Kid Randy Set to Start West Decatur School as Big Boy
Six year old Randy Suggs of 1412 Phillips Ave SW looks toward Aug 31, first day at West Decatur Elementary. He dreams of future roles from plumber to doctor, and plans to attend Decatur Boys Club while his brother Kenney enters third grade. Randy jokes about sleep time and notes girls, while his brother finds school hard and long.
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Randy Suggs
Phillips Ave
Hillard Suggs
Randy
West Decatur
Kenney
Batman
Decatur
Big Brother Kenney
Ricky
New Products Highlight Vibrating Non Electric Razor
New York AP reports Stahly Inc introduces a non electric safety razor with a spring driven vibrator and gear train for three minutes per wind producing a cleaner shave. MDC Industries offers the retro telephone lamp combo while Discatron Ltd markets a transistorized record player usable in motion. Copycorder by Hecon Corp tracks department copying costs and Parker Pen Co promotes the Touche model with fountain pen styling and cartridge refills.
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New York
Stahly Inc
Highland Park
Hecon Corp
New Shrewsbury
N.J
Dow Jones Closing Averages July 8 AP report
New York July 8 AP The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose with 30 Industrials closing at 891.03 after an 84.04 point high low range. Utilities and Rails posted gains as overall market activity showed uptrends across sectors including Stocks and Bonds.
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New York
Haace
False Report Sparks Grain Price Rally Then Denial
Chicago AP report says grain futures rose on a claim that President Johnson planned to sell surplus to Communist China as steps to end Asia conflict. Denial followed but most contracts rose. July soybeans fell 10 cents, other grains gained modestly. Wheat up 14.1 cents, corn near steady, oats up, rye up, soybeans down then up late.
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Chicago
Johnson
China
Asia
President Johnson Signals Draft Increase Possibility
A year ago President Johnson publicly indicated a possible draft expansion due to the Vietnam War, suggesting broader conscription may be required to support military efforts.
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Johnson
City of Decatur notices on improvement assessments
Legal notice to property owners of Decatur Alabama detailing assessment rolls under Ordinances 1420 and 1489, open for inspection, with August 2, 1966 hearing to contest assessments. It lists street projects on Edgewood Street 17th Avenue Carridale Street 19th Avenue alleys and Brookhaven subdivisions with grading paving and bituminous treatments. Florence Adams City Clerk signs.
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Decatur
Alabama
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of
City of
Commission Chamber
Edgewood Street
19Th Avenue
Danville Road
17Th Avenue
Carridale Street
Sandra Street
Betty Street
Florence Adams
Blueberry Lane
1St Avenue
Ist Avenue
Brookhaven
Newman Avenue
Alabama Highway Department
Markets Edge Higher Amid Sluggish Trade On Friday
The drifted session saw the Dow gain 2.40 to 894.04 as the AP index rose 0.9 to 323.8 with 617 issues up and 528 down. Airlines struck by a labor dispute rallied despite news, while Bankers Trust raised broker loan rates and investors largely ignored it.
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New York
Bankers ‘Trust Co
Associated Press
Butcher Hog Prices Edge Up In Active Chicago Market
Demand for butcher hogs remained fairly active in Chicago with prices near Thursday highs. Mixed No 1 and 2 hogs sold at 25.25 to 25.50, mixed 1-3 at 25.25, mixed 2-3 at 24.50, sows 15.50 to 20.00.
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Chicago
Princess Elizabeth to wed Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten
In 1947 the engagement between Princess Elizabeth of England and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten was officially announced, marking a historic royal union with future duties in the British monarchy.
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Princess Elizabeth of England
Philip Mountbatten
Decatur Alabama Improvement Ordinance Hearing Outcome
Board of Commissioners of Decatur Alabama found no objections at the July 5 1966 meeting regarding improvements authorized by Improvement Ordinance No 1572 including methods and materials used. No residents appeared to object and the proceedings proceeded as scheduled.
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Board OF Commissioners
City OF
Decatur
Alabama
City approves improvements in Decatur under Ordinance 1572
The Board of Com mabama confirms that property owners fronting the proposed improvements objected not and that the city will proceed under Ordinance 1572. The cost will be assessed to benefited parcels with no bid requirement, and work will be done immediately under the City Engineer's supervision. Adopted July 5, 1966. Florence Adams, City Clerk. 7-9
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Board of Commissioners
City of
Decatur
Alabama
Decature
Florence Adams
Decatur Board Sets Grade on Lafayette S NW Streets
The City of Decatur Alabama adopts and fixes the grade on Lafayette Street NW from Cashin Street NW to Sykes Street NW and from Sykes Street NW to Newcomb Street NW per engineer blueprints on file. The ordinance was adopted on July 5 1966 and authenticated.
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Board of Commissioners
City of
Decatur
State of
Alabama
Lafayette Street
Cashin Street
Sykes Street
Newcomb Street
Florence Adams
New York Stock Summary July Friday Advances vs Declines
The New York Stock Exchange reported 617 advances, 528 declines, and 256 unchanged among 1,401 issues. New highs and lows totaled 699 and 459, with 1,422 issues moving. Volume and market breadth details accompany the daily wrap.
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