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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1966
Page
1
The Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control voted unanimously to build a new multi story courthouse with an estimated cost near 2 million dollars. Hall Colvard of Decatur to draft preliminary plans. location not set, may occupy county owned site east of the current building.
Labor secretary Wirtz reported no progress in morning talks to end a five-airline machinists strike. Union leader Ramsey criticized stalled negotiations while Curtin defended the emergency board framework and noted better airline worker conditions.
Miss Betty Douthit former Decatur High School and Athens College teacher has joined Shorter College Rome Georgia physical education department. She holds a B S in physical education from Alabama College Montevallo and an M S from the University of Indiana. She will begin duties this fall at the Georgia college.
Detroit right hander Dennis McLain and Los Angeles lefty Sandy Kovax named starters for Tuesday's All Star game. United States expands armed forces with troop buildups in Vietnam despite optimistic WW progress, NY Times dispatch reports from Washington.
Fire destroyed the frame and brick clubhouse valued at about 22000 located off Alabama Highway 67 beyond Burningtree Estates. Owner Mrs Dre Rogers said Hartselle and Decatur departments refused to respond, citing jurisdiction as the blaze broke out after 1 a.m. Sunday and spread rapidly after a reported explosion.
A federal Hill Burton grant of 334000 will fund a 41 bed addition at Lawrence County Hospital. Hospital administrator Owen Sandlin said plans are approved by the State Hospital Planning Division and Northington Smith and Kranert will draw the basic plans. Construction may start by late fall with completion possible by next summer.
Weather reports say Decatur tied for top heat in the state as the thermometer hit 99 degrees in the shade. The forecast called for continued hot conditions through Tuesday with a slim chance of isolated afternoon storms and a better chance of rain moving in from the north.
Coroner confirms Charles R. Johnson and Dwight W. Winchester, both 16, drowned while swimming at Spring Creek Saturday afternoon. Bodies recovered Sunday after the car of one boy was found nearby. rescue squad located them about 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. within five feet of each other.
AP reports stocks higher in moderate trading. Cotton quiet. Wheat firm with general demand in Chicago. Corn and oats strong with corn. soybeans very strong aided by late buying. Hogs rise 25 to 50 cents to top $26. Slaughter steers generally steady to $26.50.
Times reporter describes the Chogyal of Sikkim as a virtually absolute monarch who travels the countryside talking with people, often with his American wife, as observed in Communist China. The piece notes other NYT features on page five and a tire safety series concluding today.
Officials at the District Tuberculosis Sanatorium say they have not been given a reason for Medicare certification denial. Administrator M F Henley cites compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act and desegregation of admissions and facilities. A Social Security Administration representative gave no reasons in a recent letter.
FBI agents and Northport police arrested 35 year old James Ernest Lauritzen in bed at the home he shared with a jail escapee woman under the name Johnson. He faced a small arsenal and described surprise capture after a gunfight in Idaho.
Lillian Jo Ramos, 28, wounded after exchanging gunfire with FBI agents and police at a motel in Post Falls Idaho. An FBI agent was hit in the leg. Ramos later underwent surgery in Spokane and was removed from the critical list. Agents say she fired after refusing to surrender as officers surrounded the motel with about a hundred officers present.
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