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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1966
Page
2
Reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 21.60 feet and sea level 555.90 feet. Forecast partly cloudy to cloudy with continued warmth and humidity. shower and thunder shower chances around 30 percent in the afternoon or evening. High near 90 and low around 70. Variable winds.
Dr. Tally notes rising TB costs remain undercompensated by state aid as Gadsden hospital runs a $30,000 federal rehab program with matching Alabama Tuberculosis Association funds. He urges additional facilities including mental health and a secure isolation unit for hard core patients, while lawmakers contemplate temporary aid to seven TB hospitals.
Dr. Jackson aged local physician of Courtland died within 30 minutes after a heart attack. He helped expand the clinic into a 16 bed hospital and had 200000 SBA loan approved to build a 22 bed facility. Survivors include wife mother and two brothers Lester and Walton Jackson of Courtland.
A 15-year-old rode a motorcycle to Hartselle to find a woman to attack. He stopped on Short Street, pulled a pocket knife, ordered her back in the car, and tried to force her to the countryside. Her husband restrained him until police arrived. A 16-year-old co-conspirator was also involved and faces charges in higher court.
Dr. Tally advocates a legislative sponsored study of TB hospital needs and the overall TB program in Alabama. He notes payment incentives based on occupancy, with hospitals paid for 95 patients when only 50 are admitted, and for 100 patients when 100 are treated.
Navy Cmdr. John W. Young and Air Force Maj. Michael Collins prepare for Gemini 10 launch from Cape Kennedy at 5 21 p m EST. They will rendezvous with an Agena target, perform two spacewalks, and test navigation tools amid a 14 event scientific program. Weather shows 30 percent thunderstorm risk.
Cullman condemns deception under the Corrupt Practices Act and urges candidates and parties to follow election laws. The grand jury faults a pamphlet for being unsigned and calls for accountability, urging honor and issues over attacks. Buzee had offered a reward for information leading to arrests in the case.
In a Hanoi described appeal the North Vietnamese president vows to continue the struggle and claims success against allied air power while pledging support to southerners amid ongoing combat.
Funeral services for Warren Houston Cummings age 57 are set for 3 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church on Vine and Grove Street with Rev. M. L. Gabriel officiating. Burial follows at Rathers Cemetery via S. S. Sykes Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Fannie Cummings and three daughters Trannie Evans Detroit Mich Marion Henry Decatur Cynthia Jackson Chicago. two sons Warren Cummings Jr and Airman Jc Frederick Cummings. two brothers Robert Cummings Decatur and Newlyn E. Cummings Detroit. three sisters Rose Griffin Cleveland Westella Brook er Decatur Birdia Sims Detroit. eight grandchildren and other relatives.
Homer Lee French 89 of 402 S Clinton St died Friday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Graveside service set for 4 p.m. today at Athens City Cemetery with Rev James Harris Oddvar Berg and A J Rollings officiating. McConnell Funeral Home directing. Survivors include widow Eunice V French sister Mrs Ellis Sarver of Athens and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Isaac Thomas James Newby Maclin Frierson Gilbert Evans Fred Martin Tom Dean. Native of Limestone County.
John David Russell 34 of Decature died Saturday at a local hospital. Services 3 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with W N Bynum officiating. Burial Bellview Cemetery Gunthorp Funeral Home directing. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs James Russell Decatur three brothers Ray Ralph J E Russell Jr Decatur a sister Mrs Troy A Moore Decatur. Body remains at funeral home. Pallbearers Sanford Parker Clyde Hall Ernest Lowery John Russell Kenneth Henson Leonard Henson.
George A Standridge 83 of Trinity died Friday at home. Services 2:30 p.m. today at Caddo Church officiated by Ernest Shelton. Burial in adjoining cemetery Gunthorp Funeral Home directing. Survived by widow Mary Standridge, three sons Luther Elbert Jeff, two daughters Lawrence Duffy Erwin Armer, one brother Henry Standridge, one sister Mrs F E Miller, Miss Minnie Standridge, 22 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren 3 great great grandchildren. Body returned to the funeral home.
John Topeky a superintendent at the Chemstrand Information Center in Greenville South Carolina died of an apparent heart attack Saturday night He was a frequent visitor to the Decatur Chemstrand operation and had many friends and associates There are tentative funeral arrangements for Tuesday morning in Greenville
A 14 year old Athens youth, Marshall Greene, was slightly injured Saturday afternoon when struck by an automobile while riding a motorcycle. The crash occurred at Beaty Street and Walnut Street. Curtis Raney of Athens was the driver. Police report the youth was treated and released. The statement about Vietnam war was not related to the incident and is not part of the cause or outcome.
The article notes a fingerprint match from the bedroom door where six student nurses and two Filipina nurses were slain. It details Richard Speck's tattoos, past arrests, and the nationwide FBI alert as authorities pressed for tips and confirmed Speck's presence near the nurses' dormitory.
In Stuart Florida police report a theft at the House of Refuge marine museum where two bronze propellers valued at about 1000 pounds each were stolen. Officials say the props were gifts from the Navy years ago and details on how they were removed remain unclear.
A person faces charges after being found operating a motorcycle without a valid driver's license. Authorities filed the case and set court proceedings to determine the matter.
The Morgan County Board of Registrars met in regular session at the courthouse. The North Alabama Affiliate No. 8 of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association held a meeting at Martha-Helen Beauty Salon with Mrs. Martha Hastings presiding. next meeting set for Aug. 15. Dr. Frank N. Philpot of Athens College spoke at the Decatur Rotary Club noon meeting. Phillip L. Parker of Hartselle made the dean's list at Jacksonville Alabama State College, majoring in history with a minor in English. Police reported vandals damaged a homeowner’s yard on Danville Road. three sale signs and vehicle-related items were found, no arrests. A burglary attempt at Clarence Roseberry’s home was thwarted by a resident. An accident at Sherman and Maple injured Mrs. Margaret Doyle. her 1961 Plymouth was struck by a 1964 Pontiac driven by Hal Miller. Miller uninjured.
American pilots expanded the aerial campaign with a Friday total of 121 missions. Targets included six missile sites near Hanoi and three oil depots. One Navy A4 Skyhawk was shot down, with the pilot possibly captured after bail-out amid heavy flak.
Greensburg Kentucky wife discovers a freezer package marked hair in her husband Sam Moore’s handwriting. He explains the word hair was a spelling shortcut for rabbit he shot, revealing a humorous misunderstanding about spelling.
After two nights of chaos in Chicago, 3000 National Guardsmen backed by police patrolled as calm returned on West Side streets. Looting and gunfire wounded dozens, with 2 killed, while Mayor Daley and Dr. King pursued a nonviolence plan and a citizens panel to improve police community relations.
Billy Jack Curtis, just sentenced to 10 years for grand larceny, is slated for a lie detector test today or Monday. Judge James N. Bloodworth granted permission after Curtis denied threats to a jury. The hearing also involved Deputy Reithmaier and a contempt charge for remarks about jurors. The tests will be conducted in Montgomery.
More workers went on strike during the first three months of 1966 than in any other first quarter since 1953. This indicates a sharp increase in labor unrest and potential effects on production and negotiations.
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