This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1967
Page
2
Baptist Hospital joins St. Margaret's in shutting emergency room access to the public amid rising costs and staff reductions. Montgomery officials seek state approval and county funding to maintain emergency care, while Jackson Hospital warns of near capacity.
A would be robbery at Wesley Turner’s home failed when Turner confronted two men with a shotgun and they fled. Police investigated vandalism at an unoccupied southwest Decatur house where paint was poured on the fireplace and beer cans scattered. Decatur police seek applicants for a 35 member auxiliary police platoon ages 21 to 51 meeting physical and conduct requirements.
The Decatur curb market opens daily through Christmas at st Ave SE and Grant St with items such as greenery trees pecans jams and vegetables. Riverside School PTA hosts a turkey dinner and a 7:30 p.m Christmas program in the cafeteria. Decatur High School Concert Chorus performs Friday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium with other choral groups. Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chapter House, sponsored by the American Legion. A tea for Dr Matthew Hall resigning as director of the Tennessee Valley Education Center is Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Reading and BTV Center Bank St sponsored by local teacher associations. Morgan County Lazy Eye Program offers free testing for preschool children. older children tested on request at 302 Davis St NE Thursday. Newcomer's Club meets Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at Burning Tree Country Club for a luncheon.
Federal income tax returns will no longer be filed at the Birmingham district office but with the IRS Service Center in Chamblee Georgia starting January. W T Coppinger says the Southeast Region including Alabama implements direct filing with regional service centers under last year’s law. Direct filing eliminates initial at Birmingham and shipping to Chamblee for processing.
The IRS pursues 11.2 million dollars in back income taxes from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad over depreciation methods and wartime contract refunds. The case centers on book keeping, with possible two year resolution due to complexity and disputes over dividends from lines like Atlanta and West Point and Western Railway of Alabama.
Austin Junior High School band performed Born Free when debris and a ceiling section gave way. Richard Moore, 13, climbed a service ladder backstage and fell about 40 feet. He was treated at Decatur General Hospital and released.
The County Board authorized County Engineer Ben Wheeler to submit applications for four 50 000 bridges totaling 200 000 with federal and local funds on a matching basis. Bridges include Red Bank District One Apple Grove District Four Wilhite District Three and No Business District Two.
Madison three Huntsville men were charged with first degree burglary after High way 20 Beverage Store was entered by breaking a window and using a hatchet on the back door. Floyd Leon Pierce Jr Theodore I Penhall Jr and Dwight Eugene Thomas were arrested by Madison Police Department with beer and Slim Jims recovered.
A dispute over Hank Williams copyrights will pause in Tennessee courts until an Alabama judge rules. Montgomery County Circuit Judge Richard Emmet said a ruling within 30 to 40 days will determine jurisdiction and pause further moves. Audrey Williams and Hank Williams Jr. contest Irene Smith's sale of renewals as guardian and sister of the singer.
Decatur singer Clyde Owens signs a recording contract with Chart Records of Nashville Tennessee. He has recorded several singles for the label with one to be released Tuesday and an earlier charting single. Owens plans his first album and latest release Wid e World of Love and Long Live Love cover country and pop. He also hosts on WMSL radio and performs in area night clubs. Owens is married and lives in Decatur after moving here from North Carolina for a personal appearance.
Mobile County personnel director George Pierce said he will investigate charges of immoral conduct and conduct unbecoming an officer against Prichard Police Chief Dan Davis. He will report to the County Personnel Board to decide on a public hearing. The complaint was filed Monday by ex Mobile police officer Joseph C. Burch Jr. Davis, chief since 1956, is hospitalized on sick leave. Prichard, population about 50 000, lies on Mobile's northern border.
Prepmore Apparel Inc files suit in U S district court in Birmingham seeking 2 million dollars from Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America for alleged violence during a strike. The firm accuses the union of coercing Russellville city officials and other firms to halt business, harming non striking workers and causing loss of contracts and goodwill. Four non striking employees sue for 1 million dollars each for beatings and stripings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.