29 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1967
Page
1
The Decatur Daily presents a 12 page special tabloid on the year 1967. It recalls major local events of the year including humor tragedy and notable moments. The staff researched and compiled the complete history for Saturday's edition.
New City plans an experiment to bury garbage at the Old Moulton Road site seven miles west of town. Waste will be buried in trenches and covered with soil while some burning continues. A crawler loader contract around 25000 is expected. an incinerator option would cost about 250000.
City records report the first Farth Turned event in recent history. Officials and residents gathered to witness the community milestone with local dignitaries and spectators marking the occasion.
Markets at a glance show mixed indices as tech shares rebound and energy stocks fall. Traders weigh inflation data andFederal Reserve signals amid thin volume and uneven gains across major exchanges.
An elderly Decatur woman, Mrs Falla Richardson Bailey, about 84, died from carbon monoxide poisoning from an improperly operating coal furnace. Her stepdaughter-in-law Mrs Josephine Bailey was found unconscious and remained in critical condition at Decatur General Hospital. The incident occurred at 1039 Sherman Street SE Thursday afternoon.
Wallace supporters seize Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee chair position in a 65 to 49 vote, signaling possible impact on John Johnson ballot strategy. Observers say the shift may force a Wallace Johnson primary clash and raise talk of a third party bid if Johnson fails to win party support.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey leaves on a 13 day tour of nine African nations to renew commitment to defeating poverty and disease. He aims for a better understanding of Africa and America and returns with insights for both. See HUMPHREY on Page A-8.
Weather forecast notes possible sleet or snow today with rain and warmer temps later. Last night’s low near 30 and 28 this morning preceded clearing skies. Cloudiness may increase Saturday with continued unsettled conditions.
Famed bandleader Paul White man known as the King of Jazz died today at age 76 from a heart attack in Doylestown Pennsylvania. The AP reports his death and notes his prominence in jazz history.
The United Auto Workers Union announced ratification of a new three year national contract covering about 380000 General Motors workers. The announcement follows extensive bargaining and sets terms for wages benefits and job protections across GM plants.
Cambodian leader Prince Norodom Sihanouk signals openness to U.S. envoy talks on the Vietnam war and the sanctuary issue. He said he would not intervene militarily if large Communist units enter Cambodia and limited combat occurs.
Huntsville readers learn two local businessmen won FCC approval to erect the Tennessee Valley Broadcasting Co. station on 1000 kilocycles, asserting the most powerful daytime AM service in the Tennessee Valley. The permit follows an examiner board recommendation.
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