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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1966
Page
2
A summary of major world events drawn from various press reports. Reports cover political developments, economic trends, and notable incidents shaping international affairs with a focus on timely context and concise description.
City officials weigh a leashed dog rule amid a flood of letters from residents. Police Commissioner Outlaw announced the measure 13 days ago as a 1954 similar proposal faced heavy opposition. An informal poll showed more voters against than for the plan.
Washington officials say a small but healthy increase in personal income last month could ease inflation pressures as President Johnson weighs a tax decision. The Commerce Department notes the rise may influence policy but Johnson plans to decide promptly, considering other economic factors.
Washington Michigan governor George Romney heads into a GOP forum with two potential rivals former Vice President Richard Nixon and Barry Goldwater as the Republican Coordinating Committee debates the party’s path after a comeback. New York City proposes a record budget including 300000 for teen pregnancy child care and two new teaching facilities. Kansas City priests survey shows 62 percent favor freedom to marry with 31 percent likely to wed if allowed.
Lockheed Missiles and Space Co unveils a 49 foot rescue submarine model for the Navy Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle. The craft can descend to 3500 feet to recover crews from disabled subs resting on the seabed and will carry a 24 member crew.
The Post Office Department weighs asking Congress for higher rates citing a tight fiscal situation with about 1.2 billion dollars in deficits. A spokesman said mail users will bear the cost of service, whether through general taxes or postage.
International envoy Harriman said Washington plans to release some sick or wounded North Vietnamese prisoners through the Red Cross, not contingent on Hanoi actions. No dates or numbers given for the repatriation. Steinbeck arrives in Vietnam to study the war and learn to operate weapons for writing.
Construction has begun on a half million dollar expansion of the Decatur water treatment plant. The project aims to increase capacity and improve service reliability for the city's residents and businesses.
Company of Birmingham wins expansion contract with low bid of 520 433 dollars. Bids opened Oct 14. Project doubles plant capacity from 12 million to 24 million gallons daily. Completion expected about November next year. Contract duration 345 calendar days. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.
The December sky shows a First Quarter Moon with Saturn visible in the southwest tonight. Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 18.38 feet with sea level at 552.68. TVA take levels include Wilson 506.6 and Pickwick 409.2. Cold with no rain. highs near 41 and 43 Tuesday, lows around 35.
Luther Edward Brewer, 74, of Moulton died at 11 20 p m Saturday at a local hospital. Services were held at 2 p m today with burial in City Cemetery Elliott Funeral Home directed. Survivors include his widow five daughters and two sons. He was a member of the Moulton Baptist Church.
Decatur notes list the American Legion Post 15 meeting at 7 30 p m at 925 Bank St and West Morgan School PTA gathering at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Also Christmas music by Monsanto Choir directed by Jesse Simpson and a Seekers Bible Club meeting at 3 p m Wednesday with Mrs. Floyd Harris.
Charles Ray Spence injured when he lost control of his car and struck a parked vehicle owned by Davis Crow. Spence was treated for a fractured skull and charged with driving while intoxicated and driving with license revoked. Additional accidents involved a phone booth and a barn crash near Hartssel with minor injuries to Willie Fielder.
A E Blevins 64 of Vinemont 3 died at a local hospital at 11 a m Sunday. Funeral services were set for Corinth West Baptist Church on Corn Rd at 2 p m Tuesday with Rev Dan Dutton officiating. Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include his wife.
Mrs. Jodie Engle age 45 of Norman Oklahoma died at 11 pm Saturday in a local hospital. She formerly lived in Decatur. Services were at 2 pm today in Norman. Survivors include son Michael Engle of Norman, her parents J and Mrs E Etchieson of Norman, a sister Mrs Cliff Indslowe of Norman, two brothers Marchell Etchieson of Nol an Oklahoma and Oral Etchieson of Florida.
Will Long 76 of Moulton dies and services planned for 2 p m today at Antioch Methodist Church with Rev Bill Redding and Rev E L Hardin officiating. Elliott Funeral Home directs. Survived by widow Elsie McNutt Long two sons Rube Long and Ace Long two daughters Mrs Chenault and Mrs Rodgers a sister Mrs Stella Jones ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Body to remain at the funeral home until time of service.
Bertha McWhorter Tolbert 161 died Saturday in a local hospital. Burial was in Maple Parks Cemetery. Survivors: Shelby M. Tolbert her husband. three daughters Mrs. Thomas Lindsey Jr. Huntsville Mrs. Ed Moore Jr. Huntsville and Mrs. Harold O Neal Sebring Florida. four brothers Elvin Albert Robert and another McWhorter. a sister Mrs. John Tolbert. Mrs Tolbert, born in Marshall County, lived in Warner Robins a year after moving from Birmingham and was a former member of First Methodist Church.
Morgan County deputies report J. D. Ryan's Cedar Grove store burglarized overnight. Entry by breaking a window. Incident occurred Friday night and loss was repaid Sunday morning.
The city commission will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the commission chambers City Hall. The West Decatur Elementary School fifth and sixth grade chorus under Mrs Mavis Stevens will present A Christmas Carol at the West Decatur PTA annual Christmas program Tuesday at 7 30 p.m at the school.
The ruling centers on the use of Baton Rouge Teamster official Edward Grady Partin as a government informant in Hoffa's case. Judge Stewart rejected Fourth Amendment claims and affirmed the conviction, noting informers have long aided prosecutions in conspiracy cases. Hoffa may seek recon sideration or other legal avenues.
Alpine Construction Co. files a $520 433 sewage disposal plant permit at 1900 Market St. Paul Crawford lists a $11 500 storage room at 305 Mark St. Residence. Morgan County Sheriff reports weekend arrests for highway intoxication, bad checks, provocation, reckless driving, driving with license issues, and non support. Decatur Fire Department responded to a house fire behind old Trinity School with slight losses. Births include several at Decatur General Hospital and Cullman Hospital. Names include Milton Letson Hillsboro Guy Cannon Albert Sr Larry Williams James Nae James Gainer Bevis Lankford Aaron Trinity and others.
Cullman Fire Department responds to a burning vacant farm house on Alabama 69 East at 1 18 p m. The building is a total loss and the owner's identity is not determined.
As autumn arrives, ptarmigan and certain grouse develop toe appendages that function as snow shoes. These adaptations help them traverse snow covered grounds more efficiently.
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