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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
2
The report notes a penumbral lunar eclipse occurring at the Full Moon today. The Moon enters Earth's partial shadow with no noticeable change in appearance. sunset today is at 4 37 p.m. and tomorrow’s sunrise is 6 43 a.m. Moonrise today is 4 41 p.m. Full Moon time 11 22 a.m.
Readings this morning at Keller Memorial Bridge show 16.77 feet on the river and 551.07 feet above sea level. TVA lake stages list Guntersville 593.3 Whitesburg 552.0 Wilson 505.9 Pickwick 408.6 Wheeler 559.8 and Chickamauga 675.6. Yesterday's high was 50 at 2 30 p.m. and the low this morning 25. At 7 30 a.m. the temperature was 32. The forecast calls for fair weather today tonight and Thursday with gradually rising temperatures. Southerly winds 5 to 10 mph diminishing at night. High today around 54, low tonight about 27, high Thursday near 61.
The proposed merger would require FCC approval and favorable tax ruling. ITT would hold ABC as a separate subsidiary with continued autonomous management. ITT assets exceeded $1.6 billion in 1964 while ABC assets topped $226.6 million.
A broadcast states the Viet Cong will halt attacks from 7 p.m. Christmas Eve to 7 a.m. Christmas Day to allow celebration in peace. The pause requires no weapons and no spying. If the other side violates the agreement, the Viet Cong will defend themselves.
Pope Paul VI closed the Vatican Ecumenical Council after three years saying its work should renew the world not just the Roman Catholic Church. The outdoor finale at St Peter's drew over 100000 Romans and pilgrims as 2300 bishops processed to the basilica steps with the Pope arriving on a portable throne.
Decatur authorities probe the death of William Culver aged around mid 40s found dead in the rear seat of a stopped 1948 Plymouth near Flint Creek. Coroner Brown ordered an autopsy to determine cause while Lewis Tunstill, a companion, is being questioned about the incident near Red Bank Tuesday night into today.
C R Baugh 92 of Athens died Tuesday at 5 36 am in a Hart selle nursing home Services were today at Spry Funeral Home chapel with Rev Lynn Dozier officiating Burial in Athens City Cemetery Spry directing Survivors include two grandsons Jack and Edward Baugh and a great granddaughter Tommy Baugh all of Athens plus a nephew Frank Baugh Athens He was a lifelong Limestone County resident and Round Island Baptist Church member A Woodmen of the World member for 50 years He was a farmer before retirement Pallbearers were Charlie Adams J C Black Lester Evans Lawrence Owens Frank Baugh and Will Lewis
County extension agents report wells and ponds dry across Limestone County as farmers rush to repair and deepen ponds while awaiting relief. Moulton residents face water rationing, Trinity urges reduced use, and Belle Mina Greenbrier Mooresville work to bring new supply by early next year amid ongoing dry forests and pastures.
L N Whitman 75 of 818 High St Hart selle died Tuesday at 7 30 p m in a Hart selle hospital Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m at Hartselle First Baptist Church with Rev W L Carden and Rev W K Stephenson officiating Burial will be in Hartselle City Cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include widow Lottie Whitman a daughter Martha W Taul two granddaughters and nieces and nephews Active pallbearers are Howard Fowler G P Frost Leonard Wallace Dr Sam Martin Blunt Landers Hal Orr Honorary pallbearers are Sunday school members of C K Parker s class at First Baptist Church Hart selle He was a member of Hartselle Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club Retired druggist formerly at Peoples Drug Store body remains at funeral home until one hour before services then moved to church and in state for one hour.
Mahlon S. Felkins 57 of Cullman died Tuesday at 11 45 a m at Decatur General Hospital. Services Thursday at Antioch Church at 2 p m with Rev John Rutland officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Survived by widow Unn Felkins of Cullman, three sons John of Decatur Mahlon Jr of Cullman Perry of Birmingham, two daughters Mary Vines of Birmingham and Sandra Felkins of Laceys Spring, sister Trudy McLeroy of Birmingham, 12 grandchildren. Body moved to Moss Gunthorp Funeral Home for viewing. Felkins born in Cullman County.
Witnesses testified Cook may have led four or five men toward the clergymen while Olsen could not positively identify the Hoggles as participants. Prosecutor Ashworth objected repeatedly as Pilcher tried to have ministers identified in photos and under cross examination.
NASD compiled quotations from about 10 a.m. today show bids as inter-dealer prices and not retail markdowns or commissions. Asked prices have been adjusted upward to include approximate markup.
Cotton Decatur loan middling inch 30.4. Cottonseed 40 dollars per ton. Milk Grade A .55 per hundred Manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred for four per cent .055 per cent above four per cent direct ratio below four per cent. Wood 65 45 and 35 ee 13.50 per cord. Yellow shelled corn 1.33 no 2 yellow ear corn 1.11 No 2 white ear corn 1.07 No 2 white shelled corn 1.46 No 2 oats 8.65 No 2 milling wheat 1.38 No 2 mile per hundred 2.00 Poultry wheat 1.13 No 2 barley .95
In Birmingham demand remains fair and supply generally adequate with some mediums clearing close and short of needs. Prices unchanged to retailers per dozen cartoned store delivery Grade A white large 06-54, mediums 46-48, small 39-40.
Birmingham reports heavy movement on previous commitments with live supplies developing slowly. Estimated slaughter today at 1,026,000 head versus 779,000 last Wednesday. Atlanta notes good demand for live broilers and fryers with farm prices around 14 for heavies and 7 for lights. trading light and adequate offerings for hens.
Wall Street in New York turned mixed after an early rally as profit taking cooled gains. Trading stayed active with about 10 million shares moving versus 9.35 million a day earlier. Many issues gave up sharp opening advances, leaving several at fractions of gains. Low priced stocks remained active amid aerospace and defense sector activity.
The Decatur Jayceettes will sponsor an evening of entertainment Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Pet Dairy hospitality room. Fire department responded to a washing machine fire at the Tommy King residence on 11th St SE.
Bundy accepts resignation with genuine regret. Moyers notes John son has nearly three months to decide future in the role Bundy filled. The position rose in importance after Harvard’s dean was named by President Kennedy in 1961.
Defense secretary McNamara announces elimination or reduction of 149 bases in the United States and overseas, saving about 410 million annually. Plan shifts long range bomber force, retires older B52 and B58 models, with 680 bombers cut to 255 in 1971. Four SAC bases closed: Walker NM, Clinton Sherman OK, Sewart TN, Kincheloe MI. Turner AB GA to Navy. Biggs AB TX to Army for other missions.
In Guntersville Alabama a heater ignited sewer gas causing an explosion in the Negro Lakeview school shower room. Two Marshall County maintenance workers Earl Caldwell and Rus Carter were slightly injured while installing vents on Tuesday. The blast toppled a concrete wall and dislodged panels in the corridor.
Huntsville may follow Birmingham in adopting the 1st Infantry Division The Big Red One. City officials say Huntsville Mayor Glenn Hearn noted the possible move with a council discussion slated for Thursday night.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama University employees donated 1164 pints of blood to the Red Cross for Viet Nam. President Dr. Frank A. Rose led by giving one pint and others followed as part of a Birmingham regional Red Cross effort to supply half the Viet Nam blood needs.
In Hanoi on Christmas Eve a clash erupted near Route 1 as U S air operations persisted over North and South Vietnam. A Vietnamese battalion of about 500 soldiers fought the combat, described as among the best in the army, while several bridges and roads around Dien Bien Phu faced attacks. A U S Marine F4 Phantom with two crew was reported downed on an escort mission over North Vietnam.
The Battleship Alabama Commission on Tuesday approved a $100000 construction project adjacent to the warship to house a ticket office souvenir shop and concession stand. The panel was also briefed that more than $200000 had been allocated for additional needs.
City board reports citizens cooperated with water restrictions as taps run low. Officials warn rationing may extend to one or two hours daily if compliance slips. Fire department unable to respond to out of town fires due to drought. A proposed $740,000 system includes an 80 acre lake on Turkey Creek, with landowners largely agreeing to sell. Public Facilities Administration loan approved months ago, aiming to solve the shortage for several years.
Borman and Lovell adjust Gemini 7s orbit Tuesday to set up a rendezvous. They increased speed by eight miles an hour and raised the low point from 138 to 146 miles while the high point stayed at 197 miles. The aim is to reach an altitude of 185 miles for a close approach as Gemini 6 pursues. The crew enjoyed hours of music from the ground including La Boheme as they ended their night.
Guerrillas plan to sustain themselves by using captured equipment, with captured American arms still playing a role. Ammunition logistics reveal noninterchangeability between U.S. and Communist nation weapons. Clues about clandestine ammo traffic are scarce, pointing to North Vietnam as a possible producer for U.S. small arms rounds, while Red China is deemed unlikely.
A compact Huntsville classified listing describes a beauty salon for going business, plus multiple rental offerings at 114 Cecil St SW and 208 6th Ave S, including 3 room and 2 bedroom apartments with utilities. It advertises a 1965 mobile home equity payments, used cars 1959 Plymouth and Edsel wagons, and a dryer for sale. Also notes contact numbers and a Decatur china buy shop listing.
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