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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1964
Page
2
Decatur and vicinity forecast for today and tonight calls for partly cloudy and warm conditions with isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers. Winds will be mostly easterly at 5 to 10 mph. High near 90, low around 72. Moonrise tonight 11 19 p m. New Moon Sep 5. Venus rises 2 06 a m with Pollux as the bright nearby star and Mars in between.
Master Randy Devaney Madi son three Miss Susan Cooper 606 8th Ave SW Mrs Bobby Coney Hartselle four Harold Smith 100 Railroad St Hartselle Mrs Joe McCutcheon Hart selle three Master Rickey Talley 816 4th Ave SE Mrs Correl Camp and infant son 220 Memorial Dr SW Cecil Walden Jr Box 335 Decatur Mrs Cora Vinson Huntsville
A compiled list shows admissions and dismissals at Decatur General. Names include Rickey Riggs and James Morgan among admitted patients, and Mattie Raymond Smith Joel Goree Lillian Smith Harry Cowan Jack Dobbs and Charles Wessels with infants among those dismissed or listed. Additional addresses and affiliations appear alongside each name.
A boy was born Friday to Mr and Mrs John D Millsap at Decatur General Hospital located at 1201 North Street. The newborn joins the Millsap family record with the new arrival celebrated in the community.
The Athens City Council voted at a protest hearing to rezone Hobbs Street property near Athens College from RIII to BI. Baylis Hightower, owner, spoke in favor while Dr. Virgil McCain, college president, opposed the change.
Communist North Korea and the United Arab Republic sign a trade pact for 1905 with each side to send another 2.8 million dollars worth of goods.
On this date Aug 29 1964 notable events include Oliver Wendell Holmes born in Cambridge Mass and Hindenburg named chief of the German army staff in 1916. Also Belgium's Queen Astrid died in a Swiss car crash and Copenhagen saw Danish warships scuttle in 1943 amid Nazi resistance.
An Athens resident around 20 identified as Ray Lewis remained in fair condition at Athens Limestone Hospital after Friday injuries from a bulldozer incident. His mother Mrs. Will Lewis said the machine heated up and a cap blew, burning his face chest and arms.
The Civil Aeronautics Board denied Southern Airways petition to reconsider an order in the Houston to New Orleans local service case. The board said Southern proposed linking Jackson and Baton Rouge with Houston and raising Huntsville or Jackson in the issue, whichT was not relevant to the Houston New Orleans inquiry.
In a national speech Goldwater argues federal guarantees erode personal responsibility and spark crime. He warns against pitting class or race to win votes and says civil rights bills loom as a major factor in November outcomes, while Democrats fear a black lash outside the South.
Miller energized a crowd with a mix of smiles and barbed rebukes as he tailed Goldwater. The stop was billed as a shake down cruise before his formal kickoff in Lockport New York with wife Stephanie and two daughters Elizabeth Anne aged 29 and Mary Karen aged 17.
The fundraiser runs from 9 a m today through Sunday 9 p m in a four county area Morgan Madison Limestone and Lawrence with a telethon on WAAY TV Channel 31 A road block at Dick Coffer Ford will collect donations Morgan County Sheriff's Posse will assist Decatur CB Radio Club Satellite Radio Club will aid Mrs Bob Brunton leads refreshments State National Bank will count funds Southern Bell local 3903 Decatur supplies operators.
Dennis Dineen a New York Bar member with a chemistry BS from Notre Dame and an LLB from Fordham has joined Chemstrand as a patent department attorney. He previously worked at Dow Chemical and Amchem Products and lives with his wife and three children at University Apts in Hu ville.
In Alabama the push to redraw the congressional map stalls after lawmakers adjourn early. Governor Wallace backs a plan splitting Jefferson County to form new districts, while opponents cite constitutional issues and a looming federal court ruling. The session ends sine die without final passage.
Demos continued on page 1 with Connor explaining election law intent. Ruth Johnson Owens signs pledge as national committee members must affirm nominees and face potential vacancy if failing to do so after proper notice and hearing.
In a new affidavit, Vann argues the current plan would yield eight districts near 408000 residents each. He cites an alternative plan with population variances under 5 percent and asks the court to invalidate the legislature's map and require at large congressional elections in November.
Inspector Menendes and Commissioner Almagro debate a possible escape plan for Rita Welden's killer. They discuss a sea exit via La Paz, a fisherman, and a rendezvous with Senor Reles' bereaved father, weighing motives and the murder's swift timing.
In a police file read by Almagro, Jose Camillo Reles reportedly confessed to killing a North American known as Stephen Sidney Welden. The inspector, stunned, sees only the record and the sergeant’s indifference as the trial awaits next Monday.
Italian engineers study plans for a new automobile tunnel through the Alps under the Brenner Pass in Italy.
The Decatur Daily announces a reader question contest with entries sent to Tell Me Why care of the newspaper. Today's winner is Roseanne Mangini of Waterbury Connecticut. The feature explains algae and its forms, naming algae types, habitats, colors, uses, and food chain roles in lakes and oceans.
A short note on the term governor tracing its roots to directing a ship in Greek and Roman language evolution. It also names Anita Ramirez of El Paso Texas as today’s winner for puzzle submissions.
The fragmentary item notes a lighthearted segment titled Fun Time with Mary on The Chuckle Box. Readable bits show playful banter and a hostess presenting jokes aimed at a family audience. The text hints at a local show format rather than a major event.
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