Record rain soaks North Alabama with near monthly total reached
A 24 hour rainfall end at 7 am drenched North Alabama with 2.2 inches in Decatur and 2.35 inches for November. Residents faced heavy downpours as Weather Bureau warns of colder weather this weekend with highs around 61 and lows near 56. Nearby towns report higher totals, Russellville 4.47 and Valleyville 4.43 inches. See related coverage on page A-2.
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Weather Bureau
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Laleyville
Temporary Meter Injunction Denied in Decatur
Decatur's parking meters survived the first round in circuit court as Judge Newton Powell denied eight businessmen a temporary injunction. The ruling allows the city to continue enforcing meter rules while the case proceeds.
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Newton Powell
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Powell
Alabama Supreme Court
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Space N Ban May Lead To Nuclear Halt
United Nations diplomats see the US Soviet space weapons ban paving the way for a broader pact to curb nuclear arms. President Johnson called the accord a major breakthrough in space law, the most significant arms control step since the 1963 limited test ban treaty.
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William N. Oatis
United Nations
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U.N
Johnson
LBJ Weighs Nike-X Defense Against Russian Capabilities
President Johnson weighs deploying Nike-X missile defense as U S analysts study Soviet anti missile efforts. Russia reportedly builds widespread area defenses with a possible long range solid fuel interceptor, while the United States debates immediate deployment versus strengthening strategic missiles.
Pentagon feared 10000 Viet Nam deaths this year
US officials prepared for a bloodier Viet Nam war, with plans projecting up to 10,000 American deaths and about five times as many wounded this year. Earlier totals showed over 4,600 killed and 30,000 wounded in 11 months as Pentagon studies guided buildup.
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Washington
United States
Pentagon
Southeast Asia
U.S
City plans four new parks and community centers
Planning has begun for the city's four newest parks and community centers. The firm of Charles M. Grey, park and recreation specialists from Atlanta, has been contracted to conduct the city planning study.
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Charles M. Grey
Park and Recreation Specialists
Atlanta, Ga
Milk Board Chief Signals Coming Price Increase
The chairman of Alabama's Milk Control Board indicated an increase in milk prices is coming. In South Viet Nam waves of B52 bombers struck Communist positions in three raids from near Saigon to the northern edge of the country.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Milk Control Board
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Johnson Ends 20 Day Texas Ranch Visit
President Johnson concluded a 20 day stay at his Texas ranch and prepared to return to Washington for budget talks and official duties. In Saigon a sharp explosion occurred as militiamen guarding a bridge fired on a suspicious object floating on the Saigon River.
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Austin, Tex
Johnson
Texas
Washington
Saigon
South Viet Nam
McGoy To Address AMLA and Chamber Meetings
Donald Y. McCoy executive director of Discover America will speak at AMLA in Cullman on Jan 25 and Decatur Chamber on Jan 26 at Austin High School. He promotes a program to encourage U S tourism abroad and tours North Alabama. The AMLA plans a monthly newsletter and regional parks conference following a regional planning event.
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Discover America
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Discover America Corporation
Alabama
Tain Lakes Station
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
AMSA
Cullman
Chamber of Commerce
Austin High School
U.S
Puerto Rico
McCoy
Shaheen Naturalinessman
Resources Co
Decatur Decor
Water Oil Co
Linde
North Alabama
Principles Of Government Business Said Court Need
Judge Robert H. Hall urged a unified, flexible and responsible court system at Alabama's first Citizens Conference on State Courts. He argued a single chief justice should oversee a unified structure to relieve judges of heavy administration while preserving independence. The discussion paralleled federal and English practice and noted rising complexities in modern society. The piece ends with an advertisement for moving services.
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Citizens Conference On State Courts
Ed Livingston
Alabama Supreme Court
Pel
George Biggers II
Robert H. Hall
First Citizens Conference On State Courts
Hall
Court of Appeals
Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
U.S
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks edged lower while Chicago Wheat fell on adverse weather. Corn and oats declined with light receipts, soybeans traded irregularly. Hog futures steady to 50 cents lower at a top of 22.50 and slaughter steers steady to 25 cents higher at 25.25.
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Chicago
Stall A Set of Gas Logs for Rnstries
Davidson Heating Service advertises a set of gas logs for installation or sale, including contact details with a phone number 982 4492.
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