Weather and River Summary for Decatur and Vicinity
Decatur and Vicinity Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 17.27 feet, rising .04 feet in 24 hours. Sea level 551.57 feet. Yesterday high 41 at 1, low 39 around 12:30 p.m. Today’s 9:55 a.m. reading 40. Forecast shows variable clouds and mild today and Tuesday, tonight mostly cloudy and cool. High today 47, low 39, high Tuesday 54.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
Yestern
Four-county Sunday crash toll includes Saunders injury
Saunders was rushed to hospital after a three-physician effort to save him, a Huntsville neurosurgeon among them. The 1962 Dodge was hit in half by another car, with other vehicles in separate wrecks across Cullman Athens and Danville areas causing various damages and no injuries in two cars. Funeral plans for Saunders remained incomplete.
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Huntsville
Decatur
James Lewis Bibbs
Larry Noel Lott
Chestnut St
Decatur Post
Alabama Highway Patrol
Cullman
Marie Barbee
Hanceville
William B. Jones
Anniston
Roy H. Taylor
Cullmen
Athens
Horton Matthews
Madison
Gardner
Highway 69
W. L. Mann
Cullman County
Myrtle Gauthard
Truman
Ark
James J. Mayhall
Mayhall
Limestone County
Andrew W. Hargrove
Alabama 36
Morgan County Rd
Danville
Bank Robbers Captured After Chase Across States
Bank Williams and Tennessee troopers traced suspects to Lauderdale County and a white 1955 Plymouth. The foursome were arrested near Somerville after a gunpoint stop, conceding bank robbery at Florence post. About $1,096.87 and a .22 snub nose were found. children were returned to their grandparents in Walker County.
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Selmer
Tenn
Somerville
John H. Ivy
Jim Byars
Williams
Winston County
Highway Patrol
Hey
Florence
Alabama Highway Patrol
Bennett
Texas
Alexander
Illiams
Walker County
Goldwater seeks party unity as Burch faces clock
Key Republicans including Morton and Wilson weigh involvement as Barry Goldwater hopes to rally support to oust chairman Roy Burch amid a looming January showdown in Chicago. A toothache delay and dentist appointments slow Morton's public stance on the campaign split.
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William E. Miller
Burch
Sen
Thruston B. Morton
Kentucky
Rep
Doril Wilson
California
Morton
Louisville
Goldwater
Wilson
GOP
National Committee
Chicago
Miller
Hospital births and dismissals listed for Decatur and area
The hospital column records births for Kathy Sue Morgan Jon Mark Howell Billy Joe Jones and others with addresses in Decatur Hartselle or nearby towns. Dismissals include James A Crow Jon Mark Howell Wesley M Bentley Harvey Lee Hitt and several families with infant children noted at multiple local addresses.
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Kathy Sue Morgan
Decatur
Jon Mark Howell
Hartselle
Billy Joe-Jones
Bobby J. Waters
Carridale St
L. B. Shirah
8Th St
Elbert Martin Young
Beech St
Edna Davis
Billy McDonald
Danville
Stephen Dewayne Britwell
James A. Crow
Somerville Rd
Hartselfe
Wesley M. Bentley
Trinity
Burma G. Engle
14Th Ave
Harvey Lee Hitt
Courtland
W. M. Gobble
Church St
Joseph V. Lay
Roy Henson
Emmett Meadows
Athens
Jerry A. Lindsey
DeRidder
Hal D. Bracken
Decature
James Lee Jones
Toney
Billy Joe Rich
Larry Thompson
Jackson St. SE
Holt M. Weathers
Admissions Roll Listing Local Names and Addresses
A municipal admissions list names Mrs. R. C. Hadley of Cullman Freddie Pittman from 1812 College Master Norman Woodall of Danville Andrew Wood at 910 7th Ave Mrs. Bessie Cowan of 615 Moulton St E Miss Wilda Whisenant of Lalecey’s Spring James Cole at 1023 Somerville Rd Mrs. Jimmy Waldrop of Moulton C. A. Parker at 1615 16th Ave Mrs. James Mason of Decatur Pollie Shelton of 1210 5th Ave and Chandler Murphree with daughter of Trinity participate in the admissions roster.
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Norman Woodall
Danville
Andrew Wood
7Th Ave
Bessie Cowan
Moulton St
Pollie Shelton
5Th Ave
Chandler Murphree
Trinity
Freight Veracruz State Stop Ends in Collision
A freight train halted for a 10 minute routine stop in Veracruz State when it was struck. The incident caused damage and prompted on scene response. No further details on injuries or causes are provided in the report.
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Veracruz
Explosion at Peru coal mine kills 57 miners
An explosion at a US operated Cerro de Pasco coal mine near Cerro de Pasco in central Peru killed 57 miners and injured two. The blast reportedly stemmed from gas and coal dust, with output supplying coke for Cerro de Pasco mining operations in copper, gold and silver.
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Lima
Peru
Cerro de Pasco
Cerro de Pasco Corp
Girl Injured In Traffic Accident In Decatur
A Decatur girl identified as Bittie Burns Burgess sustained minor injuries in a Johnston Street wreck this afternoon. Hospital officials said she would be discharged after ER treatment and police did not investigate the crash. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Smith of Nelson Street.
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Decatur
No title available from fragmentary source
The text describes a political maneuver with Goldwater rejecting compromise proposals in a dispute aimed at him rather than Burch, while Wilson contemplates the House revolt against minority leader Charles A. Halleck of Indiana and the campaign chairman’s support for Halleck.
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Ing
Goldwater
Burch
Wilson
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Halleck
U.N. Seeks 50 to 60 Million in Voluntary Peacekeeping Aid
UN officials say voluntary contributions of 50 to 60 million dollars may be enough to avert insolvency caused by 126 million dollars in unpaid peacekeeping dues. Other items report Israel-Jordan air clashes, dock strike mood easing, Birmingham anti poverty program, and Duke of Windsor after abdominal surgery.
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United Nations, N. Y
U.N
United Nations
Johnson Budget Aims for Great Society Yet Faces Limits
Budget figures show original requests by 70 agencies at 108.5 billion with current year spending at 97.2 billion. Reductions disclosed to date are not specified. Johnson plans low income Appalachia funds and other programs while balancing by trimming space and atomic energy. New budget must be finished by New Year and sent to Congress after the session opens.
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Appalachia
Congress
Lynda Bird
George Washington University
White House
Executive Mansion
Weekend arrests and charges reported by city and county
Police lodged 17 for disorderly conduct 11 for intoxication on public streets 6 for reckless driving 4 for no license 4 for parking in prohibited zones 4 for parking in an alley 2 for vagrancy 2 for double parking 1 for illegal alcohol law violation 1 for drunk driving 1 for petit larceny 1 for running a red light 1 for driving on a revoked license and 1 for speeding. Morgan County deputies logged 18 intoxication arrests 2 reckless driving and 1 no license. Other arrests followed a grand jury indictment including three for intoxicating liquor two for grand larceny and single counts of selling mortgaged property indecent molestation of a child and assault and battery. The Concert Chorus of Decatur High School will hold its annual Christmas party Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the First Federal Savings and Loan Penthouse. Former members urged to attend.
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City Recorder
Morgan County Sheriff’s Deputies
Decatur High School
Federal Savings and Loan
Priest linked to bank cash heists across three churches
Anderson ties the crime to a professional crew that abducted cash from three churches and delivered funds to three bank branches after starting at the main office. Deputy Chief Ludwig notes route and timing studied. A church rectory safe was checked. $1,100 remained.
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Anderson
William Ludwig
Unclear political crisis prompts American displeasure
Passage notes South bers and over 20 leading politicians amid a sixth government upheaval in 14 months. U.S. military and diplomatic officers offered no official statement, while American displeasure becomes evident.
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Bers
U.S
Births in Cullman and nearby areas
Mr and Mrs Robert Jerry Edge Falkville announce a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Arthur S Hales Cullman announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Glenn E Lowe Hanceville announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Robert B Hite Cullman announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Calvin Dwight Wells Cullman announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Reggie Nickens Cullman announce a son. Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor Decatur announce a son. Mr and Mrs Marlin Cagle 217 11th Ave NW announce a son. Mr and Mrs Charles R Birdgon 1314 8th Ave SE announce a son. Mr and Mrs Billy McDonald Danville announce a son.
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Robert Jerry Edge
Falkville
Cullman Hospital
Arthur S. Hailes
Cullman
Glenn E. Lowe
Hanceville
Culman Hospital
Robert B. Hite
Calvin Dwight Wells
Charles Taylor
Decatur 2
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Marlin Cagle
11Th Ave
Charles R. Birdgong
8Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
Billy McDonald
Danville
Italian Motorists Face $666 Yearly Car Cost
A Rome newspaper reports the average Italian motorist spends about $666 annually for car ownership with $516 of that total going to gasoline taxes. The figures highlight the burden of fuel levies on drivers.
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Rome
Deaths Mrs Lena Holland 67 in Grayson County
Lena Holland 67 of Box Bt Grayson died Saturday at 1 p m in a local hospital Funeral services 2 p m today from the Corinth Church Cullman County Rev Glenn Wood officiating Burial in adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing Survivors include a daughter Mrs Icine Hampton Grayson a son Blake Holland Chesapeake Va mother Ella Willingham Viney nt three sisters Mrs Ida Bell Looney Sidney Ohio Mrs Blanche Evans Sidney Ohio Mrs Gladys Wilson Addison 3 and two brothers Deaf Willingham Ellis Willingham both of Vine mont 3 Pallbearers Otis and Otis Carroll Melton Partridgem Bertis Tidwell Wendell Wilson James Burden She was a member of the Falkville Church of Christ.
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Lena Holland
Box Bt
Grayson
Corinthurch
Cullman County
Glenn Wood
Peck
Icine Hampton
Blake
Hold
Chesapeake
S. Ella Willingham
Vinet
W. C. Naylor obituary notice from Danville
W. C. Naylor, 63, Danville, died Sunday at 2 15 a m in a local hospital. Funeral at Beulah Baptist Church Lawrence County Tuesday at 2 p m Rev D R Jarrett and Rev Willis officiating. Survivors include widow Minnie and four daughters Christine Sherrill Mary Dutton Willodean Bradford Imogene Naylor one son W C Naylor Jr two brothers Thomas Naylor Milton Ben Naylor Grayson three sisters Ruthie Pruitt Tilda Demastus Lillian Smith. Pallbearers listed. Body to remain at residence before church services.
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W. C. Naylor
Danville
Beulah Baptist Church
Lawrence County
D. R.jarrett
Willis
Peck
Minnie Naylor
Christine Sherrill
Mary Dutton
Willodean Bradford
Imogene Naylor
Danville 1
W. C. Naylor, Jr
Frost St
Thomas Naylor
Moulton
Ben Naylor
Grayson
Ruthie Pruitt
Tilda Demastus
Lillian Smith
Jasper
Howard Pruitt
Willie Delashaw
Virgil Naylor
Icie Childers
Ottis Dutton
Olan Steele
Penn, Church of Christ
Mrs Lola Cox Fairbanks Cox Dies at 80 in Decatur
Funeral services for Mrs Lola Fairbanks Cox 80 of 1023 Danville Rd were held at 2 pm at West Side Baptist Church with Rev Eric Waddell. Burial followed in Decatur city cemetery. Survivors include three nieces and three nephews. pallbearers listed.
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Lola Fairbanks Cox
Danville Rd
West Side Baptist Church
Eric Waddell
Decatur City Cemetery
Gunthorp Funeral Home
J. A. Vernon
Sheffield
F. M. McMurry
North Little Rock
Ark
Aubry Worrell
Jacksonville
Harry Norris
Little Rock
Dennis Norris
Decatur
Omer Norris
Los Angeles
Newton B. Powell
Dallis Crowell
C. C. Whitman
Otis Tucker
Davis Crow
A. S. Burleson
Mrs Sallie Brothers Dies in Painsville Ohio
Mrs Sallie Brothers aged 69 of Painsville Ohio formerly of Austinville died Sunday at 6 30 am in Painsville Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 30 pm at Gunthorp Funeral Home chapel with Rev Bud Bynum and Eric Bowling officiating burial in Roselawn cemetery Survivors include husband Ruel Brothers three daughters Mrs E E Graham Danville Mrs Woodrow Werbeach Fairport Harbor Ohio and Mrs James Campbell Painsville Ohio one son Edward Brothers one brother Flen ery Kimbrough two sisters Mrs Floyd Brooks Pulaski Tennessee and Mrs Willie Hargroves Pulaski Tennessee 11 grandchildren Grandsons will serve as pallbearers
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Sallie Mae
Fairport Harbor
Ohio
James Campbell
Painsville
Edward Brothers
Flenery Kimbrough
Floyd Brooks
Pulaski
Tenn
Willie Hargroves
Markets Report Slaughter Steers and Hogs Rise
Cattle 800 calves 150. Slaughter steers and heifers about steady. Few good 850-950 lb steers 19.00-20.00. Standard and good 550-800 lb heifers 15.00-18.00. Cows strong to 50 higher. Hogs 1,000 acts 50 to 1.00 higher. U S 1-3 195-250 lb barrows and gilts 15.75-16.25. Sheep 50, no early sales.
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U.S
Market edge mixed as Dow gains face late-day fades
An early stock rally faded toward the close with the market barely higher. DuPont rose about two points while General Motors slipped from an initial gain. Chrysler and steelmakers turned lower. Ford held steady. U S Steel Bethlehem and Jones & Laughlin declined slightly as Comsat fell nearly two points and a key advisory service urged selling.
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DuPont
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Steels
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Jones & Laughlin
Schering
Caterpillar
Anaconda
Comsat
Lit
Missing Husband Among Refugees at Banalia Rescue
Mrs. Burk identifies her husband among the missing after a mass protest on the Banalia slope. Refugees describe mercenaries claiming a massacre, with bloodstains and clothing found near the ferry. Survivors include 11 Italian nuns and two British women, rescued Saturday after government raids.
Weather toll and scattered deaths from storm across regions
Snow and rain hit the West to East with multiple traffic fatalities reported in California Oregon and New Mexico. Central New England saw four inches of snow while New York and Maine faced near zero temperatures amid gusty conditions. Four members of a California family died in a Route 40 accident near Wheel ing West Virginia as other weather links caused deaths in Pennsylvania Colorado and Iowa.
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Los Angeles County
New Mexico
Oregon
Indiana
New England
Maine
New York State
California
Wheeling
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Towa
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