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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1968
Page
2
Arab man Hostel F. Light, 3, was charged with grand larceny after an attempted theft of Lester A. Shirley's automobile. Shirley fired two shots as the suspect fled, and police located Light about 50 yards from Shirley's car in a residential area.
The Parent-Family Life Committee of Ahustinville Elementary School PTA will hold the first of three study groups on Wednesday at 10 am in the school library. Leon Tune of Decatur will speak on the topic What Should We Expect.
The Austinville group invites all residents to attend the ongoing series on child welfare. The remaining two sessions are scheduled for February 14 and February 21.
Mizpah Chapter 19 of the Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7 30 tonight in the Masonic Hall. American Business Women Association hosts a 7 p m dinner at the Crescent Motel with Mrs Carol Wood Parisian fashion coordinator as guest speaker. River side School class and Central Garden Club members Mrs John Collier and Mrs Dan Darden present a slide program on Educational Television Channels 7 10 and 25 tonight at 9 p m with repeats Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Decatur Council No 81 Royal and Select Masters holds its regular assembly Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple.
A list from Morgan County records shows multiple individuals including Don Ayers Murphy 20 Falkville Sue Goodman 19 Falkville Charles Edward Garrett 24 719 Cash St Bernice Sylvia Garrett 22 6265 Sunset Dr Gilbert Michael Maze 17 Hartselle 3 Patricie Aum Ladhew 16 Saran Joe William Wayne Thompson 21 Dan ee ee eee ee Hart seller 1. Circuit Court Civil Suits Sheriff Charges report four charges Monday including peace proceedings highway intoxication and public order actions.
City officials seek an attorney general ruling after approving the $50 000 appropriation for a pro posed facility for the retarded. Mayor Jackbi expects a favorable decision but cites need for a definite ruling. Mental Health expects the facility to start by May as sewer and water lines are extended.
Relatives say the two men were longtime friends. The Jeep owner is Speake, and Gunthorp Funeral Home of Decatur will handle arrangements. A Blanche boy died after a 1 p.m. collision with a 1967 Volkswagen on Huntsville Highway. He died at Huntsville Hospital about 6:45 p.m. Robert Blanche, a brother of the deceased, was slightly injured and treated at the hospital. The other car was driven by Mrs. Neil F Cicero of Madison.
Cadet 1st Lt. Robert T Agnew, son of Mr and Mrs Robert T Agnew of 1612 Stratford Rd, promoted in the Air Force ROTC at Auburn University where he is a senior majoring in business administration. Cdr William B Grubbs, son of Edward T Grubb of 1801 Woodmont Dr, also promoted to cadet 1st Lt in the Air Force ROTC at Auburn. he is a junior majoring in economics and a Decatur High School graduate. Funeral notices for Mrs Vogal McLemore of Decatur and Speake of Decatur include services at Guntharp Funeral Home and Elliott Funeral Home respectively. The reports mention an automobile accident involving Blanche children in care with Mrs Cicero and a number of pallbearers listed for McLemore.
Mrs Turner stated her son was home for Christmas, then departed for Vietnam soon after. Lacey's Royal Funeral Home in Huntsville will release funeral plans.
Lawmakers warn U S Korea relations risk amid South Asia fears. A tense rally in Seoul accompanies a joint Foreign Affairs draft resolution amid anti American protests signaling unsettling ties with the United States.
By 1972 Alabama is expected to declare domestic eradication of syphilis, according to Smith. Cora Blair notes the anticipated statewide proclamation as health officials track rising gains against the disease.
Dr. W H Y Smith urges AIDS like prevention for syphilis and gonorrhea amid a Morgan County health push. Korean tensions and Vietnam combat reports color a page with US losses and battlefield claims as officials track a wider conflict backdrop.
Morgan County Democratic leaders denounce the party primary system as limiting voter choice and press for a two party setup. They forecast Republican candidates for county offices, with Richerson predicting Martin as a likely U S Senate contender and Wallace eyeing future runs, while Nixon Rockefeller and Reagan favored by Republicans.
The New York market closed slightly up after erasing an early decline as the Dow rose 0.12 points. Strong gainers included Sperry Rand Gulf and Western Teledyne while Control Data advanced over five points and Gillette slipped. Airlines and General Motors shares moved mixed in light to moderate volume.
Hollywood stars Debbie Reynolds and James Garner plan a National General movie titled How Sweet It Is at Goldwyn Studios. studio officials say Gleason’s approval isn’t needed though they may use an alternate title. Debbie comments on Jackie Gleason as a pleasant person and notes Vietnam and Korea worries amid Hollywood chatter.
In Birmingham Alabama the undertone for broilers and fryers shows ample processor capacity but weak delivery. Prices for fill-in loads rise about 1.25 cents above Monday’s final quotes. Estimated headcount for delivery this week runs around 1,176,000 versus 1,138,000 last week with light demand on higher weight birds.
Nashville Tennessee AP livestock market notes show calves hogs sheep and gilt prices with ranges. Cattle sales Monday report includes slaughter, heifer, cow, and feeder class prices across weight bands and quality levels.
The morning stock list shows varied gains and losses across major names including Coca Cola, Boeing, General Electric, Ford, IBM, and Texaco with notable percent changes. Some utilities and consumer goods firms such as Procter and Gamble and Colgate Palmolive register solid increases while others like RCA and Sears show modest moves.
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