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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1968
Page
2
Decatur Chapter 38 Royal Arch Mason will hold a 7 30 p m convocation Thursday in the Masonic Temple. The Decatur Jayceettes general membership meeting is at 6 p m Thursday at Ninth Street Methodist Church.
Lawrence County deputies investigated a breakin at H. A. Pippen Co. in Courtland. Thieves took three color television sets 50 to 60 cartons of cigarettes and about $30 in cash, according to co owner H. A. Pippen. It was the first breakin at the 20 year old business.
Gov Albert Brewer announced two area men to the Elk River Development Commission Ozell Thrasher of Rogersville and Harry Morris of Elkmont were appointed. The commission serves Lauderdale and Limestone counties. Terms expire February 16, 1974.
Installation of officers of Hartselle Chapter 39 Order of the Eastern Star set for 7 30 p m Friday at the Hartselle Masonic Hall with officers to be installed.
The American Business Women's Association will hold its meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Downtowner Motel. Morgan County Judge C. Bennett McRae is scheduled to speak. The Decatur Toastmasters Club meets at 6 30 p.m. Thursday at Bentley Restaurant.
Decatur veterinarian Dr. Ray Ashwander was reappointed to the State Veterinary Medical Examiners Board by Gov. Albert Brewer. Ashwander's term runs until April 1, 1973, and Demopolis physician Dr. H. L. Allen was named to the board with the same expiry date.
Three men Jimmie Lee Wiggins Ralph Williams and John Bell were charged with petit larceny after police found two meat sections valued at 7.48 and 9.55 outside a locker near Bob Gibson Bar-B-Que on 6th Ave Williams and Bell also faced disorderly conduct and prohibition law charges while Wiggins was charged with being intoxicated on a public street. The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Austinville United Methodist Church will hold a bake sale in the church annex starting 9 a.m. Saturday. Special orders can be placed by calling 355-3497 or 355-0659.
The state examiner urged Nelson to analyze all purchases from the two Lawrence County auto parts dealers since Oct 1 1966 and recover any overpayments. The report warns that excess payments would be charged against the highway director in the next audit if not acted on.
South Vietnamese troops halted an approaching Viet Cong force near Saigon after a brief clash in darkness. U S pilots claimed a MIG 17 was shot down over North Vietnam during the engagement. Shelling from the enemy struck Tay Ninh City and Bien Hoa with light damage. An infant was killed and an elderly woman wounded in Bien Hoa.
Former Alabama governor George Wallace rallies in Lowell and Methuen as he seeks 61 000 signatures to appear on Massachusetts ballots by July 29. Pickets march outside the Lowell auditorium while Wallace jokes with supporters about ending busing and civil unrest findings.
Allied forces report killing 37 guerrillas within 28 miles of Saigon while U S Navy river boats destroy sampans moving rocket launchers toward the capital. B52s fly six missions near the city as MIGs threaten Vinh area and aircrews claim several aerial victories amid ongoing heavy raids.
Lauderdale and DeKalb Counties took first place in District One 4 H Club Livestock Judging Contest held in Limestone County. Lauderdale led junior division while DeKalb topped senior division. Madison and DeKalb also placed in juniors and seniors. Top junior scorer Smokey Spears and senior winner Alan Scott were both from DeKalb. 96 youths from 15 counties participated. Swine judging at Tom Johnson Duroc Farm in Athens and beef cattle judging at Ed Horton’s Macedom Farm in Greenbrier.
A circus tent collapsed during a storm as side poles pulled from the ground. A couple sheltered a child amid dripping canvas and flying poles while rescuers crawled through water to reach others buried beneath the torn fabric. Rain totaled 2.9 inches with 40 mph winds, flooding streets and knocking out power lines. Mayor Paul Lattimore ordered nonemergency traffic off streets.
The Morgan County Association for Mental Health will hold its semi annual meeting on July 23 at 7 30 p m in the First Federal Penthouse. Lowell Hamilton of the Alabama Association for Mental Health will present slides on This Is Home followed by a panel discussion on local services led by moderator Dr G W Hansberry. Panelists include Clinton Clay Shirley Zeff Betty Vaughan and Royce State. Revised by laws will be presented for approval. Open to the public.
A Secret Service man fired one warning shot at two youths approaching Governor Reagan’s home with two firebombs. The bombs did not ignite and neither youth was hurt. Reagan and Nancy were unaware of the incident. Nofziger said the youths fled. one jumped into a car and the other ran off, pursued by officers.
Anniston voters approve switching from a city commission to a council manager system in a special election next year. Results show 2142 for change and 1961 against, electing five council members to oversee the new government.
Police report link between Reagan’s favored son bid at the GOP convention and Oakland Park unrest where gunfire and arson were limited. In Oak Park a white man was stabbed as youths attacked him after he left his car. two girls escaped unharmed. Firebombs and missiles backed by a crowd of about 100 Negro youths followed the incident at McClatchy Park, injuring three softball players.
In the fall of 1969 the officials will assume duties in October 1969. The council will then hire the city manager, outlining the sequence of municipal leadership changes.
Morgan County Circuit Court jurors were to begin deliberations in the narcotics trial of William Lasman and William Speakman, jointly charged after a Paradise Trailer Court raid. Investigators testified about 100 teens, ages 16 to 23, visiting the trailer before arrests, while prosecutors rested and the defense pressed prior testimony.
In 1960 the global Baptist community reached about 23 million adherents, reflecting growth across regions and churches worldwide. The figure highlights the denomination's expanding footprint during the era.
Dr. Robert T. Anderson of Richmond Virginia is appointed associate director of the 13 county Tennessee Valley Education Center with head in Huntsville. TVEC serves 25 school systems including Decatur Ath ens Cullman Morgan and Limestone counties.
Receipts estimated 700 with week to week changes across weight classes. U S hog prices listed by weight include 210-240 Ibs at 22.60, 190-210 Ibs at 21.50, 180-190 Ibs at 20.50, 240-270 Ibs at 20.90, 270-290 Ibs at 20.00, and 300-400 Ibs at 17.90 with various 1 2 3 categories and highs and lows noted.
Nashville Tennessee AP reports cattle trading active and mostly steady with slaughter cattle dominant. Standard heifers 500-800 pounds 20.00-23.00, cows utility 16.00-18.00, bulls commercial 21.50-22.50, feeder steers 300-500 pounds 27.00-30.00, 700-850 pounds 23.00-25.00. calves and hogs show varied but steady ranges across weight classes.
In Atlanta demand is very good for live broilers and fryers with farm prices around 14 percent cents and offerings plentiful to short on hens. In Birmingham ready to cook demand remains good for current delivery with slow trading next week and large sales still in negotiation. Estimated slaughter today totals 1,281,000 head versus 1,309,000 last Wednesday.
New York cotton futures slipped 10 to 25 cents per bale from the prior close with December at 31.88, January/December 31.92 and March 32.45, while May and July contracts were untraded.
In Birmingham Alabama the AP reports eggs demand continues slow despite ample supplies. Retail prices per dozen for consumer grade Grade A white eggs are unchanged with large 39 2 to 43 cents, mediums 35 2 to 39 cents, and smalls 24 to 27 cents.
Elmore County Sheriff Sidney Thrash says Phillip Ray Allen 27 asked a Houston judge to spare his life in a letter after pleading guilty to burglary fatal harm and rape in Alabama He faces 260 years in Alabama and 99 year terms in Texas with possible grand jury presentation in August.
The Tri County commission seeks approval in Washington for a group of connected projects intended to turn the tri county area into a major medical center. The effort aims to improve general health and health service access in the Appalachian region based on survey results and ongoing studies. An initial $35 000 Appalachian grant aided the research.
Marcus Raskin 34 Washington research director was acquitted June 14 by a federal jury. After court recessed the defendants left with the crowd to march through downtown Boston to Boston Common for a noontime rally. Spock and Coffin declined to speak.
Officials of the U S Army Corps of Engineers report government and contractor employees in the Mobile district logged eight million man hours in the year ended June 30 without a fatal accident. Col. Robert E. Snetzer said it has been 22 years since the district matched that record.
University of Alabama President Frank A. Rose was named to a citizens committee for the 10th anniversary of the National Defense Education Act. The group includes Maurice B. Mitchell and former welfare secretaries Mario B. Folsom and Arthur S. Fleming, amid budget-cut concerns.
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