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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1967
Page
2
A list of newborns and their parents from Decatur General Hospital highlights births this Thursday. The report includes names and hometowns such as Courtland and Endlam Boulevard, with several infants named under Mrs. and Mr. parents.
Guest editorial highlights stronger growth in the Florence area and nearby TVA counties. It notes per capita income up 743 percent from 1933 to 1965, manufacturing jobs rising 41 percent from 1960 to 1966, and manufacturing wages up 71 percent, arguing for continued industrial expansion and regional cooperation.
City Commissioner Melvin Ozier lit the living Christmas tree at Decatur as mayor Gilmer Blackburn was away. The event honored Vietnam servicemen with prayers, patriotism, and music from Decatur High School Band and Austinville Methodist choirs.
Two purse snatchings were reported after the Christmas parade in Decatur. Police cite a suspect aged 14 to 18 believed responsible for stealing about $50 from Lilbern Terry’s car on Johnston Street while she and her children tried to enter.
Sparkman outlines a bill to extend Farm Service emergency loans to three years with optional shorter terms, include enough to cover existing debts, and aid small business farm suppliers. The measure targets cotton growers and aims to provide relief beyond the current one-year loan limit.
Boulden, on death row at Kilby Prison, faces a new jury for the murder and rape charges after testimony tied the crime to a woods encounter with a 15 year old white mother in Flint City. The Fifth Circuit ruled Boulden could be examined for mental fitness in a potential new trial.
Family Weekly notes holiday toy trends with items like mini trains ESP games and talking dolls. It profiles Elizabeth Montgomery daughter of Robert Montgomery and discusses her marriage to Bill Asher noting stronger bond from working together and fewer frictions when together.
The Alabama senator with Lister Hill and other co sponsors urged quick passage of aid for farmers. Thirty one Mississippi and twenty Georgia counties plus fourteen Tennessee counties were declared eligible for federal low interest loans after natural crop disaster.
Today expects mostly cloudy skies with a 60 percent chance of rain increasing to 70 percent for thundershowers. Winds light northerly tonight shifting to southerly tomorrow. High near 64 and low around 34 with cooler, clear conditions on Sunday.
John Dan Kirkland of 941 Lamar St. SW was found dead of a heart attack Friday in the alley behind Austinville Church of Christ. Morgan County Coroner John McBride said two school boys discovered him about 3 15 p m and notified police. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Gunitharp Funeral Home.
Mrs Aleen E Dunnavant 67 of 1302 Washington St Athens died Friday at home. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p m Eastside Church of Christ with A J Rollings officiating. Burial in City Cemetery McConnell Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her husband Homer Dunnavant of Athens a son Bob Dunnavant of Athens six grandchildren three sisters Mrs R E Hodges and Mrs L E Dunnavant both of Elkmont 3 and Mrs Beulah Spence of Athens nephews Wendell Wallace Thomas Wallace C L Spence Clifton Hodges Benton Pettus and David Dunnavant. Her husband owns Athens Broadcasting Co operator of radio stations WJMW WJOF.
The Methodist Church launches ACUTE to recruit more lay workers, outlining goals for annual conference training and enlistment. The issue also previews features in Family Weekly including virus research for colds, Billy Graham youth, Gov. Lurleen Wallace health update, psychedelic trends, and pumpkin recipes.
Witnesses claimed Dr. John Chandler and Mrs. Maner were correct about motives and danger. Four psychiatrists diagnosed Mrs. Maner as insane at the time of her husband's death, while the state argued her actions showed abnormal behavior. The jury faced six verdict options and deliberated after hearing closing testimony and rebuttals into the night.
Lawrence County Health Department hired Clyde Cameron former Lawrence County Board of Revenue chairman as health service assistant. Elvie Terry said Cameron's appointment was approved by the State Board of Health and he began duties yesterday. Cameron will assist sanitation officers on countywide projects after serving four years on the board and as chairman before abolition of the chairmanship July 1 by state legislation.
The Civil Aeronautics Board excludes National Airlines from a federal investigation of Southern Airways route realignments. The board says National’s request would raise new issues and widen the proceeding. The board also allows Eastern Airlines to operate between Kennedy Space Center and Huntsville-Decatur, but not its plan to Jacksonville.
Reports describe fresh Communist assaults near Loc Ninh and near the DMZ while U S forces bolster positions at Bu Dop and Bu Duc. In Dak To the costly Thanksgiving Day battle ended with heavy American and allied casualties and enemy losses as air actions continue despite monsoon weather.
Charles Goodwin, charged in the Sept 25 pistol slaying of Jimmy Dayton Montgomery on the courthouse square, will be tried during the special term. Sheriff Rutherford said investigators have spent a large portion of time on the case and noted the shooting occurred.
Center Springs hosts the Methodist Youth Fellowship on December 4 at 7 p.m. All young people are invited. The Women's Society of Christian Service holds its December meeting December 11 at 6 30 p.m. at Mrs Faye St John's home. Rev Bill Wilson led a song service with Iris Winton directing. An official board meeting followed. attendees included Mr and Mrs Almon Walker of Somerville and Mr and Mrs John Walker of Huntsville.
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