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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

5

Kennedy Opens Bid for Senate Leadership in Liberal Push

A Kennedy bid for Senate leadership faces a split Democratic caucus as liberal senators push for a voice in party councils. Long backs Kennedy while aides estimate support among about 30 of 57 Democrats. Muskie and Humphrey weigh involvement as Mansfield reshuffles whip duties. White House declines comment.

White House Johnson Texas Kennedy Party of Progress Change United States Senate Massachusetts Mike Mansfield Montana Long Senate Finance Committee Humphrey Muskie Mansfield

Duttons Linked to 1961 and 1960 Burglary Sprees

The report ties the Dutton brothers Ershell and Eugene to theft rings, noting 1961 Blount County raid recovering 75000 dollars in goods and 1960s Marshall and Blount county burglaries. One Dutton held for parole violation. elder Dutton pointed to a fence in Ohio. A $15000 tire theft on December 18 involved Bill's American tires.

Bill Marshall Blount Sandlin Blount County Dutton Brothers Ershell Eugene Dutton Duttons Morgan County Ohio

Judge Rebukes Ramsey Clark Over Special Attorney Hire

U S District Judge Clariece W Allgood in Birmingham rebuked Attorney General Ramsey Clark for hiring Alfred W Blumrosen a former EEOC conciliator as a special attorney in a discrimination suit against Conner Steel Co The judge denied most DOJ claims and criticized the hiring and involvement in case preparation and trial.

Birmingham Ala Clariece W. Allgood Ramsey Clark Justice Department Conner Steel Co Allgood Clark Alfred W. Blumrosen Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Blumrosen

Bubbly Volpe plans grand party for 30 000 guests

Hofheinz and Volpe estimate for a 30 000 person event at Astrohall and Astrodome promotions include 8 000 magnums of champagne 600 000 serpentine 300 000 hats 30 000 horns and noisemakers 25 tons of ice with 12 50 tickets covering beverages. Season weather brings zero temps and blustery winds as heavy snow warnings affect Washington Oregon and Montana while the Southeast sees rain from the Gulf to the Ohio Valley

Volpe Astrohall Astrodome Hofheinz-Volpe Upper Great Lakes Washington Oregon Montana Continental Divide Gulf Coast Ohio Valley Mid- Atlantic

Obituary notices from Athens Limestone County area

Funeral services are set for William Henry Allen 72 of Athens at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cement Cemetery. Survivors include wife Alma and a daughter in Michigan. Also listed are Joe Frank Holderfield and Thomas Jeffrey Motes with services in various churches and cemeteries. Additional items include Roy Lee Terry and Flossie Marie Towe obituaries, and local classified notices for sales and rentals.

Athens William Henry Allen Athens 5 Spry Funeral Home James Bridges Cement Cemetery Spry Alma G. Allen Annie B. Pugh Lincoln Park Mich Sadie Goode Decatur Allen Limestone County Sportsman’s Club Lucy’s Branch Park Richard Goode Joe Goode Marvin Allen Joe Frank Holderfield Hillsboro Corinth Miss Fish Pond Baptist Church Roselawn William Pullen Gunthorp Funeral Home Estell Holderfield Louise Harvey Nashville Tenn Lucille Woods Hillsboro 2 Frank Holderfield Scottsboro Moulton Thomas Jeffrey Motes Jones Chapel Congregational Christian Church Wade Whitlock Marvin Waugh Elliott Evaleen Moat Printice Moat Arab Sharon Randolph Johnny Bartee Joe Payne Courtland Leo Terry Willie Terry John H. Terry Chessie Shelton Muscle Shoals Eva —Jane—Williams Pulaski, Tenn Moats Maple St Anniston Old Liberty Methodist Church Lawrence County Charles Wynn Lois M. Terry Mary H. Horton Town Creek Carl C. Terry Birchie Sullins Huntsville Marshall Terry Vernon Terry Darwin Sullins Jewel Dutton Virco Glenn Dutton Terry Madison Flossie Marie Towe Tuscaloosa Percy Garner Athens- Roselawn Charles Jimmy Towe Ruby Nell Towe Reda Jean Towe Peggy Towe Angie Towe Jimmy Towe Jack Towe John Towe Lonnie R. Rix Betty Brannon Detroit Calvin Boyce Rix Camp Lejune N. C David Alvin Rix Towe Madison County New Hope Baptist Church Buddy Crow Talmadge Crow Leonard Crow Bobby Crow Randy Crow J. Crow

Delhi police confront new hit lift and run trend

A Delhi newspaper reports a shift in hit and run crime where drivers pick up victims and dump them in isolated areas. Police say this trend replaces traditional accidents with intentional harm.

Delhi

Order of Publication for Margaret Elizabeth Nickell

Public notice from Morgan County Alabama requires Ralph P Nickell to answer the bill by January 24 1969 or be defaulted. The filing notes Nickell is over 21 years old and unavailable. December 23 1968. LEGAL NOTICE OF COMPLETION Bryson Construction Company Inc. reports completing the Carrie Matthews Recreation Center project in Decatur Alabama and asks all claims be filed at their Decatur office.

Register P. Nickell Morgan County Alabama Bryson Construction Company, Inc City of Decatur Carrie Matthews Sixth Street N W See Construction Company Inc P. O

Zoning Board Hearing on Jan 14 1969 in Decatur Alabama

Decatur Alabama Board of Zoning Adjustment to hold a public meeting January 14 1969 at 4 PM in City Hall Council Chamber Vine Street. Three cases listed: Braswell seek to install six laundry machines and three dryers at 1424 Grant SE in R4. Harper seeks to add on to a nonconforming accessory structure at 415 Tith SW in R4. Poole to locate and operate a three space trailer park at 2131 Highway 31 S in M1.

Board OF Zoning Adjustment Board of Zoning Taiucintees City of Decatur Council Chamber City Hall Vine Street Alabama Braswell Grant Street B. B. Harper Tith Avenue Enoch Poole Ben Poole Highway 31

Weather and river readings from Keller Memorial Bridge today

River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 16.45, sea level 550.75. TVA lake stages Chickamauga 675.5 Pickwick 408.5 Guntersville 593.4 Whitesburg 551.8 Wheeler 551.2 Wilson 505.7. High temperature Monday 50 at 2 p.m., low 46 at 6 a.m. today. Forecast: today cloudy with rain ending this morning, colder with light snow flurries, no accumulation. Tonight clearing and hard freeze. Wednesday fair and cold. Climate data show high 51, low 29, precip 14 inches today, 5.12 inches this month, 42.59 inches this year. Continuous hourly readings around the clock provided.

Keller Memorial Bridge TVA Chickamauga Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wheeler Wilson

Daily Crossword Across Clues Puzzle Preview

Crossword clues cover a wide range from anatomy to geography. Includes entries like bathe lawmaker abbr stage direction and trade mark with several themed references across and down.

Choosy thief steals rear door from Montana car

Mrs. Lillian Gregler was driving a car when a thief removed the right rear door. Police investigated the unusual theft but no further details were given. The incident highlights odd vandalism reported in the state.

Butte Mont Lillian Gregler

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