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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1966
Page
2
Master Sgt. James E. McElwaney of Montgomery received the Bronze Star for meritorious service in activating and coordinating the defense of Binh Tuy Air Base during several Viet Cong mortar attacks.
A Baldwin County child died after falling from a pickup truck on a private road north of Bay Minette. Four year old Danny Stewart of Rabun was run over. Earlier, brothers Dennis and Steve Taggert died in a Townley car train collision. Joseph W. Ling, 27, of Mobile, died when he crashed into a tree in West Mobile.
New York youths attacked police in Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn injuring two patrolmen after the arrest of a Negro youth at a local liquor store. The section is noted for past racial disturbances and is nicknamed the Harlem across the river.
Birmingham voters chose among five contenders to fill the Democratic nomination for place No 10 in the Jefferson County House delegation after the death of Lawrence A. Lee. Candidates are James W. Bratcher Robert C. Gafford Frank T. Morgan Dewayne Morris and Don Watts.
Six Air Force planes are to operate today in a stronger effort against mosquitoes that carry encephalitis. One third of Dallas County was sprayed with Malathion last Friday and Monday, and another third is slated for spray by low flying planes today.
Detroit report says the United Auto Workers indicate the contract rejection by General Motors Ford and Chrysler is not final as they move into 1967 model production. The Big Three remain cautious as labor contracts run to next September and wage boosts for skilled workers loom. MEMPHIS notes focus on industry wide cotton research and advertising during USDA hearings to prevent cotton loss to man made fibers. WASHINGTON Detroit Mayor Jerome P Cavanagh urges Congress to allocate 113 billion dollars for a ten year national city rebirth drive, equating city street warfare to Southeast Asia concerns.
A thunderous blast Monday night caused the Church of God in Christ to shed its roof. A woman died and 53 were injured as debris trapped twelve worshipers briefly and a small fire was quickly put out in the concrete block building. Meanwhile Alaska voters prepared for Gov. William A Egan’s primary bid with 40,000 expected at 402 precincts, polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Returns would come from southeast Alaska after closing, Panhandle time.
In Argentina, about 45 students clashed with police during fresh antigovernment demonstrations at the University of Buenos Aires. Tear gas drove protesters away as classes resumed under government control amid claims of Communist influence.
The Chinese purge is aimed at straying party and educational leaders, with no names given. The warning of more high ranking Communists facing disgrace appeared in Red Flag, edited by Chen Po-ta. A New China News Agency summary omits a paragraph beginning No matter who.
Manila reports 19 deaths and 339 hospital admissions from a three week old dengue like fever outbreak. Health officials say about 100 new cases daily and the disease spreads by mosquitoes causing internal bleeding.
Weather outlook for Decatur and vicinity notes a full moon on Aug. 30 and Mercury fading from the morning sky. River and TVA lake stages are listed with highs of 88 and 87 in coming days. Forecast calls for sunny, warm conditions with cooler nights and northerly winds 5 to 15 mph.
Robert Kelley of 706 LaFayette St NW died at 11:50 p m Saturday in a local hospital. Services at 2 30 p m Thursday at David's Temple Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. W E Owens officiating. Burial in Sykes Cemetery Reynolds Funeral Home directing. Survived by widow Violet Kelly Decatur a daughter Minnie Pearl Smith Decatur a son Robert Kelley Jr Decatur a sister Mary Lizzie Fultes Decatur four brothers Alford Kelley Athens Zebb Kelley Ohio Jonah Kelley and William J Kelley Decatur.
Mrs Mary Jimmie Jones 78 of 613 Bradley St SW died Monday at 3 13 p m in a Falkville nursing home. Services Wednesday 3 p m at Austinville Church of Christ with Winford Clark and Tommy Vernon officiating. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery Gunthorp directing. Surviving three sons Walter B M and Joe Jones a sister Mrs Mischie Daughton eight grandchildren six great grandchildren pallbearers named. Body returns to Joe Jones residence Chapel Hill Rd today at 4 p m remaining until time to depart for church for lie in state prior to services. A native of Lawrence County she was lifelong Austinville resident widow of John T Jones and member of Austinville Church of Christ.
Mr and Mrs L L Birdwell Tanner welcome a daughter Saturday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Samuel Dial Madison 1 welcome a daughter Sunday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Perry Caudle and Mr and Mrs Leon Briscoe combine for a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Carl Henry Burks report a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs James E Beasley report a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Louis Tyler Moulton welcome a daughter Monday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Johnny Appleton Moulton welcome a son Monday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs James O'Brien 908 Wells St NE report a daughter today at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Patrick Clemons West Court Apt 40 report a son Tuesday at Decatur General.
At 3 01 PM a minor vehicle incident occurred at the Holiday Inn Downtown resulting in slight property loss. No injuries reported and authorities were notified for documentation.
Terry and Terry at 1222 8th St SW file a new house permit valued at 14500 dollars. Homer B Hutchinson of 1208 Jackson St SE seeks an addition permit valued at 6 dollars.
A dense mix of rental ads for 3 room downstairs unfurnished, 2 bedroom houses with den and garage, 1 bedroom trailer, and a 3 room duplex. sales include a 1965 Plymouth Sports Fury with 20 000 miles, 1960 Simca, antique mahogany table. lost dog alert for a male Chihuahua. contact numbers and addresses listed for each item. locations include Trinity Mountain Amoco area and Don na Ave SE. various prices and terms noted. Families and individuals may find housing, vehicles, and pet notices with phone contacts.
Madison police say a 1958 red pickup owned by Arthur Self was stolen from Crumps Machine Shop between 10 p.m. and 12:10 a.m. The vehicle bore Limestone County license plates.
State Troopers report four jury-type traffic accidents in the Decatur area within an hour yesterday leaving seven injured. Mil dred Catlett of St Louis is at Baugh Wiley Smith hospital after a 3 45 p m crash on Alabama 20. Her Rambler was driven by Albert Zimmerman of St Louis, who was treated and dismissed. A 1963 Ford driven by Zola Keenum of Decatur had no injuries. A Jacksonville Fla man, Ralls Patrick, was admitted then dismissed from Lawrence County Hospital after a second crash east of Courtland on Alabama 20. Izora Pappas of South Bend Ind is listed in good condition at Athens Limestone Hospital after a one car crash south of Athens on US 31. Two Town Creek women, Louise Cole and Ruth Dawson, were in a 1958 Ford three miles south of Town Creek on Alabama 101 with good condition.
American units reported no contact with Viet Cong forces in the jungle swampland as part of Operation Toledo while another Marine force positioned 50 miles east of Saigon for a blocking role. In North Vietnam air operations, four F105 Thunderchiefs clashed with four MIG-17s 20 miles north of Hanoi during a four minute battle over a bombing run.
Officials expect approval from Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees with 11 of 15 members co-sponsoring the measure introduced last Thursday. Fayette County signatories declined a compliance pact with HEW, citing impossibility of satisfying the department. State Supt. Meadows said the plan would use state funds to reimburse some federal money at risk, up to 3.8 million dollars yearly, and would not replace the 32 million in potential cuts under the 1965 ESEA. Meadows urged passage.
The Ganinals, a mixed breed group of four dogs, three females and one male, are available for adoption. For more details call 355-0062 or 353-7333 rate SOE. Decatur two youths were injured in a bicycle collision with a pickup on 5th Ave and 3rd St SW at about 5 30 p m Stephen Ray Harriman age 6 of 602 6th Ave SW and Carman John DiMonte age 8 of 619 6th Ave SW were treated and released. The truck driver was Ray Washburn of Decatur. The Great Books Discussion meets at 8 p m Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ray Pisani at 1601 Summer Lane. The Decatur Curb Market runs 6 a m to 11 a m Wednesday offering green beans butter beans peas okra squash cucumbers tomatoes corn peppers Irish and sweet potatoes water melon cantaloupe and vegetables for the freezer.
Police recovered two Schwinn bicycles last night behind Austin Drug Store on Danville Road. Both items were logged into evidence and remain in the department’s property room awaiting owner identification.
Morgan County deputies arrested Donnie R. Dismuke 25 of Decatur Trailer Park on a faulty witness charge after he failed to appear in court when subpoenaed by the grand jury. He was released on $100 bond and fined $20 costs.
Police say burglars forced open a safe at the D. E. Tindal meat packing plant main office causing damage. They made off with about $15 in stamps. a man was shot and rushed to Decatur General. Officers fired several shots. investigation turned to city detectives.
Athens city council adopted an ordinance proposed by Chief A. B. Lightfoot prohibiting peddlers and salespersons from soliciting between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m without an appointment. The body also set minimum standards for future street paving.
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