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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
2
A noon update from the New York Stock Exchange shows mixed performance with key indices fluctuating. Traders react to market news, affecting several blue chip shares and sector leaders as portfolios adjust.
The account traces Hubert Humphrey from early poverty and a drugstore upbringing through his ascent as Minneapolis mayor at 34, his education detours, and his 1948 bid for the U.S. Senate. It highlights his push for a strong civil rights plank at the Democratic convention and his stance against compromise on civil rights.
Ten members of the Morgan and Cullman County motorcycle club Hell's Chosen Few were arrested after a raid led by Sheriff David Sandlin. Five were released on $300 bond. five remain jailed including Timothy Gene Wilson the self-described leader. Additional suspects, including a juvenile, await bond as the raid targeted illegal activity at the group’s Priceville headquarters.
The report lists numerous organizations receiving funds including Red Cross Ameri can Social Health Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Salvation Army and United Fund operation. Campaign general chairman is Paul A Lamont plant manager at Amoco Chemical's Decatur plant.
Limestone schools face mass closures as 500 plus students from Dogwood Greenbrier and New Hope Junior High would be reassigned to Mooresville-Belle Mina. Superintendent Pettus says Mooresville-Belle Mina is already at capacity and cannot absorb more pupils. Athens School Supt Julian Newman was officially notified of closure plans this morning for Miller Elementary housing 460 students.
Wallace, en route to Knoxville Tennessee for a two day speaking tour, said Chicago police probably used restraint in handling protest demonstrations. He argued that despite comments from Hubert Humphrey and Richard Nixon on law and order, they will take any vote they can get as people grow fed up with the national situation.
The Alabama delegation faced a split over support as Maddox withdrew and Georgia votes were shared with Julian Bond’s rival faction. The convention saw banners praising Humphrey and Kennedy while Alabama briefly led the state alphabetical slate before yielding to North Carolina, with further debate on whether to yield.
Mr and Mrs Jackie L Dupree announce a son and a daughter born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Bennie W Ridgeway announce a son born Monday at Decatur. Mr and Mrs James Walter Cunning ham announce a daughter born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Martin Lee Skates announce a daughter born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Edward Howard announce a daughter born Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Kendrick L Elder announce a daughter born today at Decatur. Mr and Mrs David L Anderson announce a son born today at Decatur. Mr and Mrs W T Curbow announce twins a son and a daughter born Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.
Wallace says neither major party can win in November and that he spoke with Georgia Gov. Lester Maddox by phone. He did not reveal their discussion or Maddox’s possible support. The Georgia governor called while Wallace was in Phoenix for a speech.
Funeral services for Gurley cGee Johnson 73 of 1224 Grant J SE will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Johnson Chapel Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survivors include widow Madgie Johnson daughters Mrs Robert Woodall and several sons and grandchildren. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
Ira Linley 54 of 901 East Main St Falkville died Tuesday at a Huntsville hospital. Funeral today at Gunthorp Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. Maxwell Preston Rev. Smith Ledbetter and Rev. Charles Glaze officiating. Burial in City Cemetery. Survived by wife Denice Linley daughter Debbie Linley two step sons Billy Hargrove US Navy and Jerry Hargrove Decatur a step daughter Sandra Beard Anniston mother Ethel Gant Decatur two brothers Freddie Linley Hollis Linley Decatur a sister Virginia Givens Florida six grandchildren.
The Decatur Safety Council will fill a 40 by 80 foot tent at the Morgan County Fair September 9 14 with safety exhibits. Displays include a firetruck police patrol car motorcycle and a disaster wagon and first aid station from the Red Cross. Boy Scout troop 61 will show safety in scouting. Local agency representatives will explain safety basics and answer questions.
American men who smoke cigarettes lose about 27 percent more time from jobs and recreation than nonsmokers. The finding highlights productivity losses linked to smoking and adds to public health concerns about tobacco use.
Station with hydraulic chair and several used items offered. Employment Service seeks a married station attendant with salary plus mobile home. Various rentals listed including 2 and 3 bedroom units in multiple locations. Kitchen help and busboys needed at Decatur Inn. Contact numbers provided for each listing.
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