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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1968

Page

2

Sheriff's Car Burned Sparks Investigation in Athens

Limestone County Sheriff M. W. Evans probes arson after a fire heavily damaged his new car in the jail garage Saturday. No arrests reported. Hartselle weekend arrests include two for liquor violations, two for public drunkenness, one for driving while intoxicated. Cullman arrests include four for liquor violations, three for disorderly conduct, two for improper mufflers, and one each for bond forfeiture, running a traffic light, and public drunkenness.

Athens Limestone M. W Buddy) Evans Cullman

Eighteen sheriff's weekend charges tallied in Cullman

Eighteen charges were filed by the sheriff's department over the weekend in Cullman. They include three involving minors, an adult charged with contributing to the neglect of a minor, one for detaining a child and one youth held on a juvenile charge. Additional arrests covered DUI multiples, license issues, high way intoxication, reckless driving, a bad check, prohibition violation and an assault charge.

Cullman Sheriff's Department

Christian Women’s Club to Meet at Burningtree Country Club

The Christian Women’s Club will meet Tuesday at Burningtree Country Club. Mrs Kay Arthur of Mexico will speak and present a Biblical dramatic program at 7 p.m. in the First Federal Penthouse. The public is invited.

Christian Womens Club Burningtree Country Club Kay Arthur Mexico

McCarthy Humphrey clash over Vietnam forces coalition

The fight in the Democratic platform process widens as McCarthy rejects a coalition government in Saigon with Viet Cong participation and Humphrey calls for restraint before a bombing halt. Kerr proposes a stand still cease fire while Boggs urges harmony and unity ahead of the Chicago convention.

Vietnam Saigon Viet Cong National Liberation Front Hubert H. Humphrey Kerr National Committee For McCarthy Humphrey Kerr Committee Clark Hale Boggs Louisiana Boggs Southeast Asia Chicago CBS ABC North Vietnam South Vietnam NLF U.S

North Troops Flee Embattled Tay Ninh After Heavy Fighting

North Vietnamese forces pulled back from Tay Ninh after more than 200 dead in days of clashes with allied troops, tanks, and artillery. An American armored column and South Vietnamese units found little resistance inside the city, while reports of further combat spread to the Mekong Delta and near Da Nang as negotiations in Paris loom.

Saigon Tay Ninh Mekong da Nang U.S North Vietnam Nhan Dan Dien Bien Phu Paris Hanoi Mekong Delta U.S. 9Th Infantry Division Navy

Wallace Campaign Expands Appeals at Hammond Rally

Wallace supporters rally 4 500 at Hammond Civic Center as 20 000 signatures aim to put Wallace on Indiana ballot. He denounces racism charges while promising tax reform and higher personal exemption if elected.

Wallace Montgomery Indiana Hammond’ Civic Center Boston

Eisenhower Relieved but Critically Ill After Pacemaker

The 77 year old former president remains critically ill at Walter Reed Army Hospital after two more ventricular fibrillation episodes despite a transvenous pacemaker. Vital signs are stable between episodes as Mamie Eisenhower and family stay at his side.

Eisenhower Gordon Moore Col John Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Gen. Eisenhower Walter Reed Mamie John Barbara Anne Susan Elaine David California Washington Hospital

Primitive tribe resists intruders then trades items

Indian page reports an expedition meeting with primitive leaders. Indians hid watches and cameras, prepared poisoned arrows, then realized intruders were harmless and left them alone except for barter. They hunt monkeys and use a wooden drill fire method. Dr J Michels calls the tribe possibly the most primitive alive.

J. Michels

Local Hospital Names Dismissals and Respondents

List of individuals associated with Hartselle and Decatur areas including Michael W. Motes Clara Harris Mary Ellen Hollis and others cited with residences Decatur Athens Madison and Ardmore among named patients and dismissals. Includes Dismissals Lawrenceburg Tenn Pearly Ryan Huntsville Trinity Ardmore Somerville Courtland and others.

Michael W. Motes Hartselle Clara Harris Decatur Mary Ellen Hollis Robert O-Pettey John T. Eaton Rosemary McLemore Athens Margret Johnson James Thomas Slayton Tommie Norris Erma Stovall Jack Smith Madison David Comer Lawrenceburg Tenn L. C. Burns Pearly Ryan Huntsville Willie Kirby Trinity Leona Cupps Ardmore Willie McCutcheon Somerville Oscar Dyar Courtland Sammy Morgan Billy Joe Johnson Clifton Depreast Willie Kent Mitchell Morgan Albert Eager Sr Dorothy Watts Nell Rogers Randall States Roger Stephenson

Decatur General Admissions List Noted in Public Record

A long admissions list from Decatur General includes names tied to addresses and towns such as Hartselle Athens Madison Cullman and Decatur. The document lists individuals with accompanying street names and city references showing multiple family members and associates across several Alabama locales.

Births in Decatur Area Record New Daughters and Sons

Mr and Mrs Bobby Doyle Johnson of Decatur 1 welcome a daughter Friday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs George A Owens of Puckett St announce a daughter Saturday at Decatur 1 General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Earl Corum of Hartselle 2 report a daughter Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Dr and Mrs Robert H Rhyne Jr of Moulton announce a daughter Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Beauford Faulkner of Trinity 2 report a son Sunday at Decatur General Hospital.

Ella G.strother Grant St Miss Sara Jane McClung Athens Winford Kent Jr Decatur Hubert E. Pruitt Jr 4Th Ave James 0. Morgan Beech St Jack L. Chandler 9Th Ave John E. Sykes 12Th Ave Rosetta Matthews Sykes St Christopher J. Tucker Trinity Wanda Lee Dobbins 6Th Ave Winnie Eldora Nance Wadsworth St Plumba Belle Sims Marlie Gene Carden Cullman Ronald Baker Cain St. NE Paul L. DeMent Bel Air Apts Roy Almon Gullion Hartselle Bonnie Mae Hall Beech St. SE Thomas W. Whitenden 8Th St Jessie Frank Smith Courtland Clifford Loftin Harrison St Roland E. Romine Pine St Robert Thomas Hammond 7Th Ave. NW Kerri Leigh Sims Athy Ave Ernest Lee Carpenter Richard Garrison Jr Walter Lee Suggs Madison Bobby Doyle Johnson Baugh Wiley-Smith Hospital George A. Owens Puckett St. A. S Decatur 1 General Hospital James Earl Corum Decatur General Hospital Robert H. Rhyne Jr Moulton Beauford Faulkner

Kiwanis Set Next Year Convention In Mobile

Kiwanis leaders approved holding next year’s convention in Mobile and formed a committee to study Circle K and Key Club activities. The board also voted to convert annual surplus funds into U S Savings Bonds and reviewed finances. Dist Gov Sessions will preside at tonight’s governor’s banquet at Decatur Country Club with Louie Rogmort on address. The 500 plus member convention continues through Tuesday.

Board of Trustees Mobile Albert Tully Larry Buzbee Dadeville W. D. Alston Birmingham Walter Graham Wadley U. S Dist Homer L. Sessions Decatur Country Club Louie E. Rogmorton Republic National Life Insurance of Dallas Vening Assembly

Beeping Computer Outsmarts Student In Tic Tac Toe Duel

At Spring Hill College mobile Alabama a beeping $80 000 computer named The Machine challenged Bill Oberst and a Spring Hill student to four dimensional tic tac toe. The computer checks 13 basic situations and 14 million alternatives before each move and won after about 30 minutes with 16 moves.

Mobile Ala Spring Hill College John Olson Spring Hill Man

Cyclist Mooney Taken To Decatur General

Cyclist Mooney was transported by Southend Ambulance Co to Decatur General. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Whitman Mooney of Tanner.

Mooney Decatur General Southend Ambulance Co He Is the Son Mr. and Mrs Whitman Mooney Tanner

Coroner Details Driver's Attempt to Include Another Girl

The coroner reported that Dor is Jackson said Echols tried to persuade another girl to ride with him and Sheffey. No car was seen parked on the road as both vehicles were destroyed. Miss Jackson commented via Elliott.

Doris Jackson Echols Sheffey Miss Jackson Elliott Canfield

Cullman Hospital Tax Referendum Tomorrow

Cullman County voters will decide on a four mill annual property tax for hospital expansion. If approved the tax could raise about 160000 yearly to help match Hill Burton funds for modernization. Polls open 8 a.m. statewide for this single constitutional amendment in a county with about 20000 registered voters.

Cullman Cullman County Cullman County Hospital Board of Revenue Hill- Burton Gilbert Taylor In -Burton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sen. McCarthy North George Esper England Norway Iceland Canada Decatur General Admissions Jerry D. McDonald Roy Payne William D. Murray 10Th St Charles T. Bell Cardinal Dr Donald E. Larsen James A. Slumber Thomas W. Harris Locust St James A. Anders 15Th Ave Arvel McKee Tula Patrice Morton 13Th St Janet Morton 13Th Ave Dillard Mcleroy Falkville Susan Kay Richards Ida Ruth Montgomery George D. Elswick Springdale Rd Perry Mooney Darwin Park Vinemont Marcus D. Tuck Gordon H. Guyse St. N.E David Mitchell Bazzel Claude Eugene Arnold 5Th Ave Theresa Ann McCaghren Murray Don Sams Decatur 2 Ernest S. Holliday Daye St Kiwanis CP Drive Alabama United Cerebral Palsy Flint Rescue Squad Morgan County Cullman, Lawrence Charles W. Knowlton James E. Wright Clarence P. Lowther Lionel Z. Naylor Rhett G. Danley, Jr Fourth Ave. Medical Center Naylor By Bill Oberst Associated Press Cullman Hospital Ike Jon West Deedar School Danville Rd Coleman Lott Priceville
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