Soviet anti missile systems seen expanding under study
U.S. experts note extensive new activity at Soviet anti air and anti missile sites from northwest Russia to other regions. The Griffon and Galosh missiles are highlighted with Galosh as a likely key element. Analysts compare the system to Nike X and Zeus, while Pentagon officials caution about exact capabilities and confidence.
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U.S
Russia
Minuteman
Titan
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Moscow
West
Pentagon
Rainfall Hits Alabama With Widespread Flooding Tide
Weather reports note no immediate injuries but low areas flooded as Muscle Shoals recorded 3.20 inches and Huntsville 1.10. Forecasts show rain through Saturday afternoon with cloudy windy humid conditions and scattered showers including heavy thundershowers. Further rain is likely especially in Winston County Walker County and south to Demopolis with winds up to 35 mph. Tennessee expected to stay rainy with possible thunderstorms and cooler temperatures by Saturday as statewide low temperatures range 50 to 62.
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Muscle Shoals
Huntsville
Winston County
Walker County
Demopolis
Tennessee
Community leaders discuss park development plans
McCoy leads a tentative discussion on boosting parks and public recreation. Attendees include Vespo Mabrey of Guntersville, Avery Roan of Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, Rich ter, McPherson, and Bert Unpingco of AMLA. Cullman Fire Department responded to a fire call at Golden with a fine truck.
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Vespo Mabrey
Guntersville
Avery Roan
Huntsville
Chamber of Commerce
Richter
McPherson
Bert Unpingco
AMLA
Cullman
Moulton Yale Parade Delayed By Weather
The Moulton Christmas parade scheduled for this afternoon at 5 p m has been postponed to Monday at 5 p m due to weather. A spokesman for the Moulton Business Organization cited conditions as the reason.
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Moulton Yale
Moulton
Moulton Business Organization
Alabama judicial reform urged at Citizens Conference
Supreme Court Justice Merrill urged a 10 step program to modernize Alabama justice and called for a non partisan retention plan, a judicial retirement system, and court administrator. He warned of political influence in appointments and said bills will be proposed in the May legislature session. The conference, backed by the Alabama State Bar and American Judicature Society, continues with 100 attendees. Six in ten illicit moonshine cases in 1966 were in dry counties in Alabama.
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Dirters
Judge Hall
Citizens Conference
Jefferson Davis Hotel
Supreme Court
Pelham J. Merrill
Alabama
Merrill
Court of Appeals
Missouri
Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama State Bar Association
American Judicature Society
City meters upheld in supreme court ruling in Decatur case
In a dispute between the City of Decatur and merchants led by John E. Sandlin the state Supreme Court overruled Judge Powell and affirmed the legality of parking meters. The decision affects how meter revenue must be used and relates to off street parking plans and the downtown business impact.
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City
Robinson
Decatur
State Supreme Court
Sevenman
Powell
Supreme Court
John E. Sandlin
W.L. Chenault
A. J. Coleman
Atty. Chenault
Arty. Coleman
Coleman
Adams
Atty. Coleman
Chenault
Mercury shines near moon as December skies brighten
The article notes Mercury visible near the moon this evening with Mercury to rise later in the mornings and reappear as an evening star in February. It also reports Decatur Tennessee weather: river reading 16.88, sea level 551.18, yesterday high 66, low 57, today 60, rain 2.20 inches, with forecast highs around 69 and a low of 56, a high Saturday of 61.
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Mercury
Obituaries for Mrs Addie Belote and infant Michael Taylor
Obituary notices record the death of Mrs Addie B Clark Belote in Decatur with services at seen Brown Funeral Roe buck Chapel and burial in Sunsets Garden Birmingham. Infant Michael Scott Taylor son of Charles and Mrs Taylor of Somerville died at a local hospital with graveside rites at Friendship Cemetery officiated by Rev J Herman Lowery. Survivors include family members and grandparents in the Birmingham and Decatur areas.
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Addie B. (Clark) Belote
Birmingham
Decatur
Seen - Brown
Roebuck Chapel
Sunsets Garden
E. B. Powers
Michael Scott Taylor
Charles. Taylor
Somerville
Friendship Cemetery
J. Herman Lowery
Gregory Dale Taylor
Samual D. Taylor
Jand
Dward Atkins
Som
Ervidle
Fetta Har
Wey” Davis
Ceatur
Ernest . Atkins
Hartselhe
Harold W. Grantland Marold dies in Florida
Harold W. Grantland Marold Wiley Grantland age 29 formerly of Decatur died Wednesday night at his residence in Pompano Beach Florida. Funeral arrangements are with Gunthorp Funeral Home.
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Marold
Wiley
Grantland
Decatur
Pompano Beach
Fila
Ee Gunthorp
Detroit Woman 65 Dies. funeral Monday at Fifth Ave Baptist
Mrs. Martha Lott of Detroit Michigan died Thursday at 845 am in Detroit. Funeral services Monday at 2 pm at Fifth Ave Baptist Church with Rev. Wilburn Smallwood and Rev. Coleman Taylor officiating. Burial near Leesdale directed by Gunthorp. Survived by son Dewey Lott Detroit. daughters Mrs Nonel Owens Detroit and Mrs James Francis Decatur. brothers Freda Walls Cullman and Robert Walls Birmingham. sisters Mrs DC Murphy Falkville and Mrs Charlie Higdon Decatur. three grandchildren. Nephews to be pallbearers. Body arrives in Decatur Saturday at 6 pm and remains at funeral home until services.
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Martha Lott
Detroit
Mich
Fifth Ave. Baptist Church
Wilburn Smallwood
Coleman Taylor
Leesdale
Gunthorp
Dewley Lott
Nonel Owens
James Francis
Decatur
Freda Walls
Cullman
Robert Walls
Birmingham
D. C. Murphy
Falkville
Charlie Higdon
Funeral services for Mrs Mary J Lyle in Hillsboro
Mrs Mary J Lyle died at 1 30 a m Thursday and funeral services will be at 12 30 p m Sunday at Bethlehem Baptist Church Hillsboro with Rev Willie Brown officiating Burial will be in Trinity Mountain Cemetery Reynolds Funeral Home directing Survivors include husband Luther Lyle a son Donne Lee Lyle mother Artelia Bolden two sisters Josephen Smith and Artelia Bolden and two brothers George Bolden Jr and James E Bolden all of Hillsboro Decatur and Hillsboro respectively
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Mary J. Lyle
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Hillsboro
Willie Brown
Trinity Mountain Cemetery
Reynolds Funeral Home
Luther Lyle
Decatur
Donne Lee Lyle
Artelia Bolden
Josephen Smith
George Bolden Jr
James E. Bolden
Planning wide survey for city parks and recreation needs
The Grey firm will conduct a 25 year survey covering regional city and neighborhood divisions to inventory current Decatur facilities and assess public demands. It will program indoor and outdoor recreation, recommend implementation, locate facilities, specify activities, and outline financing for future projects.
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Grey
Decatur
Williams Returned To Morgan Jail
Morgan County deputies brought James Williams back to Morgan County jail after recall of bond on a grand larceny charge. Williams was arrested May 28, accused of taking 450 in bills from Flora Terry and indicted in August. He remains jailed pending hearing. Other arrests included two for intoxication two for worthless checks and one for peace proceeding.
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Jefferson County
Central Methodist Church Hosts Laymen Fellowship Hour
In Decatur the Sunday school class of Central Methodist Church sponsors a Christian Laymen fellowship hour at 7:30 p.m. today with guest speakers Mrs Elizabeth Newbold and laymen. Lost keys found at Morgan County Courthouse entrance steps belong to William Montgomery and are at the concession stand awaiting claim. An evening of entertainment is slated at the American Legion Home on Bank Street Saturday at 8 p.m. Mizpah Chapter No 19 O E S hosts games Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Hall dining room. Past Matrons Club of Mizpah Chapter No 19 meets Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Marswne Mis Ba Sex's home.
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Social Service
Central Methodist Church
Elizabeth Newbold
William Montgomery
Morgan County
American Legion
Bank St
Mizpah Chapter No
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
Marswne Mis Ba
Cal
Police Report Details Thrice Hit in Thursday Thefts
Three separate incidents reported include items taken from a parked car of Carrie Mathews in front of Storrs Day Care Center, tires stolen from a service station at 1220 6th Ave after a break in, and $24 stolen from Foster Bailey during gym class at Decatur High School. Also a three car collision on Sth Ave SE due to slick roads with no injuries.
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Carrie Mathews
Storrs Day Care Center
6Th Ave
Foster P. Bailey
Decatur High School
Sth Ave. SE
James Robert Fite
Birch St
Judith Vines
Decatur curb market hours and holiday decor items listed
The Decatur curb market will stay open daily until 8 p.m. through Christmas with turnips greens Irish and sweet potatoes canned vegetables jellies and cakes available along with spruce pines and various Christmas decorations. A Auburn University cadet promotion is announced for Ronald Cooper Ellison. Two vehicle accidents west of Hartselle and near Athens leave injured residents with fractures and hospitalizations.
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Decatur
Robert B. Marshall
Auburn University
Ronald Cooper Ellison
Auburn
Ellison
Decatur Jayceettes sponsor evening of entertainment
The Decatur Jayceettes will sponsor an entertainment event Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Pet Dairy Hospitality Room.
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Decatur Jayceettes
Pet Dairy
Fire and birth notices from Decatur area
The Decatur Fire Department responded to calls Thursday including a minor almond report at 2 39 a.m. on Walnut Street. A son or daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Millard Horton at Cullman Hospital while another daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lawrence of Falkville at Hartsville Hospital.
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Decatur Fire Department
James White
Millard Horton
Cullman Hospital
Homer Lawrence
Falkville 2
Hartselle Hospital
Pentagon views show lower combat death to wounded ratio
The article compares death to injury rates across wars and notes the current ratio at about five to one over six years, lower than Korea and World War II. It also outlines a upcoming detailed study of four city areas including Hunt Park, Morgan Lake recreation area, a 40 acre city tract at 5th Ave and 8th St SW, and a Decatur neighborhood center, with results due in April.
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Pentagon
Korea
Sigma Delta Chi elects officers in Birmingham chapter
Wendell Harris of WAPI-TV Birmingham is elected president of the Birmingham chapter of Sigma Delta Chi. New officers include Charles Brooks and Dr. William Baxter as vice presidents, Harry Mabry and Ron Gibson as secretaries, and Robert Hunter as treasurer. Nine new members join the chapter.
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Birmingham
Wendell Harris
Wapi-Tv
Channel 13
Sigma Delta Chi
Professional Journalism Society
Charles Brooks
Birmingham News
William Baxter
Samford University
Harry Mabry
Wbrc-Tv
Channel 6
Ron Gibson
Rober Hunter
Alabama
Tom Bevill
Jasper
Bill Nichols
Sylacauga
John Nachanan
News
William 0. Bloen
Wbmg-Tv
Ed Donnelly
Andalusia Star News
Mike Freeman
Winford Turner
Decatur Daily
James Alderman
R. James Kilpatrick
Odell Baugh
Iand Alvin S. Benn
United Press International
Viet Nam Casualties per 100000 Soldiers
A historical estimate suggests that for every 100000 U S troops in Viet Nam the daily toll would be 10 combat deaths 50 wounded and 140 nonhostile or noncombat casualties in a projected scenario.
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United States
Viet Nam
Johnson Signals Pact To Ban Military Uses Of Space
President Johnson announced an accord aiming to bar testing in space and to prevent warlike preparations on the moon and celestial bodies. He said the treaty would guarantee free access to space while diplomats see hope for a broader nuclear disarmament treaty. Talks in Geneva resume in 1967 with wider nations expected to join.
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U.N
Geneva
Texas
White House
Johnson
United States
Alabama counties and cities fined for liquor violations in 1966
Counties and cities across Alabama collected nearly $300 000 in fines and costs from liquor law violations in 1966. The revenue details reflect enforcement actions by local authorities and court assessments during that year.
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Alabama
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Pack Self
Florence Adams
Tennessee River Reading
Keller Memorial Bridge
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Addie Belote
Michael Taylor
Harold _W. Grantland
Williams
Morgan
the Decatur Federation OF Garden Clubs
Hartselle
Huntsville Hospitals
Mary L. Sparkman
Hartselle 2
Tony J. Yarborough
Sparkman
Black- Chandler Hospital
Athens
Billie McClenahan
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Meadowbrook
S.W
Std Ave
Sunse Acres Park
Fr Westwind Mobile Home, Inc
Paul C. Days
Storr Moulttone ST
CN Pan RE
Decatur Shopping Center
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