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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1966

Page

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New four story 1121 Building slated for 6th Ave SE

Chenault Agency plans a half million to six hundred thousand dollar four story commercial and office building at 1121 6th Ave SE to be ready by late summer. The six thousand square foot per floor structure will include a restaurant shops and offices with parking for about 100 cars and space for a basement. Financing from American National Insurance Co with General Constructors of Decatur building it.

6Th Ave. SE B. Frank Chenault Chenault 6Th Ave 5Th Ave 6Th 5Th Hall and Colvard General Constructors Decatur American National Insurance Co Galveston Texas Cobbs

Moulton clubs hosts social security talk Friday evening

The Moulton Business and Professional Women’s Club sponsors a 7 30 p m meeting in the Moulton Methodist Church educational building to discuss Social Security Medicare changes since July. Adults 65 and over urged to attend. DeMolay Commandery at 14 Knights Templar holds regular conclave Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. City clerk lists building permits for Loyd Baker and Dorothy Green. See DIARY On Page 2.

Moulton Business and Professional Women’s Club Moulton Methodist Church DeMolay Knights Templar Masonic Temple Loyd Baker Larkwood Dr. SW. House Dorothy Green Church St. NE Bath

Lindsay Plea Rejected By Union in Transit Strike

New York AP report says unions reject Mayor Lindsay plea to resume subway and bus service amid ongoing contract talks. Strike leaders, jailed for the walkout, face possible fines as a court session proceeds. A union spokesman repeated No contract, no work.

NEW York John V. Lindsay Lindsay Robert Price

Jet Airport Tower Funds Released Near Madison

The Federal Aviation Agency released funds for a $500 000 air traffic control tower at the proposed $12 million jet airport near Madison. Senators Sparkman and Hill and Rep. Jones announced the telegram to the Huntsville Madison County Airport Authority. Construction will probably begin soon.

Madison Federal Aviation Agency Huntsville-Madison County John Sparkman Lister Hill Bob Jones

Elliott to seek Alabama governor bid in Democratic primary

Former U S Representative Carl Elliott told Decatur High School students he intends to file January 21 to run in the Democratic Primary for Alabama governor next May. The 52-year-old WWII veteran, unseated in 1964, is touring the state with speeches and views Alabama at a crossroads.

U. S Carl Elliott Decatur North Alabama U.S. House

Tots Mourn Dead Pup Near Gazaway Home

Three young children mourn the loss of their six month old Boxer pup named Champ killed in a car accident outside the Gazaway home on Danville Road SW. The pup was a cherished companion to Alan Susan and Marilyn Gazaway.

David Knight A. A. Gazaway Danville Rd Champ Alan Susan Marilyn Gazaway

Committee Eyes Bogalusa Klan Hearings in Congress

The House Un American Activities Committee plans to call Ku Klux Klan members from Bogalusa Louisiana as witnesses today. Bogalusa residents subpoenaed sat in front rows as hearings reopen on a north Louisiana Klan group near the Mississippi border described as a center of Klan activity and racial violence.

Washington House Committee On Un-American Activities Bogalusa Mississippi

M’TON Allows Water Use After Rain Bans Lifted

M’ton residents service stations and city workers were given the go ahead to use water freely as two springs feeding the town recovered after heavy rains Sunday and last night. City Clerk Barbara Coffey confirmed the green light after Fire Chief Stanley Blakemore and the water department head announced the springs were up.

Moulton Barbara Coffey Stanley Blakemore

Koreans and Vietnamese drive Viet Cong from caves near Tuyn Hoa

South Korean Marines and Vietnamese paratroopers pushed a large Viet Cong force from hideouts in caves along the coast near Tuyn Hoa. In five days of fighting 278 Viet Cong were claimed killed with light allied casualties. Jets and tear gas helped drive holds, while a crash near Mang Yang Pass killed all aboard a helicopter crane.

Thomas. A. Reedy Saigon South Viet Nam Tuyn Hoa Phu ‘Yen U.S. 1St Cavalry Mang Yang Pass

Fire at Lostone stable kills 21 walking horses

A blaze at Putman’s Stables four miles south of Ardmore destroyed the facility killing 21 walking horses. The owner estimated damage between 80 000 and 85 000 dollars. D L Putman Huntsville real estate agent and owner said at the scene he had 30 horses. See Lostone on Page 2.

Ardmore Putman Moon Go Boy George Evans Here D. L. Putman Huntsville Istables

India and Pakistan make progress in private talks

In Tashkent the leaders of India and Pakistan advanced in private discussions but failed to agree on an agenda for their summit conference. In New York, U.S. Ambassador Goldberg pressed Security Council members to help set peace talks on Vietnam.

Tashkent U.S.S.R India Pakistan United Nations, N. Y U.S Arthur J. Goldberg Johnson U.N. Security Council Viet Nam

White House approves U S Steel price adjustments

The White House endorsed today’s price adjustments by U S Steel Corp the largest steel producer in the nation and expressed hope that other companies will follow the pattern.

Washington White House U.S. Steel Corp

Johnson to seek 13 Billion Viet War funding

Washington sources report President Johnson will ask Congress next week for an extra almost 13 billion dollars to cover Viet Nam war costs for the year ending June 30. About 5 billion is earmarked for actual expenditures by then to replace military stocks. The remaining funds would be available if more Viet Nam needs arise.

Washington Johnson Congress Viet Nam

Hanoi officers claim North Vietnamese blame Hanoi government

Two North Vietnamese officers captured in Laos say many North Vietnamese blame their government for U S bombing. Cadet Officer Pham Dinh Thao and his commander Le Huy Linh report anger and fear, noting bombs hit military targets and civilians including a leper hospital and a village in Vinh Province. They claim people want the bombing to end and peace, with civilians killed and wounded in September strikes.

John Cantwell Vientiane Laos Hanoi U.S Pham Dinh Thao America South Viet Nam North Viet Nam le Huy Linh Vinh Quynh Luu

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