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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
2
Complete weather forecast and sky observations for Decatur. Friday shows sunset at 5 09 p m and sunrise at 6 51 a m with moonset tomorrow and a full moon approaching on Jan 28. Aldebaran appears near the Moon tonight as a bright star in the evening sky.
The Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 16.70 feet, up 20 feet in 24 hours, with sea level at 551.00 feet. TVA lakes Chickamauga 675.4 Pickwick 408.1 Guntersville 593.2 Whitesburg 551.5 Wilson 504.7. Forecast: today and Friday cloudy to partly cloudy mild with scattered showers Friday. High today 67, tonight 54, Friday 68. Winds southerly 7 to 15 mph. Previous gas dept high 63, low 47, current 54 at 10:35 am.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio told reporters with President Kennedy at a joint news conference that the undeclared guerrilla war in Borneo could see a cease fire within a week. He warned Indonesian troops would block raids from Indonesian Borneo into Sabah and Sarawak. Britain offered no immediate comment though it defends Malaysia with bases and troops in Borneo. Sukarno seeks greater influence in Southeast Asia and views Malaysia as a device to sustain British colonial power.
A compiled list of residents and family mentions across Athens Cullman Decatur Hartselle Rainsville and Moulton including names such as Mrs Carl T Jones Mrs Donald W Terry Master Michael W West and infant children with street addresses and city designations. The entry reads like a neighborhood directory with adults and children named alongside their addresses.
Hospital list shows patient and contact entries including Miss Jamie Oliver at 505 Nell St SW and Mrs Kenneth Owens at 222 Church St, plus others pending dismissals like John E Gurley Somerville and Evans B Conner 922 Locust St SE. Names include Samuel R McCullough Theo Brooks Charles W Murphy and Theo Murphy Trinity 1.
A readable roster lists numerous Cullman area individuals with residences such as Cullman Falkville Hanceville and surrounding towns. Names include John W Coppock Muriel Williamson Cecil H Thompson Mary Frances Griffin and many others with Hopkins listed towns and ages.
Sen Sparkman says there is no reason why approval could not come by mid July. He notes federal spending up 69 percent since World War II and state local spending up 400 percent. He cites Lyndon Johnson's influence, predicts the civil rights bill will pass in the House and be debated in the Senate, and highlights Morgan County bank deposits rising from 49 million to 106 million since 1950.
The plan would cut taxes by an average of about 19 percent for all taxpayers. It scales for bottom and top brackets, trims mid ranges, and clips two thirds of the cuts to take effect in 1964 retroactive to Jan 1, with the remaining one third in 1965. A new 14 to 70 percent range replaces the current 20 to 91 percent rates.
Mr and Mrs Roy E Lorance Dogwood La welcomed a girl Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Fred N Underwood 1604 13th Ave SE welcomed a boy today at Decatur General Hospital. Jon John Ramey Hartselle 3 Mrs Thomas Suggs Decatur 1 Mrs Robert K Ryland 1407 20th Ave SE Miss Peggy Sue Reid 1312 8th Ave SE Mrs Arthur A Calix 2315 Meadowbrook
Earl M Chandler age 65 of 1104 E Forest St Athens died Wednesday at 2 pm in Hartselle hospital Funeral services held today at 4 pm from Eastside Church of Christ with Sam Bentley A J Rollings and Benny Lee Fudge officiating Burial in Athens City Cemetery directed by McConnell Survivors include widow Sallie Chandler three sons Arlie Athens Everett Cullman E M Chandler Decatur five daughters Dorene Dunnavant Athens Esterleen Brackeen Athens Bernice Cagle Decatur Annie Sue Bowers Decatur Elaine Conn Capshaw 31 grandchildren one brother E J Chandler Huntsville two sisters Mrs R B Birdwell Madison Mrs Leo Vassar Merigold Miss
Mrs. Belle Vinson, 78, of Lester, died at 7 30 p m last night. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p m from the First Methodist Church with the Rev James Harris and the Rev Bill Hart officiating. Survivors include her husband Oscar a daughter Mrs Mable McKinney Huntsville five grandchildren eleven great grandchildren a brother J M Hawkins Athens six a sister Mrs Evie Harrison Lester pallbearers Melvin Vinson Carlos Nelson Billy Harrison Henry Beasley Osmond Harrison Aubrey Jackson Eugene Vinson and Thomas Vinson.
James L Moore 77 of 103 Ferry St NE died today at 1 15 a m at his residence. Services Friday at 2 p m at Northside Baptist Church with Rev Leon Daw son and Rev Bud Bynum officiating. Burial Rapier Cemetery Gunthorp directing. Survived by wife Sally B Moore three daughters I W Russell C G Bynum Kalamazoo Mich one son William C Moore Decatur one sister Mrs Bertha Raper Decatur grandchildren and great grandchildren. Body at funeral home then church an hour before services. Grandsons pallbearers. Member Northside Baptist Church.
Mrs. J A Riggs 85 Hartselle died Wednesday at a local nursing home. Services Friday 10 a m Lebanon Methodist Church with Rev C H Windfordner officiating. Burial in Hartselle Cemetery Peck directing. Survivors: Earl Riggs Decatur two daughters Mrs S C Hampton and Mrs Isaac Johnson Jr Moulton 10 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren. Mrs Riggs was a member of Hartselle Methodist Church.
Cotton middling at 34.00 with Decatur Loan 33.57. Cottonseed at 45 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred. manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred for four percent. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. No 2 Yellow shelled corn 1.33. No 2 Yellow ear corn 1.19. No 2 White ear corn 1.07. No 2 White ear shelled corn 1.30. No 2 oats .75. No 2 wheat 2.05. No 2 milo 2.00. No 2 barley 1.00. No 1 soybeans 2.75. Cattle and calves sparse. small lot dealers 32.00. Hogs 300s fairly active, fully steady. assorted weights 14.25 to 15.00. sows 10.00-11.50.
Nasdaq quotation brief indicating nominal bid and ask levels for listed securities with limited readable data. No full security names or prices clearly legible, leaving only reference to standard NASD quotation format and market activity notes.
Int Rectif Noon stocks list shows Kaiser, Acme Steel, Allis Chal, Kress, and many others with varied percentages. Major shifts include United States Steel, Boeing, Chrysler, Coca Cola, Pfizer, and Texaco among numerous gains and declines across industries.
Cattle and calves 75 head. small lot good and choice dealers 32.00. Sows scarce steady 300-500 lbs 10.50-12.00. Sheep 25 head with no early sales. Bulk mixed 1-3 195-240 lbs 15.25. Lots with highly mixed weights 14.75.
AP dispatches report weak and unsettled broiler and fryer markets. Birmingham quotations show 13 cents at farm, some 13.5 under contracts, with delivered plant 13.75 to 15 cents. Atlanta Georgia live poultry lists mostly 13 to 14.49 at farm, hens short to adequate, plants 14 to 15 cents, with FOB 7 to 7.5 cents for some types.
Pallbearers listed as Isaac Johnson III C J Johnson Paul Johnson James Riggs Tommy Riggs and Gemar Coss. Residence of Mrs Isaac Johnson Jr until release for church services.
Mrs Ruthie Louise Tunstill 42 of 408 5th Ave SW died Tuesday at 3 am at Decatur General Hospital. Services were held today at 2:30 pm at Johnson's Chapel. burial in adjoining cemetery. Gunthorp Funeral Home directed. Survived by husband Louis Tunstill. four brothers Edgar Melson Hartsville Emmitt Melson Decatur Willie Melson Herman Melson Moulton. three sisters Mrs Jake Johnson Mrs Benton McDougle Decatur and Mrs Allie Sparks Michigan.
The Decatur Daily invites letters on daily questions with writers' names hidden from publication. The editor must know sender identity and address, and manuscripts will not be returned.
A Decatur city letter from January 21 1964 expresses appreciation to the many volunteer workers who carried out the SLAM program in Decatur and Morgan County. The writer notes the program's outstanding success and gratitude to contributors.
Police found a Honda motorcycle behind the Decatur Electric Department and towed it to headquarters after 4 a.m. today. Building permits issued include Ferrell Real Estate for a six room house at 1529 Prichett Ave SW and several others. A two car collision on US 31 near Decatur caused about 55 in damage. Fire calls report grass fires and a car fire with no losses. The Great Books Discussion group meets at 8 tonight at Mrs. Hubert Wiggins home. An upcoming play A Church For Mrs. Jordan is set for Sherman St Church of God Friday at 7:30 p.m. Over 850 sailors from eight states are among nine Naval assignments listed.
The funeral for Arron B. Garth, who died in France, is Sunday at 1 30 PM at First Baptist Church Moulton Heights with burial in Sykes Cemetery. Survivors include parents Johnny and Mrs Garth six sisters and two brothers. The funeral for Mollie Fletcher, who died at 514 Wilson St, is Sunday at noon at Fletcher's Chapel Baptist Church with burial in Quarterlot Cemetery. Survivors include husband David Fletcher five daughters two sons and one brother.
The market for laundry bleach stands at roughly one billion quarts sold each year, indicating strong demand and broad consumer reach across households and retail channels.
Former secretary Baker resigned from a $19 600 yearly post amid a Senate committee inquiry into bank loan statements filed by Baker. The probe involves Johnson and an insurance man who cited Baker as a vice president. Justice Department probes possible collusion in the District of Columbia Stadium project linked to contractor McCloskey and others.
Athens Police Department reported four arrests in the last 24 hours. One for reckless driving, one for public drunkenness, one for no driver’s license, and one for possession of beer.
Air Reserve squadrons at the Naval Air Reserve Training Unit Memphis prepare for the annual Military Inspection on Saturday. American Legion Auxiliary unit 15 meets Friday at noon for luncheon and a session at the Legion and Auxiliary Home. Miss Adele Sherman is a surgical patient at Hartselle Hospital.
Classified ad fragment lists a day carhop position and several for sale items including a 21 inch console TV for $50, 1960 VW, 1961 Impala hardtop in excellent condition, a private room for a gentleman with amenities, and a fishing boat rig with motor and trailer priced at $150 cash. Contact numbers provided.
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