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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
2
The report lists sunset at 7 01 p m and sunrise at 4 47 a m for Thursday July 16 with moonset at 11 54 p m. It also notes a full moon on July 24 and that Venus is at aphelion, the farthest point from the Sun, during its 225 day orbit.
This morning the Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge stood at 20.96 feet, up 18 feet in 24 hours, with sea level 555.26 feet. TVA lake stages were Chickamauga 681.4, Pickwick 413, Guntersville 594.4, Whitesburg 556, Wilson 506.7. High 89, low 70, Thursday 93. Forecast shows fair to partly cloudy and warmer with isolated thundershowers Thursday afternoon. southerly winds 5 to 10 mph. Gas Dept reported a high of 90 Tuesday, low 67, and 85 this morning.
Alabama teams from Muscle Shoals Huntsville Gadsden Anniston Birmingham Tuscaloosa Montgomery Dothan Mobile compete across the state in a bustling regional event, highlighting local athletics and school programs with strong performances reported from multiple districts.
Temperatures will run near normal to slightly below for the next five days with a slight warm up at first and little change through the weekend. Normal highs and lows range from 66 to 72 in the north to 70 to 72 in the central and 72 to 94 in the south with light rain and isolated afternoon or evening thundershowers.
Local weather column lists residents and family names including Bobby Lee Green and Mrs Alice Regina Young among Cullman Champaign Rantoul Ill and Hanceville. The roll includes numerous Cullman and vicinity residents with ages and initials.
A padded list of individuals connected to hospitals includes St. Baby Judy Spinks in Danville J C Bell at 117 Memorial Dr Master Norman Woodall in Danville John Lowery at 1514 Chestnut Mrs C H Lawler in Belle Mina Mrs Donald Waits in Trinity Mrs Clarence Tapscott in Hart selle Mrs Carl Stuart at 1508 Phillips Ave Master Richard Miller in Decatur Master Ewell Miller in Decatur Mrs James Vandiver in Hart and Mrs David Whitten in Decatur.
A deputy fired warning shots as gasoline was poured on church steps and the two suspects Ronnie Howell 19 and Kenneth Owens 21 of Rocky Mount North Carolina were taken into custody. The incident followed reports that the Ku Klux Klan had driven out teens in Elm City planning to paint the church and open a vacation Bible school.
Alabama GOP participants travel to San Francisco for the Republican National Convention. Mrs. Tom Abernethy, as a committeewoman, helped escort Sen Thruston Morton to the rostrum as permanent chairman. The Alabama group faced heat wave warnings and a rumored civil rights protest that failed to materialize. Mrs. Joseph Simpson arrived late in a bath robe but earned applause for dedication.
Athens city officials adopt a resolution to cut electric rates for about 1 400 customers effective Oct 1 as the rural and city departments merge. Electric department manager John Marlon says the reduction saves at least $40 000 annually, benefiting about 650 annexed customers and 750 commercial and industrial users in rural areas.
In Henderson Kentucky Orville Schinault wrecked his car and then handed over his billfold to two men posing as police after they asked for identification. Real officers later arrived and added to his loss with a $22 misdirection.
George Washington issued the first presidential veto against Congress's initial apportionment bill framed on the 1790 census. The action marked the first use of a veto in U.S. history and shaped early constitutional practice.
Police questioned three suspects over a shotgun attack on the Potter home while a 15 year old boy faced questioning. In Arkansas Governor Wallace addressed white and black protesters as delegates debated Goldwater. Federal judges moved to enforce voter records and curb demonstrations in Mississippi. Whites protested in St Augustine hotels and a Florida motel beatings occurred. The Opelika Martha Scott hotel closed amid civil rights law enforcement.
Alice Faye Harmon 20 of Trinity 1 remained in Lawrence County Hospital after a Tuesday night single vehicle crash on Ala 33 north of Moulton at 9 20 PM. Her 1961 Ford left the roadway and she was injured. vehicle damage listed at 250. A second crash on U S 31 north of Decatur involved a 1961 Pontiac driven by Mary Hanks Bucks 45 of Decatur and a 1957 Plymouth driven by Fausteen R Birdwell 46 of colliding with minor damages.
The Athens fire department answered four calls on Tuesday with no major damage. A garage at 1104 Houston St sustained medium damage after a 9:50 a.m. fire. A car fire 1.1 miles north on Hine St caused slight damage at 7:30 p.m. A field on Clinton St S reported no damage at 1:11 p.m. and a pile of artificial fertilizer burned at Elkment Rd three miles west later at 4:17 p.m.
Oliver O'Neal Walker 48 of 311 Prospect Dr SE died from a shotgun wound in a personal safety incident. Services Thursday at 1 p m from Guntharp Funeral Home Chapel burial in Heibram Cemetery near Guntersville with Guntharp directing. Graveside services at 3 p m Thursday. Survivors include father Luke Walker Guntersville three brothers Curtis Walker Homer Wale Walker Will Walker and five sisters Flora Walker Maggie Zankle Annie Caldwell Elizabeth Wilder Ruth Bennich and several nieces and nephews. Body remains at the funeral home until services.
David H. Bentley infant son of Wendell D and Mrs Bentley of 315 4th Ave NW died in a local hospital at 2 am. Graveside services planned for 2:30 pm at Arab City Cemetery with Rev George Marshall officiating. Surviving: parents sister Kay Bentley brothers Kerry and Gerry Bentley grandparents Sam Martin Arab and J H Bentley Decatur.
Sheriff’s forces in Athens report one arrest for violation of the prohibition law and one arrest for no drivers license. Police also report one arrest for no drivers license.
Cullman police made two arrests Tuesday for reckless driving and disorderly conduct. A historical note mentions the comet of 1811 as the largest ever observed with a head diameter of 1 225 000 miles.
Goldwater headed into nomination day with 805 votes while Scranton had 169 as the convention rejected five platform amendments. Civil rights groups staged a walkout at Cow Palace, police kept order. Barry Goldwater and Dwight Eisenhower addressed delegates as unity was urged.
Real estate executive Ribbon notes Sears had 5.5 billion in sales last year and 519 million last month. Engel explains Decatur was chosen for a Sears store citing 1950 retail sales of 26.8 million rising to 54.5 million in 1963 and income growing from 208 million to 59.4 million. Barran of Gateway Realty calls it a milestone as guests tour the store preview.
Cotton prices and loan rates listed with Decatur at 33.57. Milk products notes include Grade A at 6.55 per hundredweight and 3.20 per hundred for four percent products. Grain and feed values show corn at 1.34 and 1.11 for yellow varieties, oats at .60, wheat at 1.38, soybeans at 2.38. Cattle, calves, hogs and sheep volumes and bids indicate moderately active markets with steady to weak tendencies and price ranges across feeders, weaners, sows, and spring lambs from 11.50 to 23.00.
The New York governor and GOP leaders clash over John Birch Society influence as Barry Goldwater supporters push a strong civil rights stance. Scranton’s plank expands to repudiate Extremist groups while urging full 1964 Civil Rights Act enforcement and 14th Amendment penalties for denying voting rights. Representative Byrnes argues for confronting extremism with Republican principles.
The New York stock market rose in late trading with some issues up more than a point after a mixed session. Volume totaled about 4.4 million shares, while certain names like RCA and Occidental Petroleum led gains and IBM and Xerox posted advances amid earnings news. Trailing sectors included tobacco, drugs, and utilities, with American Can slipping after reporting a drop in earnings.
Chemstrand announces four new appointments in its Applications Research and Service Department. The promoted are A Paul Smith in Creative Products textile engineering, Henry A Digirolamo in Acrilan Technical Service, Egon H Hacklander in Dyeing and Finishing Research, and Aubrey T Noland in Acrilan Technical Service.
Prices for eggs in Birmingham show irregular demand with slow movement in some quarters to good smothers. Supplies remain adequate though offerings are not as freely offered. Retail prices per dozen for consumer grades in cartons: Grade A large 37 to 43 cents, mediums 29 to 34, small 23 to 33 cents.
Nashville AP notes cattle 400 with calves around 1M weight categories stable to active. Hogs 8 fairly active steady to weak with sow weights 30500 pounds around 12 to 13 dollars. Sheep steady with good and choice spring lambs priced 21 to 23 dollars.
Hog prices mixed with steady to lower activity across Thomasville Columbus Dothan and Jacksonville markets. US 1.2 barrows and gilts 190 to 580 pounds quoted 1675 to 1725 per hundredweight and sows 400 to 500 pounds 11.75 to 12.00. Markets report largely steady tone with some declines on lighter sales.
Georgia farm market notes adequate supplies of live poultry to meet current demand. Broiler and turkey prices cited with regional quotes reflecting stable availability for producers and retailers.
City hall docket items include speeding wrong way on a one way street disorderly conduct running red light no driver license reckless driving running stop sign over parking petit larceny improper muffler public drunkenness improper tag and other offenses. Two Morgan County arrests reported insane and issuing worthless check. Building permits issued include 1411 Riverview Ave SE and 1708 Lake Ave with prices 6000 and 14500. George Murphy Birmingham to tell USS Alabama story at Decatur Kiwanis lunch. Blue Haven Pool closed until 3 pm Thursday for state qualifying meet. Day Circle WSCS to meet next Tuesday at 9 30 am at Mrs Donald Aldridge home topic The Church Begins Where We Live.
Mr and Mrs Glyn Russell of 1016 7th Ave SE welcomed a girl Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert J Roberson of Mount Hope welcomed a son Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Plastics output forecast to reach 15 billion pounds in 1968.
A Decatur listing promotes Best Buy with rubber stamps at 60 cents a line and a city map at 50 cents. It advertises the 1965 Red Coin Book for $1.75 and top paperbacks from Ira's Book Shop at 222 E Moulton Street. Also notes house for sale and rental listings, plus several local items including a 1949 Plymouth for $375 and a 1959 Rambler Station Wagon for $550.
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