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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1965
Page
2
The report lists sunset at 5 97 p.m. and sunrise at 6 42 a.m. with moonrise at 3 54 p.m. A full Moon in December and prominent star Alderbaran near the Moon are noted. Jupiter rises at 5 42 p.m. Saturn due south at 5 34 p.m. Venus is low in the southwest around 6 03 p.m. to 6 27 p.m.
Morning river level at Keller Memorial Bridge 16.66 feet above sea level 550.9 percent. TVA lake stages Guntersville 593.3 Whitesburg 552.0 Wilson 506.5 Pickwick 408.6 Wheeler 550.7 Chickamauga 675.2. Yesterday high 55 at 2 pm. Low 27 at 6:30 am. 9 am temperature was M. Forecast sunny windy warmer. Northerly winds 8 to 18 mph with gusts. High today 48 low tonight 28 and Wednesday high 57.
Pryor Field, named for a local aviation pioneer, marked its 24th CAP anniversary at a banquet amid Civil Air Patrol Week observances. Tooker noted the Pryor family’s long-standing aviation contributions and land donation that established the field. The pilot of the year award will honor an outstanding citizen annually and add the recipient to a commemorative plaque.
Funeral services are set for John H Cooper in Tuscaloosa with burial at Dry Creek Cemetery. Survivors include two Tuscaloosa sisters and other relatives. Percy Pride dies at 5 p.m. at 415 Washington St and will be buried at Sykes Cemetery in Decatur. son Wilzie Pride among survivors. Additional notices list Maggie Lee Sykes and several relatives in Decatur Cleveland Chicago Belle Mina and Birmingham communities.
President Johnson and board chairman William McChesney Martin Jr met as opposition to the rate increase remained. Some Democrats urged curbing the boards independence, but critics planned hearings next month and will wait to see economic effects before acting further. The board sees the move as anti inflation, while the administration says higher rates may slow the economy.
In 1941 President Franklin D Roosevelt made a personal plea for peace to Japanese Emperor Hirohito. The record notes a solitary diplomatic effort aimed at averting war as tensions escalated in the Pacific.
On the first day of a two week circuit criminal court session Judge James N Bloodworth reported 15 pleas of guilty cleared from the 34 case Monday docket. Four cases were not pressed one continued one being tried and 13 remain open for trial. Several specific defendants pled guilty to various charges including Carl Samuel Orr and William Pierce with sentencing set in January and April.
Ando spoke briefly to Rotarians about Japan as it absorbed Chinese influence 1400 years ago and then closed to foreigners for 300 years. He noted postwar rights for women, mixed Western and Japanese living, and predicted Japan will forge a distinct culture from its blended past while remarking on universal hospitality in the U.S. He questioned the war.
Yancey the City Planning Commission term expirations are noted for 1971 1966 and 1967 1968 1970 1969 reappointments include John C Cale Frank Keown L W Johnson H B Larkins F D Peebles Jr Marion T Burke Gerald F Paulson James A Jones and a $22950 heating cooling renovation contract for city hall awarded to Dewitt Shirley with Chase and Kemp as consultant engineer The commission also backs a Viet Nam support resolution and approves a bonds reporting contract while accepting the Chamber of Commerce street dedication near Cedar Lake Rd
President Johnson met early with McNamara Rusk and McGeorge Bundy for a ranch news conference outlining defense needs and Viet Nam policy. He said no big decisions yet after McNamara's Saigon trip and noted the Fed rate dispute with January timing uncertain. He affirmed continued U S aid to South Vietnam until peace is achieved and that more troops would be supplied if needed. He referenced Viet Nam troop levels versus Korea and discussed possible plans amid rising tensions.
News describes the Pearl Harbor aftermath with 1100 Navy men buried in the Arizona, 900 killed on other ships, 1700 injured, and eight battleships sunk or disabled. Sherwin recalls spotting a low flying attack plane and missing the Rising Sun emblem on its side.
US spokesmen said 11 air missions dropped 31 tons of bombs while 408 combat strikes took place in the South. A two seat F4C Phantom crashed north of Saigon with both crewmen feared dead. American casualties were light as Viet Cong fled after a brief encounter during searches for the dead.
Russian Luna 8 mission reportedly operated flawlessly through touchdown, marking a step toward soft landing. Jodrell Bank’s Sir Bernard Lovell noted hints of near success, while Luna 8 weighed 3421.5 pounds, slightly heavier than Luna 7, suggesting extra equipment.
Gemini 196 miles over Canton Island shows thrusters cut exactly on time as Borman reports. A second burn would place Gemini 7 in a 185 mile orbit for the Gemini 6 pursuit. Navy Capt Walter Schirra and Air Force Maj Thomas Stafford were set to launch next Monday but Cape Kennedy crews are ahead, making a Sunday launch likely. Flight Director Christopher C.
Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Elliott 79 of 100 North Clinton Street died Monday night at a Decatur hospital. Services are Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Athens First Methodist Church with Rev. E L McFee and Rev. James Harris officiating. Burial at Athens City Cemetery. McConnell Funeral Home directing. Survived by widow J D Elliott, two Athens daughters Mrs Mack Maples and Mrs Marvin E Nichols of Miami, two Athens sons George R and James B Elliott, a sister Mrs Jim Johnson of Nashville, a brother Fountain Mitchell of Toney, two dozen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Nephews will pallbear.
A Penta gon spokesman notes confusion in contacting officials amid Japan threat forecasts in 1941. Dec 7 brought widespread problems despite US cryptanalytic breakthroughs. On Dec 6 intelligence experts cracked most of Tokyo to Washington radio message parts, guiding embassy diplomacy.
William Luther Barnes aged 76 of 809 Bradley Street died today at 3 a.m. at home. Services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Austinville Methodist Church with Rev Mitchell Owens officiating. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include widow Vinnie Barnes of Decatur and two daughters Opal Roberts of Tallahassee Florida and Margaret Watkins of Decatur, brother Marvin Barnes of Falkville, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral home to transport to church one hour before service. He was lifelong Austinville Methodist member and a Lawrence County native.
Layfayette Baine Jett 69 of Houston Courts died Monday at 3 25 am at Somerford Rest Home Hartselle. Services were today at 2 pm at McConnell's chapel with Rev Elgie Jones officiating. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include widow Ida Jett Athens four daughters Vera Mayton Nashville Helen Smith Edith Lauderdale Athens Annie Ward Hartseller five sons Eugene Alford Jett William Howard John Morris Nashville Robert Jett Tanner 28 grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters Gencie Whitlow Trinity Izola Snow Stetler Okla a brother George Jett Decatur native of Blount County.
William Pearson age 78 of Trinity died Sunday at a Tuscaloosa hospital. Rev Whitlow officiated at Lindsey Hall in Lawrence County. Burial followed in a family cemetery with Peck Funeral Home of Hartselle directing. Survived by one sister Mrs Duskie England of Decatur and several nieces and nephews.
A survivor recalls how words about impact might have mattered at the time, then describes the moment the bombs began going off, marking a turning point in the event and underscoring personal reflection amid chaos.
Agricultural assets grew about 4 percent in 1964 reaching 237.6 billion dollars. This increase reflects expanding farm equipment, land, livestock, and related holdings across the sector.
Kraft ordered a preliminary plan toward placing the Gemini 7 spacecraft into a circular orbit while awaiting a final decision. If Gemini 6 launches early Thursday, Borman will perform a maneuver Thursday to raise Gemini 7 into a 185 mile circular Earth orbit.
Cotton steady with middling notes at inch and 0.40. Cottonseed quoted at 40 dollars per ton. Milk Grade A at 6.55 per hundred. manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred or four percent. Wood values listed 65, 45 and 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Corn and grains priced: No 2 Yellow Shelled 1.33. Ear 1.11. White Ear 1.07. White Shelled 1.46. No 2 Oats 0.65. Milling Wheat 1.38. Mile per hundred 2.00. Poultry Wheat 1.13. No 2 Barley 0.95.
Nashville AP cattle prices show 980 lb slaughter steers at 24.00, utility cows 13.00 to 14.00, 500-800 lb heifers 18.00 to 21.00, bulls 16.75 to 17.00, 485 lb feeder steer calves 25.50, feeder heifers 17.00 to 21.00, dealers 32.00 to 33.50. Hogs 195 to 270 lb 28.00 to 28.75, sows 21.50 to 22.00. sheep 50 head no early sales.
The Decatur Curb Market will operate daily through Christmas starting at 9 a.m. featuring Christmas trees pine cedars and yardsized evergreens plus decorations. City building permits issued include E L Price for a 17500 house and Quick Stop Muffler Shop for two roller doors at 425. Bobby Alan Stapel reported a missing black leather billfold containing about 50 dollars and IDs. A Christmas concert by the Austin High School Band is set for 8 p.m. at the school auditorium with admission 1 for adults and 50 cents for children. The seven month old beagle pup of R J Bohnhoff was reported missing. a white 1963 Chevrolet with a man and a woman was last seen leaving the area. Police investigated a vandalism incident on Seton Ave with a broken pipeline in four places. Decatur Fire Department answered multiple grass fires and a garbage can fire in the afternoon. The Friday Culture Club Christmas Luncheon is Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the Pavilion Inn. West Decatur PTA meets at 7:30 p.m. Decatur Music Club will not meet in December. The next date is Thursday Jan.
During a trial involving Reed and Reeb, jurors faced questions about racial associations and potential bias. Raymond Maples admitted doubt about delivering a fair verdict if influenced by the defendant's ties to Boston and preaching. William Dozier said verdicts might follow evidence, though he felt out of place with Reeb. The judge overruled the state's challenge as empaneling began after witnesses were sworn.
The New York stock market rebounded in active late trading as volume neared 9.5 million shares. Du Pont and Xerox rose about six points, Boeing up five, IBM four, U S Smelting and Polaroid three each. Commercial Solvents jumped over seven on news of an exclusive license to test and develop a new chemical class, Sperry Rand hit a new high, and heavy trading continued on the American Stock Exchange.
A Holly resident, Mrs. Vines, has died and funeral arrangements are announced. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church No. 2 near Holly Pond. Survived by son George Vines, daughters Donna and Debra Vines, brothers Otis and James Amos, sisters, all of Holly Pond. Mrs. Vines worked for King Edward Cigar Co. in Cullman.
Rental notices list multiple dwellings in southeast area including 2 to 3 room furnished and unfurnished apartments at Prospect Drive Walnut Street Alpine Street and Chestnut Street with rates from 18 to 125 dollars per month. Also offices and space on 2nd Ave Lee Street and ads for rooms board lessons and employment. Contact numbers provided for Farl Glenn Agency Lamont Edmondson and other listings.
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