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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1966
Page
2
Decatur Dr. Frank Philpot president of Athens College will speak at the Decatur Lions Club meeting on Tuesday. The Ladies Day luncheon starts at noon at the Lyons Hotel.
Representative Adam Clayton Powell questioned why funds for an Alabama Lowndes County OEO project were delayed and why funds for a New Jersey program would not be held. Shriver replied the New Jersey program is ongoing and would affect many poor people with paydays. In Alabama, Harold Grossnickle is being sought after nine of ten Draper Correctional Institute escapees were captured. Warden Jack Watkins said Grossnickle faces burglary charges. Governor George Wallace’s challenge to federal authority faces final legislative steps, with Senate debate likely brief and amendments possible to tighten the measure and seek a court ruling on constitutionality.
Denise Blair a 19 year old from Layton Utah won Miss Usa World while comedian Bob Hope was named Man of the Century by pageant officials. Hope has long sponsored the contest and accompanied the reigning Miss Usa World on his Christmas US military tour. Esperanza Vasquez a 37 year old Mexico City beauty parlor operator recovering after Aug 8 surgery on artificial heart pump spent Sunday visiting relatives at Methodist Hospital.
New York License Commissioner Joe J Taylor said he would drop the fingerprinting rule for cabaret employees including entertainers, bartenders, and waitresses, a regulation Sinatra refused to submit to. The City Council must approve Taylor's proposal before it takes effect.
Georgia Democrats James Gray and Elliz Arnall declined two televised debates with the four gubernatorial contenders Jimmy Carter Lester Maddox Garland Byrd and Hoke O Kelley who appeared on WAGA TV and were to appear on WSB TV. Arnall said he has already sat on discussion panels with other candidates.
The Department of Labor plans to relocate about 5 000 workers and their families within nine months to regions with available jobs. The Office of Education projects a record enrollment of around 56 million students in public and private schools and colleges this fall.
The Office of Education announces over 179 million dollars in federal funds will be loaned to nearly 500,000 students at about 1,600 colleges and universities next academic year. The program, under the National Defense Education Act, covers 90 percent with colleges supplying the remaining 10 percent. Since 1958 about 968,000 students have borrowed 834 million dollars.
Barry Goldwater, after losing in 1964, told Human Events Nixon is the best equipped Republican to defeat President Johnson in 1968. He cited Nixon’s foreign policy experience and White House training as key advantages. In Copenhagen, the Polish cruise ship Batory left 15 passengers behind seeking asylum, with 14 Poles and one Czech remaining ashore.
Buenos Aires reports Juan Carlos Ongania virtually abolishes the right to strike as a government arbitration rule replaces disputes between labor and management. The decree fines firms up to 1000 dollars per employee for noncompliance, while workers risk dismissal without pay and loss of union rights if they refuse arbitration. The General Federation of Labor is poised to oppose the measure.
In Cairo three leaders of the outlawed Moslem Brotherhood were hanged at dawn for plotting to assassinate President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Nasser reportedly commuted four other death sentences to life imprisonment. Troops with machine guns surrounded the Cairo appeal prison as bodies were removed.
River readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 19.10 feet with sea level at 553.40. TVA lake stages listed include Wilson 507.0 Guntersville 593.4 Whitesburg 554.8 Pickwick 411.1 Wheeler 553.4 and Chickamauga 680.7. Temperature yesterday 90 at 11 pm, low 70 this morning, 72 at 8:05 am. Forecast calls for variable clouds with little temperature change, widely scattered thunderstorms, southerly winds 5 to 10 mph diminishing at night. highs 85 today and Tuesday 87, low 68 tonight.
Obituaries report the deaths of Johnny Haggenmacher aged 40 of Somerville 1 at a local hospital with services at Oakdale Church and burial at Bottoms Cemetery under Rev. Wallace Willingham. Survivor list includes wife Rosie Lee Haggenmacher, siblings, and in laws. A separate notice confirms Decatur resident Marvin Norris, formerly Paducah Kentucky, died at a local hospital. Services were held at Gunthorp Chapel with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. survivors include Idell Norris, two sons Oaklay and Troy, and multiple siblings.
Editor notes explain how Acrilane and Calumet Ave SE in Decatur Morgan County got their names. Both streets were named by Dan Lawrence, Brookmeade Addition No 1 developer, to honor local industries Acrilan the Chemstrand fiber trade name and Wolverine Tube Division of Calumet and Hecla Inc.
In Houston an 11 year old Athens girl Mary Bryan Maples underwent open heart surgery this morning. Physicians said it would take several days to learn the outcome as Mrs Joyce Maples a teacher at Athens Elementary School accompanied the patient along with Mrs Susie Bryan the grandmother from Athens.
Cullman Police Department reports twenty five charges this weekend including disorderly conduct six violations of the prohibition law five driving while intoxicated three speeding three carrying a concealed weapon one.
The annual picnic of Mary Lou Dancy Chapter No 320 Order of the Eastern Star will be at 6 30 Tuesday at the Levin Peurifoy Cabin on Trinity Mountain membr
Families and their members will bring a picnic lunch to a local gathering. The event invites community participation and shared meals, encouraging neighbors to connect through food and conversation. Local organizers emphasize inclusivity and a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere.
Decatur police investigate three weekend burglaries two at private homes Murial Cox 810 Gordon St SE reported her residence ransacked missing a Mexican silver service candle holders flatware electric guitar and clothing Herman O Ne al 432 Sherman St lost a 17 inch Motorola TV and six country albums Woodalls Old Moulton Rd 20 cartons of cigarettes were stolen from the Woodall home late Saturday night the break in reported at 7 06 am today.
A Gallup poll shows broad unease over how disputes are resolved between labor and management. Americans favor stricter union controls and some government arbitration to curb strikes that halt vital industries, while still largely supporting unions’ right to decent wages and conditions.
Daily records report three new births at Lawrence County and Decatur General Hospital including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Gene Oliver of Moulton and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Gene Keenum of Decatur and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Henson Jr. of Kimberly Trailer Court. Morgan County Sheriff's list details numerous charges this weekend and city records court docket items such as disorderly conduct impaired driving and traffic violations.
Cullman county authorities detained Jackie Wayne Stidham, 22, for transfer to Florida on grand larceny charges tied to a motorcycle theft there. He was picked up Sunday and will be held until Florida authorities arrive. Weekend arrests included probation violation, highway intoxication, escape, drunken driving, and false pretense cases.
A local police report records resisting arrest and multiple traffic charges including running a stop sign, reckless driving, improper muffler, and two counts of driving without a license. The sequence suggests a disputed roadside incident with several violations noted by officers.
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