This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1964
Page
2
Sunset at 6:31 p.m. sunrise at 5:12 a.m. Moonset 2:31 a.m. Full Moon August 22. Fomalhaut rises 8:52 p.m. Saturn visible above Fomalhaut. Jupiter rises 10:54 p.m.. Venus rises 2:05 a.m.. Mars north of Venus.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 19.27 feet, down 0.44 feet in 24 hours, with other TVA lake stages listed. Highs near 87 and lows around 68, with a partly sunny to warm forecast and scattered showers by Wednesday. Gas Department reports 92 degrees Monday, 65 overnight, 83 this morning.
Mr and Mrs Robert A Fitzpatrick of Hartselle 2 welcome a girl Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Earl H Hargrove of 2010 11th St SE greet a boy Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Cecil Watson of Decatur 2 welcome a girl Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Howard Morris of 826 3rd Ave SE have a girl Monday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wendell Hawkins of Moulton announce a son Monday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ward Gillespie of Moulton 2 announce a girl Monday at Hartselle Hospital.
The House retains power to schedule a floor vote while opponents seek delay. A Senate filibuster was quelled when Rep. Armistead Selden agreed to include the Bessemer Cutoff of Jefferson County in his district, drawing GOP criticism from Robert French who accuses Selden of political maneuvering to capture the area’s 140000 residents and their strong black vote.
The article quotes economist Heller advocating further tax reductions or increased federal investment to spur growth, with ideas like a large dividend to states and local units. The discussion frames a peace prosperity campaign tied to a projected $150 billion production rise in the Kennedy-Johnson years, surpassing Ike era gains. The text notes the Minnesota real estate concentration as a geographic detail.
Community notes reflect on local life with bold statements and fragmented phrases. The piece hints at cultural aims and civic pride while invoking the idea of enduring local identity through repeated references to WU. iy ve WU. The tone remains curious and slightly mysterious.
A northbound car driven by James F. Waugh and a southbound car driven by Adam P. Howell collided at the 6th Ave and 14th St intersection at 10 10 a m Mon day. Waughs address is 2210 Willow Ave and Howells is 402 College St Hartselle Jim ison. Stolen golf irons and clubs were reported from a carport before 8 12 a m Monday. Building permits issued include a six room house for Robert Whitman at 414 Clearview St SW and other projects with values listed. No wrecks were reported by the Alabama Highway Patrol in the four county area. Grady Campbell age 14 sustained a leg injury from a bicycle chain incident on Gordon Dr. and was treated and released. Morgan County Sheriff reports two arrests for assault with intent to murder and reckless driving. No fires reported by Decatur Fire Dept for the prior 24 hours. Decatur Curb market set for 6 a m to noon with listed produce and baked goods. Loyd Hays Memorial Fund total rises to 6262 63 with a 10 contribution by Virgil Randolph Jr. of Brent Ala.
Admissions include Mrs. Laverne Stewart of Somerville and Master Joel Rice of Hartselle, plus Miss Ewell Richey of Hartselle and Mrs. Donald McClain of Morgan Avenue. Also listed are Mrs. Paul Spain Jr. of Decatur and Trailer Park resident Mrs. Edgar Nelson. Dismissals include Mrs. H. Y. Douthitt of Toney and Mrs. Roy Grantland with an infant daughter, Somerville, plus Mrs. Larry Humphrey with an infant daughter, Anniston.
A compiled roster lists numerous individuals from Hanceville Cullman and surrounding areas with street addresses Box numbers and general delivery entries. Names include Estelle Ballard Carole Dean Burrow Patricia Ann Collins Lesslee Edwards Velma Fincher Barbara Nell Frank Dorothy Mae McDowell Mary Jane Miller Lester L Owens Thelma Woody Martha Ann Borden Julia Mae Brooks Lora Burns Glenda Faye Kelsoe Myra Edith Lee Loosey W Meadows Idella Pruett John T Smith Noah Smith Grace Barbee Edna Bradley Henry R Green Kimberly Key Martha Marcell McLeroy Jesse T Smith Barbara Joan Yarbrough Jack G Welch Geraldine Smith Judy Berry Geneva Black Evelyn Campbell Alton W Cornelius Alice Lee Kent Hubert Larry Scott Woods Flora Jeanette Adams Mary Jane Miller Haul Leo Creel Joseph C Longshore Jean Williams”等
Roy Canoga Park California leads to fatal crash when a front tire bursts on a church bus six miles south of San Clemente near San Onofre Bridge. Debora Lee Rogers 12 and Deborah Russell 11 die. Janie Bartley 18 witnesses describe scene. Rogers and Evans had a large blended family including adopted children.
The report lists names and addresses linked to Decatur General and nearby areas, followed by a note on the traffic death toll reaching 7.3 fatalities per one hundred million miles traveled, described as the lowest ratio in the world. Names include Martina Brown Judson Stockton and Elbert G. Lamon among others with multiple streets and towns named.
President Johnson told Makarios there is no acceptable alternative to solving the Cyprus issue except cooperation within the United Nations.
James Meherg 33 was named Falkville High School principal by the Morgan County Board of Education. A Winston County native, he graduated from Fairview High School in Cullman County, earned an A.B. at St Bernard College in 1957, and has served as junior high principal and guidance director. He succeeds W C Payne who resigned to enter private business.
Rochester lawyer Keating announces he cannot back Goldwater and notes clear differences with the Republican candidate. Questions loom over Democratic hopes with Robert F. Kennedy and Clare Boothe Luce potential Conservative challengers.
About 95 dollars in cash was stolen from a Humble service station on Highway 72 by pass last night. Burglary occurred between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Entry was gained by breaking the north office window. 25 dollars in one dollar bills and 70 dollars in fives and tens were taken. Investigating officers were Capt. Houston Vinson and Patrolman Oscar Smith.
Mrs. Minnie Naomi Baker 90 died Friday in Denver. Funeral at Guntharp Chapel Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev. A B Van Arsdale officiating. Burial at Roselawn Cemetery directed by Guntharp. Survived by three daughters Roxie Coleman Louisville Ky Bessie Baker Pearl Johnson Denver. one son J H Baker Seattle. three sisters E M Gordon L A Keel Kate Bryant. grandsons as pallbearers. Former Decatur resident 34 years and member of Central Baptist Church.
The Hattiesburg Mississippi public library closed Monday after seven Negroes and three whites attempted to integrate the facility. Mayor Claude Pittman Jr cited study of the situation and a pre school book inventory as reasons for the closure. Virginia attorneys for the NAACP filed in federal court to strike down tuition grants aiding private segregated schools as unconstitutional.
Cotton inch middling price not listed. Decatu crude price 33.57. Soybeans 2.38 per bushel. No. 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.34. Oats 0.60. Milling Wheat 1.38. Cattle demand mixed with feeders steady, slaughter stock scarce. Hogs slow, sows higher. Lambs slow, prices steady to lower.
The afternoon list shows numerous stock percentages for a wide range of companies including International Paper, Amoco, Coca Cola, RCA, Ford, General Electric, Standard Oil, and U S Steel. Readouts include varied gains and losses with percentages like 20 percent for Int Harv Noon and 6A percent for Goodyear among others.
The market closed higher with steels and motors advancing while rails softened. Major gains came from Jones & Laughlin, Lukens, U S Steel, and Colorado Fuel & Iron. Chrysler and General Motors rose. New York Central fell over two points. many issues edged up in moderate volume.
By 11 a.m. voters had reached 114 at the courthouse and 29 at Fire Hall One on Gordon Drive with Hall One and five old boxes contributing to totals. Annette Hines noted 150 to 200 early votes as turnout was expected to rise by afternoon.
Judge Lewis West said more than half of this week's Morgan County civil court trial cases were continued. Of 64 docketed, 34 continued, 12 still set for trial, with others disposed or settled. A jury may return today in Robert Webster Vs. Paul Robertson for 600 dollars. Robertson seeks 551 dollars for car damages and 1000 for malicious prosecution.
Cullman reports that Msgr J Edwin Stuardi urged teachers to strive for excellence not mediocrity at Benedictine Education Day at Sacred Heart Convent. He called this a marvelous, exciting, challenging era and advised educators to harness the world’s spirit to benefit students. The seminar featured a panel on well rounded school programs with Sisters M Florence Weigel M Augusta Hamel and Ruth Coff man among participants.
The city commission awarded a 22 923 25 dollar sewer contract to Rast Gregor and Dean Inc Birmingham as the low bid in a field of three. A potential 4 000 saving if rock is not encountered was noted. A Sept 15 public hearing was set to consider rezoning Beaverbrook Subdivision from Residential 2 to M 1 light industrial near the L N Railroad. The city will sell a lot at 20th Ave and Magnolia to Ben Lee for 3 000 with 1962 assessed value 2 750 and back taxes due.
Reports say two officials planned to advise Watasi refugees from Rwanda to stay out of politics and not join Congolese rebel forces retreating toward the refugee camp. A U.N. party under Congo army and police protection moves to recover the two bodies as U.N. civilian staff rely on unstable government protection.
Mamie Mosley died at Decatur General Hospital Monday at 10 am. Funeral services Wednesday at 4 pm from the Presbyterian Church on Cherry Street. Burial in Mt Nebo Cemetery on Finley Island Road Reynolds in charge. Survivors include one brother Will Jones Louisville Ky one sister Mrs Pelmira Ross Louisville Ky one niece and several other relatives. Willie Douglas Polk died at Veterans Hospital Nashville Friday. Service Wednesday at 2 pm at Newcomb St Church of Christ. Burial in Sykes Cemetery Reynolds directing. Survivors include one daughter Mrs Evelyn Blanch Flint Mich one son Walter Polk Decatur four? three brothers James Polk and Sam Polk Decatur two? grandchildren and other relatives.
A quirky Louisville blurb shows a grocery with no parking and a five-step entrance under a sign reading Inconvenient food market. The item lists jobs and notices including waitresses, a breakfast cook, a ride offer to Redstone Arsenal, and several ads for rental, sale, and real estate in a compact community notice style.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.