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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

3

Celebrities Face Divorces and a Reporter Heads Home

In Los Angeles Wally Cox of Mr Peepers fame is divorced from Milagros who testified he publicly embarrassed her. Judy Garland is sued for divorce by Mark Herron who seeks maintenance and cites extreme mental cruelty. Rosemary Clooney sues Jose Ferrer for a second divorce in Santa Monica while their five children wait. Manila war correspondent Peter Macker returns to Serra High School in San Mateo after five days in Vietnam with his father Ken Macker.

Los Angeles Wally Cox Mr. Peepers Milagros Cox Judy Garland Mark Herron Herron Miss Garland Las Vegas David Rose Vincent Minnelli Sid Luft Manila Peter Macker United States Peter Serra High School San Mateo Calif el Padre Viet Nam Ken Macker The Philippines Herald

McCone Commission Reports Watts Tensions Remain High

The McCone Commission finds progress correcting conditions that led to the Watts riots but cites education as a key failure. It notes improved employment and law enforcement efforts, no major summer disturbances, and rising community initiatives, while tension persists in the South Central area.

Los Angeles Cone Commission Watts Edmund G. Brown John A. McCone McCone

Paul C. Davis Feed Store Tractor and mower sale

The Paul C. Davis Feed Store on Moulton Street advertises Saturday afternoon sales on all tractors mowers and tillers. A 6 h.p. Simplicity model is $364 and a Root 7 h.p. tractor with electric starter lists at 699 but on sale for 524. The ad promises lawn work with riding efficiency and highlights weekend hours.

Paul C. Davis Moulton St

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