Layton resides on Danville route three.

American Legion Bank St Ben Layton Wallace Morgan Marshall Cullman Blount Daily Decatur Layton Danville

Five Die In Hold Of Florida Fish Boat Mystery

Five men unloading fish on the Novelty collapsed and died in seconds after a toxic substance apparently flooded the hold. The crew and dock workers were affected as investigators from the Department of Labor and Bureau of Fisheries, aided by a one-armed cook, searched for the poison’s source and tested water and tank samples.

Fort Myers Fla Lee County Sheriff's James Loeffler

Hartse lle Woman Shot In Hartselle Case Under Investigation

A Hartselle woman, employed at Cox Jewelry Co., is shot in a five room house ransacked during a suspected crime. An autopsy may prompt a coroner's jury. Funeral arrangements are set for Tuesday at Johnson Chapel Methodist Church with Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors listed include a daughter and parents.

McBride Guy Holloway Hartselle Ambulance Service H. L. McCormack Hartselle Wallace Forest Chapel Methodist Church

Welfare State and Socialist Thought Focused Profile

A concise profile highlights a person or group devoted to welfare state ideas and socialism. It notes advocacy work, possible affiliations with organizations, and impact on public policy or debates.

Community Names Listed Across Five Places In Local Roll

A readable fragment lists numerous individuals across five places. Notable names include Bill Dukes Joe Terry T W Bridges Joe Collins Hub Gardner Bill Levin Tallmage Meadows Edwin Piery Avery Thornhill Virgil Blake Dewayne Cameron Joel Carter Ed Golson Gregg Hughes John O'Donnell Jr Phylliss Side vttham Trey Williams Bobby Jett Rutledge Thomas.

Bill Dukes Joe Terry T. W. Bridges Joe Collins Hub Gardner Bill Levin Tallmage Meadows Edwin Piery Avery Thornhill Virgil Blake Dewayne Cameron Joel Carter Ed Golson Gregg Hughes John O'Donnell, Jr Phylliss Side Vttham Trey Williams Bobby Jett Rutledge Thomas

Navy and Air Force strike North Vietnam fronts

U S Navy gunboats and helicopter gunships bombarded Viet Cong positions and routed fleeing units. Air Force B52s resumed strikes in North Vietnam while tactical bombers completed 110 missions, destroying trucks and supply boats and hitting antiaircraft and artillery positions near the DMZ and Da Nang area.

U.S North Vietnam Panhandle Demilitarized Zone Con Thien South Vietnam da Nang Pas

Debatably Open Photo Contest Rules for The Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily invites amateur photographers to enter a six week contest from Aug 4 to Sept 14 with three black and white categories scenes animals and children and human interest plus a special color division. Weekly prizes of five dollars per category and a grand fifty dollar prize.

THE Decatur Daily Decatur Ala

Railroad Hearing Starts In Birmingham

A three day hearing opens in Birmingham on a Central of Georgia proposal to discontinue the Seminole passenger train from Chicago to Jacksonville. The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear objections and views from the public. A prior hearing covered the Hummingbird service by Louisville and Nashville through Birmingham.

Birmingham Ala Central of Georgia Railroad Chicago Jacksonville Fla Interstate Commerce Commission Louisville Nashville Cincinnati New Orleans

Methodist Bishop Goodson to deliver UA summer address

Bishop W Kenneth Goodson will give the commencement address at the University of Alabama summer graduation on August 23. University President Dr Frank A Rose will confer degrees to 1182 graduates including 73 doctorates. Goodson serves the Birmingham area and oversees Alabama and west Florida.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Frank A. Rose Goodson Birmingham United Methodist Church Alabama Florida

Births in Cullman and surrounding areas

Daily Records reports multiple births: Mr and Mrs Steven Burgress a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Starling a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Larry Smith a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Tankersley a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Brownie Near Copeland Falkville a daughter Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul J Goodwin Somerville a son today at Decatur General Hospital.

Steven Burgress Cullman Hospital James Starling Larry Smith James Tankersley Brownie Copeland

Battle near Hanoi leaves dozens dead on both sides

About 100 North Vietnamese soldiers attacked from dusk Saturday to Sunday morning. American artillery and airstrikes hit their fortified positions, forcing a withdrawal. North Vietnamese casualties reached about 22 killed, along with eight Marines. Forty two Americans were wounded, according to U S headquarters.

U.S

George M. Cohan’s Birth Date Questioned by Father

The renowned performer George M. Cohan known as Yankee Doodle Dandy was born on July 3 1874 according to family statements, though July 4 is commonly celebrated as his birthday.

George M. Cohan Yankee Doodle Dandy

Humphrey Basks in 1600 Delegate Claim for Nomination

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey says he could clinch the Democratic nomination on the first ballot with 1,600 delegates, as Georgia Governor Lester Maddox hints at a broader four way contest. The Chicago convention looms with 1,312 votes needed for nomination.

Associated Press Hubert H. Humphrey Georgia Lester Maddox Chicago Humphrey

Cullman Woman Among Weekend Alabama Traffic Victims

A 21 year old Cullman woman Elizabeth Ann Watwood died when the car she rode in ran off Interstate 165 and hit a guard rail six miles north of Cullman Driver Bren da Waters 20 Cullman fell asleep and survived in fair condition at Cullman Hospital Services for Watwood were set for Thursday at Pine Hill Church Survivors include her parents three sisters a Cullman family also mourns Ricky Ray Daly 12 of Elkmont killed Friday night when struck by a vehicle near Athens A man Jerome Daly a cousin faced manslaughter and leaving the scene charges In Arab William Henry Merett 63 died when his truck rear ended another on U S 231 Two Huntsville men Gannon Hendrix 22 and Robert Fish 25 died in a two car crash on U S 231 north of Huntsville Darrell Ray Burden 21 of Cullman was killed in Tennessee Also funeral today for Darrell Burden at Corinth Baptist Church Joppa Survivors include his parents and brothers

Cullman Alabama Elizabeth Ann Watwood Interstate 165 Here Brenda Waters Cullman Hospital Miss Watwood Pine Hill Church A. C. Watwood Barbara Stirling Marnell Watwood Lida Watwood Ricky Ray Daly Elkmont Limestone Athens Jerome Daly William Henry Merett U.S. 231 Huntsville Gannon D. Hendrix Robert L. Fish U.S Darrell Ray Burden Burden Tennessee Corinth Bapitist Church Joppa Dillard H. Burden Joe Burden Lynn

Saturn Bright Moon Neighbor Rises Near Aug Moon

Weather note from Decatur gives a sky view for Monday with Saturn as the bright object near the moon. It states Saturn lies about 825 million miles from Earth, roughly 100 million miles closer than last April.

Saturn Earth

Five Day Forecast Dips Slightly Below Normal

Forecast for Tuesday through Saturday shows average temperatures 1 to 3 degrees below normal with highs around 90 to 93 and lows 68 to 72. Expect scattered thunder showers with precipitation around a half to three quarters of an inch.

River and Weather Summary for Decatur Area

River readings at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning show 20.29 feet with sea level at 554.59. TVA lake stages include Chickamauga 681.2 and Pickwick 411.7. High yesterday reached 90, low today 70. today’s high 83 to 87, tonight 65 to 69, Tuesday 85 to 89 with fair to partly cloudy skies and a chance of light showers this afternoon and Tuesday afternoon.

Decatur Reading Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Chickamauga Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wheeler Wilson

Hunger protests shape Democratic stance at Chicago convention

The National Coalition for an Any Convention urged the Democratic Party to recognize the State of Hunger and allow the Poor People's Campaign delegation to vote. The coalition backed lowering the voting age to 18 and abolishing the unit rule while urging nonviolent demonstrations led by Hosea Williams. Williams warned against violence and urged participation in selecting a candidate, criticizing Nixon and the ruling class as threats to the nation.

Humphrey Paris America Hanoi ABC George S. McGovern Eugene J. McCarthy McGovern NBC Meet the Press Associated Press Nebraska South Dakota Séftator McCarthy California Sacramento Democratic Party Richard M. Nixon Maryland Spiro T. Agnew San Diego Calif Nixon Tnrnston B. Morton Rky Miami Beach New York Nelson. A. Rockefeller Wallace American Independent Party Jacob K. Javits Rn.y Nixon-Agnew Agnew Miami Javits Jackie Robinson Atlanta Chicago National Coalition For Democratic Conveniion Williams District of Columia Cvil Hosea Wiliams Southern Christian Leadership Conference Coalition Vietnam White House Hubert Humphrey MelCarthy Johnson

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