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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
2
The Orion constellation rises in the eastern sky at moonset and climbs high in the southern sky around midnight. It remains visible from nearly everywhere in the world, with moonset occurring tonight at 8:06 p.m. and sunset at 4:38 p.m. on December 15.
A Montgomery circuit court postpones a hearing on Johnny Lee Davis's motion to quash the indictment in the rape case. The hearing shifts to January 17 as federal suit over jury selection claims proceeds before U S District Judge Frank M Johnson Jr. Davis seeks a declaratory judgment that the Montgomery County jury commission systematically excludes Negroes.
FAA heard objections from about 25 residents as it weighs cutting Mobile unican Airport control tower hours from 24 to 16 daily. Spokesman said only four engine jets would feel the change. other traffic would operate normally. The shutdown would save about $20,000 yearly and affect two currently vacant positions.
Bibb County authorities investigate a Wednesday gunpoint robbery of an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Theophilus Young, at their home. Three youths broke in and took over $600, leaving the victims unharmed after the wife freed herself about an hour later.
Kenneth Wayne Glasgow, 18, of North Carolina State University, was found tied and gagged but alive in his dormitory. Police linked no clear motive to Tuesday's death of Raymond McCauley, another student, while authorities consider possible self harm.
Producer David Merrick pulled the plug on Breakfast at Tiffanys after strong advance ticket sales, calling the closing a Bay of Pigs moment. He pledged refunds of over $1 million and estimated a $400,000 loss, citing the risk of a dull show for critics and audiences.
In New Delhi the government forbids cow slaughter in the Delhi capital district and the former Portuguese enclaves Nagar Haveli and Dadra. Riots by tens of thousands of Hindus on November 7 leave eight dead and 500 injured. Eleven of India's 17 states already ban slaughter.
African members of the United Nations Security Council refuse to drop demands that Britain use force to cut off Rhodesia oil supply. Nigeria Uganda and Mali stand firm against Western warnings that the draft amendment will fail.
Moscow reports a 1.1 billion ruble increase to defense spending for 1967, 8 percent above 1966, bringing the budget to 14.5 billion rubles. Western experts say the total military outlay is higher, with funds hidden in other budget areas.
Venezuelan troops occupy the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas using mine detectors to uncover a large arms cache. Witnesses report snipers firing on troops and one soldier killed. Police confiscate arms near the Midtown campus as authorities bar reporters from the area.
Decatur area weather report lists readings on Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge 18.27 feet and sea level 552.57 feet with TVA lake stages Wilson 506.9 Guntersville 593.1 Whitesburg 556.1 Pickwick 409.0 Wheeler 551.5 and Chickamauga 676.5. Yesterday high 44 at 2:30 pm. low 28 early today. Forecast sunny and warmer with increasing cloudiness and a chance of showers Friday evening. east to southeast winds 10 to 12 mph. High today 52, low tonight 34, high Friday 56.
Tina Earlene Maples age one and a half of Hartselle died Wednesday at 1 p.m. in a Decatur hospital. services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at New Center Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Mayfield officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Peck directing. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs Bobby Maples of Hartselle four a sister Bobbie Jean Maples of Hartselle three grandparents Mr and Mrs Barney Maples and Mr and Mrs W W Ryan of Hartselle. Pallbearers are Oscar Lawrence Howard Turney Tommy Blankenship and Roy McCurrey.
In Detroit a 24 hour Teamsters walkout aimed at Hoffa’s jail ruling disrupted local trucking as 45 000 workers faced delays. Hoffa called for a mass back to work rally at Cobo Arena while Mayor Cavanagh urged compromise and Hoffa flew in from Chicago.
In LIGHTS IN THE NORTH LONDON Kentucky report a neighbor phoned Martin Dayche urging him to look outside. The observer described the Northern Lights as the most brilliant he had ever seen, highlighting a rare celestial display in the region.
The Gordon Bible PTA meets at 7 15 p m Thursday at the school. The 5th grade music program is led by Mrs Ella Ham. Ape's Club Christmas party is at 6 30 p m Saturday at the Shangri La Restaurant. Moulton Ape's host and hostess to the party. Contact Mrs E J Harris 974 8831 for reservations if not listed. Rotary Club meets 12 15 p m Monday at the Congress Inn. Dr Otis E Kirby discusses his Holy Lands trip with historic and religious slides. Moose Lodge hosts an evening of games at 8 p m today. Decatur Shrine Club Christmas Ladies Night Inter Dance is Friday at Congress Inn 7 p m with Edsel Holden orchestra.
The dean of men at the University of Alabama announced that 13 local students have been pledged by social fraternities there. Names include Bobby Reeder Cullman Kap pa Sigma Ronnie Terry Decatur Phi Sigma Kappa Ray Roger Trinity Phi Sigma Kappa Tim Bachmann Cullman Delta Chi Winston Garth Lovvorn Athens Delta Kappa James Corder Jr Athens William Jeffery Athens Lambda Chi Alpha Phil Corazzari Decatur Vance Davidson Decatur Wesley Lavender Decatur David London Athens Everett P Powell Decatur and David Turner Athens Sigma Chi.
Donald Y. McCoy executive director of Discovery America Inc of New York will address the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Thursday January 26 at Austin High School. More than 500 members wives and guests expected. Reservations on a first come first served basis at the Chamber office.
Police said Gateway Car Wash was broken into Wednesday night and the theft amount was undetermined.
AP report notes U S warplanes bomb Hanoi for a second day with ground fire and MIG activity. One F105 was downed and rescued, two Navy jets lost to ground fire with pilots missing, total U S losses reach 446. Heavy fighting continues in South Vietnam as Viet Cong attacks inflict casualties. B52s strike inside the DMZ, American force level rises to 368000 with 83 dead and 559 wounded the prior week.
Sen. Sparkman announced the Agricultural Department released $487,702 in farm education funds for 16 Alabama counties after prior withholding over Civil Rights Act interpretations. Lawrence County gets $69,818, to be split between school and revenue boards over two years, under a 1908 agreement. Other counties listed include Bibb, Calhoun, Chilton, Clay, and more with varied amounts.
The Decatur Fire Department responded to calls at 6th Ave at Holly St for wiring with minor loss and at 713 Sandra St for heating unit with no loss. Building permits listed for Sims Service, Baker and Shaw, M. H. White, J. M. Baker, Ennis Waits, and others including a medical center addition and storage room upgrades. Birth announcements note nine newborns at Lawrence County and local hospitals, including families from Danville, Moulton, Hartsville, Cullman, Cypress St., Ardmore, and Memorial Dr. NW, with several deliveries at Decatur General Hospital and Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital.
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