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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
2
A reprint-style note critiques a Riots Commission report on Chicago convention clashes. It argues police acted human under stress and questions the idea of perfect officers. The piece mocks the commission's stance on provocation and overreaction and cites pay and virtue expectations as unrealistic.
Funeral services were held or announced for several individuals including Fred Sims 76 in Huntsville with service at Mount Carmel Church of Christ and burial at Hardy Cemetery. Timothy Whisenant 83 of Joppa1 buried at Hebron Church of Christ. Ann Townsend 38 of Ocala died the prior Dec 13. Halle Williams 89 of Westside Baptist Church area to be buried at Sykes. Survivors and pallbearers listed for each. Spry, Gober, and Turner Funeral homes noted.
Southside Baptist Church will host "The Prince of Peace" a 50 voice cantata Sunday at 11 a.m. directed by Rev. E. C. Hendon with soloists Johnny Ferrell Jr. and Sandy Hogue. Trinity United Methodist Church presents "Christ Is Born" by Youth Choir Sunday at 6 p.m. directed by Mrs. Louise Kimbel and adult choir directed by Mrs. John Morgan with organist Mrs. Gus Burt.
The report outlines the Miami kidnapping case with suspects Krist and an identified 12 year old accomplice. It notes Krist's background including work at MIT and the University of Miami Institute of Marine Science. Neighbors say his wife left their trailer and he shaved his beard recently.
Milton Peek co owner of Peek Oldsmobile in Decatur was reported improving at Decatur General Hospital where he has been a patient since Wednesday after an apparent heart attack.
The essay argues that Steinbeck’s novel is misread as an attack on capitalism. It states the work actually defends private property and private enterprise while highlighting cooperation to reach a common good among the Okies.
Engineers and officials express faith in American technology as Apollo 8 nears lunar trajectory. After a 69 hour trip to the moon the crew will fire the main engine to enter a 69 to 196 mile lunar orbit while the Saturn V upper stage guides the approach.
Winter cloudiness expands with rain developing over the Southwest. Rain approaches western portions today, increasing tonight and Sunday with higher rainfall totals possible.
Stockholders in Moulton vote to dissolve the Lawrence County corporation after 15 years. The firm raised 50000 for a building leased to a shirt company and later sold it. unanimous vote to dissolve, with payouts to small shareholders and larger ones to follow after sale paperwork.
Decatur area forecast shows highs in the mid fifties and rain chances from today into Sunday. Friday climate data report totals none for precipitation and 1.35 inches for the month, with 38.82 inches year to date, 7.93 inches below normal. Obituary notes list Mrs Louise Burns and others with large extended families in Birmingham Chicago and Decatur.
A long hospital roster lists patients and dismissals with names and street addresses across Decatur Moulton Athens Cullman and other Alabama towns. Entries include Mrs and Miss titles, several memorial drive addresses, and numerous patients in various wards and stages.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Arene Sledge of Moulton Street welcomed a son Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James H Davis of Beech Street welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs id Thomas Wall of Cloverdale welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Johnny Buford Fairbanks of Hartselle welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Mortis Rehead welcomed a son. Mr and Mrs Verleson Wesley of Athens welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Sherman Dilbeck of 2113 State Avenue SW welcomed a daughter at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital.
A dense schedule outlines children cartoons and early talk shows followed by NFL pregame and holiday specials. Highlights include Popeye Bugs Bunny Road Runner Go Go Gophers and Go Go Gophers. Major programs feature Hogan's Heroes Bonanza The Rifleman Gunsmoke and I Love Lucy era treasures.
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