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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
2
A health officer reported encephalitis in the West Fork River area south of Mobile, with six people affected in the past week. The cases are of the infectious type, indicating mosquito transmission.
Franklin Louisiana police report Harold Dozier of Montgomery Alabama tried to escape from St Mary Parish Jail during booking on a speeding charge. He sprinted toward Bayou Teche and resurfaced surrounded by officers, then was hauled back to jail dripping wet.
The Department of Commerce reports that average per capita income in the Southeast rose 61.7 percent during 1955 through 1965, exceeding the U S average by 13 points except Florida which stayed below the national pace. Mayor Lee urges federal aid to cities to tackle housing education and employment now.
Washington reports that the Senate voted against authorizing 19.7 million dollars for Project Mohole, a Pacific crust drilling program. The House previously refused funds and later again rejected Mohole money, with President Johnson urging restoration. The funding measure was blocked twice by the House and by the Senate.
Washington The Civil Aeronautics Board urged airlines to reduce fares on Atlantic, north and central Pacific and U S Mexico routes as warranted in the public interest. The reductions are to be discussed at an International Air Transport Association conference in Honolulu starting September 12.
Extensive losses from floods were evident as massive cleanup began in Dell City Texas and Carlsbad New Mexico. Clear skies reduced rain threats while mud drained in sectors still flooded. Major highways reopened after two days of isolation for Dell City. some telephone circuits repaired.
Washington reports that former Miss Luci Baines Johnson and her husband Patrick Nugent are en route to their new home in Austin Texas. The White House says they will make several stops to visit friends during the drive and arrival time in Texas is not yet known. The couple married on August 6.
A Tokyo spokesman warned that the upcoming four nation whaling conference may struggle for compromise as the Soviet Union shows reluctance. If cooperation occurs, the Aug 31 opening could be wrapped in one day as Japan Norway the Soviet Union and Britain plan to divide a 3500 blue whale unit quota set at the London meeting. Africans Seek Court Reform at United Nations Ha gue move aims to avoid another unfavorable ruling in South West Africa case. At Peking a mob of Red Guards overran Sacred Heart Academy raising Mao busts and anti foreign slogans prompting closure of classes.
President Charles de Gaulle departs on an around-the-world trip including a state visit to Phnom Penh Cambodia. He will address a major speech there and advocate a united neutral Vietnam amid opposition to American policy in Southeast Asia.
Decatur Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 20 20. Reading for sea level was 554 50. High yesterday 84 at 3 p m. Low this morning 62. Temperature at 8 32 a m today 62. No rainfall in the past 24 hours. Partly cloudy and mild today tonight and Friday. Winds light northeasterly. High today 82, low tonight 60, high Friday 82. Moon in Sagittarius sets 12 54 a m tomorrow. Full Aug 30. Saturn in southeast 11 20 p m. Jupiter rises 2 31 a m. Venus rises 3 59 a m. Mars between Venus and Jupiter near Jupiter. Sunset today 6 25 p m. Sunrise tomorrow 5 15 a m. Visible planets and lunar phases noted.
Mrs Josie Idella Russell 814 3rd Ave SE died at 6 10 am in a local hospital. Services set for 4 pm Friday at 6th Ave Church of God with Rev W A Crim and Rev J D Head officiating. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery Gunthorp directing. Survivors include husband Walter Russell Decatur two sisters Lillian Aday Decatur Jessie Louise Berry Birmingham three brothers Robert Bradford Decatur Carlos Bradford Ohio Glenn Bradford Tuscumbia. Native of Morgan County member of 6th Ave Church of God employed by Southern Bell 24 years as group chief operator. Body to return to residence this afternoon remain there until church service.
Daily records show charges including disregarding a traffic light five counts disorderly conduct four intoxicated on a public street three reckless driving two disregarding a stop sign one driving while intoxicated one. Morgan County Sheriff's Department reports intoxication and an arrest on an out-of-county warrant. Decatur Fire Department reports no fires in the prior 24 hours. Local business and private property transfers listed with buyers and amounts. Numerous birth announcements and marriages noted across Decatur and surrounding areas.
The newspaper fund tally reaches 925.10 with many donors. Additional gifts may be mailed to the Harold Marlar Fund in Decatur Alabama, while a note on Quebec being North America’s only walled city closes the item.
Pittsburgh Judge John G. Brosky told a regional safety conference that juries frequently acquit those charged with driving while intoxicated. He cited jurors who have had a drink or two as a reason many verdicts are not guilty.
An eight o clock games evening is set for Moose Lodge. Decatur Chapter No. 38 Royal Arch Masons convene at 7 30 p m today in the Masonic Temple.
James Bentford of 1402 5th St SE reports two spinner hubcaps stolen from his 1962 Chevrolet convertible sometime Tuesday night. A $10 reward offered for their return. Art Belew of Hicks Chevrolet Co. named chairman of the Commercial Division of the United Fund Campaign. Belew, a Morgan County native, 15 years with Hicks, and current VP and GM, has roles in Kiwanis, Chamber, Boy's Club, and Methodist Church activities. He and wife Bea live with three children at 620 14th Ave SW.
An employee of the city treasurer's office was sentenced to four months at hard labor after conviction for accepting a bribe of two rupees. The item lists various local ads including car sales, housing, a hedge trimmer, babysitting, and rental notices with phone numbers. Columbus’s voyage note and other unrelated bits appear in the same clipping.
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