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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1964

Page

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Unprecedented Northwest Prewinter Cold Grips U S

A polar air mass blankets two thirds of the nation from the Northeast to western Oregon with near zero readings. Montana reports subzero lows as Browning loses water and Cody Wyoming faces 5 000 residents heatless after a gas line rupture. A welder dies in an explosion during repairs while cattle are airlifted from high snow to lower elevations.

Associated Press United States Texas Oregon Washington Montana Browning Mont Cody Wyo

Goodyear to Build 3-T Unit at Decatur Plant

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co announces a multi million dollar expansion at the Decatur textile mill. A new six story facility will house a 200 foot long 3-T unit to process nylon and polyester tire fabrics. Construction starts in January with completion about a year later.

Cartersville Decatur Goodyear Russell de- Young Goodyear DeYoung Decatur de- Young H. J. Ross Decatur Chamber of Commerce Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Goodyear Co North Alabama Vytacord

Break-in at Esso station nets pennies and tampered vending machines

Police investigated a Tuesday night break-in at the Esso service station on Danville Rd. $2 in pennies were stolen and three vending machines were tampered with after a window was broken. Building permits were issued on Wednesday for Benford Brewer and M. L. Eady for repairs and siding with costs of $800 and $950.

Esso Danville Rd Benford Brewer Kooken Ave M. L. Eady Vine St

Is There Such a Thing as an Honest Man

A speaker argues honesty is universal yet real. He cites Shakespeare and Bible views, claiming honesty is simply not deceiving and that all can be trustworthy. He notes only one man lived perfectly honest and urges letting Christ be Lord to overcome dishonesty.

W.F Shakespeare

New Shifts In Cabinet

Washington reports suggest CIA director John A. McCone may resign soon as cabinet turnover circulates. Potential successor named Cyrus R. Vance is floated, while President Johnson fills Commerce with John T. Connor. Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon reportedly plans resignation within months.

Washington John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency McCone Johnson Cyrus R. Vance Defense CIA Luther H. Hodges John T. Connor New Jersey

New York Times Opposes Mississippi Boycott Plan

The New York Times editorially opposes an economic boycott of Mississippi as urged by Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders, arguing against sanctioning the Southeastern state.

NEW York The New York Times Today Mississippi Martin Luther King

Soviet Union denounces Congo rescue as monstrous crime

The Soviet Union called the U S Belgian Congo rescue mission a monstrous crime against the Congolese people and a threat to world peace. A judge in Newark sentenced a young woman to jail for having too many illegitimate children. In Houston doctors ordered a tea for the Duke of Windsor as he recovers from arterial surgery removing a grapefruit sized blister.

United Nations, N. Y Soviet Union Congo Newark N. J Houston, Tex Duke of Windsor

McDonald’s Magicords Perform in Subtle Rhyme

A playful snippet from a McDonald’s themed event features the Magicords delivering a quirky line “I’m WHua ary” as part of the entertainment, reflecting lighthearted restaurant culture.

Widow murdered in Fairhope, man charged in death

Bay Minette Alabama AP Leon Henry Wildberger III, 21, is jailed on murder charges in the slaying of 51 year old Margaret Dill a Fairhope widow and Southern Bell employee. Wildberger allegedly admitted killing her in her apartment and dumping the body in Blakeley River weighted with a cement block. He said they argued over his plans to move to Mississippi and that Dill slapped him prompting the fatal attack. He reportedly moved the body from her car trunk to his trailer before disposing of it.

Bay Minette Ala Fairhope Taylor Wilkins Baldwin County Leon Henry Wildberger III Margaret Dill Blakeley River Wildberger

Santa works Philadelphia sidewalk to raise for Volunteers of America

Associate Press writer Jim Lamb spent about four hours as a sidewalk Santa in Philadelphia to collect funds for Volunteers of America. The event drew children and adults alike, with requests ranging from a puppy to a new car, totaling 9.66 dollars and one toy dart.

Associated Press Jim Lamb Volunteers of America Santa Philadelphia Philadel Phia, T Imany The

Markets At A Glance

New York trading showed stocks higher amid moderate activity while bonds were mixed and Treasuries steady. Chicago grain mixed to higher with oats and soybeans advancing, hog futures up to 17.25 per hundredweight. cattle did not test prices.

New York Chicago

No Indictment In Rape Charge

The grand jury reported no indictment for James Bond 29 of Decatur in a rape case brought by a Priceville housewife. Bond’s case was among 33 described as no billed and the charge was dropped with Bond released.

James Bond Priceville Bond Grand Jury

Békins Worldwide Moving and Storage Ad

Moving service advertisement for Békins Worldwide Moving and Storage. Contact Daniel at 353 4014 for estimates and scheduling.

Békins Worldwide Daniel

Mans Held In Slaying Of Officer

Talladega police chief John Fariss said a man is being held on circumstantial evidence in the shotgun ambush slaying of Officer Leon Hurst who was found in a pasture with his un fired shotgun after leaving home for a hunting trip. Fariss ordered an around the clock probe into the Wednesday slaying. The man under custody has not been charged. Hurst is described as in his 50s and a father of two.

Talladega, Ala John Fariss Talladega Leon Hurst Fariss Hurst

Appointment with Glenn Utler for Electrolux Cleaner

Advertisement note showing a 03 appointment with Glenn Utler for an Electrolux Cleaner and a contact box 15 with the number 353 9579.

Glenn Utler

Decatur Plant Plans Highlighted by Decatur Daily

Yesterday the Decatur Daily announced a new manufacturing plant for Decatur. In 1961 the paper noted an aluminum plant site at Courtland, which was not built. Executives and local workers are involved as a final site decision is awaited and full coverage will follow. The issue also details the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Decatur Mill expansion based on fact.

Decatur Courtland Decatur Daily Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Decatur Mill

We Pay Top Prices for Used Furniture

Exchange Furniture Co offers top prices for used furniture and storage of items. Contact 353-4403 for appraisals and pickup options.

Exchange Furniture Co

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