Pres ton named Nashville Tennessean chief photographer
William J. Preston Jr., veteran news photographer who started with the Birmingham News in 1938, is named chief photographer of the Nashville Tennessean succeeding Eldred C. Reaney who left to direct medical illustration at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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Nashville, Tenn
William J. Preston Jr
Birmingham News
Nashville Tennessean
University of Alabama
Preston
Eldred C. Reaney
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Air Force captain, family die in plane crash near Long Island
National brief: An Air Force captain Capt. Robert T. Shaw his wife Joan and their four children were killed when their six seat Piper Comanche crashed near the Long Island Expressway after weeks of visiting relatives. Lightning is suspected as a possible cause.
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Ronkonkoma
N. Y
Robert T. Shaw
Long Island Expressway
Joan
Deborah
Christine
Jeff
James
Million Dollar Farms Foreseen by Economists at College Park
Two leading economists from Washington State University predict million dollar farms will dominate American agriculture in the near future. Drs Walter R. Butcher and Norman K. Whittelsey presented at the American Farm Economics Association meeting in College Park Maryland. They forecast farming will resemble modern factories more than traditional farms.
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Washington
American Farm Economics Association
College Park
Walter R. Butcher
Norman K. Whittlesey
Washington State University
Pullman
Egan Wins In Alaska Gubernatorial Race
Wendell P. Kay conceded defeat early in the Alaska Democratic gubernatorial race as 250 of 402 precincts reported. Gov. William A. Egan led with about 2,000 votes, 12,011 to 7,138. On the Republican side Walter J. Hickel led with 6,380 votes, Bruce Kendall 2,625, and Mike Stepovich 2,360.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Wendell P. Kay
Kay
William A. Egan
Walter J. Hickel
Bruce Kendall
Mike Stepovich
MSU archaeologist doubts Marquette skeleton find
Michigan State University archaeologist Lyle Stone dampened speculation that a skeleton unearthed in St. Ignace, Michigan might be Father Jacques Marquette. Stone said Tuesday he is almost certain the bones belong to Native Americans, not the famed Jesuit explorer who founded a local mission.
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ST. Ignace
Mich
Michigan State University
Lyle Stone
Upper Michigan
Father Jacques Marquette
Stone
Father Marquette
Pakistanis Appeal Mercy For Seven Executed Leaders
Leaders of four Pakistani parties cabled Egyptian President Nasser asking mercy for seven Moslem Brotherhood leaders sentenced to death for conspir ing to assassinate him. They urged other Moslem states to do likewise. In Miami, ten Cubans swam to exile via Guantanamo Naval Base with long swims. US military craft transported them to Miami after living near Guantanamo.
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Pakistan
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Miami
Fla
Guantanamo Naval Base
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Osmundo
Meta
Frometa
U. S
Guantanamo
South Africa establishes 18 month fuel fund
Johannesburgs Rand Daily Mail reports a top secret fighting fund set by the government to prevent fuel shortages for at least 18 months. The fund has raised over 14 million dollars and will finance gasoline and crude oil purchases as well as a network of storage tanks.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Rand Daily Mail
Weather and river figures from Decatur area Aug 24
Decatur and Vicinity Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 20.04, sea level 554.34. TVA lakes Wilson 506.8 Whitesburg 556.0 Pickwick 411.4 Wheeler 554.1 Chickamauga 680.4. High yesterday 82 at 3 p.m. Low 60 at 5 a.m. Today 71 at 8:25 a.m. No rain in past 24 hours. Forecast mostly sunny and warm. tonight clear and cool. Winds N 8 to 18 mph, gusty. High today 84, low 60, high Thursday 85.
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Obituary for Malon Clinton Goforth 50
Malon Clinton Goforth aged 50 of 1817 19th Ave SW died Tuesday night in a local hospital. Services are Friday at 3 p.m. at St. John Episcopal Church officiated by Rev James Bodley. Burial in City Cemetery. Gunthorpe directing. Survived by widow Willy Dean Goforth of Decatur, sons Daniel C. and Fred W. both of Decatur, mother Helen Goforth of Decatur, brothers Robert H. of Vero Beach Florida and P C Goforth Jr. of Decatur. Body at funeral home until services.
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19Th Ave
St. John’s Episcopal Church
James O. Bodley
City Cemetery
Gunthorp
Willy Dean Goforth
Decatur
Daniel C. Goforth
Fred W. Goforth
Helen
Decatur General Hospital Births and Local Court Charges
Daily Records lists births at Decatur General Hospital including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Wilburn Grissom Decatur1 a son for Mr and Mrs Joe Edward Norris Pinedale Trailer Court a daughter for Mr and Mrs George Shaw Decatur2 a daughter for Mr and Mrs Subie Estes 1301 15th Ave SE a son for Mr and Mrs Gene Whisenant 1308 Plaza St SE a daughter Mr and Mrs Rachel Reeves Decatur2 a son for Mr and Mrs Jimmy Moody Moulton a son for Mr and Mrs William Farrell Blackwood a son for Mr and Mrs Sammy Thompson at Cullman Hospital. On the docket at city records court this morning were charges including disregarding a traffic light speeding intoxicated on a public street disorderly conduct parking in a prohibited zone driving while intoxicated no drivers license reckless driving carrying a pistol without a permit improper passing improper lights improper muffler failure to appear violation of the prohibition law contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The Morgan County Sheriff's Department list includes public drunkenness second degree burglary grand larceny.
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George Shaw
Decatur 2
Decatur General Hospital
Subie Estes
15Th Ave
Gene Whisenant
Plaza St
Rachel Reeves
City Recorders Court
Classifieds collage including autos rentals and sale ads
A mixed classified ad list offers a 1953 Chevrolet pickup with 4 speed and a 55 engine in good condition, barber shop sale, multiple rentals including 5 room houses with air conditioning, central heat, and near schools, a Coppertone gas range for sale, a 1958 Plymouth wagon in good running order, and various contact numbers.
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Chevrolet
Industry Leaders Appointed to Chemstrand Acrilan Roles
Major figures in the Acrilan project feature Hieserman and Downing appointed to key Chemstrand positions. Hieserman, from Iowa Park Texas, holds degrees from Texas Tech and Michigan State and holds patents in organic chemicals and fibers. Downing, of Drumright Oklahoma, oversees Acrilan in Europe with headquarters in London and is a director of Alabama Tile Manufacturers Association.
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Celanese Corp
Cumberland
Iowa Park
Texas
Texas Technological College
Michigan State University
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American Chemical Society
Alabama Academy of Science
Decatur Kiwanis Club
United Fund Campaign
Margaret
Stratford Rd
Downing
C. H. Goodwin
Monsanto
Goodwin
New York
Keith Freeman
Europe
London
Acrilan Manufacturing
Coleraine
North Ireland
Drumright
Okla
Oklahoma State University
Alabama Textile Manufacturers Association
Harold Marlar in fair condition at Huntsville Hospital
Infant Harold Jay Marlar, son of Mr and Mrs J C Marlar of Union Hill, remains in fair condition at Huntsville Hospital with possible blood transfusions. His family seeks public help as bills rise. donations collected by The Decatur Daily through the Harold Marlar Fund totaled 460.10 dollars to date, with many individual contributions listed.
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J. C. Marlar
Union Hill
Huntsville Hospital
Harold
Marlar
Decatur Daily
Harold Marlar
P. O. Box
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E. D. Coney
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H. D. Norris
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Anonymous
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C. F. Johnson
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George and
Margie Crawford
Julia L. Sherrill
John H. Peebles
Evelyn Dunn
Elmer Fuller
Marlin Hogan
John J. Chenault
W. E. Smith
Stanley BD
James O. Ander
Decatur Lions Club to hear Dr Frank Philpot at noon
Dr Frank Philpot president of Athens College will address Decatur Lions Club ladies day at noon Tuesday at the Lyons Hotel. He is Birmingham born and has degrees from Athens College Auburn University and Columbia University. He has served as principal rural education supervisor of instruction and director of the division of instruction in Montgomery. He is married to Frances English of Decatur with two sons, Frank Allen and Kenneth Joe.
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Senate Manpower Subcommittee
Johnson
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Senate
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
James H. Scheuer
Fairway
SE. Cole
Chemstrand
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Lulin
Chemstrand Research Center
Durham
N.C
Joppa
Cole
Auburn University
Alabama Highway Department
Martha
Murphree Rr
Smith
U.S. Air Force
Eufaula
Decatur
Steven
Frank Newton Philpot
Athens College
Decatur Lions Club
Lyons Hotel
Philpot
Birmingham
Columbia _—_—University
Frank Philpot
Morgan County
State Department
Division of Instruction
Montgomery
Dr. Philpot
Frances English
Frank Allen and
Kenneth Joe
Orientation program for Austin High students Thursday
Notes of interest report an orientation for new students at Austin High School at 9 am Thursday in the school auditorium, conducted by the senior Honor Society. A gold identification bracelet was found in front of The Decatur Daily. the owner may claim it at The Daily. Decatur Assembly No. 26 Order of Rainbow for Girls meets at 7 pm Thursday at the Masonic Temple.
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Decatur Daily
THE
DAILY
Decatur
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Decatur Ceramic Arts Guild Hosts Picnic at Chemstrand Area
The Decatur Ceramic Arts Guild plans a 6 p.m. Friday picnic at the Chemstrand picnic area for members and their families. Decatur Toastmasters will hold their annual cookout at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dennis Billings received the cup for his humorous speech It All Happened at Toast-Jesters at last week's meeting.
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Decatur Ceramic Arts Guild
Chemstrand
Decatur
Dennis Billings
Theft at Baugh Wiley Hospital Cash Box Stolen
Police report a theft at Baugh Wiley Hospital at 6 09 a m. A cash box containing about 43 in bills was taken from the receptionist desk. No forced entry was found.
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Baugh Wiley Hospital
Reward For Pistol Stolen From Cypress Street Home
A reward of 25 dollars is offered for the return or information on a nickle plated .22 caliber High Standard revolver stolen from the home of C. W. Hudson at 1807 Cypress St SE. The theft occurred between Monday night and Tuesday morning.
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C. W. Hudson
Cypress St. SE
Hudson
Go Cart Engine Found by Bob Coker on Springdale Road
Bob Coker of 2334 Springdale Road found a go cart engine on Country Club road around 6 p.m. Tuesday. He said the owner may pick it up at his home.
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Bob Coker
Springdale Rd
Country Club Road
Coker
Decatur Woman Charged After Sunshine Cleaners Shooting
Mattie Robinson, 47, of 707 Lafayette St NW, said she was wounded in the right arm by a .22 pistol belonging to Ethel Mae Ward, whose address is unknown, at Sunshine Cleaners where they work. Ward faces a concealed weapon charge and is out on bond. Robinson received treatment at Bauch-Wiley-Smith Hospital and was released.
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Decatur
Sunshine Cleaners
Mattie Robinson
Lafayette St
Ethel Mae Ward
Miss Robinson
Bauch- Wiley-Smith Hospital
Morgan County launches mail-in vehicle tag system
The commissioner said interest in the mailing system has been high and it will serve Morgan County residents. Yates noted the system lets workers obtain tags without leaving work and adds convenience for all vehicle owners. About 2,000 tags are expected to be mailed this fall.
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Morgan County
Yates
Dam Lake to Be Built on Turkey Creek Northwest of Town
Alexander said plans call for a large lake and dam on Turkey Creek about eight miles northwest of here with a filtering plant at the dam. The board may buy land from 15 of 20 nearby owners and may seek court action to acquire from five holdouts who want too much. If loan and grant funding delays persist, the group will seek a loan from the Community Facilities Administration to secure water needs.
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Alexander
Community Facilities Administration
Turkey Creek
Print ed circuits via negative film precipitating silver
A process for producing printed circuits uses a film negative to precipitate unexposed silver, forming an electrically conductive image.
First Spanish flag over America noted in historic account
A historic reference states the first flag of a European nation to fly over the Americas was that of Spain. The brief record highlights early exploration and flag signaling by Spanish explorers claiming territories in the New World.
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Americas
Spain
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