Weather Brief for Decatur Area with Moon Phase
Complete weather and celestial data for Decatur and River Decatur. August 5 sunset 6:36 pm sunrise 5:09 am tomorrow. Moon rises 2:16 am tomorrow. New Moon on August 19. Visible planets Mars low in west 8:22 pm, Jupiter east 9:59 pm, Saturn south 11:41 pm. The Twins rise north of the Moon.
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the Twins
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
New York
Kaiser Noon
Acme Steel Allis
Suth Am Air L
Ligg & My Am Baker
Lorillard Am Can
Lou & Nash Am
Macy Am Sugar
Martin Am
T&t
Masonite
Am Tob
Merr Ch&s
Mpis Hon
Monson Babcock & W
Mont Ward Bell & How
Nat Dairy Beth Steel
Nat Distill
Olin Math
Owens Ill
Calum & H
Penney Cater Trac
Ches & Ohio Proct & G
Coca Cola
Colg Palm
RCA Collins Radio
Rails
CBS
Repub
Rexall Con
Reyn Met Cont
Rey Tob
RC Cola Delta Air L
Dow
Chemene du Pont East Air L
Sinclair East Kod
Fla P&l
Ford
West UN Tel
Gulf Oi
Westy Elec
Hercules Pdr
Winn Dixie Int
Woolworth Int Paper
Wrigley
Weather and river readings for Decatur and TVA lakes
Decatur area notes a river reading of 21.04 feet at Keller Memorial Bridge up 0.21 in 24 hours with sea level at 555.34 feet. TVA lake stages listed include Chickamauga 680.2 Pickwick 411.9 Guntersville 593.6 Whitesburg 556.2 Wilson 506.7. Temperatures show 89 high, 65 low. current 76. Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy, less humid and not as warm with northerly winds 5 to 15 mph. High today around 84, low tonight 60, high Thursday near 84.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wilson
Five Day Weather Forecast for Alabama
Normal temperatures prevail with highs 87 to 92 and lows 67 to 72. Period sees widespread thundershowers, heavy rainfall in extreme southern sections, and activity mainly toward the period's end elsewhere.
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Alabama
Rail union talks stall as carrier and union fail to meet
Rails Wirtz described negotiations as pessimistic noting the latest attempt at settlement failed. He said ongoing efforts depend on meetings between carrier and union representatives, which have not occurred, despite both sides asking to stand by. Gilbert, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, said discussions have failed to meet since the outset.
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Wirtz
Hle. Gilbert
Brotherhood of Locomo- Firemen and Enginemen
Alabama Mayors Oppose Civil Rights Endorsement at Conference
The Alabama delegation released a statement opposing any implication that the association endorses civil rights legislation. Mayor George van Tassel proposed a solution for the Alabama delegation as the convention debated the amendment. Other Alabama mayors including Albert Boutwell Earl James Jesse Lanier and Chris Heinz joined Blackburn in the stance.
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Alabama
George van Tassel
Blackburn
Shamrock Hilton Hotel
van Tassel
Albert Boutwell
Birmingham
Earl James
Montgomery
Jesse Lanier
Bessemer
Chris Heinz
Selma
Multiple Traffic and Funeral Notices from Alabama News
A Butler County man Joseph Kelly 22 of Forest Home dies when his car leaves Ala 10 near Greenville hitting a tree. Two Sycamore men Clyde Taylor 55 and Richard McKee 38 crushed by a fruit trailer after a truck ran off I 10 west of Jacksonville Fla. Search resumes near Mobile for Donald King 18 who drowned when an inflated inner tube collapsed. Double funeral services for Collins and Maples set for Wednesday 2 30 pm at New Center Baptist Church.
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Butler County
Joseph Kelly
Forest Home
Greenville
Florida Highway Patrol
Clyde Hubert Taylor
Richard McKee
Sycamore
Ala
Jacksonville
Fla
Ap Geeca
Mobile
Donald King
King
Mobile Bay
Collins and
Maples
New Center Baptist Church
Dean Sims
J. M. Pickens
Peck Funeral Home
Collins
Annie Collins
Hartselle
John McGough
Decatur
Thermon A. Glenn
Dana Coallins
Fritz Hanners
V. A. Reeves
Hiley Miller
Key
Hospital Admissions Include Several Cullman Residents
Mrs. Joyce King and six Cullman residents are listed among hospital admissions. Names include Douglas Paul Skinner Cullman 10 Mrs. Minnie Lee Martin Cullman 4ville 4 Delphia Johnson Cullman Clara Faye Miller Cullman Euna Sue Freeman Cull Cullman Jane Whittle Cullman 5 Scott Crider Bremar ceville Hulda Ann Schaffers Cullman 5.
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Admissions Ville
Delphia Johnson
Clara Faye Miller
Euna Sue Freeman
Cullman
Jane Whittle
Scott Crider
Bremarceville
Hulda Ann Schaffers
Local Births and Dismissals List Names Read Like Directory
A compiled listing shows numerous individuals with addresses across Decatur Huntsville Moulton Courtland and surrounding towns. The entry includes names such as Mrs Marshall E Champion Mrs B C Frost Cathy Ed wards and others followed by street addresses and notes such as dismissals and infant mentions.
Senator Doubts Kennedy Plan Passible by Commerce Committee
A placed senator told a reporter it is doubtful now that President Kennedy s plan for submitting the dispute to the Commerce Commission can be passed.
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Kennedy
The
Commerce Commission
Florida Keys Bridge Highway From Miami To Key West
A 150 mile crescent of coral islands in Florida forms a highway network linking Miami to Key West via a series of bridges. The sea route stretches along the Keys creating a scenic coastal travel corridor with multiple crossings.
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Florida Keys
Miami
Key West
Rural Accidents Inflict Damage in Four-County Area
Two rural traffic accidents Tuesday caused only property damage in the four county area. At 6 40 a m 2 2 miles north of Decatur on U S 31 a 1962 Pontiac driven by Robert L Raney 32 Athens collided with a 1963 Pontiac driven by John Myle 42 Athens totaling 1500 in damage. At 4 p m 2 4 miles west of Decatur a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Hollis F Cowart 40 Decatur struck a wandering mule causing 150 in damage.
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Decatur
U. S
Robert L. Raney
Athens
John Myle
Sai
Morgan
Hollis F. Cowart
Judge to Appoint Notaries Public Under New Law
Morgan County probate judge T C Almon announced that probate judges will appoint notaries public under a new state law. Applicants must file with the judge, posting a $1000 bond for county notaries and a $2000 bond for statewide commissions. The judge explained the filing and approval process.
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T.C. Almon
Morgan County
Almon
Probe of Georgia scandal fuels muckrake shift
The dialogue reveals Hartman denying help from connections amid campus anger over coaching criticism. Graham discusses Atlanta visits, sources, and suspicions about betting motives without seeing the game. Blair backs a tougher Post muckraking policy as Kahn warns Graham to proceed carefully.
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Cance
Butts
Georgia
Hartman
Carmichael
Atlanta
Burnett
Pierre Howard
Milton Flack
Furman Bisher
The
Atlanta Journal
Flack
Howard
Graham
Bryant
Blair
Post
Ee Sport
Roger Kahn
Frank
Deaths Athens Mrs Edna Cole Moore 53
Mrs Edna Cole Moore 53 of Birmingham died at 11 30 am Tuesday at West End Baptist Hospital Funeral services will be today at 3 pm from Cairo Methodist Church with Rev J M Ray officiating Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery McConnell Funeral Home in charge Survivors include five sons two daughters one sister one half sister and one half brother
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Athens
Edna Coleman Moore
Birmingham
West End Baptist Hospital
Cairo Methodist Church
J. M. Ray
Sandlin Cemetery
McConnell Funeral Home
Court Reverses Hartselle Decision on Public Worship
Warren A. Garner was found not guilty of disturbing public worship at Calvary Baptist Church in Hartselle after police charged him for a prayer meeting and business session on January 16, 1963. The overturned verdict erased the prior fine. The other disposition was Town of Flint City v Holaday, continued to the next term. A civil jury term begins Monday.
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Warren A. Garner
Calvary Baptist
Hartselle
Garner
Bones Count In Human Skeleton
The human skeleton comprises about 200 bones with 74 in the head neck and trunk and the rest mainly in the legs and arms.
Markets Report Indexes and Grain Prices Across Decatur
Markets show four per cent averages and elevated ratios with corn and soybeans listed. Prices for No 2 Yellow Corn at 130, No 3 Yellow Ear Corn at 1.0, No 2 White Corn at 91.07, No 2 White Shelled Corn at 1.25, Mile per Wheat at 1.45, and No 2 Barley at .95 along with cattle, hogs, and gilt prices and classification notes.
Wall Street dials down as railroad strike fears loom
The market moved irregularly lower in midday trading amid revived fears of a railroad strike and a near August 29 deadline for work rules settlement. The AP 60 average fell .7 to 272.5, rails led losses, while some names like Goodrich and Sears Roebuck rose on demand. Dow Jones edged up 0.47 to 711.60. rest of market mixed.
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Rails
Associated Press
Illinois Central
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Goodrich
Sears Roebuck
Crown Cork
Dayce
Electronic Associates
Amerada
Parke
Davis
Sunray DX
Dow Jones
Dow
American Stock Exchange
Broiler and Fryer Market Mixed Across Regions
Report from Birmingham and Atlanta describes a firm market for broilers and fryers with stable to slightly higher prices. Demand remains fair to good for hens and other sizes as supplies continue to move with continued trade activity.
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Birmingham
Atlanta
McNamara backs treaty amid missile defense debate
Secretary McNamara told the Senate that an effective defense against missiles can be built without more atmospheric testing. He defended the treaty as key to preserving a U S nuclear lead, while senators debated Soviet testing and assurance against treaty obstacles.
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McNamara
Soviet Union
United States
John Stennis
Dmiss
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Kennedy
U.S
Senate
Frank J. Lausche
D-Ohio
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Local social notes from Morgan County and nearby towns
J C Criner Jr spent a week in Atlanta on business and was a weekend guest with his wife visiting relatives here. Mrs Grace Mikell is recovering at home after a 32 day hospital stay. Guests included Mr and Mrs T M Nelson of Birmingham and Miss Mary Jo Baldwin home from the University of Alabama.
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J.C. Criner, Jr
Atlanta
Criner
T. M. Nelson
Birmingham
G. Mikell
Black Chandler Hospital
C. P. Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Mary Jo Baldwin
University of Alabama
Seldon Garrison
Harrison Sharp
Hartselle Hospital
Susan Stephen
Robin Atkinson
D. L. Blackwell
James Edward
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Sherrill Mitchell
Wayne Denton
Huntsville
Macon Ordered To Desegregate In Alabama Schools
Federal judge orders desegregation for the Macon County system affecting city and rural schools including Tuskegee area. Parents led by NAACP attorney Constance Baker Motley seek transfers under placement law as terms begin next month. A supplemental ruling will follow later in the case.
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Opelika
Ala
Johnson
Asst
Gordon Madison
Tuskegee
Alabama
Tuskegee Institute
Macon County
Constance Baker Motley
The
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Athens district diary notes six sheriff arrests
Limestone County Sheriff’s force made six arrests Tuesday including public drunkenness bad checks two for no driver’s license and two for violation of the prohibition law. Athens high school 1933–34 graduates plan reunion Saturday at H and H Barbecue Ranch with contacts Frances Townsend and A J Clem by Friday.
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Athens
Limestone County Sheriff's Force
Athens High School
Frances Townsend
A. J. Clem
Athens Police Make Four Arrests This Week
Athens Police Department reports four arrests on Tuesday. One for driving while intoxicated, one for no driver's license, one for possession of beer, and one for possession of whisky.
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Athens — Athens Police Department
Cullman Police Make Six Arrests in One Day
Cullman Police Department reports six arrests on Tuesday including four for disorderly conduct and two for violation of the prohibition law.
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Cullman
Cullman Police Department
One Arrest Reported by Hartselle Police Department
Hartselle Police Department made a single arrest on Monday for disorderly conduct. The unidentified suspect was taken into custody by local officers and processed per standard procedure.
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Hartselle
Hartsel le Police Court fines total $505
Hartselle Police Court met Tuesday with Mayor Grady Long presiding. Eleven cases were heard and fines totaling $505 were collected for offenses including driving while intoxicated, violation of the prohibition law, driving without a license, running a red light, bond forfeiture, and public drunkenness.
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Hartselle
Grady Long
Market Prices for Farm Plants and Light Type
The note lists prices for light type at farms and fob plants with 84 cents at the last entry. It mentions heavy type at farms 16 and 17 and 744 and 84 cents for fob plants.
Livestock Prices From Nashville and Georgia Markets
In Nashville cattle shows 350 head with steady to weak trends across classes and feeders. Utility cows bring 13.50 to 15.00 dollars, bulls 17.00 to 18.00, feeder steers around 23.00, gilts 17.00 to 17.75, sows 13.00 to 14.00. Sheep run 150 head with spring lambs 19.00 to 20.50. In Thomasville hog receipts total 4,000 from multiple markets with prices 12.00 to 14.25 for barrows and sows, after slight declines.
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Nashville
Thomasville
Columbus
Moultrie
Dothan
Ala
Jacksonville
Fila
U.S
Cullman Fire Crews Respond to TV and Wire Fires
Cullman Fire Department answered two calls Tuesday, a television fire at 407 Birmingham Ave belonging to Charlie Caudle causing heavy damage and a separate electric wire fire at 810 5th Ave. E. no injuries reported.
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Cullman
Cullman Fire Department
Charlie Caudle
Birmingham Ave
5Th Ave. E
Rome Records Just 322 Snowfall in Two Centuries
Climate note shows Rome has logged 322 snow events in 200 years, with most flurries melting before reaching ground contact. Researchers emphasize rarity and historical context for winter patterns in the city.
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Rome
Wide range of top rates offered for fair demand
Consumer grades and prices vary with available top rates. The text notes a wide range and suggests pricing flexibility for typical demand, indicating market conditions where consumers may face differing quotes and terms.
Break in at Vine Street pool room prompts police reports
Police responded to a 7:45 a.m. call about a break in at a Vine Street NW pool room where a gum machine was robbed and a soft drink machine damaged. At 11:40 a.m. officers arrested a Negro youth for shoplifting at W. J. Elmore's Store and another youth later at his home. A 7:15 a.m. crash on Second Avenue SE led to charges of reckless driving for J P Owens. Recorder's docket listed multiple traffic and conduct charges. Building permits were issued for six local projects totaling several thousand dollars.
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Vine St. NW
Wilson Bryant
W. J. Elmore
2Nd Ave
Decatur
Recorder's Docket
City Hall
Two Newborn Sons Reported From Decatur Routes
A son was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Marshall E Champion of Decatur 2 at Decatur General Hospital A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert E McConnell of 2244 Kooken Ave SW at Decatur General Hospital and Mr and Mrs John Stoke of 1202 North St SE welcomed a son today at Decatur General Hospital
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Cathy Darlene Edwards
Falkville
Robert E. McConnell
Kooken Ave
Charles E. Gunthorp
Stratford Rd
Ernest A. Austin
Hartselle
Marshall E. Champion
Decatur 2
Decatur General Hospital
John Stoke
North St
For Sale and Rent Listings From Paradise Trailer Court Area
Classified notices offer cafe equipment at Goodwins Cafe on Highway 72 Killen AL with phone 764-5158. Rentals include two 2-bedroom air conditioned trailers at Paradise Trailer Court on Highway 31 South, contact Dewey Mann or call 355-1961. Also available: a 1961 Chevrolet with power steering and premium tires, plus a large old home on a shady lot and a water front cabin at Poplar Point with 2 bedrooms and full amenities, contact 353-8821 or 353-9330.
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Goodwins Cafe
Hwy
Killen
Alabama
Paradise Trailer Court
Hwy. 31
Dewey Mann
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Cleveland Ave
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10Th Ave
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5Th Ave
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