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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1968
Page
2
Henry J. Casteele has been advanced to fabrication foreman at Matthews Machine Company Inc. He will supervise frame and sheet fabrication departments, according to Ernest L. Matthews, VP production. Casteele has six years with the company in frame fabrication.
Sergeant Major William C. Wooldridge, senior enlisted man in the U S Army, will address the North Alabama chapter of the Army Association at Redstone Arsenal tonight. He has just returned from a fact finding tour of Southeast Asia and will discuss problems facing troops there.
The Army Missile Display Area near Patton Road and Bob Wallace Avenue at Redstone Arsenal was closed due to storm damage from pre Christmas weather. Exhibits detailing Army rocketry history were housed in three vinyl domes. one was lost in October and the large dome suffered tornadic damage on December 18, with further destruction on December 21. The displays were not seriously damaged before the closure.
A two evening home safety course in Flint A runs Jan 29 and Feb 5 at 7 30 p m. Sponsored with the National Rifle Association instructors Horace Roberts Burl Tanner Bill Gardner and John Tidd lead the training aimed mainly at ladies non shooters and youths.
The document notes that information can be obtained from the instructors for those seeking further details. It emphasizes that inquiries are welcome for those over a decade past the stated period. The text stresses obtaining additional information only from designated sources.
Nancy R. Agnew will lead a roundtable at 1 30 p.m. in the Red Cross building to discuss Programs For Creative Reading Through Library Services and summer volunteer efforts for Morgan County libraries. The Decatur Junior High PTA meets tonight at 7 30 with a safety film The Fifth Wheel.
Sylvia Porter explains that removing the 25 percent gold cover would leave the dollar backed by the United States economy and the Treasury’s tax revenues. Value would be measured by the goods and services the dollar can buy. The piece notes gold reserves could be sold to foreign creditors, while the Fed controls the money supply and the dollar remains the world’s reserve currency.
The North Alabama Industrial Development Association met with Chavkin on Monday to explore financing the new building. Temporary headquarters may be set up before completion, a process that could take weeks or months. Estimated damage to materials and equipment exceeds $250 000.
83 m. today discussed the matter at a morning breakfast with Democratic congressional leaders. State Department press officer Robert J. McCloskey announced an appeal for release through Russia and said no deadline for a North Korean reply had been set but the sooner the better. McCloskey said the ship was outside the 12 mile limit claimed by North Korea. Well informed officials reported a wide range of U.S. actions under consideration, including an immediate session of the mixed armistice commission at Panmunjom and possible retaliatory strikes on North Korea, though officials softened early speculation. Rusk said the Pueblo has operated in the Sea of Japan off the Korean coast for two weeks and declined to speculate on North Korea's aims. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said the action seemed highly provocative.
Pulpwood price 13.50 per cord. Corn No 2 yellow and white 1.22 each. No 2 oats 0.70. Milling wheat 1.50. No 2 barley 0.95. Soybeans 2.47. Morning stock listings show varied percent changes for numerous companies including Am Air Kaiser Am Baker Am Can Lorillard Am Met, RCA Com Sat, Sears Roebl, Texaco, Goodyear, Westinghouse, Xerox, and others.
The market rose about two to one in the second round of gains, with IBM gaining around 16 points after a 100 percent stock dividend. Wilbur Mills signaled a stronger case for a tax increase, aiding sentiment, but a White House warning of North Korean patrol boats capturing a U S Navy intelligence ship tempered gains.
Officials noted the original estimate of construction cost at 127000 dollars while Decatur firm Gresham Williams and Johnson was the low bidder. Other bids ranged from 105773 to 134588 dollars by various firms including J E McBrier Mac's Contracting Co and Southeast Contractor Inc.
House Republican Leader Gerald R Ford argues the incident, if the Pueblo was in international waters, violates international law. The Pentagon reports a North Korean patrol boat approached the Pueblo at about 10 p.m. EST and used signals to request its nationality.
Port Industries of St. Louis completed a $1.5 million purchase of Decatur Iron & Steel Co. The sale aims to strengthen DISCO, keep 270 employees, and expand production with modern methods. The new owner plans to modernize facilities and maintain high quality manufacturing.
The group plans to raise funds to aid party candidates in the general election. Members aim to have about 3000 to 4000 in the bank and form a committee to propose money making ideas. Dues are 1 per year and the club will meet first Wednesday of each month starting February.
Allied forces near Khe Sanh remain in the C category on the A to E security scale. Marines report the small allied garrison may not withstand another North Vietnamese assault, prompting a withdrawal from Huong Hoa as tension increases along the northern frontier.
Humphrey praised the students for their visit and presented awards to Mrs Totten and Ralph Chambers. Mrs Totten set a goal of 600 pints for next week and announced the group will visit industries for the first time. A kickoff meeting is planned for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Jilt Mar Restaurant.
A rocket bound for a gentle moon landing faced a hiccup when its engine briefly fired over the Indian Ocean. A sensitive onboard computer detected low fuel pressure and shut the engine down. The abortive firing was an abbreviated sequence in the mission’s early phase.
Florida Secretary of State warns Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Authority that federal taxes and restrictions could halt progress on the 316 million project linking the Tennessee Tombigbee River to the Gulf of Mexico. Col Gilbert Dorland cites 23 state benefits and annual freight savings, while Vietnam War impacts federal funding. Gov. Ellington elected chair at executive session.
Defense objections failed as Judge Tyner overruled them during the trial. Walker challenged the introduction of spent shells from a shotgun linked to the Sinclair home. The case includes the murder of Sarah Elizabeth Sinclair and an additional count for Mary Durant, eight, a neighbor. Seibold muttered and questioned the judge as Walker pleads insanity in a second trial.
Daily Records lists multiple births with couples and locations such as Hart sel le Athens Town Creek Hartselle Decatur and Trinity. Mothers include Mr and Mrs Jesse Lee Owens Mr and Mrs John H Kunzler Mr and Mrs Tommy Lee Herbert Mr and Mrs James D Byars Mr and Mrs Jerry A Hargrove Mr and Mrs Claude D Arnold Mr and Mrs Clarence W Kelley Mr and Mrs Edward Berry Mr and Mrs Howard D Landers and Mr and Mrs Ernest L Slaton. One entry notes a son and several daughters with dates through Monday. The sheriff’s charges section lists offenses including prohibition law violation no tag display public drunkenness and insanity.
Coroner John McBride will await a state toxicology report from Vann Pruitt before ruling on Kennedy Gordon age 63 found dead Saturday night in Decatur. Funeral services are set for Sunday at St James Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial in Camp Ground Cemetery. Surviving are the widow Katie Gordon of Decatur, two sons Robert Lee and John C Gordon, four sisters, a brother in the US Army, and 15 grandchildren.
A long OCR fragment lists names and addresses of patients in hospitals and rest homes in multiple towns including Moulton Decatur Hartselle Athens and Gunnison. It also records dismissals and several classified ads for vehicles real estate and sale offers with contact numbers.
Funeral services for Kate Eubank 80 of Eva were held at Eva Methodist Church with burial in Athens City Cemetery. She taught 24 years at Eva High School and was a retired schoolteacher. Survived by sisters Mrs Preston Taylor of Birmingham and Mrs Hollis Dearwood of Fayetteville Tennessee.
Funeral services for James Graham of Decatur, 64, who died Monday at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital, will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with Rev. Joe Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include widow Esther Graham, a son Frank M. Graham of Athens, a grandson, and brother William Thomas Graham of Talladega.
Emmett W. McNutt 85 of Falkville died today in a Hartselle hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Anti och Baptist Church Lawrence County with Rev. J B Couch officiating. Burial in Bald Knob Cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing. Survived by wife Dolly B. McNutt three sons Velma Dealous and Archie all of Falkville three daughters J Cleo Blankenship Emma Lou Roberts and Doreen Copeland all of Falkville 23 grandchildren seven great grandchildren a brother Jim McNutt of Falkville and two sisters Mrs Nina Gillespie and Mrs Elsie Long both of Oulton. Body returns to residence today and remains there until services. Nephews will be pallbearers.
Funeral services for Joe Raper 79 of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. W. W. Coffey officiating. Burial in Raper Cemetery. Surviving are widow Bertha, five daughters, a brother, two sisters, 24 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The body rests at daughter Mrs. Sapp’s home at 401 6th Ave. SW until services.
The text catalogs residents and addresses including Lindsey Lind, Nabors, Smith, Ward Filyan, Kent, Garmany, Simmons, Compton, Jackson, Brown, Carpenter, Tidwell, Skipworth and others. It notes the Atlantic ship service beginning January 5 1818 with the departure of the James Monroe of the Black Ball line.
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