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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

2

Britain Moves to UN Sanctions Over Rhodesia Crisis

The article argues Britain faces a dilemma as it seeks Security Council sanctions on Rhodesia after UDI. It warns the move may fail to restore multiracial balance, strain Britain and Zambia, push Rhodesia toward South Africa, and heighten regional racial tensions while highlighting Smith's regime as chiefly responsible for the crisis.

New York Times Rhodesia Britain United Nations Security Council Security Council Council Mr. Wilson U. N Smith Zambia South Africa sub-Saharan Africa Kaunda Africa United States U.N Ian Smith Havig Rhodesian Mr. Smith

Local hospital notice lists births and names

A hospital notice records multiple births and new arrivals including George ens 5 David Randy Bailes Ardmore 1 Tommy Ellis Williams Sr Madison 1 Keiffer Allison Davis Athens 9 Linda Amerson and infant boy Elkmont 3 Stella Louise Smith and infant son Athens 4 Wanda Gail Summers Ardmore 2.

George Ens David Randy Bailes Ardmore Tommy Ellis Williams Madison Keiffer Allison Davis Athens Linda Amerson Elkmont Stella Louise Smith A Sera Athens Wanda Gail Summers

Griffin sentenced for burglary in Cullman case

The defendant Johny Wayne Griffin of Cullman received a sentence of two years and two days for burglary on December 13, 1965. The second item notes that more than 125 production steps are involved in making a common lead pencil.

Johny Wayne Griffin Cullman

Local Names Listing in Turbulent Street Notices

A jumble of names and addresses appears in a community listing including Miss Mattie Ann Allen, Roger McWhorter, Mrs. L. E. Glenda Marie and others from Huntsville Decatur Ardmore Elkmont Hartselle Somerville. The fragment shows residents and infants with various streets and towns.

Mattie Ann Allen 8Th Ave Roger McWhorter Stratford Rd L. E. Glenda Marie Ee Huntsville Dismi Robest BoEss 6Th Ave John H. Grisby Ardmore Tenn Jimmy Ray Myhan William W. Phillips Elkmont Alene Byars Somerville Rd Decatur John Howell Hartselle Coy Lowell 3Rd Ave Somerville L. M. Mears

Wheat Advances on Chicago Board Amid Weather Drops

Wheat futures rose 2 to 4 cents as winter wheat belt dryness and a grain association forecast for lower Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado crops boosted sentiment. December wheat at 1.79, soybeans mixed around 3.01, with other grains showing varying moves. Insurance is Texas' leading industry with a 1965 premium estimate of 3.2 billion dollars.

Chicago Chi- Board of Trade Southwest Grain Association Oklahoma Nebraska Kansas Colorado

Decatur Area Weather and River Note

River and weather bulletin notes Sirius visibility worldwide except near the Arctic Circle. Decatur area forecast: rain unlikely, high 57, low 44, southeast winds 3 to 12 mph.

Earth Arctic Circle

Obituary for Mrs. Hilda Cantrell 60 of Chestnut Street

Mrs Hilda Cantrell 60 of 1812 Chestnut Street SE died Thursday in Kansas City Missouri Funeral services set for Sunday at Friendship Church at 3 p.m. Survived by daughters Mrs Dorothy Wages and Mrs Edna Mitchell both of Kansas City a sister Mrs Jesse Blelew five grandchildren The body will arrive Sunday morning and remain at the residence until the service

Hilda Cantrell Chestnut St Kansas City Friendship Church Guntare Funeral Home Dorothy Wages Edna Mitchell Kansas City, Mo Jesse Blelew Decatur

Markets Slip To Small Loss Amid Slow Week Trading

The New York stock market eased Friday with the Dow at 807.18 down 2.00, the AP 60 stock average off 3, and volume dipping to 6.99 million. Disney rose sharply on news of Walt Disney’s death plans, while Studebaker and Livingston Oil traded actively amid mixed gains and losses across other major issues.

New York Associated Press Livingston Oil Studebaker Disney Walt Disney Roy Disney Walt Disney Productions Republic General Motors Chrysler Boeing General Dynamics Raytheon RCA Westinghouse IBM American Stock Exchange

Steers and Heifers Decline at Chicago Market

Slaughter steers and heifers fell 25 100 cents per hundredweight this week at Chicago market. Prime and high choice steers 1150 to 1375 lbs sold 24.00 to 24.75, with some 950 to 1150 lb bids at 24.25 to 24.75. Heifers 850 to 1050 lbs high choice and prime ranged 23.25 to 23.75.

Chicago

Dow Jones closing averages and bonds movement

The report lists closing averages and bond indices with small gains and losses. Dow Jones at 80.53 up 0.21. Higher Grade Rails 72.50 up 0.31. Second Grade Rails 79.99 down 0.06. Public Utilities 82.51 up 0.23. Industrials 87.11 up 0.35. Commodity Futures Index 139.47 up 0.40.

Romney Defends Federal Tax Sharing At Governors Conference

Gov George Romney told a governors conference the public fears excessive federal programs. Governors adopted a resolution endorsing federal tax sharing and block grants to replace targeted federal aid. Romney sponsored the resolution saying it seeks less Washington control without increasing overall spending.

George Romney Romney Governors Conference Washington Michigan

Hanoi area raids cited by Eastern bloc nations

The Hanoi raids escalated the war and threatened world peace as European communist blocs accuse the area of bombardment. A Saigon command denial says U S strike aircraft hit only military targets five miles south and six miles northeast of downtown Hanoi with none falling in the city.

Ments Romania Czechoslovakia Hungary Bulgaria National Assembly Hanoi Thnee U.S Saigon

Christmas Dance at VFW Post 4190 Tonight

VFW Post 4190 hosts its annual Christmas Dance for members and guests at 8 p.m. at the post home in Flint. Decatur High School chorus department presents its Christmas concert at 8 p.m. Monday in the school gym. Tickets available at the door 50 cents for students and one dollar for adults.

VFW Post Flint Decatur High School

30 Cases Disposed Of In County Court Friday

Morgan County Judge Ben McRae disposed of 30 cases Friday in a morning county court session. Eighteen were continued. Notable rulings include Reginald Maxwell indecent exposure charges dropped. Edward Van Bramlett and Earl Garth each with prohibitions and costs. Oscar Goodwin and Winston Wallace with worthless checks dismissed or adjusted. several cases set for jury trial or probation hearings. city cases include Joseph Drueke reduced to reckless driving with costs and 10 days jail for Frank Mastion.

Morgan County Bentt McRae Reginald D. Maxwell John Thomas Elliott Mitchel Rgan Glorian C. Powell Erry Smith Robert King Tate Sarah Oney Oscar Goodwin Wilburn C. Wix Edward van Bramlett Thomas L. Orr Earl Garth Wesley Ray Tippett Carson Lowery Winston F. Wallace Decatur Joseph B. Drueke Frank Mastion Ee Pickett Johnson

Britain Eyes Oil Embargo on Rhodesia Amid UN Move

The council approved a landmark plan under Chapter 7 to curb oil shipments to Southern Rhodesia, risking a broader clash with South Africa and potential naval action. Lord Caradon added a clause to ban all motor vehicles and commercial aircraft to Rhodesia, with a list of embargoed goods.

Britain Rhodesia Africa South Africa Council U.N League of Nations Italy Lord Caradon

Birth announcements from Limestone Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Appleton of Elk Mountain welcome a son at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Ottis Sweatman of 914 in Avenue SE greet a daughter at Decatur Hospital.

Hee Ream Limestone Hospital John Appleton Elkmont 3 Athens-Limestone James Ottis Sweatman Ave Friday Decatur Hospital

Communication gaps cloud Hanoi bombing dispute details

Officials in the State Department and Defense Department gave conflicting signals as the investigation continued. The Pentagon reportedly stated an attack on military targets only and then directed reporters to the State Department, while observers noted possible unintentional damage in a Hanoi residential area.

Washington Hanoi State Department Defense Department Pentagon U.S Tass

Housing Starts Drop Despite November Permit Rebound

The housing industry remains weak with starts down since March despite a small November permit rise to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 717,000. Permits suggest future construction but November starts did not fully recover October’s low.

Fire blanket keeps homes safe for small fires

A fire blanket provides quick action to smother kitchen garage or basement flames. It offers a simple safety tool for household fire emergencies and personal protection.

Pair Guilty In Teacher Assault

A 39-year-old Elkmont mother and her 16-year old son were found guilty of assault and battery in Limestone County court. Each was fined $10, received a six month suspended sentence and placed on three months probation for an incident at Elkmont High School involving physical education teacher Miss Lawana Hobbs and Principal Frank Dawson. Their attorney was Jimmy Alexand.

Athens Elkmont Limestone Elkmont High School Burrough Lawana Hobbs Frank Dawson Jimmy Alexand

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