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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1965
Page
3
Florence State College conferred 259 degrees at the 94th commencement in Memorial Amphitheater. President E. B. Norton and Dean Turner W. Allen awarded degrees. Eight earned Master of Arts while 251 received bachelor's degrees. The address was delivered by a guest speaker.
The article lists Carl Elliott and 12 advanced ROTC cadets receiving commissions as second lieutenants, including William Lawrence of Decatur. It also details multiple Morgan Cullman and surrounding county graduates receiving Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees, with names and towns such as Town Creek Courtland Ath ens Elkmont and Sewanee Tenn.
A reward is offered for information locating a white male Chihuahua with brown spots named SQUIRT lost near Holloway Street in West Hartselle. The notice seeks tips from the public to recover the dog and return it to its owner.
William Henry Matthews son of Mr and Mrs W H Matthews of 1602 Woodland Dr earned a BA from Davidson College in Davidson North Carolina He was among 200 graduates in the 128 year history of the institution.
Clint Eastwood and Gian Maria Volonte will headline the Italian Western Per Qual che Dollaro In Piu. Alberto Grimaldi produces with Sergio Leone directing. Filming to occur at Cinecitta Rome and a Spain built western village.
A coin operated outdoor vending machine dispenses packaged groceries. The device is designed for public use and accepts coins to release pre packed food items. It offers a quick, contactless purchase option in public spaces.
A regional honor roll features many individuals across Decatur Hartselle and nearby towns. Names include Eva Howard Lawrence William Porter Jacqueline Maner Segars Ramona Jean Simpson and Peter John Wagar with Lela Carolyn Wright. Other honorees include James Albert Nichols Brenda Pirkle West Eva Ronald Almon Fitzgerald and Robert Wayne Hicks.
A Vermonter writes to defend Alabama and its people, praising race relations progress and church life while opposing Northern meddling and rapid civil rights policy. The writer cites Huntsville and Decatur visits, discusses integration, voting rights, and suggests focusing on own communities.
A Decatur Daily reader in 1965 suggests a space station 150 miles up kept stationary by a high cable and alternating cabins. He notes heat when reentering, but believes the concept is feasible with fixes.
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