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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1967

Page

2

Hospitals List Names in Lawrence County Obscure Filing

A roster from Lawrence County lists numerous individuals including Donna Terry and Annette Posey of Moulton along with others in related notices. The document names residents such as Peggy McGill and Jeannette Rooks, with mentions of infants and spouses, all tied to Moulton and nearby towns.

Lawrence County Oas Donna ‘Terry Moulton Annette Posey R. Butler Town Creek Marsha Anne Lee Jeannette Rooks Houston Ala Ellis E. Terrell Peggy Anne McGill Deshia Jac

One Man, 20 Votes

The Alabama electorate gave a sparse turnout on constitutional amendments, reflecting widespread abstention and a desire for a rewritten constitution. Locally, the juvenile detention center measure passed by a large margin, though many who favored it did not vote, risking the outcome.

Carbon _ Hill Mobile

Johnson aides praise labor amid controversy

President Johnson's top officials saluted the AFL-CIO during the convention in Miami Beach. Dean Rusk urged unity against antiwar forces while John Gardner, Ramsey Clark and Betty Furness praised labor’s backing of antipoverty steps and consumer protections. Sargent Shriver commended labor support and presented a youth-made play to AFL-CIO President George Meany.

Miami Beach Fla Johnson Johnsson Dean Ruskin AFL CTO Vietnam Asia John W. Gardner Department of Health, Education and Welfare Gardner Ramsey Clark Betty Furness Sargent Shriver Office of Economic Opportunity Labor Afl-Cio George Meany Clearfield Utah Rusk Labor Federation

Shelton Denies Guilt in Murder Case as Court Appoints Attorneys

Judge Almon ordered two more defendants brought before him and appointed counsel after they claimed lack of funds. George D. Harris, 17, Town Creek, is charged with first degree murder in the Sunday pistol slaying of Edward Frank McCoy, 22, also of Town Creek, at McCoy's home after a card game. John Henry Bonds, 32, Moulton, is charged with assault with intent to murder for the Saturday shooting of his wife, Mattie Leach Bonds, who is listed in critical condition at Huntsville Hospital. A grand jury will be empaneled at the next circuit court session to investigate both shootings.

Shelton Almon Earl Proctor George D. Harris Town Creek Edward Frank McCoy McCoy William Skip) Rogers John Henry Bonds Moulton Mattie Leach Bonds

Prohibition Tax Cases Highlight Alabama Sheriff Data

The Morgan County Sheriff’s office filed 229 violation of the prohibition law cases in the first 11 months of 1967. The speaker argues the tax paid on whisky or beer was not bootleg and expects federal courts to rule the law unconstitutional.

Local Dismissals List Names and Places

Lawrence J Ferguson Ath ens 4 Mrs Mertle E Elliot Elkmont 2 Miss R B Patton III and infant son Athens Dismissals John W Moore Athens 9 Daniel R Berry Athens James Evelyn Otis Burgess Anderson Timothy J Haggermaker Madison 1 Mrs John Clifton Elliot and infant son Tanner 1

Lawrence J. Ferguson Athens Mertle E. Elliot Elkmont R. B. Patton III John W. “Moore Daniel R. Berry James Evelyn Otis Burgess Anderson Timothy J. Haggermaker Madison John Clifton Elliot Tanner

Decatur General Admissions and Birth Notice

Decatur General lists admissions for Mrs Elmer T Hampton Madison and others including Mrs William R Anderson Hillsboro Edward N Schlangen Decatur Patrick Ryan Danville George A Martin 2213 13th St SE Mrs Leroy D Fagan 804 Myatt St Hartselle William G Lindley Jr 2111 Brookmeade Rd SE Mrs William F Alexander Moulton Births: Mr and Mrs Phillip Posey Moulton born December 8 at Lawrence County Hospital daughter.

Elmer . T. Hampton Madison William R. Anderson Hillsboro Edward N. Schlangen Decatur Patrick Ryan Danville George A. Martin 13Th St Leroy D. Fagan Myatt St Hartselle William G. Lindley, Jr Brookmeade Rd William F, Alexander Moulton Phillip Posey Lawrence Daughter County Hospital

White House Wedding Draws Nationwide Interest

Do s ready with his dress blue uni form and two diamond rings marked a joyous White House wedding. Security blocked sidewalks as workmen and Secret Service swore in for the event. The gown by Geoffrey Beene and the seven bridesmaids gowns were kept secret until the walk down the aisle. The White House budget was cited at about 62000 by Womens Wear Daily though the cost was not officially disclosed.

White House Elizabeth Carpenter Vermeiler George Martha Washington Women’s Wear Daily New York Geoffrey Beene Lincoln Beene Lousiana Born Includ

Saturn Shines Near Moon In Decatur Sky Scene

In Decatur the sky shows Saturn near the moon tonight with a full moon due on December 16. Saturn travels about 6 miles per second and will take nearly 30 years to complete an orbit around the sun.

Decatur Saturn

Mild weather forecast for Decatur area and North Alabama

A weather forecast calls for mild temperatures and showers across the Decatur area and much of North Alabama. Highs around 63 today with showers this afternoon into tonight, ending Sunday afternoon. tonight's low near 43. Sunday highs in the mid to upper 60s. Friday's high was 67 and last night’s low near 48. Winds mainly light and variable, turning south to 5 to 15 mph Saturday, then northwest Sunday.

North Alabama South Texas Oklahoma Upper Lakes Ohio Mississippi Valley Decatur Alabamia

Social Security tax changes raise 1968 withholdings and benefits

Retirement and wage earners face higher Social Security taxes in 1968 withholdings climbing from 4.4 to a maximum of 6.0 percent as earnings exceed 6600 dollars and rise to 7800 dollars for full withholding. Benefits also increase with the new schedule, while a surplus of revenue is projected to 4.7 billion dollars and the payout for retirees and future workers grows toward larger monthly checks. Senate and House conferees approve the final compromise bill with actions expected Tuesday and full-year effect by 1969.

Senate House

French-born Jean Louis styled Washington wedding party

Jean Louis, a Washington hairdresser born in France, and his entourage provided styling for Luci Johnson Nugent at her August 1966 wedding. The report notes the involvement of Mrs. Johnson and the couple’s nuptials.

Ing Johnson Washington Jean Louis Luci Johnson Nugent

Police clash as 500 protestors circle Rockefeller Center area

About 100 demonstrators march to Rockefeller Center drawn by Dow Chemical offices while 90 to 95 are detained. A separate group blocks a recruiting station in Times Square. Across four days 510 protesters are arrested for disorderly conduct during antiwar actions.

Rockefeller Center Radio City Music Hall Dow Chemical Co International Building Dow Vietnam Times Square Battery Park

Theft reported at Super D Drugs during late evening

Robert Tidwell manager of Super D Drugs at the Southland Plaza Shopping Center says a customer distracted him about 8 30 p m while another man cleaned out the safe which was left unlocked. About 126 dollars was missing and Tidwell realized the loss after he began checking later.

Robert Tidwell Super D Southland Plaza Tidwell

Vorarlberg Considers Teen Hitchhiking Passes

The Vorarlberg provincial government in Austria weighing a program to issue hitchhiking passes to teenagers. The passes would enable youths to arrange private transport to and from school.

Bregenz Austria Vorarlberg

Ardmore Youth Injured in Route 31 Crash East of Ardmore

A 19 year old Ardmore boy named John David Hardiman was injured near noon Friday when he lost control of his car two miles east of Ardmore. The Highway Patrol reported he ran off the road and was injured as his car left Highway 31.

Ardmore Highway Patrol John David-Hardiman

St Bernard College to Close 75th Anniversary Year with Mass

The Cullman college will end its 75th anniversary year Sunday with an 11:30 High Mass in the College Chapel. Principal celebrant will be Abbot Gregory Roettger, chancellor of St. Bernard, and principal address to be delivered by William J. Rimes, president of Spring Hill College.

Cullman St. Bernard College Gregory Roettger O.S.B St. Bernard William J. Rimes S. J Spring Hill College

Hartselle Work Underway on Roberts Realty Office

HARTSELLE construction has begun on a new office building for Roberts Realty Inc. The $6,000 structure is rising at 419 W Main St with additional offices planned for January, a spokesman said.

Hartselle Roberts’ Realty Inc Main

Only Six Permits Issued in Hartselle November

Hartselle City Clerk’s office issued six building permits in November totaling 46 000, a small figure compared with a prior period. Three permits for 2 500 were issued in recent weeks, reflecting limited activity.

Artselle Hartselle

Hartselle Farm Bureau to Build New Office

Hartselle plans a new 2000 square foot office building for the Morgan County Farm Bureau on U S 31 S. The association purchased about one acre of property from Leo Templeton for the project with a $20000 budget.

Hartselle Morgan County Farm Bureau H. A Bullard Bullard U.S. 31 Leo Templeton

Lakeside High Science Club Heads to Fall Event

The Science Club of Lakeside High School attends the annual Science Fall event, aiming to showcase projects and engage with peers from regional schools.

Lakeside—High School

students eye degrees at Lipscomb fall commencement

Two Decatur area seniors are candidates for business management degrees at David Lipscomb College Nashville Tennessee during the fall quarter commencement Saturday at 6 30 p m Harold Edward Fuller son of Mr and Mrs Frank S Fuller Trinity and Maurice Alan Riddle son of Mr and Mrs Maurice are among 44 graduates listed with ident Athens Clay Rygijigg Lipscomb mill confer The Austinville Elementary School PTA hosts its annual Christmas music program Monday at 7 p m directed by Miss Caroleigh Rawls An Austin High School concert for juniors and seniors is Monday at 8 p m admission 1 for adults 50 cents for children The Decatur Curb and Country Market at 1st Ave and Grant St SE opens 7 a m to 9 p m daily through Christmas sale items include pork sausage ham bones pecans peanuts turnip greens and trees Including Alabama spruce and pines for yards West Morgan PTA meets December 1 at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium

Decatur David Lipscomb College Nashville Tenn Harold Edward Fuller Frank S. Fuller Trinity Maurice Alan Riddle Maurice Athens Clay L Lipscomb 1St Ave Grant St. SE

Conference for Junior Chapters and Sponsors at Tutwiller Hotel

Conference activities unfold at Wenonah State Junior College with registration starting Friday. The event carries the theme Where are We Going with subtheme The Problems of Scientists and Mathematicians in Today's Society and features business sections committee appointments research awards campaign speeches and skits. Teacher representatives from Lake-

Tutwiller Hotel Birmingham Wenonah State Junior College Lake

Viet Cong battle near Saigon draws heavy US air support

North and South Vietnamese forces encircled Viet Cong units near Highway 1 as US air cavalry and helicopter gunships pounded entrenched positions. In the Mekong Delta's Mo Cay district, a night siege left a village office burned and homes razed while 100 militiamen, aided by artillery, held against over 200 guerrillas. US casualties were light. Korean troops reported 61 enemy deaths further north.

Air Force South China Sea Saigon Puen 22Nd North Vietnam Bo Duc Camibodian Tower U.S Mekong Mo Cay

Obituary Notice Delores Clay of 109 Poplar Street

Mrs Delores Clay of 109 Poplar Street died Friday at her residence Funeral services will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home

Delores Clay Poplar St Reynolds Funeral Home

Funeral services for Tom Solomon in Somerville

Funeral services for Tom Solomon 6&4 of Somerville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Antioch Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Wilson officiating Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include widow Thelma Solomon of Berrien Springs Michigan a son Ar Jon Solomon USMC of Woodbridge Virginia two grandchildren two sisters Geare Solomon and Nancy Campbell two brothers Arthur Solomon and Dwal Solomon Solomon was a member of Antioch Methodist Church The body will lie in state at the church one hour before services

Somerville Tom Solomon Hartselle Antioch Methodist Church Bill Wilson Peck Funeral Home Thelma Solomon Berrling Springs Mich Ar Jon Solomon USMC Woodbridge Geare-Solomon Nancy Campbell Scottsboro Arthur Solomon Dwal_Solomon Erring Springs Solomon

Peru Airliner Crashes Killing 66 on Flight from Lima

An aircraft of Faucett airline en route from Lima to the interior crashed about 185 miles northeast of Lima, killing all 66 aboard. Rescue teams reached the scene near Cerro Carpish, finding most bodies burned or destroyed as the wreckage lay near a forest highway 40 miles north of Huanuco.

Lima, Peru Lima Andes Faucett Huanuco Tingo Maria Farje Allende Carpish

Space hopefuls named for orbiting lab mission in 1970

The Air Force selected Lawrence and 15 others for the MOL program, with two to fly aboard a Titan ICe craft to reach an orbiting lab in 1970. Lawrence, 31, is the youngest of the last four and holds a philosophy doctorate from Ohio State. The mission would launch from Vandenberg, involve a 30 day stay without space suits, and end with an ocean recovery.

Edward J. Dwight Air Force Lawrence Ohio State University Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif Orbiting G. W. Duncan Chicago Bradley University Ohio State Edwards Afb West Germany

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