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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1968
Page
1
FRANK CORMIER describes Lyndon B Johnson withdraw from active campaigning in 1968, choosing to rest at his Texas ranch while public attention focuses on Vietnam and domestic unrest. Johnson hints at hurt from reduced influence and worries his record is minimized by controversy and war concerns.
Coroner's Jury Rules HARTSELLE DEATH ACCIDENTAL. Eisenhower, 77, suffers another serious heart attack at Walter Reed with doctors saying stability but unclear consequences. Friday bulletin notes seventh attack this year. full prognosis awaits further tests and evaluation.
A coroner's jury in Hartselle concluded after a brief session that the 26 year old woman’s fatal shooting was accidental and caused by her own actions. The testimony was provided by a male companion whose statements supported the finding.
Actress Mia Farrow flies from New York to Juarez Mexico for a 30 minute civil divorce before Judge Lorenzo Holguin Seniceros. She states she married Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas in 1966 and seeks to restore her maiden name. Farrow arrives with three men posing as lawyers and later leaves for Hollywood.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP America tested two new missiles in one day the Minuteman 3 on a 5000 mile Atlantic flight to Ascension Island and the Navy Poseidon on a 1000 mile Atlantic flight. Both labeled complete successes boosting nuclear forces posture with multiple warheads for greater penetration of defenses.
Matthews Machine & Co plans a 30 000 square foot plant on a 30 5 acre Cedar Lake site in west Decatur. The firm, at 2115 6th Ave since April 1 1949, expects about 100 workers once built. 34 employees are presently at the company.
Plans announced for the $16 million Decatur Huntsville Jetport dedication set for September 13 to 15 with local state and federal guests. The facility is open for traffic and was designed by Barr and Tune of DeKalb. Arthur M. Matthews founded the company and remains president emeritus while his four sons lead operations.
Lloyds of London announced a 91.2 million dollar underwriting loss for 1965, the first since 1948 open accounts. Despite premium income exceeding 1.1 billion, claims rose to a record 1.2 billion due to Betsy damage and U.S. storms.
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