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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1965
Page
2
Mercury is described with a diameter of 3,108 miles in the contemporary report. The note places Mercury within a weather and river context, though no broader climatological or hydrological implications are provided.
Morning river readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 20.99 feet with sea level at 555.29 feet. Yesterday’s high reached 91 degrees at 12:45 pm and the low fell to 68 at 3 am. Current 7:30 am reading is 72 with winds variable to southwest 5 to 12 mph. Gusty winds accompany thunderstorms. High today expected at 91 and low tonight at 69.
A compact update lists Muscle Shoals 92 71 and 0.46, Huntsville 91 70, Gadsden 87 65, Anniston 83 66, Birmingham 87.6 percent 0.36, Tuscaloosa 89 70 1.28, Montgomery 92 71 0.34, Dothan 92 71 FT, Mobile 91 75 0.01.
Many families announce newborns and births across Alabama towns. Daughters, sons and multiple families appear from Decatur, Cullman, Hanceville, Somerville, and surrounding communities with hospitals cited including Decatur General and Cullman Hospital. Names include Glenn Pannell, Clarence Gibson, James Morris, Neil Harris, Trillis Seeger, Waylon Miller, David Burke, Ollison, Ada Addison, Loren Barren, Tennis Irene Blackmon, Sammy Brannon, Joseph Duke, Mildred Evans, Clifford Purdy, Susan Murphree, Sandra Murphree, Wynette Abney, Margaret Brooks, Franklin Davis, Blanche Francis, Maude Hardin, Sheila Hutson, Ralph Maxwell Logan, Robert Nicolais, Claudean Ollison, Lellon Quick, Robert Teem, Gracie Binkley, Mary Elizabeth Heatherly, Jerry Mann, Hilda McSwain, Oma Purdy, Sarah Speegle, Herman Wanke, Oma Brown, Glenda Drinkard.
U S secretary of state Dean Rusk reiterates that peace negotiations will be with governments not the Viet Cong. He notes North Vietnam could include anyone in a peace delegation and says many guerrillas are in the south. Ambassador Harriman calls Vietnam the toughest nut to crack in the Communist offensive and warns guerrilla wins could enable wider global spread. Several local obituaries and listings follow, including Fortenberry Morris Gandy Reese Rowell and Youmans.
Lawren ce County records show admissions for Estelle Long Hillsboro Willard Cole Town Creek Maggie Voss Hillsboro Betty Ruth Riggs Mount Patricia Alred Moulton Gracie Nelson Trinity Fiona Terry Courtland Mary Brown Moulton Albert Ray Mitchell Mount Hope Baron Moland Russellville Virginia Miller Cullman Timothy Farley Town Creek Earl Walker MoultonDismissals include Lela Brooks Moulton Sharon Garrison Double Springs George Armer Moulton Ruby Terry Moulton J W Hamilton Hillsboro Carrie Lindsey Moulton Walker McCullough Moulton Tommy Ray Blaxton Trinity Ruby Lee McWhorter Moulton Lisa Taylor Town Creek Jennie Howell Decatur Thomas Whitlow Trinity Lillie Mae Kirby Trinity W R Shikles Moulton Virginia Newman Decatur Susie Alexander Courtland Leonard Leon Garrison Hillsboro Jessie Saint Town Creek Flona Terry Courtland Norene Roden Moulton Mrs Willard Wilkerson and infant son Moulton Walter Swallays Mount Hope Ricky Nix Creek
A list of residents with addresses and names appears, including Mrs. James A. Favors Falkville Mrs. Thomas G. Holand 3 George W. Partain 2210 Cleveland Ave SW Ollie W. Pettey 1412 Grant St Infant Melissia Dell Fitzpatrick Tanner 1 Mrs. Ruben Shepherd Flint City 4 Mrs. Bamma Norton 405 Prospect Dr SE and others from Athens Sheridan Decatur Moulton and Courtland, noting dismissals and infant references.
Allies invalidate previous permits from July 1 and issue new one year permits at 50 dollars while East German rules draw protests from West Berlin barge captains. West Berlin fears overflight pressure and calls for US Britain and France to curb East German aircraft.
Services set for a Johnston og Rearend 4 at 2 30 p m Rev John Crawford presiding Surviving relatives include three daughters Berta Mae Thayer of Coteau Okla Ruby Craft and Ruth Anders of Hartselle two sons Mack and Seldon of Hart selle one sister Ida Landers of Hartselle one brother James Garrison of Savannah Tenn Lois Garrison of Jasper and Wymon Garrison of Columbus Miss Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Leon Bolton 19 of Danville died in a local hospital Sunday. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Johnston Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Johnny Roberts and Rev. Dean Sims officiating. Burial in adjoining Peck Cemetery. Survived by widow Sandra Bolton, mother Mrs. Willsie Yeager of Hartselle, brother Lee Bolton of Flo, two stepbrothers Vaughn Yeager and Gerald Yeager of Hartselle, half sister Mrs. Carolyn Yeager of Itville. Pallbearers: James Callahan, Harold Singleton, Charles Ly, Billy Brock, Jerry Cox, Paul Bishop.
Thomas Joseph Flynn, 12 day old son of Mr and Mrs Bob Flynn of Elkmont, died Sunday at home. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur with Spry Funeral Home directing. Survivors include two brothers and others.
Congress cut a duty free goods ceiling from 167 retail value to 100 while approving a housing subsidy shift on a 208-202 vote and a separate 245-169 roll call. A military construction bill gives Congress veto power over base closings, but Senate opposition delays resolution. debate on Vietnam and Johnson farm, wage, immigration, and union rules proposals intensifies.
Police report rioting by hundreds of youths in Arnolds Park with tear gas and fire hoses used to disperse crowds. 175 jailed, 6 injured, 9 business windows shattered, a police car overturned, and two thousand to three thousand participants estimated. Similar disturbances in Geneva-on-the-Lake and Rockaway Beach left dozens jailed, injuries, and National Guard called in to prevent further unrest.
Cockett and his men endured 81mm mortar fire at Ba Gia while the ship blew up. The co-pilot died in the blaze and several Marines were wounded. A U.S. Marine helicopter evacuated the Americans after the barrage lifted.
A speaker says uncertainty stems from a broad crisis in global political ties. The United Nations progress is not yet blocked but atmosphere and goodwill have weakened. The paradox is that UN development could ease political friction.
Columnist Paul Davis recalls a remark overheard in Pinellas Park about a tense ride in an old car to fetch a dog from a kennel. The anecdote underscores small city life and everyday worries in St. Petersburg area journalism.
Discussion notes Johnson has not taken a public stand on a proposed constitutional amendment to dilute the Supreme Court one man one vote ruling impact. It requires two thirds to pass and some liberal lawmakers threaten to filibuster if votes fall short.
The city police logged multiple traffic crashes Sunday including a 1958 Ford and a 1957 Volkswagen on Vine Street, a 1962 Ford colliding with a 1965 Chevrolet at 6th Ave SE and Grant, and a 1965 Chevrolet losing control after hitting a deep puddle on Alabama 20 W. A chase of additional incidents included a 1963 Ford and a 1958 Chevrolet at Church St NE and Somerville Rd. A lawn mower theft from the Patterson residence in Florette was reported, and Mizpah Chapter 19 of Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 PM at the Masonic Temple.
Navy and Air Force jets hit bridges and trucks in the D Zone 150 miles south of Hanoi and 60 miles southeast of Vinh under flare illumination. Four B52 bombers joined, targeting areas where a Viet Cong concentration and a key communication center were reportedly disrupted. Aerial losses were limited. no large Viet Cong forces encountered.
Traffic fatalities doubled with at least 11 dead in Alabama and Florida from July Fourth weekend accidents and a shooting. A Mobile five year old died from a rifle discharge during a wrestle. A 12 year old Enterprise boy died by lightning while at a county camp. A 10 year old from Appalachicola died after a horse trampling at a DeKalb County camp.
Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties seek Maid of Cotton contestants as deadlines loom. Morgan has no applicants yet for judging July 20 and crowning July 23 with July 9 entry deadline. Limestone reports one finalist Miss Carolyn House sponsored by Oak Dale Home Demonstration Club and July 15 deadline. Lawrence set for Aug 5 at 7 pm in Moulton with late July entries. Contestant requirements include ages 19 to 25, single, height 5 ft 5.5 in or taller, and cotton producer ties. pictures required for Morgan entrants.
Reports note mites fed from South America entering Southern California orchards and waging war on domestic pests damaging crops. U S 98 east of Alberta reports wrecks. Antonio Bartell, 77, killed by car west of Lillian on U S 98 Friday night. Tommy L Armstrong, 18, of Ozark dies from injuries near Newton on Alabama 134. For sale dachshund puppies. For rent a one bedroom house trailer. Crescent Motel Restaurant seeks hostess. Sheet metal equipment for sale. Wanted to buy boat trailer. L French contractor offers home painting and repairs.
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