Weather and celestial notes for Decatur area
Sunday weather and astronomical details report a mild day with a high near 59 and a chilly night around 32. Sunrise 6 04 a.m. tomorrow 4 19 a.m. prominent Rigel star in southeast. planets Mars Venus Saturn Jupiter visibility notes. Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 16 81, sea level 551 11. Forecast calls for fair conditions, light variable winds, and cool Monday with a high near 57.
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Death notices for Cooper and Pride in Decatur
Funeral services for John Hollie Cooper age 65 of 1009 McCartney Street Decatur will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home. Complete funeral services for Percie Pride of 407 Washington Street Decatur who died at 9 35 pm Friday at his residence will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
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John Hollie Cooper
McCartney St
Decatur
Reynolds Funeral Home
Percie. Pride
Washington St. Decatur
Local leaders urge reawakening of American principles
About 154 people attended Saturday events with Dr. Ian Stuart of Birmingham as guest speaker. Stuart warned that Americans are taking Communism lightly and urged a broad reawakening of founding principles to prevent government decay. The Birmingham executive and author has held notable honors including the Freedom Foundation award and the Douglas MacArthur Medal.
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University of Dublin
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Chicago Steel Output Lags City Demand
Chicago, the nation’s biggest steel producer, produced 24 million ingot tons last year while the local district consumed more steel than it produced, highlighting a supply shortfall and ongoing demand pressure in the city’s industry.
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Bayside High shows pro Castro film linking prayer debate
A Bayside High School student club screened the pro America film A Visit to the National Liberation Front in South Viet Nam. After audience overflow, the discussion was canceled and the film shown again. The club calls it propaganda and plans a later Q and A for students. The principal said it was not improper to show. The school board later reviewed policy on the screening amid a prayer controversy raised by a 16 year old girl.
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Bayside
Johnson Seeks Full Report On Northeast Blackout
Johnson orders a full report after a widespread blackout across Texas, southern New Mexico, and parts of Mexico. FPC experts probe a misbehaving natural gas regulator while officials confirm a triggering relay at Sir Adam Beck plant No 2 near Queenston caused the outage.
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Queenston
Onario
African nations threaten to sever ties with Britain over Rhodesia
At a Friday night meeting 36 African countries voted to break diplomatic relations with Britain by Dec 15 unless Rhodesia’s rebellion is crushed. Led by Senegal with support from the United Arab Republic Tunisia and Congo Brazzaville the move includes nine Commonwealth members. Some delegates warned of potential Commonwealth exits.
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Device feeds fish up to 15 days for traveling aquarists
A new automatic fish feeder has been demonstrated that can feed fish for up to 15 days. The device targets aquarium owners who travel, offering a reliable solution for long trips.
Deaths: Belle McClanahan 93 of Hartselle
Belle McClanahan of Hartselle died Friday at 5 p m at a local hospital. Services are today at 2 p m at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev DeWitt Prince and Rev Everett Lee officiating. Burial in adjoining Peck Cemetery. Memorials to charities. Pallbearers listed. She was a Morgan County native and Methodist. Survivors include her son Garland McClanahan. Funeral home directing.
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Bert Ward
Harold McClanahan
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Alton McClanahan
John McClanahan
Hal Orr
Hartselle Postmaster and WWI Veteran William Allen Dies
William B. Allen, 75, of Hartselle, former assistant postmaster, died Friday night. Services at Peck Funeral Home chapel at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. W. P. Maxwell officiating, burial in Hartselle City Cemetery. Survived by widow Flora, daughter Barbara Alper of Washington DC, and a granddaughter. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers are Post Office personnel. Native of Ardmore, WWI veteran. Memorials in lieu of flowers to charities.
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Emmett Bridges
Merrill Doss
Phil M. Orr
Sam Martin
Post Office
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Ardmore
James W McCowan of Athens Dies at 71
James Wiley McCowan 71 of Athens died Friday at 8 55 AM at his residence Burial followed at Bottom Cemetery with McConnell directing Survivors include widow Ethel Olivia McCowan of Athens three sons James Lester of Toledo Marvin J of Huntsville and W C Sonny McCowan of Birmingham eight daughters Lacey Usery Lorene Rogers Gladys Harris all of Athens Essie Adams Seberin Fla Myrtice Emberton Scotland Ark Reba Emerton Sheridan Ark Ruth Adams and Betty Jane Johnson both of Athens 39 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren two brothers Dick McCowan of Athens Leo McCowan Morris Ala three sisters Mattie Barnett Ardmore Pearl Ford Attalla Beadie Vanhouser Athens Grandsons served as pallbearers Body returned to residence in state 1 2 PM McCowan native of Limestone County.
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Huntsville
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Morris
Ala
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Pearl Ford
Attala
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Decatur Altrusa to Meet at Mrs Thurman Brown Home
The Decatur Altrusa Club plans a Tuesday 7 30 p m meeting at 1703 10th Ave SE the invite urges members to attend. Fire calls Saturday included a burning Mooresville barn that burned completely and a grass fire on Kooken Ave SW no injuries reported. Police investigated multiple city auto accidents with several involved drivers named. A stolen hubcap and fender skirts were reported from a 1957 Chevrolet during the Christmas parade. Austin High Band to give a Christmas Concert Tuesday at 8 p m with door prizes and ticket prices posted. Morgan County Board of Registrars will hold a regular session Monday in the courthouse.
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Country Club Rd
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Birch St
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Elliott St
Marthar Holmes Hill
Thomas Dr. SW
Preston C. Read
Athens 7
Gibson’s
Moulton Rd
Decatur Shopping Center
George Ray Austin
11Th Ave
Ruth L. Key
Creighton Ave
Arthur Jackson
Decatur Trailer Park
Kenneth Reeder
Elm St. SE
Memorial Dr. NW
Jackson
David Wright
Hartseller
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Court records reveal Brown jailed for intoxication
Brown was committed to jail on October 6 for high way intoxication and peace proceedings and released November 5. State prosecutors and officers conferred, then the judge ordered the case not pressed or dismissed. A court spokesman said Brown believed a whiskey seller used his name in a related matter.
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Collision of Constellation and TWA Jet Lands Safely after Fire
A Constellation and a TWA jet collided over New York at 4 28 p m. Both crews guided their aircraft to land safely. The Eastern captain Capt C White from Rye NH, warned passengers and executed a crash landing. The TWA piloted by Carroll reached Kennedy Airport with minimal injuries. Passengers included Bernard Donovan, superintendent of NYC schools. Several passengers recall the alarm and orderly evacuation as flames erupted on the Constellation. Airlines reported two other recent crashes involving 727s near Covington Kentucky and Salt Lake City Utah. Court actions followed for multiple defendants with fines and probation.
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Gemini 7 flight faces power issue and extraction risk
The Gemini program manages a power supply hiccup as Gemini 7 enters orbit with oxygen tank pressure dipped. Crew splice fixes restore pressure and avoid danger. Gemini 6 mission aims for a historic near miss and close formation with Gemini 7 to advance toward the moon. Lovell and Borman's wives react with emotion as launch success is celebrated and expectations build for the second flight.
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Mrs Mary Lou Maner dies in Decatur at 80
Mrs Mary Lou Maner aged 80 of 1410 North St SE Decatur died Saturday at 3 30 am in a local nursing home Burial set at Roselawn Cemetery with Dr Maurice Fletcher and Rev R E Wilkins officiating Survivors include two daughters Mrs E L Standridge and Mrs Raymond Segars a son Lonnie Maner a brother Dolph Roper six sisters Mrs A J Kell Miss Jessie Roper Mrs Ester Brannon Mrs Lurleen Pruitt Mrs M B Harrison and Mrs Irvin Watkins six grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews She was lifelong resident of Morgan and Lawrence counties and a member of the community church
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North St
Decatur
Faith Baptist Church
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R. E. Wilkins
Roselawn
Gunthorp Funeral Home
E.L. Standridge
Raymond Segars
Lonnie Maner
Trinity
Dolph Roper
Hartselle
A. J. Kell
Jessie Roper
Ester Brannon
Lurleen_ Pruitt
Nashville Tenn
M. B. Harrison
Irvin Watkins
Birmingham
Faith Baptist Church funeral services announced
Funeral home until 1 30 p m will carry the body to Faith Baptist Church where it will lie in state until services begin. The notice outlines the planned funeral arrangement and timeframes for the service.
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Pope Paul VI Leads First Interfaith Service
Pope Paul VI prayed with non Catholic observers at the Vatican Ecumenical Council in a historic first for a pontiff. He called them brothers and friends in Christ and said the council’s work offers hope for Christian unity, slowly and gradually.
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Navy faces decision on second nuclear carrier in 1967 budget
Washington AP reports the upcoming budget talks between President Johnson and Defense Secretary McNamara will decide if the Navy receives a second nuclear powered aircraft carrier. Earlier, prospects were favorable for including the carrier in the fiscal 1967 budget proposal.
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Humphrey meets Vietnam Day Committee in private talks
Vice President Hubert Humphrey held a 20 minute closed door session with six Vietnam Day Committee members at Moffett Field California. He said the talks covered views and arguments over antiwar protests reaching troops in Vietnam. Newsmen were barred at his request.
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De Gaulle Faces First Popular Presidency Vote in France
The Civil Rights Commission reports mixed progress on the Voting Rights Act in the South urging more federal registrars in counties with inadequate procedures or literacy tests. In Paris, President Charles de Gaulle runs in France’s first popular presidential election, seeking a second seven year term amid a record turnout and a choice between stability and chaos.
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Vietnamese War News From Saigon Frontlines and Skirmishes
Reports describe a large force possibly targeting oil and gas storage near Nha Be and a nearby Starcom center guarded by U S troops. North Vietnamese regiments move north toward the Cambodian frontier while B 52s raid areas northwest of Saigon. Guerrilla attacks press Mekong Delta outpost as government troops sustain casualties.
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Marines Resupply Advisers Under Fire In Vietnamese Operation
U S Marine helicopters flew through heavy fire to rescue three U S Army advisers pinned down by Viet Cong in a combat phase. A military spokesman said casualties on the government side were moderate while Vietnamese sources reported many Viet Cong killed.
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