Rufus Barnett Held On Theft Inquiry In Mor gan County
Rufus Barnett 31 of Waldermose Springs is jailed in Morgan County on an investigation charge and to be questioned today about theft of two outboard motors in Talucah. Decatur Police report multiple charges including overparking red light violations improper mufler and various traffic and conduct offenses. Athens police say a 1961 tan Chevrolet four door with tag 47 346 was stolen yesterday. authorities alerted locals.
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Rufus Barnett
Waldermose Springs
Morgan County
Talucah
Decatur Police Department
Athens
Woman Killed In Athens Car Crash Involving Three Vehicles
One woman, Mildred Pressnell, 36, died after a three car collision on Old U.S. Highway 31 near Athens city limits. Clarence Pressnell, 42, and Thomas Earl Adams, 31, were hospitalized. Adams was jailed after the crash. Officers Clem and Swanner investigated whether Adams was passing others when his 1956 Plymouth collided with Pressnell’s 1957 Chevrolet. Adams’ condition and crash details remained under review.
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Athens
George Clem
Harvey Swanner
Mildred Pressnell
U.S. Highway 31
Pressnell
Athens 1
Clarence
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Here
Athens City
Thomas Earl Adams
Athens 3
Presswell
Adams
Clem
Swanner
Does God Hear a Whispered Prayer
Yes God hears and understands whispered prayers and unspoken requests. He is near at all times and welcomes help and guidance from His children. Attitude of heart matters more than posture whether kneeling standing or prostrate in prayer. Prayer unlocks God's power and often wins spiritual battles.
Top Unity Meeting Is Held By GOP
Republican running mates Barry Goldwater and William E. Miller met with GOP leaders in Washington to reinforce party unity for the campaign. Miller, a New York congressman, called it another step toward unifying Republicans while Goldwater left the conference briefed on unity. Senate Whip Kuchel was absent due to an eye appointment.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
William KE Miller
Miller
New York
Goldwater
House
Senate
Thomas Kuchel
California
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Kuchel
Dirksen
Pastore Chosen Democratic National Convention Keynoter
Washington AP Sen John O Pastore of Rhode Island was selected as the keynote speaker for the Democratic National Convention opening August 24 in Atlantic City. President Johnson approved the choice as part of a strategy to shore up support in industrialized states and counter Barry Goldwater.
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Washington
John O. Pastore
Rhode Island
Johnson
Pastore
Atlantic City
Senate
Judge says boards must mix schools in Montgomery case
Federal Judge Frank M Johnson Jr says school boards have a duty to desegregate and that Negroes not applying for transfers cannot justify keeping classrooms segregated. He pressed the Montgomery County School Board chair on enforcement of Alabama's placement law and noted no transfer requests to white schools since 1956.
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Montgomery
Dist
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Montgomery County
Johnson
Harold Harris
Harris
Alabama
Fred Gray
Markets At A Glance From New York to Chicago
New York stocks show a higher but slow recovery while bonds ease. Chicago notes firm wheat with short covering, corn mostly firmer as demand remains light. oats show strong buying. Soybeans steady to firm with short covering. hogs steady with top at 18.25. slaughter steers up 25 cents to a top 25.25.
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Chicago
Nine Miners Found Alive in Jura Mountains Mine
Rescue teams drilled a shaft and opened an entrance to a tunnel near Mt. Rivel in eastern France. Nine miners were found alive more than 200 feet below the surface after a cave-in trapped five. rain hindered efforts as air tubes connected with the men and rescuers cleared debris to reach them.
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Michael Goldsmith
Champagnole
France
Jura
Mt. Rivel
Future Of U S Seen In Youths In Decatur Visit
Bob French, state Young Republican leader and born in Decatur, spoke at The Daily about why he joined the Republican party and his belief that Communism aided by liberal Democrats threatens America. He outlined phase one of campaigns in Alabama counties and plans for phase two starting Sept 1.
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Bob French
Decatur
Republican Party
America
Alabama
Russellville
Moulton
Athens
Huntsville
Lighted Moon Is Ranger 7 Target
Ranger 7 is expected to hit its target area on the moon’s lighted side after a successful midcourse maneuver. Dr. William H. Pickering of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory said the 806‑pound craft should land in a 300 mile wide plain near the equator in the Sea of Clouds.
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Ralph Dighton
Pasadena
Calif
Moon
William H. Pickering
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Sea of Clouds
U.S
Pickering
Viet Cong masqueraders threaten Cambodian border hamlets
Foreign Minister Phan Huy Quat accused Viet Cong troops disguised in government uniforms of attacking border villages to destabilize relations between Cambodia and South Vietnam. In Houston, Gemini crewmen suggested a spacewalk may occur on the second mission. In Washington, Goldwater aides denied any plan to write for a German weekly. In Mobile, Negro lawyers urged broader desegregation of Mobile County schools.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Phan Huy Quat
Viet Cong
Camboddian
Cambodia
South
Houston
Morgan County United Fund Recommends 172000 Goal
The Morgan County United Fund budget committee recommends a $172 000 goal for the 1965 campaign after evaluating agency needs and past giving. Agencies asked for $185 000. The board meets August 11 to discuss and adopt the budget amid funding gaps harming health youth and other services.
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Mike Freeman
Morgan County United Fund Budget Committee
Fund Board of Directors
Phil Raths
Raths
Morgan County
Pacts Signed For Two Boat Docks In Morgan County
Morgan County officials announce contracts to build two boating access ramps. One on Cotaco Creek near Sharp Ford Bridge and another off Hickory Hill Road on Flint Creek. Ramps to be land leased from National Wildlife Refuge. construction by State Conservation Dept. Free of charge, with about an acre of black topped parking at each site. Completion targeted within two years.
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Morgan County
Guy Roberts
Roberts
Cotaco Creek
Sharp Ford
Hickory Hill Rd
Flint Creek
National Wildlife Refuge
State Conservation Dept
We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture
Exchange Furniture Co announces they pay top prices for used furniture and advertises contact number 353-4403. The note adds a casual closing line lady.
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Exchange Furniture Co
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