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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1966

Page

2

Hospital Residency Roster Notable names Listed

Athens Limestone Hospitals list residents and associates including Ozelle Griffin Barbara Brown Barbara Gamble James Stevenson Comer Cole Bill Lee Minnie Hicks Emily Lamb Janice McElyen Robert Thompson Rickey Lynn Slaton and Harvest location cited. The document reads as a roster of staff and affiliated towns with counts noted beside some names.

Barbara Elise Brown Prospect Barbara Gamble James Alton Stevenson Athens Clarence Cole Capshaw Bill Lee Minnie Hicks Emily Beth Lamb Janice Faye McElyen

Driest Decatur year and month on record reported

The article notes Decatur’s 1965 rainfall as officially 41.90 inches, the driest year since 1955, with December record low at 0.88 inches. A cold front may drop temperatures slightly Saturday night while dry air limits rain. Local WHOS data and weather observers provide the figures.

North Alabama Weather Bureau WHOS Decatur Decatur Daily

Local Births Reported at Decatur General Hospital

Mr and Mrs Gerald Donald of Graham Moulton welcomed a son Friday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Mose Parham of Decatur1 welcomed a son Thursday. Mr and Mrs Bur Landers of 1006 Thomas Dr SW welcomed twin girls Thursday. Mr and Mrs Frelon New of Horns Trailer Ct Decatur welcomed a son Thursday. Mr and Mrs Charles Lindsey of Falkville 3 welcomed a son Thursday at Decatur General Hospital.

Gerald Donald Graham Mose Parham Decatur Decatur General Hospital Bur Landers Thomas Frelon Newson Horn's Trailer Ct Charles Lindsey Falkville

White Supremacy label on Alabama ballot since 1904

The Montgomery Advertiser traces how Alabama has carried the Democratic ballot emblem since 1904. A 1904 subcommittee proposal settled on a rooster with the words White Supremacy above and For The Right below, later amended to omit the words but retain the rooster as the emblem. Alabama remains the lone state with the label on its ballot.

The Montgomery Advertiser Alabama Secretary of State State Democratic Executive Committee Montgomery C. C. Wilson Republican Party R. A. Mitchell Etowah County Whitson J. H. Nathan Louisville Maine Mexico Thomas Dewey John Sparkman

Hunting Wound Victim Improves

Jackie Glenn Holmes of Decatur is in good condition at Decatur General Hospital after a shotgun wound to the leg during a deer hunting trip in Thomasville. The gun reportedly belonged to Dwight Collier and went off when a limb caught the trigger as the party walked through the woods.

Jackie Glenn Holmes Decatur Decatur General Hospital Holmes Thomasville Dwight Collier Wadsworth St. Collier

Decatur Quiet After New Year Amid Wartime Tensions

Decatur remains calm as news of a major Vietnamese conflict settlement grows imminent. Local police report no significant crime and officers appear in good spirits, though some residents miss festive celebrations and harsher realities linger for others.

Decatur Olice

Cullman Listed Admissions Names and Residences

A list of individuals and their home towns including Cullman entries such as Roy Chalmer Allredge, Jacky Thomas Dossey, Luther Hudson Helms, Mrs. C. F. Hinkle, Mrs. Ruby Hopper, Randy Lee Hunter, Thomas Hardie Lindsey, Mrs. Dixie Lee Partain, Oles Perdue, Mrs. Mittie Jo Smith, William Walter Trimble, Mst Eldridge Jackson Watson, Mrs. Marion Susan Williams, Mst Thomas Grover Barfoot, Mst Myrtice Bolzie, Miss Jenny Lynn Bonner, Miss Sandra Denise Dunn, Miss Rita Fay Lang, Larry Wayne Leathers, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McLeary, Mrs. Juanita Inez Murphree, George Edward Schnittaker, and others with associated towns like Bremen, Gardendale, Garden City, Arley, Holly Pond, Hanceville, Bailey ton, and Vine mont.

Herbert Phillip Chambers Gardendale Jacky Thomas Dossey Cullman Luther Hudson Helms Garden City C. F. Hinkle Ruby Hopper Randy Lee Hunter Thomas Hardie Lindsey Dixie-Lee Partain Oles Perdue Mittie Jo Smith Vinemont William Walter Trimble Hanceville Eldridge Jackson Watson Marion Susan Williams Jenny Lynn Bonner Tommie Lee Cleghorn Arley Mark Vann Cole Sandra Denise__ Dunn Rita Fayé Lang Baileyton Larry Wayne Leathers Holly Pond Mary Elizabeth McLeroy Juanita Inez Murphree George Edward Schnittaker

Local Notices Mention Denzil Byrd and Others in Decatur Area

A fragmented clipping lists individuals including Denzil Ray Byrd of Hartselle and Mrs. Joseph Thomas Nelson of 107 Church Street SE along with several other residents such as Mrs. Charles Ray Patterson of Athens Dimps Long Belle Mina and Mrs. Robert L. Gibson. The note mentions infant names and addresses at 1502 Month Ave SW 803 Clearview St and 1402 8th St SW amid unclear trailing text.

Decatur

Reading Lab TV Project Approved for West Decatur School

The Secondary Elementary and Secondary School Act of 1965 funds a reading project to boost reading habits of slow learners and underachievers via reading laboratories and television facilities. Frances Nungester will supervise with Susie Odom active principal. staff includes eight reading teachers, four resource teachers, an educational television coordinator, two teacher aides, a secretary, and an accounts clerk. Work runs January 1 to July 28, with some positions starting January 17.

Frances Nungester West Decatur School Leeman Dides Afl

Soviets Demand U S Troop Pullout Before Viet Nam Talks

Kosygin reiterates that peace talks cannot begin until U S forces leave South Vietnam. The Soviet premier says Moscow will continue aiding North Vietnam and hints U S bombing of targets may be testing Soviet resolve. Paris sources note U S pressure over stalled negotiations.

Soviet Union United States South Viet Nam Alexei N. Kosygin Moscow Izvestia North Viet Nam Paris

Vietnam War Peace Talks Stall Over Four Point Offer

The article notes continued U.S. efforts toward peace while Hanoi has not responded beyond its four point plan. Washington views that plan as a Red takeover demand for South Viet Nam. The piece discusses defense outlays and potential billions in costs and thousands more troops if fighting resumes.

Viet Nam U.S Hanoi Washington South Viet Nam

Predictions for 1966 Economy and Global Stance

The analysis foresees no all out war with China and limited Berlin tensions while Red China seeks UN admission. Domestic outlook hints at steady growth, higher defense spending, possible inflationary pressures, wage gains, and a cautious stock market with potential volatility. though personal income rises and consumer spending stay robust, labor, debt, and gold flows pose risks.

Russia Berlin Red China Mao Southeast Asia Viet Nam Dominican Republic Great Society America U. S

Weather Summary and Astronomical Notes for January 1

Sunset today 4 48 p m Sunrise tomorrow 6 55 a m Moonset tomorrow 1 59 a m Full Moon Jan 6 In 1966 two solar eclipses May annular Africa Asia November total South America South Atlantic Ocean Decatur vicinity reading 16 43 on the Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge sea level 550 73 Forecast vari able cloudiness and warm with scattered showers about noon 20 per cent area Winds southerly 5 to 15 mph High 72 Low 55

Africa Asia South America South Atlantic Ocean Decatur Tennessee River Keller Memorial Bridge

County launches reading program under War on Poverty

County Walker announces a War on Poverty reading initiative targeting economically deprived children. The effort will include a special class for reading improvement with 23 teachers and workshops for instructors. Target start is January 17 with possible abbreviated delivery if staff remain limited.

Walker

Steel firms weigh prices amid Vietnam war impact

The entry stresses considering national interests and sacrifices of service members in Viet Nam when deciding on price actions. The announcement coincided with New Year’s closures as other steel producers remained shut for the holiday.

Viet Nam

Crash in Alabama Raises County Traffic Deaths to Record Total

A Alabama crash left two others injured with unconfirmed reports. The driver of the second vehicle was unavailable from the Highway Patrol at 10 30 p m Friday. A Marshall County Arab trooper investigated the wreck. McCreless car reportedly struck a house after the impact. Gunthorp Funeral Home of Decatur will announce funeral arrangements later. McCreless death pushed four county area traffic fatalities for the year to 65 an all time record.

Alabama Highway Patrol Marshall County McCreless

Quiet (Continued from Page 1) Skiing Holiday Plans

The report notes a West skiing holiday followed by late returns to the ranch on Thursday night. Luci, 18, newly engaged, was present, while assistant press secretary Latain declined to reveal Lynda and Luci's plans, calling them private.

Luci Alrready Lynda Joseph Latin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens-Limestone Ozelle Elizabeth Griffin Ath Robert Edgar Thompson Ardmore Rickey Lynn Slaton Harvest Octavia Hargrove Elkmont Stevie Earl Blakely Evelyn Emma Ruth John Henry Collier Marshall Edwin Greene Reba Holland Bates Maggie H. Black Ozell Elizabeth Griffin Jack Witty Allen Edna Elizabeth Fossett Ens Nettie Cordelia Brooks Ens Shelby Jean Padgett Bessie Holmes Marsha Dale Kennedy Viola Estell Reyer William Etheridge Selina Mae Tibbs Linda Sue Woods Rogersville Sandra Long Lois Smith Alma L. Reyer Janice J. Colvett Willie Jim Sales Tanner Cullman Admissions Roy Chalmer-Allredge Joseph Ray Arnold Bremen Melba Imogene Bryan Dolly Calvert Thomas Grover Barfoot Myrtice Bolzie Lawrence County Martha’ Johnson Russellville Franklin Steele Danville Savannah Hampton Trinity Aileen Doan Town Creek Annie Mae Hill Sue Stover Moulton Etoile Adair Josephine Parker Wayne ‘McKenzie Mth Ave Robert Perry Chandler and Ifantson Clearview St Maury Gene Morgan Lawrence Strane Mary Elizabeth Devine 8Th St. SW de Gaulle
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