Weather and River Summary for Decatur and Surroundings
Decatur area forecast partly cloudy to cloudy and warm with humid conditions. Chance of thunderstorms 30 today and tonight rising to 50 Tuesday. Highs near 87 today, 85 Tuesday. lows around 71 tonight. Tennessee River reading at Keller Bridge 21.51, sea level 555.81. TVA lake stages Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 556.7 Wilson 506.3 Wheeler 555.9. Moonrise 10 21 p.m. Altair prominent in east at 9 23 p.m. Jupiter sets, Saturn rises 1 11 a.m., Venus rises 2 49 a.m.
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Wadsworth Concedes After Slim Runoff Defeat in Democratic Nomination
Wadsworth said voting center officials need help and more funding after noting irregularities but not contesting the vote. He acknowledged centers were not fully compliant with laws and announced no challenge to the results. Collier won the nomination for an unprecedented fifth term by 21 votes.
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U S Officials Discuss Reunification Elections
An informal exchange with Goldberg notes the United States ready to accept the results of reunification elections under the 1954 Geneva agreement, whatever the outcomes may be. The dialogue reflects ongoing diplomacy on the political future.
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Purge in Peking Targets Prominent Figures and Officials
The purge widens as figures linked to Peng Chen and Liu set face scrutiny. Lo Jui-ching, army chief, vanished from public view after November party meetings amid alleged rifts with purge aims. Teng Hsiao-ping and Teng To's fates hover with shifts in support between Liu and Chou.
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Belgium seeks political council with NATO move to Brussels
NATO ministers met without France as Paris contemplates withdrawal from the alliance. Canada leads smaller powers opposing moving NATO political and military headquarters from Paris. big powers favor Brussels for both. Belgium may accept the military headquarters but demands the political council accompany it.
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Want Ads Get Results Frank Moss Sees UN Aid in Viet Nam
Sen Frank E Moss discusses UN role in policing a South Viet Nam constitutional assembly election. He notes U Thant doubts authority to send observers while Security Council debates proceed. If blocked the US may seek a General Assembly session. Geneva talks are also proposed.
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Deaths Mrs Ella Wales
Athens obituary for Ella Wales 85 of K 31st Ave apartments died Sunday. Services Tuesday at North Madison Pentecostal Church officiated by Reverend Craft and Pat Abernathy. Burial in Pettusville Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, three sons, a sister and 39 grandchildren. Grandsons to pallbear.
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Lula Hargrove
Murfreesboro
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Prospect
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Thomas Wales
Converse
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Centreville
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Alva C Thomas 87 Arab AL native dies. services set
Alva Cooper Thomas 87 of Union Grove died Sunday at Arab Hospital at 2 30 PM. Funeral at New Covenant Baptist Church with Rev Wilbur Smallwood and L C Pack officiating. Burial at adjoining cemetery directed by Gober Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Gora M Thomas seven sons Leon Thomas Roy Thomas Alva Thomas Seybourne Thomas Felton Thomas Milton Thomas two daughters a sister 21 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren pallbearers named. He was Georgia born and lived in Union Hill Morgan County 40 years retired farmer.
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Miss Myrtle Charles Rites Planned At Gunthorp
Miss Myrtle Charles 59 of 1016 East Moulton Street died today at 12 45 a m after a long illness at Colonial Rest Home Burial is set for 2 p m Tuesday at Rose Lawn Cemetery Gunthorth Funeral Home directing Survivors include brothers Willie and Charlie Charles of Decatur and several nieces and a nephew Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers Pallbearers named W F Hoover Boston Hoover Claude Whitman Howard Simmons Jervis Moore and Earl Landers
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Colonial ‘Rest Home
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R. E. Wilkins
Roselawn
Willie Charles
Charlie Charles
Decatur
W. F. Hoover
Boston Hoover
Claude Whitman
Howard Simmons
Jervis Moore
Earl Landers
Infant Tudor Dies at 4 A.M. in Decatur Hospital
Infant Tudor son of Mr and Mrs Charles Tudor of Dun-Rovin Trailer Park Decatur died at 4 a.m. Saturday at Baugh Wisley Smith Hospital. Graveside services were 230 p.m. Sunday at New Friendship Baptist Church with Rev Herman Lowery officiating. Surviving grandparents include Mr and Mrs Charles Livingston Hartseller Mr and Mrs Elbert Tudor Jr Somerville great grandmother Mrs Nola Dobbs Somerville.
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Death notices from Decatur and Hartselle area
Negro deaths include Mrs Estelle Matthews of Decatur who died Sunday at Decatur General Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home. J C Henderson of Hartselle died Sunday at home. Reynolds Funeral Home will conduct services for Pinkie McGowan and others with burial at Sykes Cemetery. Funeral home staff listed are Will McGowan and Rev James I McGahee.
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Decatur
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Reynolds Funeral Home
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15Th Ave
James. I. McGahee
Sykes Cemetery
Pinkie McGowan
Decaur
April Child Labor Division processes 840 work permits
During April the Child Labor Division of the State Department of Industrial Relations processed 840 work permits for young workers. The agency noted steady activity and compliance across industries, reinforcing standards for youth employment.
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State Department of Industrial Relations
County plans and TVA talk shape Limestone future
The county eyes a local bill, four week advertising, and a June 14 special session on school funds. TVA warns leaders to form a planning commission as Culman Morgan Lawrence join, and the Browns Ferry site for a $125 million nuclear plant looms with a decision weeks away.
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Economic hints for EDA aid reach in 11-state Appalachia
L ren ce notes new permanent jobs from projects and Foley explains that 909 areas qualify for aid while 1684? Wait. No. Among 909 areas 768 including Lawrence will get full EDA programs and 141 get only public works grants due to unemployment. At least one area per state exists with Appalachia states from Pennsylvania to Alabama most affected. Alabama has 31 counties eligible. In April 111 958 old age pensioners received over 8 million from the Department of Pensions and Security.
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Decatur News Roundup: Commencement, Installations and Crashes
Virginia Joyce Bodley graduated Friday from Florence State College as part of 243-degree recipients at the 95th commencement. Brenda Clemons installed Guntersville Assembly No 24 Rainbow for Girls, with her parents present. Mizpah Chapter 19 Eastern Star to meet Tuesday. Decatur police logged two Sunday auto wrecks with no injuries. City Court docket listed 72 cases, including drunkenness and traffic violations. Morgan County Sheriff reports 600 weekend arrests. Crawford Reeves Jr. earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.
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Rainbow For Girls
Guntersville
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Deccatur
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Over the Counter Securities Quotations From NASD Reported
Quotations from the NASD at about 10 am show inter-dealer bids and asks for life and financial firms. Bids are representative prices and do not include retail markup or commission. Several insurers and banks are listed with varied bid and ask figures indicating the day’s market activity.
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Thailand Ky regime ponders constitutional assembly election plan
In Burma style moves the Ky regime faces a decision after an 11 member to 27 of 32 Electoral Commission favor turning the assembly into a governing body after drafting a constitution. The premier warned he may not step down until mid next year amid junta options. In Saigon meanwhile U S 1st Cavalry Air mobile Division with Vietnamese and South Korean units ended Crazy Horse after 21 days of heavy fighting in the central highlands 270 miles east of Saigon. Viet Cong casualties reported 516 killed 31 captured 119 detained and 103 weapons seized.
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Market prices report with grain milk and cotton figures
Cotton prices show Decatur loan middling at 90.40 and cottonseed at 40 per ton. Milk markets list Grade A at 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk at 3.20 per hundred for four percent, with ratio notes. Wood prices range 65 45 35, cord price 13.50. Corn and oats prices listed for No 2 Yellow, White, and Ear varieties and No 2 Oats at 3.65.
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Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary
Cattle overall weak on slaughter progress with limited test, steers and heifers steady to weak, cows active up to 50 higher, feeders fairly active and steady. Hogs 900 head, barrows and gilts fairly active, lighter weights strong, lambs 85 to 105 pounds, spring lambs 26.00 to 26.25, vealers strong to 50 higher.
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Eggs prices rise slightly with ample supplies in Birmingham
In Birmingham the market shows overall egg price increases of about 4 percent for large eggs and 1 percent for mediums while small eggs hold steady. Demand is slow and supplies are fully ample with prices to retailers per dozen cartoned and delivered in cases. grade A white listings show AW and medium 3144-34, small 25- possibly.
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Poultry Trucklot Prices for Major Market Week
Poultry for trucklot sales to major markets during the week of June 6 to 10 shows U S grade A Maj at 27.50 to 27.75 with a high of 28.50 and a low near 27.25. new grade A Maj ranged 27.75 to 28.00 with a high of 28.00 and a low not fully listed.
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Multiple Classifieds Include Cars Boats Homes and Rentals
A collage of local classified items lists vehicles for sale including a 1958 Pontiac hardtop priced at 125 and a 1963 VW sedan, plus a 14 ft plywood boat. Home rentals and real estate ads mention a 2219 Harrison St SE house, 3 bedroom options, and equity terms. Also notes trailers for rent and a 1966 Cutlass Oldsmobile with equity terms.
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Gemini 9 Return Ends Dramatic Pacific Landing
Astronauts Stafford and Cernan concluded a 72 hour 21 minute orbit by landing in the Pacific aboard the carrier Wasp. The crew waved to sailors and TV cameras as divers attached flotation gear and the ship's band played Anchors Aweigh.
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Wall Street ends steady decline amid tepid trading
In quiet late trading on Wall Street prices fell with the blue chips slipping and the industrial average down sharply. IBM lost about 7 points, Xerox 5, Fairchild Camera 4, Zenith 4, Motorola 5, and Teledyne and Northwest Airlines near 4 each amid softer demand for color TV sets and competitive pressure in office equipment.
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Supreme Court Reverses Sheppard Case in Ohio
Dr. Sheppard, 42, hailed the decision as a great reassurance of freedoms and renewed faith in the justice system after the Supreme Court ruled his trial violated due process. The court reversed a Cincinnati circuit verdict, sending the matter back to the district court to consider release unless Ohio cites new charges within a reasonable time. Justice Hugo L. Black noted a dissent.
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