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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1964
Page
1
Rev Millard Holmes pastor of the First Assembly of God Cullman will speak at 7 30 p m Monday at 415 8th Ave SE The Morgan County Board of Registrars will hold a regular session at the Courthouse Monday See Diary on Page 2
A wind driven blaze destroyed the 56 year old Jennings Chapel Church of Christ about 11 miles northeast of Athens late Saturday afternoon. Firefighters moved services to Johnson Junior High School while the 89-member congregation considers rebuilding. Damage began in the northwest wing from the gas heating system as fire crews fought to confine it.
Red Cross bloodmobile returns Monday at Central Baptist Church from noon to 6 p.m. Morgan County donors exceeded a 120 pint quota at the last visit. Free blood covers donors and families for six months. 35 percent industry participation triggers a year of free blood for all firm members and families.
An exchange ad offers to buy used furniture at top prices, listing contact at 353 4403. The notice stresses quick cash and immediate pickup.
Athens College board, in a called meeting, approved a 10 year development plan extending 1965 to 1975. It aims to raise enrollment from 800 to 2000, with next year day and night enrollment near 1000, including 200 more dormitory spaces.
Peggy Jo Johnt, 22, and Robert C. Pitz, 24, both of Buffalo, were arrested after hiring two detectives to kill Johnt’s husband Paul E. in a conspiracy case. Police said the pair did not know the detectives’ identities.
Assistant detective chief Michael A. Amico said after Police Commissioner William Schneider learned of a murder plot he contacted Pitz in a tavern where Pitz worked part time. Amico quoted Pitz as saying his girlfriend was facing trouble with her husband.
A woman planned to have her husband killed to collect life insurance and assets totaling about $50,000, later stated as $25,000. Detectives agreed to a $1,500 fee after initial payments of $175, with the remainder to come once Mrs. Johnt received the money.
Amico said the slaying was scheduled for Friday night. Mrs Johnt and Pitt were arrested early Saturday after police learned Johnt’s husband was dead. Johnt was taken to headquarters and told of the plot as officers quoted him saying I’ll take her back.
Defense minister described a risky maneuver as a respectful gesture. Sheriff Rainey reports FBI offered him something. James Pringle shot AP wire photo of the Pope arriving at the Vatican with crowds cheering.
Sheriff Lawrence Rainey said FBI agents told him eyewitnesses to the 1964 murders offered information for money, a claim the FBI dismissed as ridiculous. The case involved 21 white men arrested on federal conspiracy charges after a five month probe into the killings of Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney near Philadelphia Mississippi.
GOP governors meeting in Denver endorse a statement against narrow political radicalism and urge leadership aligned with republicanism. They split on whether the call targets Dean Burch as national chairman, while Romney Rockefeller and Scranton support removal as implied by the resolution. They also back civil rights and anti discrimination actions.
More than 700 ballots mailed to Chamber members to elect five new directors for a three year term ending Dec 31 1967. The banquet January 8 will feature D W Brosnan of Southern Railway as host and guest. Names on the ballot include Emmette L. Barron Irvin M Commander Jr W Jones Ellison J C Penney Co Robert H Harris Caddell Shankson Moores Tommy McRae Chuck Norman Frances E Nungester and Hour Martinizing.
An American teacher Natalie Anna Bienstock 28 exposed her involvement with Soviet agents. She provided information on Russian artists touring the United States and on Americans who might encourage defection. She went to the FBI voluntarily and no action was planned. She visited Moscow in 1959 and 1962 while with Hurok Attractions Inc.
Birmingham News reports Hayes International Corp has installed and tested a system claimed to shield U S aircraft from heat seeking missiles. The development is described as progress in the scientific race for new weapons and counter measures amid fears of missiles in Cuba.
Local classified notice advertises Bekind Worldwide Moving and related services. Contact Deniel at 353-1 for details.
Senator B Everett Jordan said secret testimony given to the Senate Rules Committee by Don B Reynolds has been provided to the FBI. Reynolds is a key witness in the Rules Committee inquiry into a supposed secret political payoff tied to the Kennedy Johnson campaign in 1960. McCloskey denied knowledge of any deal.
A deluxe signed collector’s item offered by The Daily with 300 pages of dramatic 1964 news, hundreds of color and black and white photos. The edition, not sold in stores, costs 3 dollars plus tax and ships after January. Gift certificates available.
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