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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
2
Meenest tonight at 11 03 p m falls and leaves the evening sky this Winter Mars returns as a morning planet next Summer first appearing in the Gemini constellation
Reading on the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 16.21 feet above sea level 550.51. High yesterday reached 53 degrees at 3 p.m. Low near dawn 42. Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy and warmer today with increasing clouds and mild conditions Thursday. Southeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Today’s high around 59 and tonight’s low near 3 percent. High Thursday near 61.
The article outlines a continued discussion on a First National Bank project and plumbing contract. It lists features including Acrilan carpets from Hunter Furniture Co. draperies by the U.S. Equipment Co. of Hartselle and vault and drive-in facilities by Diebold Corp. The main office sits at the corner of 4th Ave SE and Moulton St with another branch at 6th Ave SE and 11th St.
The report describes a cloudy cool trend with a low around 27 degrees last night. Thursday should stay mostly cloudy and warm with highs in the low 60s. Friday looks partly cloudy and mild with continued mild conditions ahead.
Wirtz urged a quick settlement over wages and working conditions affecting rifle and artillery propellants. Simkin pressed for a voluntary settlement while the White House considered court action to halt the strike under the Taft Hartley Act. Army urged resumption of production at the Illinois plant to avert shortages.
The report details US and allied casualties and Viet Cong losses during a recent reporting period. It notes air activity across North and South Vietnam, including B52 strikes in Quang Tri and carrier air operations near Saigon, while outlining the Viet Cong Tet truce offer and international reactions from the USSR and China. The piece also lists a local obituary for J. H. Anders.
Burbee, a 1962 primary sheriff candidate in Cullman, is married to Imogene Freeman of Bremen and has daughter Charlotte who attends the University of Alabama. He could face Chief Deputy Bill Tucker, who is weighing a run for the office now held by W. C. Waldrop, who plans to retire after four terms. Former Gov James E. Folsom also indicated a gubernatorial bid.
Johnny Cash appeared in court with wife Vivian and attorney Woodrow Bean after federal agents arrested him at the International Airport on October 4. He faces a misdemeanor for possessing 668 tablets of Doxodrine and 475 tablets of Equalnil, with sentencing deferred pending a probation report. The case notes the charges are not narcotics, and Cash remains free on a $1,500 bond.
Hassel Ronald Moore 39 of 605 North Beaty Street died Monday at 7 45 pm at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services set for 2 pm Wednesday at McConnell's Chapel with Bennie Lee Fudge officiating. Burial in Athens Roselawn Cemetery. Survived by his widow Betty, a son Ronald Alfred Moore, stepson James Martin Adcock and three stepdaughters Carolyn Faye Sheryl Diane Laura Kaye Adcock all of Athens. Also a brother Mason Moore Birmingham and two sisters Mrs Leo Romine and Mrs Corn Pugh both of Athens plus parents Alfred and (name unread) Moore of Athens. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named from Steam System Branch Redstone Arsenal and Eaton Welding Shop Athens.
Billie T Higdon of 1409 8th Ave SE died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital Birmingham. Services 2 30 pm Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev Herman Lowery officiating. Burial in New Center Cemetery Gunthorp directing Pallbearers named Jimmy Watson Billy Wayne McCrady James Hughes Paul Watson Sam Pentecost Kenneth Sullivan
The measure passed by the Legislature and Wallace promised during the Gordon Drive Overpass dedication on July 16. The overpass length with approaches will reach about 1,800 feet per Rep. Brewer. He expressed gratitude to Gov. George Wallace and state highway director Herman Nelson for backing the project. Local hearings noted delays from the L&N crossing on 14th Street costing $26,862.29 in time, estimated at $537,247.80 over 20 years. City acquired land parcels totaling about 9.11 acres south of the crossing.
Almon Almon son of Nathaniel and Mrs. Almon and nephew of T C Almon is appointed circuit judge. He studied at the University of Alabama and Howard University and practiced law in Moulton with his uncle Bob Almon after a year as supreme court clerk. The salary is 11500 annually. Officials say he may be the youngest circuit judge ever named.
The Morgan County Humane Society lists two male dogs and one male kitten available for adoption. Contact 355 0062 for details on these pets and adoption procedures.
A Philadelphia criminal court official says the Alabama return of Tyrone Collins, 19, a Norristown, Pennsylvania Negro youth, by two bail bondsmen was legal under U S and Pennsylvania guidelines. He cited the law allowing sureties to arrest and return a principal in another state without extradition.
Cotton futures quoted Decatur middling inch at 38 48. Cottonseed traded at 40 dollars per ton. Milk prices listed as Grade A at 0.55 per hundred with manufactured milk at 3 20 per hundred for four percent. A ratio note indicates 0.55 percent above four percent and a direct ratio below four percent.
Nashville AP notes cattle and hogs at steady to mixed prices. Cattle 250 head and calves 30 sold with steers 24.50 to 25.00 per hundredweight for 1000 to 1050 pounds, heifers 19.00 to 21.00 for 500 to 900 pounds. Canners and cutters scarce with utilities 12 to 17.50. Slaughter calves steady 20.00 to 23.00 for 400 pounds. Hogs 300 barrows and gilts active, 28.50 to 28.75 for 200 to 260 pounds. Sows scarce. Sheep 25 head but no early sales.
Market reports slow trading with prices largely unchanged. Supplies of small eggs are tight forcing some sales lower. Retail delivery case prices per dozen: Grade A whites large 46-50 cents, mediums 44-48, smalls 30-40 cents.
AP reports strong demand for live broilers and fryers in Atlanta with farm prices up around 13 percent. Trading remains light for hens while offerings are adequate. Farm prices show heavy type poultry at 18 percent and light type at 7 percent.
Birmingham reports ready to cook broilers and fryers gaining interest in most areas for next week's delivery though some runs fall short of expectations. Market remains firm as live supplies clear and light-weight birds are scarce. Light slaughter today as plants fulfill prior commitments and delay new output. Estimated slaughter 771,000 head versus 613,000 last Wednesday.
AP stock roundup shows Gen T and T at 46 percent, Am Can 55, Goodyear 48, IBM and other majors posting varied gains and losses. Major lines include Boeing 125, Coca Cola 87, Std Oil NJ 81, Ford Motor 21, and East Air Lines around 80. Read as a snapshot of midday trading activity and notable percentage shifts across industries.
A 25 year old Benjamin Carter of Tuskegee died in a Tuskegee hospital after a car crash on Honeycutt road in Macon County. Separate word reports Virginia Sutley 21, of Tuscaloosa, died in a snow slicked route 322 crash near Meadville Pennsylvania. In Montgomery, Gov George Wallace named Rev John Speaks to the Gadsden Civil Service Board to fill the unexpired term ending April 1966.
State investigators joined local deputies in Prattville to probe the stabbing and shooting death of Ila Hall, a middle aged owner of a small grocery service station. A customer found the body after hall failed to open the store. Coroner and toxicology staff assisted in the inquiry.
The United States and South Vietnam weigh a four day Viet Cong ceasefire offer during the Vietnamese New Year holidays. State Department officials decline immediate comment on Saigon reports that leaders will accept the truce. Past short pauses prompted Hanoi and Peking to accuse the U.S. of deception. Critics say longer suspensions might help peace efforts.
NASD compiled inter-dealer price snapshot at about 10 am shows bids and asks for life insurers banks and other firms. Prices exclude retail markup and commissions with several entities listed including Allied Life Ameco Bank of Huntsville Life of Alabama Vulcan Life and others.
New York markets weakened from earlier strength with 7.1 million shares traded. Rail stocks led, NY Central and Pennsylvania rose about two points amid a Journal report later denied that the ICC approved their merger. A stray note mentions a 1962 Chevrolet parked at Fruehaus, with owner Larry Thompson of Jackson Street SE.
United shares edged higher after initial gains, Boeing advanced nearly three points as news of Viet Nam truce moves waned. General Dynamics recovered from a dip, RCA climbed on 1965 sales and earnings, Brunswick neared the top of actives, Chicago and North Western rose five, Du Pont gained over three, Motorola rose five, with prices advancing on the American Stock Exchange. Corporate bonds showed mixed results and Treasuries were unchanged to lower.
A Southern Railway passenger train No. 18 the Birmingham Special Pelican derailed ten miles from Cleveland Tennessee on its Birmingham Alabama to Washington route. Early reports from the hospital indicated no serious injuries among first arrivals, while the total number of injuries remained unavailable.
Moody Hospital, a 60 bed private facility opened in 1919, will close Friday after owner Dr. Arthur Mazyck informed staff. Patients already stopped being admitted Monday and will be discharged by Friday. Mazyck and a colleague will keep office space at the site until new accommodations are found.
WANTED Experienced waitresses and pastry cook apply in person Shangri La Restaurant Hwy 31 S. No phone calls please. FOR SALE 1949 Chevrolet 4-Door sedan call 353 0410 after 5 P M. FOR RENT 4 bedroom 2 bath order home 1 year lease required Also 25 ft building Moulton St B W Malone 353 6571 FOR SALE 3 Bedroom brick 2 baths built in kitchen den combination carport utility room FHA Approved Low down payment 302 Larkwood S W 353 0 FOR RENT Two three bedroom homes in Falkville See Leon Nelson at Cole Springs Last Call 50 OFF Boxed Xmas Cards gift wrap and Xmas decorations tra s 222 E Moulton St All Sunday School Lessons for 1966 in stock FOR SALE One Naugahyde den Suite Practically new 150 773 6996 LOST Collie dog 12 years old Answers to Honey Red dish brown Brown collar 353 2668
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