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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
2
The article notes Pluto the most distant planet moving eastward in Leo. It completes one orbit around the sun every 248 years and has been in Leo since 1954.
readings show Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.45 feet and sea level 555.75 feet. TVA lake stages include Guntersville 594.8 556.3 Wilson 506.7 Pickwick 414.3 Wheeler 555.8 Chickamauga 702.2. Temperatures ranged from 55 to 83 degrees with southeasterly winds 8 to 12 mph.
Westgate reports Bargain Town U.S.A. will open a modern self service discount store at a new Birmingham facility. The store will offer shoes and clothing for the family and plans future expansions as the chain operates its 16th location on Sixth Ave.
A compilation of local classifieds offering furnished rentals and sales of vehicles houses and items. Ads include piano lessons in Decatur two horses for sale several cars including a 1962 Chevrolet and a 1961 Impala and a 1964 pickup plus real estate for sale or rent with contact numbers and addresses.
Clarence Thomas Lott 70 of 2645 Wing Place Detroit died Sunday evening. Services at 2:30 p.m. today at Sth Ave Baptist Church with two pastors officiating. burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Surviving: widow Martha Lott, son Dewey Lott, daughters Mrs James Francis and Mrs Novel Owens, brother Ernest Lott, sisters Mrs Bessie Clemens and Mrs Velmer Barnet, three grandchildren. Pallbearers named. He belonged to Temple Baptist Church in Detroit.
James Atlee Hanks 51 of Belmont Subdivision died Wednesday night at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services at 3 p.m. today at Isom's Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Marcus and Rev. Elgie Jones officiating. Burial in Athens City Cemetery. McConnell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow Christine Hanks of Athens two sons James Carr Hanks Donald Wayne Hanks mother Mrs. Hanks of Athens a sister Mrs. Mary Coleman Buck Decatur and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers listed. Body returned to residence for viewing one hour prior to services. Mr. Hanks had worked at Chemstrand since 1952 and was a former Limestone deputy.
Circuit Judge K J Griffith convened a special grand jury to investigate a smear sheet tied to the upcoming election. Sheriff nominee Buel Graves offered a $100 reward for those involved, while Graves denounced the act as damaging and signaled further action.
Local poultry market activity rises as holiday demand increases with buyers stocking up for celebrations. Vendors report steady sales and hopeful forecasts amid seasonal shopping.
Volume around 4.3 million on the day with 5.08 million shares traded. Caution persisted but demand boosted steels, rubbers, and chemicals. IBM fell after its stock rights offering. Xerox and Texas Instruments slipped. Goodyear and Firestone among fractional gainers. International Mining led on volume with a near one point rise. Douglas Aircraft trimmed losses after a big DC9 order.
Limestone County reports a blood drive short of the 210 pint target. A spokesman said 110 pints were donated during a visit this week and the next visit is scheduled for June 31 at the First Presbyterian Church.
At Lakeside commencement 63 graduates hear Medgar Evers’ ally talk of equal education, public support, and personal responsibility. He warns that automation may push workers to rely on public aid, urges continued study, moral values, and leadership rooted in Christian principles. Six adults also receive diplomas.
The Decatur Curb Market opens 6 to 11 a.m. tomorrow with cucumbers beans squash turnips greens and more. The 2nd District American Legion meets Sunday at Huntsville Post 37. Police report gasoline set on a bush, shots fired at Union Compress worker, and several building permits issued for upgrades. City court docket lists multiple traffic and minor offense fines. A breakin at Austin High damaged a drink machine and safes with minor loot. Mag tire hubcaps stolen on Church Street NE.
About 30 members of the 142nd Signal Group leave Decatur around 8 a.m. Saturday. Another 200 National Guardsmen from the 279th company and the 115th Signal Battalion from Tri-Cities prepare to join at Huntsville and the area as they begin training at Camp Shelby.
Mission reports describe Stafford and Cernan guiding Gemini 9 toward a target satellite launched into orbit. They plan four orbital changes and a rendezvous, aiming for a successful linkup and test of first docking maneuvers in the US moon program.
Astronauts plan a 2 1 4 hour spacewalk to assess the ATDA docking adapter above the Pacific while delays from a stubborn shroud raise suspense. Ground teams monitor a 90 300 pound cover. officials fear it may still be in place after launch setbacks.
The Decatur Fire Department answered five calls Thursday including 1010 Madison St electrical wiring with no loss at 9:39 p.m. 1400 block Grant St SE trash with no loss at 12:53 p.m. 1800 block Runny Meade grass with no loss at 11 p.m. 409 5th Ave SW ash ing machine with slight loss at 1:17 p.m. Southern Cotton Oil lint in duct work with slight loss at 5:17 p.m.
The plan envisages seven Surveyor shots costing 725 million, aiming for a soft lunar landing by 1970 and drawing renewed calls from President Johnson to keep space peaceful and scientific. Luna 9, a Russian camera craft, delivered nine moon images after a hard impact in February.
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