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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1968

Page

2

Hospital Births and Discharges List Names Many in Decatur Area

The notice catalogs infant births and patient discharges across Decatur and nearby towns. Names include Mary Glenna Keenan Ashley Dr SW, Robert Jasper Champion Decatur, Christopher LeRoy Miller Decatur, Ruth Marie Lewis Clearview St SW, James Elliott Owens Decatur 2, and many others with associated streets and towns.

Mary Glenna Keenan Ashley Dr James Woodard Richey 11Th Ave Bertice Terry Moulton Charles Wayne Beaty Carridale St Nadis Eugene Carlisle 14Th Ave James Curbie Pritchitt Jr Arab Robert Jasper Champion Decatur 3 Wanda Lang 8Th Ave William C. Sanders 4Th Ave Walter Franklin Herbert 19Th Ave William Tolbert Spivey Greenwood Ise Byron R. Godwin Olive St Christopher LeRoy Miller Decatur Ruth Marie Lewis Clearview St Charlie Washington Thorpe Grayson Marvin R. Lorance Decatur 2 Carol Ann White 7Th St Gregory Jay Clark Greenwood Dr Robert L. Livingston Murphy E. Slate Hartselle Howard Church St Belinda Ann Claxton Athens Myrtie Eugene Daniel James Elliott Owens Woodrow Wesley Garmany Cedar St James Harrison Lester Duron Crider Everett Dr Kate Wilder Jackson St Bruce C. Morgan Charles C. Wessels Patrick J. Forten Harrison St

Quit Crying Start Working Editorial Urges Resolve for 1968

Johnson City Press-Chronicle calls Americans to bold action as 1968 looms amid Vietnam, inflation, and division. It rejects doom and urges effort, sacrifice, and steady work to achieve the good life and avert disaster. The piece envisions future historians noting this era’s trials and triumphs.

Johnson City Joe Sam Prophets of Doom

Five indicted over alleged draft resistance in Boston church event

The five face possible fines up to ten thousand dollars and up to five years in prison if convicted of violating Selective Service laws. Indictments cite a October meeting at a Boston church where registration forms were urged and documents collected, with Coffin urging continued resistance outside the Justice Department. Lt. Gen. Hershey said guilt remains to be shown and hinted older advisors may bear greater responsibility.

Boston Selective Service Justice Coffin Justice Department Lewis B. Hershey

Local Social Notices List Names Residents Across Counties

A compilation of names and addresses includes Miss Marion Hagood Ath ens Mrs. Gary Sherrill Trinity Mrs. Robert Montgomery 14th Ave SW James Dykes 7th Ave SE Julian Loggins Decatur William Jeanes Trinity Mrs Paul Sims 14th Ave SW Ella Allen Courtland Leila Powell Bank Walter Gingrich Cullman Bonita Borden Trinity Millard Hall Town Creek Estelle Mitchell Decatur William West Hartselle in a community notices section.

Marion H. Hagood Athens Gary Sherrill Trinity Robert C. Montgomery 14Th Ave James M. Dykes 7Th Ave Julian A. Loggins Decatur 3 William Jeanes Paul Sims Ella Allen Courtland Leila Po‘well Bank” S Walter R. Gingrich Cullman Bonita Borden Millard Hall Town Creek Estelle Mitchell William B. West Hartselle

Athens Limestone Admissions Names Revealed

The list names individuals from Athens and nearby towns including Eloise Coffman Mary Christine McMunn Margaret Jean Mays Claud Stinnett Mamie Bullington William Hyde Bertie Power Ollie Oliver Raymond Fogg Mabel Adams Annie Frances Kingston Joyce Clark James Franklin Carter Thelma Delmore George Wayne Malone A C Pettey Ruthie Lee Rogers Bonnie Valentine Romine and Mabel Lee Cagle.

Claud Stinnett Athens Mamie Bullington William Hyde Elkmont Bertie Power Ollie Oliver Raymond Fogg Mabel Adams Annie Frances Kingston Joyce Clark Harvest James Franklin Carter Thelma Delmore Huntsville George Wayne Malone A. C. Pettey Ruthie Lee Rogers Bonnie Valentine Romine Mabel Lee Cagle

Admissions Ledger Records Names Across Lawrence County

A list of individuals including Minnie Hubbard of Moulton Sarah Terry of Hillsboro Maudie Chenault of Moulton Robert Morgan of Moulton Helen Lee of Moulton Mary Thompson of Moulton Kathryn Scruggs of Moulton Patricia Ann Terry and infant daughter of Moulton Johnny Thomas Christine Smith and Julia Butler of Town Creek Leona Cagle of Mt Hope Eloise Riddle Leeper Hill Hilda Shelton of Moulton appears in the Lawrence County admissions record.

Minnie Hubbard Moulton Sarah Terry Hillsboro Maudie Mae Chenault Robert Morgan Helen Lee Mary Thompson Kathryn Scruggs Patricia Ann Terry Johnny Thomas Christine Smith Julia Butler Town Creek Leona Cagle Mt. Hope Eloise Riddle Houston Leeper Hill Hilda Shelton

Kennedy Autopsy Rules for Kennedy Family

Autopsy rules for the Kennedy family allow an adult child or any sister to designate a representative if all three die or are disabled. X rays and photos from the autopsy were sent to archives on Oct 30 1966 with clothing worn when the President was killed. Items will not be publicly displayed during the lives of the widow children parents brothers and sisters. Investigators and approved insiders could view the autopsy for five years.

M. Kennedy D-Mass Kennedy

Decatur Area Weather Forecast With Cool, Rain Ending

The Decatur area reports a high of 37 and a low of 33. Today will be cloudy and cool with rain ending late afternoon, becoming windy and cool tonight. Sunday brings clearing but very cold air with decreasing clouds. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to north 10 to 20 mph this afternoon. Highs near 39 and tonight’s low around 24.

Funeral services for Sam Allen Hamilton in Danville

Danville funeral services for Sam Allen Hamilton 80 were held at Fairfield Church of Christ with O D Bowling officiating. Burial followed at Red Hill Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Louise Knight of Moulton and Benford Lowery of Trinity, son Price Hamilton of Danville, plus other relatives.

Danville Sam Allen Hamilton Fairfield Church of Christ O. D. Bowling Red Hill Louise Knight Moulton Benford Lowery Trinity Price Hamilton

Editorial chorus questions Vietnam bombing halt

Multiple newspapers weigh in on Hanoi's peace moves and possible cease fire, urging careful consideration of negotiations. Editors from the New York Post Chicago Sun-Times Nashville Tennessean Cleveland Press and others assess prospects for a North Vietnam bombing pause and talks with Ho Chi Minh.

Hanoi North Vietnam New York Post Washington Dean Rusk Chicago Sun-Times White House Ho Chi Minh Johnson United States Nashville Tennessean Cleveland Press Thieu Saigon Chicago Vietnam Washington Evening Star Washington Post

Bombing and search actions in Vietnam near Da Nang and Saigon

Reports from the Que Son Valley south of Da Nang and northwest of Saigon describe ongoing U S and South Vietnamese air and ground operations against Viet Cong forces. A mistaken attack killed four U S soldiers and wounded 20 while another 25th Infantry Company battled guerrillas, with 6 dead and 13 wounded in the main engagement. A second unit flushed guerrillas near the Saigon River with helicopter gunships supporting the effort, killing 25 militants.

Que Son da Nang Saigon U.S 25Th Saigon River

Restricted access to artifacts delays study until 1971

Bahmer stated no one has seen the items and no government agencies have requested access. Marshall will not authorize private individuals to view them before October 29, 1971. After that date scholars may only examine and take notes, not reproduce the items.

Bahmer Marshall

Newspaper clash over Vietnam peace talks and bombing halt

The Atlanta Journal and Augusta Chronicle quote harsh views on negotiations and potential massacres while Roanoke Times and Milwaukee Journal urge clarifications and a direct US Hanoi talks path. They push for a bombing halt as a prerequisite for peace talks and eventual truce.

Atlanta “Journal Iif Augusta Vietnam Roanoke Trinh Milwaukee Journal Mosof

Public astronomy, real estate, and chamber meetings listed

Free public viewings at Swanson Observatory and Monte Sano planetarium scheduled for today at 2 3 4 7 8 and 9 pm showing The Winter Skies Nebulae and Star Clusters. Also realtor group meeting Tuesday 6 30 pm with Al Shook speaker. Decatur Exchange Club speaker Neal Courier at Crescent Moristy High School cafeteria. Dr Boyd Macrory to address civic group. Chamber of Commerce names new directors Frank Stewart III Earl Warren Jack Hoffhaus and installs new officers led by T B Buck Strickland Jr replacing Billy Don Mitchell.

Ty High School Boyd E. Macrory Montgomery Chamber L. N. Speake Horace Broom Ray Baker Frank Stewart III Earl Warren Jack Hoffhaus T. B Buck) Strickland Jr Strickland Billy Don Mitchell

Trinity seeks condemnation to access well site in Morgan Probate

The city of Trinity filed a petition in Morgan County Probate Court to condemn a one acre tract with a well for use in an auxiliary water supply. Judge T C Almon is expected to oversee the hearing to authorize access. In Caddo, the Lawrence County Singing Convention, led by Bertice Richardson, will be held at the Caddo Congregational Christian Church this Sunday.

Trinity Morgan County T. C. Almon Caddo Lawrence County Caddo Congregational Bertice Richardson

Hartselle Chamber Dinner Set for January 19

Hartselle Alabama area brief notes the Hartselle Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual member dinner meeting January 19 at the Morgan County venue. The notice emphasizes community business gathering and expected attendance by chamber members and local officials.

Hartselle

Dr Blayney Promoted to Associate Professor at UAB

Dr Keith D Blayney of Birmingham has been promoted to associate professor at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He directs the Bureau of Research and Community Services and teaches in the graduate program in hospital administration. He has presented papers and published in professional journals.

Keith D. Blayney Birmingham Morgan, Limestone Lawrence Counties Tri- County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission University of Alabama Dr. Blayney School of Health Services Administration Bureau of Research and Community Services Regional Technical Institute Blayney Iowa Blayney E. Oliver Town Creek 3 Per Health Administration Vietnam 1St Air Caval B.S University of Iowa Oliver 5Th Cavalry

Area Men In Service Receives Air Forces Commendation

Army Cpl Willard E Oliver 20 son of Mr and Mrs Dewey T and Sgt Milton G Norton son of Mrs Rose B Norton Courtland 2 received the U S Air Forces Commendation Medal at Scott AFB Illinois for meritorious service as a personnel technician cited for skill knowledge and leadership Norton belongs to the Air Force Communications Service and is a Hazelwood High School graduate who attended the University of Alabama and Dartmouth College His wife is Joan B Deering Gunners Mate Seaman Ap iss Dianna L Dietz of Corpus Christi Texas serves aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Ranger in the Gulf of off the coast of North Vie

Milton G. Norton Rose B. Norton Courtland 2 U. S. Air Forces Commendation Scott Afb Ill Norton Scott Air Force Communications Service Hazelwood High School Town Creek University of Alabama Dartmouth College Hanover N. H Joan B. Deering Apiss Dianna L. Dietz Corpus Risti Tex Ranger Gulf of North Vie

Marriage Licenses and Births in Morgan County

Jackie Luker and Janice Wilborn of Hart selller and Hazel Aldridge join in marriage. Arthur Palmer and Patricia Turner wed. Glenn Moore and Myrtis Moore of Cullman also wed. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Moss of Hartselle. a daughter to Summersett of Elkmont. a daughter to Eubanks of Decatur. Civil suit: Jimmy Hargett vs R D Cagle for $5,000 damages.

Jackie Eugene Luker Decatur Janice Willodene Wilborn Hartseller Mack Edward Aldridge Phillips Ct Hazel Hess Aldridge Arthur Ray Palmer North 24Th St Birmingham Patricia Ann Turner Glenn Nolan Moore Cullman Myrtis Eulalah Moore John Douglas Moss Hartselle Decatur General Hospital Vernon S. Summersett Elkmont Lonnie Eubanks Decatur 2 Baugh Wiley-Smith . Hospital Rgan County Jimmy T. Hargett Simmons Dr D. Cagle Danville Road

Early Harrodsburg Founded By Daniel Boone And Harrod

Daniel Boone and James Harrod surveyed the site and laid out Harrodsburg Kentucky's first permanent white settlement two years before the Declaration of Independence.

Jfrankfort, Ky Daniel Boone James Harrod Harrodsburg Kentucky

Paratroopers Report Toll in Saigon Operation

The 101st Airborne Division 27 miles northwest of Saigon reported 20 Viet Cong killed in a boobytrapped tunnel sweep. Seven paratroopers were killed as eight died and 24 wounded in the action. U S communiques note raids on North Vietnam involving 135 missions with no Haiphong harbor attacks and a section of the port city off limits to fliers.

101St Airborne Division Saigon U.S North Vietnam Haiphong Harbor Pentagon

Postage stamps scarce as new rates loom tonight

Local residents face tight deadline as undecorated stamps run low. Postmaster warns one cent stamps are depleting while new stamps are printed in Washington. Office plans rush orders and urges using extra stamps to meet old rates before midnight tonight.

Self Jarea Decatur Bureau of Sprinting ‘and Engraving Washington, D.C

Kentucky Has Two Distinct Coal Regions

Frankfort Kentucky is noted as the only state with two separate coal producing areas the East Kentucky and the West Kentucky fields about 250 miles apart.

Frankfort iKentucky Kentucky

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. R. Shelton Alabama Associated Press General Admissions Athens-Limestone Admissions Eloise Coffman Mary Christine McMunn Margaret Jean Mays Lawrence County Admissions Middle Atlantic South Pacific Mississippi Valley Southern Plains Ohio Valley Great Lakes Rockies Decatur and Sam Hamilton Rocket City Astronomical Association Conrad D. Swanson Observatory Monte Sano Planetarium Morgan County Board of Realtors al Shook The Alabama Real Estate Association Singing Convention H‘selle CC Campbell Claudie —Letson O. D. Campbell Jessie Leon McKnight Bob Bates Dr Blayney Army Cpl Willard E. Oliver Mrs. Dewey
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