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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1964
Page
2
Decatur Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 19.87 feet, down 0.34 in 24 hours. High today 88, overnight low 70, high Tuesday 93. Forecast calls for variable clouds and warm conditions with scattered afternoon or evening showers or storms today and Tuesday.
Wallace, after television withdrawal announcement, returns to Alabama to meet with 10 unpledged electors in Birmingham. Lt. Gov. James Allen says electors will not yield Democratic machinery to Republicans and will wait after the Democratic convention. Wallace asserts decision was independent and vows Southern support is essential for any winner.
Republican leaders in Alabama praised Governor Wallace for quitting the presidential race and said his withdrawal paves the way for a Republican surge led by Barry Goldwater. Alignments shift as conservatives and Democrats may rally to Goldwater with claims of a South sweep, while loyalist electors prepare to respond after the Democratic convention.
Unpledged electors pledged to vote for a Dem presidential candidate. leaders in Tennessee Virginia South Carolina and Georgia react. Johnson expected to win Tennessee Wallace withdrawal criticized as clarifying or muddling the race. Abbit notes potential Goldwater boost while other officials doubt impact.
Morgan County deputies confiscated 132 cans of beer and a 1963 Chevrolet on Saturday around 2 p.m. Billy Wayne Bagwell of Joppa was arrested nearby and charged with transporting. Deputies A. J Hallmon and Bennie McEntire led the arrest.
Cotton middling at 33.57 for Decatur Loan. cottonseed at 45 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred. manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred for four percent. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. Corn and oats prices listed. soybeans 2.38. Cattle and calves inventories shown. slaughter steers 20.00-21.00. heifers 15.00-18.00. cows 11.00-12.50. bulls 15.00-16.00. Hogs 195-235 lbs 16.75-17.00. sows 11.50-13.00. Sheep 80-95 lb lambs 21.50-23.00.
New York stocks end the day down from Friday's high after a mixed session. Volume near 4.5 million shares with declines in US Steel and IBM weighing on the market while oils rails and building materials creep up. Polaroid Bell and Howell cut back as GM Ford Chrysler slide with mixed bond activity overall.
Nashville AP market note shows calves and slaughter classes near steady. Slaughter steers and heifers offered firm to steady with bulls at 15 to 16 dollars, cows around 11 to 12 dollars, feeders active with 400 to 600 pound steers 18 to 21 dollars, midweights 325 to 600 pounds 14 to 16 dollars. Dealers steady with good and choice priced about 14 dollars.
State Troopers investigated six one vehicle accidents Sunday across four county area. Injuries occurred to four people including Oscar Campbell of Decatur who was in fair condition after his 1957 Ford left U S 72 east of Athens and burned. Others involved include Dave Hollingsworth of Detroit not injured in a 1959 Chevrolet on U S 31 north of Cullman, James Goodwin of Decatur and a 1946 Chevrolet pickup, and Betty Wigginton of Huntsville who survived a 1960 Ford crash on I 65 near Cullman Parkway.
The article weighs Gov. Wallace’s past losses and tests his possible influence in Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana. It suggests he dislikes the idea yet could aid Democratic candidates especially at the state level, while national effects remain uncertain.
Hog receipts totaled around 3,200 across Albany, Columbus, Moultrie, Thomasville, Dothan and Jacksonville with prices mostly steady and some sales up to 25 higher. Barrows and gilts 190-290 lbs bring 17.00-17.50, lighter weights 16.50-17.00, sows 180-400 lbs 13.00-13.75, 400-500 lbs 12.00-13.00.
In Birmingham with supplies generally ample prices for consumer grade eggs advance in line with procurement costs. Retailers report slower demand as prices move higher per dozen for cartoned cases. Grade A white large 44-48 cents, medium 34-36 cents, small 23-35 cents.
AP reports mixed demand for ready to cook poultry with some plants short on supply and others in balance. Broiler and fryer quotes hold near 132.14 with limited contracts. delivered plant prices about 14.4 to 15.0 cents per pound. Georgia hive poultry supplies are adequate at farm level with varied quotes and regional plant ranges.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Lawrence County Hospital on Thursday to collect donations. Local residents urged to participate and help boost blood supplies.
In Harlem a funeral crowd of 150 faced a street battle as missiles and rioters erupted during services. Jay Jenkins, 41, identified by fingerprints, was killed. police blamed rowdies amid tenement turmoil and alleged brutality protests. In Brooklyn, six shot in Brownsville with snipers cited. two officers minor injuries and six arrests on weapons charges.
A Morgan County assault and robbery occurred Saturday just north west of Ryan Mountain. William T. Bryant was robbed of 24 dollars and beaten by three men around 7 30 p m. Two attackers held his arms while others took his wallet and knife. The assailants reportedly threatened to cut his throat as investigation continues per Sheriff Deputy A J Hallman.
Three young white girls are reported missing to Decatur police Sunday night. Mary Franklin of 1011 6th Ave SE says the trio were last seen at that address around 11 am Sunday. Missing are Patsy Gail Franklin 13 Judy Faye Franklin 12 and Martena Franklin 9.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Junkins 1321 7th Ave SE welcome a daughter Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs W L Woodard Moulton greet a daughter Saturday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs William M Thompson Hartseller have a son Saturday at Baugh Wiley Smith. Mr and Mrs Douglas Hanners Hartselle announce a son Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Smith 1213 Donna Ave SE announce a son Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Caddell 1017 Johnston St report a daughter Sunday at Yeost er General Hospital.
Hospital admissions include Miss Barbara Adams of Athens Mrs Mason Nave of 102 Wilson Street NW Master Michael Bailes of Ardmore Thelmon Downs of Madison and others. Discharges list H C Breeding of Decatur Master Daryl Brooks of Athens Miss Melinda Ray of 1404 Phillips Ave SW Jack Nelson of Hartselle Mrs R C Dutton of Olive Street SE Mrs Fredie Nicholson of Gordon Drive SW Charles Rogers of 1020 9th Ave and Mrs Clarence Tapscott of Hartselle.
Obituary or notice fragment lists numerous residents from Cullman and nearby towns including Falkville Here dern Vine mont Hanceville Warrior Cullman Childhaven Addison and Logan with several ages and spouses. The items resemble a society or community roster published in a local paper.
The article lists numerous residents with addresses across Decatur and Courtland as it notes that in each of the years 1954 1933 and 1916 the Atlantic coast was struck by four hurricanes. The tone resembles a local roster or notices page alongside a weather historical reference.
Over a busy weekend Decatur police logged several accidents with no injuries, thefts of hubcaps and a car mirror, a stolen 1964 Oldsmobile F-85. Burglaries included a home mirror theft and a Sunday wrist injury case at Decatur General Hospital. Police also reported numerous traffic violations and local club and group meetings.
Mixed listings show rental ads for houses and trailers, a 1963 Impala sports sedan for sale, a Malibu Chevelle offer, book listings from Ira's Book Shop, and a lost finder note. Contact numbers 353 3869 and 353 4136 appear, with prices and weekly rent details.
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