Weather and River Report for Decatur and Vicinity
Decatur area forecast calls for variable cloudiness with cool days and a cold night. Snow flurries possible at night and morning with up to one inch accumulation. high around 35, low near 30, with a high of 38 expected Thursday. River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 16.78 feet, sea level 551.08 feet. Venus sets at 5:46 PM and may be visible only a few more evenings. Next week Venus will be between Earth and Sun. next month it will be a morning star.
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Venus
Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller Memorial Bridge
Snow Likely as Gulf Moisture Pushes North in Alabama
A Gulf of Mexico moisture plume moving northeast could bring snow by dusk across 80 percent of North Alabama with sleet and freezing rain expected tomorrow morning as temperatures rise. Winter conditions may trigger driving hazards Thursday. a warming trend is not forecast until Friday or Saturday.最低夜间低温约21到22度，白天气温最高约36度，风向偏北。
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North Alabama
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Decatur
WHOS
Car dealers debate safety talks and factory features
Auto dealers questioned on whether salesmen urged safety considerations, with 32 percent saying yes due to standard 1966 features. Many said safety is used to offset price differences, some salesmen promote devices, while two thirds stick to the easier approach. Dealers urge stronger enforcment and education, and many oppose adding safety equipment at no extra cost. Some critics link racing culture to driver behavior.
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Charles J. Whittey
Bismark
N.C
Epidemic TB traced to nursery teacher after Christmas
Mrs. Gaylord and health authorities tracedTB exposure from a nursery after a small girl developed a leg lesion and another girl showed infection. A total of 57 nursery children were tested with most negative findings. the source was a former TB patient teacher at the nursery.
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Gaylord
Turner Rites Held For Moulton Farmer
Acy Harley Turner 74 of Moulton died Tuesday evening at 6 45 at his home. Services set for Thursday at 2 at Moulton Church of Christ officiated by F H Ellington. Burial in Moulton City Cemetery with Elliot Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include widow Linnie Turner a daughter Clara Mae Carroll three sons Hoyt Turner Paul Turner and Leo Turner two sisters Minnie Tollison and Damie Bass two grandchildren and three great grandchildren The body was at home until taken to the church one hour before services. Turner a native of Lawrence County was a retired farmer and a member of the Moulton Church of Christ. Pallbearers named and honorary pallbearers listed.
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Moulton
Harley Turner
Moulton Church of
Minnie Tollison
Damie Bass
Turner
Lawrence County
H. J. Turner
Clyde Bass
J. E. Turner
Edward Turner
Milford Bass
Wallace McKay
Wayne Turner
E.Q. Burch
W. G. Burch
John C. Hardin
H. E. Hill
J. P. Dyar
Mrs Evelyn Weeks Hanceville Resident Dies at 53
Evelyn McClure Weeks 53, longtime Decatur native and nurse, died at her Hanceville home from an apparent heart attack. Burial is at Hopewell Cemetery, Cullman County, with Moss directing. She was a daughter of the late R. G. and Mrs. McClure and a Decatur Central Baptist Church member. She is survived by her husband Bill Weeks, three sisters Bernice McClure Birmingham John Thomas Florence and Mrs W H Lee Fort Deposit and other relatives.
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Hanceville
Evelyn McClure Weeks
Hanceville 2
Decatur
Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel
Hopewell Cemetery
Cullman County
Moss
Bill C. Weeks
Bernice McClure
Birmingham
John Thomas
Florence
W H. Lee
Fort Deposit
Weeks
R. G. McClure
Joseph Hughes
Decatur Central Baptist Church
US weighs timing of North Vietnam bombing in policy review
A survey is conducted this week ahead of a presidential review by President Johnson and adviser on the global diplomatic campaign. The key issue is whether and when the United States should resume bombing North Viet Nam.
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Johnson
United States
Viet Nam
Nursery to Stay Open Amid Detroit Care Policy
Children were taken to Maybury Sanitarium in Detroit and the nursery will continue operating under current permits as authorities review medical care and child welfare arrangements. The case centers on ongoing oversight of the facility and its compliance with care standards.
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Maybury Sanitarium
Detroit
First National Bank Announces 1965 Growth and New Austin Branch
Pearce Rankin Sewell Shelton Valahan Smith Tweedy Jr and Rutledge Thomas form the bank board while Johnson leads as president. The bank notes a banner year for growth and profit and reports the new Austin branch at Carridale St and Danville Rd SW as the first in the southwest Decatur area, signaling optimism for 1966.
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Iw. Pearce
M. R. Rankin
John B. Sewell
Barrett C. Shelton
Bayne J. Valahan
Lester H. Smith
R. H. Tweedy Jr
Rutledge Thomas
Johnson
William L. Standridge
Joe W Perrin
Bayne Vaughan
L. Denton Cole Jr
Lloyd S. Jones
Winston V. Legge Jr
First National
Austin
Carridale St
Danville Rd
Southwest Decatur
Mrs Gandhi Wins Verdict in Victory Day Poll
Nehru’s daughter in law Mrs Gandhi wore a red rosebud on her shawl for the win. She received 355 votes to 169 for her sole challenger Morarji Desai, the right wing leader.
Nehru Family Tightens Hold After Shastri Death
Cheering rose in Parliament as party official G S Pathak announced the secret ballot results. Mrs Gandhi moved to heal factional rifts following Shastri's death and the ensuing political maneuvering.
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G.S. Pathak
Nehru
India
Mrs. Gandhi
Shastri
divided advice on early air strikes against North Vietnam
U S policy debate splits advisers with military leaders urging a swift return to air strikes against seven targets in the North while civilian authorities push for an extended pause in bombing. A forthcoming policy review and survey results are expected next week as the Saigon Lunar New Year fighting pause ends.
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Saigon Times
Johnson
South
Viet Nam
Morgan County notices record permits and arrests
City clerk reports building permits issued by Irvin's Construction Sims Construction and others with values from 50 to 9 700. Six Morgan County sheriff arrests noted including intoxication and forgery. Local clubs schedule meetings and officials visit Florence for study and cooperation efforts. Chief Linnie Pettey recovering from neck injuries after a car wreck.
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Morgan County Sheriff's Department
Peace talks urged with realistic goals and time limit
Viewers note planners worry a peace accord that forces Ho Chi Minh to admit defeat could trigger a harsher anti Hanoi faction and renewed war. Some urge the Johnson administration to publish achievable objectives for any peace conference and set a strict deadline to avoid endless talks as Communist pressure grows in the countryside.
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Ho Chi Minh
Johnson
Over the Counter Securities Quotations From NASD
Quotations compiled by the NASD show inter-dealer prices as of 10 a.m. today with bids and asks adjusted for approximate markup. The list includes Alabama Tennessee Natl Gas American Amicable Life American Foundation Life Coastal States Life Jefferson Standard Life Kentucky Central Liberty National Life Life & Casualty Moore Handley Mutual Savings Life National Life and Accident Protective Life Southern Airways with various percent figures noted.
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NASD
Alabama
Tennessee
Natl
Gas American Amicable Life American Foundation
Life
Coastal States Life
Jefferson Standard Life
Kentucky
Allied Life
Ites Ameco Inc
Bank of H
Market notes cover cotton, corn and grain prices
Cotton markets show Decatur loan middling at inch and 0.40. Cottonseed trades at 40 dollars per ton. Milk prices list Grade A at 6.55 per hundred and manufactured milk at 3.20 per hundred for four percent. Pulpwood runs 13.50 per cord. Grains include No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.33, No 2 Yellow Ear Corn 1.11, No 2 White Ear Corn 1.07, No 2 White Shelled Corn 1.46, No 2 Oats 0.65, No 2 Wheat 1.38, No 2 Barley 0.95, Poultry Wheat 1.13, and No 2 io per hundred 2.00.
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Decatur
Nashville Livestock Prices Report
Nashville cattle prices show standard 800-950 lb slaughter steers at 20.50 to 21.50 with other weights and grades listed. Heifers 500-800 lb bring 20.00 to 22.50, cows 15.00 to 16.00, bulls 19.00 to 20.00, feeders 21.0 to 23.00, and choice dealers 36.00 to 37.00. Hog offerings 195-230 lb mostly 28.00 to 28.25, sows 400-625 lb 23.00-23.75. Sheep listed at 25 with no early sales.
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Nashville
U.S
Nigerian general Aguiyi Ironsi rises to top army post
The piece traces General Aguiyi Ironsi’s rise from Ibo origin in 1924 to leading Nigeria’s army after World War II. It notes his service with the British army, promotions, an equerry role during Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 visit, UN command in Congo, and the 1964 Congo withdrawal followed by assuming Nigerian army command. mentions his wife Victoria and eight children.
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Elizabeth II
Nigeria
Congo
U.N
Nieria
Aguiyi-Ironsi
Victoria
Wall Street Ends Mixed After Brief High Run
Wall Street declined irregularly late in the day after a three session high run. Volume was about 9.5 million shares. Major losses hit IBM Boeing United Aircraft Polaroid Kennecott and Eastern Air Lines while General Motors barely rose.
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Joor
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Boeing
United Aircraft
Polaroid
Kennecott
Eastern Air Lines
United Air Lines
General Motors
Pennsylvania_ Railroad
Santa Fe
New York Central
Southern Pacific
Eastman Kodak
KLM Airlines
Cox ‘Broadcasting
Texas Instruments
Fairchild
Brunswick
Motorola
McGraw- Hill
Sun Oil
Collins Radio
Texas Gulf Sulphur
Abott Laboratories
Crucible Steel
Grumman,_Ray
Theon
Texaco
American Stock Exchange
Teen in City Jail Rescued After Hanging Attempt
A Decatur youth arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest was found tied to a belt in a jail cell and rushed to Decatur General Hospital. He was later released and sent home by his mother. No neck injuries were reported. Police say the belt was tied to a cell door. The teen was taken into custody on E Moulton Street Tuesday.
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Lewis Tapscott
Decatur General Hospital
South End
Matthew Chiders
Joe Anders
E. Moulton St
Nigeria names Aguiyi Ironsi to lead provisional federal government
In Lagos Aguiyi Ironsi is invited by the Nigerian Council of Ministers to head a provisional federal military government. His first steps include restoring order after an army rebellion and containing tensions spurred by the assassination of four regional premiers.
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Ecouter
Aguiyi-Ironsi
Nigerian Council of Ministers
Lagos
Nigeria
Cease fire timing differs between Viet Cong and allies
Intelligence hints that American GIs may be excluded from the Viet Cong cease fire. Saigon and its allies announce their own cease fire matching a Christmas truce but limited to 78 hours from 12 noon Thursday to 6 p.m. Sunday, shorter than the Viet Cong's 96 hours.
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Saigon
In-Depth Vietnam Forces Urge Prompt Congressional Action
The letter to Speaker John W. McCormack urged immediate Congress action. It described the purpose as informing lawmakers of intensified U.S. forces in Vietnam and requested prompt legislative response.
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Viet Nam
House
John W. McCormack
Congress
For Sale by Owner and Equity Homes in Southeast
Classified ad itemizes a 1961 Triumph two door sedan for 475 dollars and multiple homes for sale or equity, listing addresses such as 1610 Buena Mist Circle SE and 1609 10th Ave SE, with contact numbers 353-2503 353-2491 and 355-2457. Also notes equity sale terms and a restaurant help wanted ad for waitresses at Allstates Restaurant.
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Sa. Ft
Buena Mista Circle
10Th Ave. Cr. S
Allstates Restaurant
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