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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1967
Page
2
Dismissals include Little Cecelia Ann Springer of Athens and Mrs. Joy Bell Johnson of King with 160 St Ave SW. Also listed are Mrs. Fred W. Abt of Callman on Grant St and Mrs. John E. Wilks of 1716 Pennylane SE.
The Anderson Independent surveys death penalty arguments citing Alabama and Georgia murder rates from 1930 to 1965 and noting high crime in states with capital punishment. Critics argue deterrence is unproven and risk of error falls on the poor, urging careful consideration of abolition at the federal level.
Mr and Mrs Melvin A Brust announce the birth of a daughter on Friday at Decatur Hospital. Mr and Mrs James B Clem of Carri dele report a daughter born in Decatur, with a son and a daughter mentioned in the notice. The items reference Decatur Genera l, R Roberts, and North to Thursday at Decatur.
Israeli army reports four armed Syrians intercepted near Kfar Hanassi inside Israel. After gunfire, the Syrians retreated across the border leaving one dead. Diplomatic activity continues at the United Nations as the Security Council debates next steps.
The grand jury indicted Trazawell Franklin Jr. 20 Houston Floyd Nichols 25 Dallas Charles Freeman 18 Port Arthur Douglas Wayne Waller 21 Houston and John Parker for actions said to be not in the university’s interest.
Decatur and vicinity expect mostly cloudy skies with a cool start. The day’s high reaches 75 degrees with a low of 54 tonight, and Sunday’s high is 78. Winds 5 to 10 mph.
The congressman praised the senior class and entire student body for patriotic public spirited responsibilities and Red Cross blood drive efforts, saying their noble work reflects the finest traditions and merits salute.
Viet southern panhandle Navy planes hit barges and transshipment facilities at Dong Xa about 35 miles south of Hanoi. The U S Command released a report noting 38 aircraft losses for a single month, higher than the previous 36 record.
Two three hour sessions begin at 7 and 10 a.m. Head Start classes start this year with teachers and aides undergoing special training next week. Training programs will be held for Burleson in Hartselle and West Morgan in Trinity, marking their first time this year.
Veterans of World War I Barracks No 2406 and Auxiliary will meet Monday at 6 30 p m at the American Legion home in Hartselle for a covered dish supper and monthly meeting Installation of officers scheduled for tonight for the Rainbow Girls and Danville PTA hold a special meeting at 7 90 p m a teacher to attend
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey toured a Philadelphia space center with a boy who gifted him a silver dollar. The exchange moved Humphrey to tears during a daylong Philadelphia visit and a taped appearance on the Mike Douglas show.
The court-martial panel found a Green Beret officer guilty after deliberations that started May 10. The verdict, reached by secret written ballot with seven of eight members concurring, involved charges including making antiwar statements and attempting to incite disobedience in Vietnam.
Luci Johnson Nugent, 19, pregnant with her first child due June 17, checks with her doctor on health matters. The Austin Statesman cites a friend saying she worries as the due date nears and would delay her first child's name.
Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, in a personal action, stressed the gravity with which the Soviet Union views relations with the United States as conveyed to U.S. Ambassador Guthrie.
The army outlines a shift to eight National Guard combat divisions and sixteen guard brigades with eight week deployment readiness. Infantry armor artillery and combat stocks move to the National Guard while support units stay in the Reserves. Guard strength set at 400 000, Reserves at 240 000. Secretary Resor notes geographic distribution to share mobilization burden. The text also notes the Great Barrier Reef spans 80 000 square miles.
The text notes a Soviet protest was forwarded to Washington after a warning that the United States would compel action to ensure the safety of Soviet ships. No U S. Embassy comment was provided.
A traveling man urges workers to buy U.S. Savings Bonds to support the country and secure a future. The message highlights government employees investing in bonds as a civic duty and personal savings strategy.
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