Alabama approves four million education boost in session
Gov. George Wallace signed a $4 million education appropriation package to supplement the state budget using surplus funds from the Special Educational Trust Fund. He plans to propose a plan to reimburse local school boards for federal aid withheld, arguing boards were coerced into desegregation guidelines. Also, nine weekend Alabama accidents left six dead in traffic, one from a fall through glass, one struck by a train, and another drowning.
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Montgomery
Ala
George Wallace
Wallace
Special Educational Trust Fund
Alabama
Morgan, Lawrence
Limestone
Cullman
National Service proposes $5 million World Bridge plan
National Service unveiled a $5 million World Bridge project spanning the Washington Channel. The design includes 120 shops stores cafes galleries and exhibit spaces to attract visitors and boost commerce along the riverfront.
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Service
Washington Channel
Kennedy Jr. Leaves Hospital After Tonsil Surgery
John F. Kennedy Jr. and his mother left Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis Mass after a two day stay for a tonsil removal. The five year old with his mother across the hall from him, was described by hospital officials as very happy as Dr Edward Weymueller of New York performed the routine operation Saturday.
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Hyannis
Mass
John F. Kennedy Jr
Cape Cod Hospital
Republicans endure slow economic push in Senate
Senate Republicans led by Everett Dirksen say the GOP economy campaign continues despite limited successes in Congress. They failed to secure meaningful spending cuts and narrowly supported $900 million in college dormitory loans within a broad housing bill, a move the administration opposed as it drew from Johnson’s current budget.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Gop
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
GOP
Johnson
Federal aid to eight districts suspended for civil rights noncompliance
The action by Secretary John W. Gardner halted federal assistance to eight Mississippi and Louisiana school districts for failing to comply with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act, bringing total approved noncompliance decisions to 39. A separate note references a proposed Washington Shop Bridge and a National Park matter, while a federal advisory panel recommends continuing oral contraceptives with ongoing safety studies and FDA actions to implement its guidance.
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Washington
Mississippi
Louisiana
John W. Gardner
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
James L. Goddard
Ribicoff urges clear strategy to fix urban woes
Senator Abraham Ribicoff calls Congress to craft a constructive plan for U S city living conditions. He leads a Senate Government Operations subcommittee seeking answers to violence and crime feared by women and children on big city streets. Harlem riots are linked to residents from Omaha and Scarsdale.
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Washington
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Congress
Connecticut Democrat
Senate
Omaha
Neb
Harlem
Scarsdale
Agriculture Dept predicts food prices to peak last month
The Agriculture Department said rising food prices have peaked and will fall 1 to 2 percent by year end. Prices farmers receive and wholesale food costs are expected to decline in the latter half of the year due to larger supplies from summer and fall harvests. Meat milk potatoes processed fruits and vegetables are among the boosted supplies.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Chicago clash as civil rights marches spark riot
Police faced curses bottles and rocks as hundreds of whites attacked during protests by civil rights supporters. At least 16 injured and 21 arrested after three parades by about 1,000 activists challenging alleged housing discrimination. One march near Marquette Park prompted Nazi rally taunts as whites stoned cars carrying Black residents.
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Chicago
Marquette Park
Driving test plea over miniskirts on Isle of Man
International Douglas Isle of Man driving examiner Bill Shimmin urges girls not to wear miniskirts to tests, saying attractive legs could distract examiners. He retires at 61 after 27 years of service. Budget notes for Queen Elizabeth II luncheon in London propose a modest buffet and self funding.
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Douglas
Isle of Man
Bill Shimmin
Shimmin
West Country
Treasury
River Weather and TVA Lake Readings in Decatur Area
The morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge on the Tennessee River was 20.52 feet with sea level at 554.82. TVA lake stages list Wilson 506.8, Guntersville 593.4, Whitesburg 555.9, Pickwick 411.4, Wheeler 554.7, and Chickamauga 680.5. Yesterday’s high reached 91, low 70, with 0.04 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy today through Tuesday with little temperature change and possible late day thundershowers, SW winds 5 to 15 mph, gusty near storms, easing tonight. High today 92, low tonight 92.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Wilson
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Pickwick
Wheeler
Chickamauga
Savannah Clemons Moulton obituary at 85
Savannah Clemons Moulton, 85, died at 11:25 p.m. Saturday at Beatrice Rest Home. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. today at Cheatham Cemetery with Rev. Kyle McWhorter and Rev. Issac Eddy officiating. Elliott Funeral Home directed. Survivors include seven stepchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Moulton
Savannah Clemons
Beatrice Rest Home
Cheatham Cemetery
Kyle McWhorter
Issac Eddy
Elliott Funeral Home
John Clemons
Mack Clemons
Irene Alexander
Myrdle Mulli
Woman Fatally Struck In Decatur Accident
A pedestrian, Mrs. Coffey, was fatally struck near the Tennessee Valley Stock Barn after stepping into traffic. The incident occurred on a street linking Alabama 24 with Old Moulton Road, with witnesses reporting the head injury as vehicle impacts. Gunthorp Funeral Home will arrange services, and a South End Ambulance transported her to the hospital.
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Tennessee Valley Stock Barn
Alabama 24
Moulton Rd
Infant Letson Dies at Lawrence County Hospital
Infant Letson died at 8 a.m. Sunday at Lawrence County Hospital. Graveside rites were held at 2 p.m. at Morris Chapel Church Cemetery. Survivors include parents Mr. and Mrs. James W. Letson of Hillsboro, two sisters Paula Marie and Lina Jean Letson, grandparents Amous Eugene Terry of Moulton and James W. Letson of Hillsboro, and great grandfather Ed Smith of Moulton.
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Moulton
Letson
Lawrence County Hospital
Morris Chapel
James W. Letson
Hillsboro
Paula Marie Letson
Lina Jean Letson
Amous Eugene Terry
Hilsboro
Ed Smith
Will Ray Will Ray of Decatur Dies Sunday Morning
Will Ray Will Ray of Decatur died Sunday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.
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Will Ray
Decatur
Reynolds Funeral Home
Second Reform Bill Enacts English Democracy in 1867
In 1867 the second reform bill passed in England marking the establishment of English democracy. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.
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England
Notes Of Interest From Decatur District Clubs
The Executive Board of the First District Alabama Federation of Women's Club will meet at 1 30 p m Thursday at the Decatur State National Bank Penthouse. The Austin Lions Club meets tonight at 7 at the Shangri La Restaurant with Rev Fred Halbrooks Jr missionary to Brazil speaking and showing slides. The MYF of West End Methodist Church in Hartselle sponsors an ice cream supper Friday open to the public. The Decatur Altrusa Club meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Mrs L R Nash 415 Walnut St NE with the Altrusa information committee presenting the program. Mizpah Chapter of Eastern Star meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Masonic building.
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First District
Alabama Federation of Women’s Club
Decatur State National Bank
Austin Lions Club
Fred Halbrooks Jr
Brazil
Lion T. L. Streeter
MYF
West End Methodist Church
Hartselle
Decatur Altrusa Club
L. R. Nash
Walnut St
Altrusa Information Committee
Mizpah
Eastern Star
Masonic Building
Police Report Describes Missing Man Billy Duncan
Police were called at about 8 18 p m Sunday by Billy Duncan of 1504 Fairway Dr SE to investigate a man who was flagged down and then disappeared. The report notes limited details and ongoing inquiry.
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Billy Duncan
Fairway Dr. SE
Flagg
Police search for man after car damage incident on Fairway Dr
Police investigated an incident on Fairway Dr SE where a man damaged parked cars with a large stick as motorists slowed or stopped. Duncan described the suspect as wearing shorts and a red shirt with a grey head. area search found no matching individual.
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Fairway Dr. SE
Duncan
Decatur Couple Find Home Damaged but No Items Taken
A Decatur couple reported a break in at their residence while they were away. J. C. Ard Jr. said an upstairs window was broken but nothing appeared missing, and police classified the case as vandalism.
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Decatur
J. C. Ard Jr
Dogwood Sa
Woman Declines Charge After Prowler Incident
Mrs Thelma Carter of 711 6th Ave SE told police at 11 46 p m Sunday she knew the prowler and would not press charges now but may do so if the man acts again.
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Thelma Carter
6Th Ave
Disturbance Ends With Decatur Man Shot at Walnut Street
A Decatur man was shot in the leg during a disturbance at 813 Walnut St NW. Officers responded twice early today, learning Erskine McDaniels was shot in the back of the lower calf by a pistol and was taken to Decatur General Hospital. He was told he could press charges.
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Decatur
Walnut St
Erskine McDaniels
McDaniels
Decatur General Hospital
Lawrence County Officials Debate Salaries and Court Costs
Lawrence County leaders discuss salary reductions tied to actual work and oppose added county court expenses. Gilchrist advises delaying pay cuts until new terms. Legislature passes bills to raise deputy salaries and fund an educational building, while Gilchrist asks Moore to kill changes to the County Court and notes the state covers circuit court costs.
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Gilchrist
Moore
Lawrence County
Four Huntsville Teens Held in Burglary Case
Four Huntsville youths are jailed in connection with breaking into several unoccupied summer homes at Anderson Creek. Clyde Jerald Romer 19 and James Ricky Ballard 18 face second degree burglary charges while Jack Giles 18 and Tom Asbill 17 are charged with receiving stolen property. All are from Huntsville. The homes were entered Friday in the late afternoon, according to State Investigator Dexter Haney.
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Florence
Huntsville
Anderson Creek
Clyde Jerald Romer
James Ricky Ballard
Jack Giles
Tom Asbill
Dexter Haney
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