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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1967
Page
1
A tornado swept through the area killing two people and injuring thirty three, causing extensive damage across multiple communities. Emergency crews cordon off affected zones as officials assess the toll and begin relief operations.
A twister struck parts of northeast Morgan County, southwest Huntsville and surrounding communities killing two people and injuring many, including residents along swollen waterways. One victim, Ocis Hogan of Haleyville, drowned when a swollen creek overflowed a highway.
A tornado with hail and heavy rain struck near Huntsville causing nine admissions at Huntsville Hospital and twenty more treated and released. Henderson died when his four room frame house was leveled near Talucah Road while his uncle Hammond Henderson and family were trapped in a overturned trailer for about forty minutes and treated for injuries.
Decatur police diverted morning traffic as flooding closed U S 31 south of Southland Plaza and Alabama 24 west of the city. The Rev. A J Denard reported about 3500 dollars in damage to the Church of God of Prophesy under construction at 8th Street and 7th Avenue SE after a wall collapsed and the basement housing the organ and piano flooded.
City officials report a blaze at a nearby site with firefighters deploying in minimum time. The incident prompted evacuations and a temporary shutdown of surrounding lanes as crews battled the flames. No injuries are currently listed.
On its first full operation day in Decatur the Speak Out program received about 6000 calls. Heavy call volume caused busy signals as participants attempted to cast votes. Each vote requires about ten seconds to be received and recorded, with reminders to respect others at home and avoid disturbing neighbors.
Two children died after being attacked by two German Shepherd dogs. The animals were later impounded by authorities as investigators review the case and determine responsibility.
A tornado in Morgan killed at least two and injured many as 4.32 inches of rain drenched the region in 24 hours. The downpour surpassed only by a 1956 4.61 inch record and caused flooding on highways while drivers faced hazardous conditions and bright lightning before dawn.
Flooded streets and submerged cars marked the Hillwood Subdivision after heavy rains. Shopping centers along Parkway were surrounded as waters gathered through the night and into this morning.
Mrs Buckbee recounts a twister striking around 3 30 am in Huntsville on Pawnee Drive. The home was ripped from its foundation with stairs collapsed trapping the family. Ed Buckbee suffered minor leg injuries while Marie Buckbee and child were helped from the wreck. Neighbors rescued them through a window.
New York stocks fell while cotton stayed mixed. Chicago commodities show wheat and soybeans down on liquidation, corn down on hedging, oats with irregular activity. Hog prices steady to 25 cents lower, cattle futures up 25 to 50 cents with 9,500 slaughter steer receipts and a top of 28.25.
Readable ad fragment promoting Frigidaire appliances for mom and La-Z-Boy Reclina-Rocker for dad, with Robinson Furniture mentioned as the retailer. Ad copy emphasizes household comfort and brand names.
AP reports in Point Pleasant West Virginia another body was recovered from the Ohio River bringing the death toll to 17 with 41 still missing. In Cape Town South Africa Louis Washkansky 53, awaiting a heart transplant, is said to be deteriorating with fears of heart graft rejection.
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