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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1964
Page
2
Sunset today is 4 49 p m Sunrise tomorrow 6 55 a m Moonrise tonight 9 34 p m Last Quarter Jan 6 Vega prominent in northwest at 7 14 p m Visible planets Venus sets 6 50 p m Saturn sets 7 23 p m Legittk high in southwest 7 30 p m
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 16.54 feet with a 0.72 foot rise in 24 hours, sea level reading 550.84 feet. TVA lake levels listed include Chickamauga 674.9 Pickwick 408.3 Guntersville 593.3 Whitesburg 551.1 Wilson 505.4. Forecast calls for sunny cool today, clear cold tonight, sunny warmer Friday with west winds 5 to 15 mph. yesterday's gas dept high 36 at 3 pm, low 22, 10:45 am today 39.
The Alabama attorney general, Flowers, said he will not issue a ruling on Flint City's status without an official request. He noted no formal request exists from Judge Almon or others though initial inquiries were reported. He added any official from Flint, Morgan County, or nearby Decatur could submit a request for action.
Hospital report lists admissions for Verna Horn of Mooresville and Judy Speaks. Discharges include Robert W. Neal and Eva. Records reference Miss Judy Speaks at 819 4th Ave. Details indicate patient movements within hospital system.
A compilations of names and partial addresses across several Alabama towns includes Mrs Eunice Jolly Mrs James Tyree Mrs John Rutland and others. The list mentions infants and household members at various streets such as Lake Jackson 8th Avenue Grant Street 6th Avenue and 13th Street SE.
The Vatican expanded the papal entourage by adding Rt. Rev. sgr. Jan J. Willebrands, Dutch-born head of the Vatican Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity. The move follows a pledge by Pope Paul VI and Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople to meet in the Holy Land, marking a historic first in five centuries. A formal announcement of the meeting was deferred.
Huntsville grade applications will be considered for one or more grades each year as determined. Fall term applications must be filed by the pre school registration day about two weeks before opening. Judge Grooms issued an August order after a court suit by Negro plaintiffs. The plan limited mid term transfers for Negroes after 1964 and kept most pupils in their current assignments for the term. New assignments will follow pre August practice to avoid disruption of school desegregation.
Decatur residents are urged to clear ice and snow from walks steps and porches to ensure safe mail delivery. Postmaster I E Self warns carriers take safety precautions as hazardous slanting stairs have led to missed mail. Two postal workers were seriously injured last year due to icy conditions.
Golfer still follows the 13 basic principles of Gowff laid down by the 22 noblemen and gentlemen who organized the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrew s in 1754.
The postal service will not fire employees but will not replace quitters or retirees. The 1965 deficit is expected about 100 million lower than 650 million in 1964, with a total budget about 200 million below original requests. Plans to expand facilities are sharply curtailed, seeking only 10 million for modernization in 1965. Khrushchev’s note and White House reaction were not immediately disclosed, as Johnson contemplates an aggressive peace drive in 1964.
Auburn officials announced a campus news center to be located off campus at the University Motor Lodge with mandatory registration and credentials for working newsmen. Access to university buildings is limited to the library, and a single mobile TV unit may tape registration. A press pool is unlikely. students and staff employed by news organizations cannot register or originate news on this story.
Elderly days brought mild readings drop as night temperatures froze many roads. State troopers aid stranded motorists while crews clear snow and ice. Fog blankets north Alabama amid rapid cooling and extensive snow cover. An unconscious motorist near New Hope is revived by officers after exposure to carbon monoxide.
Eight inches fell in Birmingham with record December snowfall dating to 1895. Muscle Shoals Haleyville and Huntsville measured up to sixteen inches with lower totals in Tuscaloosa Anniston Mobile and Montgomery. Weather caused two traffic deaths two house fires and two suffocation deaths from unvented stoves.
The New York market extended gains late in the session with about 5 million shares traded. IBM surged over 11 points to a 1963 64 high, G D Searle jumped about 10 points, Xerox rose over 5, and several big names like U S Steel Chrysler Bethlehem Union Carbide and ITT gained around 2 points or more.
Atlanta AP notes live poultry moved in limited demand with broilers and hens offered at f.o.b. plants and farms. Prices vary with 8 to 14 cent spreads and成交 reported as slow to fair, reflecting uneven movement in the market.
Birmingham AP reports Mostly prices edge up slightly for three and smalls but remain steady at a market price. Demand stays good despite recent heavy snowfall hampering supply and hampering trading in some grades.
Weather halts flights and delays buses and trains as more than a foot of snow blankets the region. Industries report low attendance while Redstone Arsenal and Sweet Sue Poultry announce partial or adjusted hours. Authorities urge caution as roads thaw and freezing conditions return this afternoon. Old timers compare current storm to 1936 and 1895 snowfalls recorded by The Decatur Daily.
The Morgan County Medical Society runs the SLAM Sabin poster contest for Decatur and Morgan County pupils with prizes from 5 to 20 dollars. Posters must be 14 by 22 or 22 by 28 inches and submitted to Decatur Electric Department by Saturday.
The article notes Dick Bertram, the Miami yacht builder, living on Moorings property amid ongoing housing discussions. Insight into his residence preference and local boating context links Bertram to prominent Florida maritime activity.
The record shows scarce inventory with limited sizes available. Prices list Grade A white goods in large 48 to 53 cents, medium 41 to 45 cents, small 35 to 38 cents per unit. Direct sales by nearby producers noted in one case.
Nashville notes show cattle and calves unavailable due to winter storms while hogs number about 50 for price testing. Sheep were absent. Thomasville reports 5 800 receipts at Columbus Moultrie Dothan and Jacksonville with steady to 25 lower trends. U S 12 barrows and gilts 190-230 lbs 14 75-15 00. 240-270 lbs 13 50-14 25. 1-3 sows 10 50-12 25. 400-500 tph 10 00-11 0.
Melvin Lee Wallace, 34, formerly of Decatur, died Wednesday in Memphis. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. He is survived by his widow Martha Wallace of Memphis, a daughter Lise Wallace of Memphis, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Wallace of Decatur.
Mrs Maude Annie Russell of 814 8th Ave SE died Wednesday at 12:20 PM after an extended illness. Services Friday at 2 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev J D Head officiating. Burial in Raper Cemetery Gunthorp Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include son James W Russell of Decatur. Body to lie in state 1 to 2 PM at church. Pallbearers listed. Mrs Russell was a member of Pleasant Baptist Church.
George McClarney 81 a former Decatur resident died Saturday in Dayton Tennessee Services were held December 30 in Pikeville Tennessee Survivors include two sons Richard McClarney Kansas City Kansas and Winton McClarney Waco Texas three daughters Mrs Virginia Medley Los Angeles Mrs Jeannette Harding Conway Arkansas and Mrs Marion Schilling Covington Kentucky Mr McClarney was a retired brick layer
Several minor crashes occurred Wednesday around Decatur including a 1962 Ford driven by Howard Briscoe Jr colliding with a parked 1962 Volkswagen on 10th Ave SE. No injuries reported in any accident. police identified drivers and locations at U.S. 31.8 and other intersections.
Mr and Mrs Larry A War nick announce a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Tyree report a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ruban Ven able Decatur announce a daughter born Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ronald Flack Falkville report a daughter born Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital.
James Bailey aged 48 was found dead at his Cedar Lake residence on December 31. Funeral services will be announced later by Carl M. Sykes Funeral Service. Also appears several classified notices for rental space and a breakfast cook position at Tower House Restaurant on Grant Street.
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