Firefighters battle stubborn blaze through night
A lengthy blaze burned overnight with responders arriving as smoke filled storefronts. A city spokesman said the fire posed significant risk and hampered action due to heavy smoke and access problems.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1967
Page
2
TVA Browns Ferry Road Work Starts on Nuclear Plant Site
TVA launched road rework at the Huntsville Browns Ferry site for the 247 million megat plant project. Grading and drainage culverts begin as 558 workers are on site with Pittsburgh Des Moines steel completing assembly of modular segments for the doughnut shaped containment structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns Ferry
Huntsville
Nnessee Valley Authority
TVA
Pittsburgh Des Moinesteel Co
TVA lake stage readings report
The report lists TVA lake pool levels at several reservoirs at 4 p.m. and a low reading at 4:30 a.m. The figures include Guntersville 556.4, Whitesburg 556.4, Pickwick 413.9, Wheeler 555.9, Chickamauga 682.3, with a 66 degree temperature noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tva Lake
Yay
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Pickcock
Wheeler
Chickamauga
Weather and River Owed Eleven Dollars and Change
The report notes weather and river data with a value of 21.58 tied to a balance and a sea level reading of 555.88. No context or names are provided beyond these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Rom
House Bluc Kills Debt Limit Boost Defeat shocks Johnson plan
The House defeated Johnson's debt ceiling rise 210 to 197, forcing a revised plan or risk a government bill paying crisis after June 30. Republicans call for budget cuts and challenge the president's figures while Democrats acknowledge a growing deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Bluc
Johnson
Construction Project Report on Concrete and Earthwork Totals
The project shows an outside diameter of 143 feet with a cross section of 31 feet and an estimated 190000 cubic yards of concrete. Earth excavation reached 26435 cubic yards this week with 741574 cubic yards removed to date toward an 865000 yard target.
Israel Prepares to Spare Supply Columns from Attacks
U S and Israeli officials assess Middle East war balance as American intelligence notes limited Egyptian tank pullbacks and doubts any counterattack. The battle trends show Israel pressuring Egypt while Jordan’s forces falter and arms spending in the region possibly rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elath
Suez Canal
U. S
Egypt
Jordan
Middle East
Odo
Market Price Report From Decatur Markets
Prices unchanged for consumer grade white flour with store delivery. Grade A white categories list large 31 to 44, medium 25 to 28, smalls 19 to 21, with cases included in the delivery.
Prices Drive Demand Amid Broiler Market Notes
The report notes heavy type pricing for broilers with references to available supply and inquiries from buyers. It indicates price levels and market activity as buyers seek to move stock and suppliers respond with terms.
Wall Street Mixed After Quiet Midday Trading
Wall Street opened mixed as investors questioned next moves after three days of heavy Middle East news. The Dow Jones average stood at 667.33, down 1.86 as gains and losses were nearly even amid softness in several blue chip shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Middle East
Decatur Market Plans Weeklong Open Run at 1st Ave and Grant
The Decatur Curb and Country Market at 1st Ave and Grant St will operate Tuesday through Saturday next week from 6 am to 6 pm. The stand offers butter beans green beans squash cucumbers tomatoes corn peaches plums turnip greens mustard greens brown eggs and other vegetables. Charles Ellis of Decatur appears on Livingston State College Dean's List for the spring quarter with no grade below B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
1St Ave
Grant St
Charles Ellis
Livingston State College
Ordway and Decatur Chamber Manager Noted in Alabama
Richard Ordway, manager of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, was recently noted in Alabama in connection with Ordway's Association proxy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ordway
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Births and Police Docket Report from Cullman and County
Mrs Hubert Giles and Mrs James Turner welcome newborn daughters at Cullman Hospital while Mr and Mrs Fulani declare a son born at Lawrence County Hospital. Police docket lists charges including concealed weapon and driving offenses, with multiple traffic violations and outstanding warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Giles
Cullman’ Hospital
James F. Turner
Cullman Hospital
Fulani
Seine
Arne Wile
Paiz Jesus
Sou
House Commerce Committee to decide rail strike crisis
Crisis continues as Congress faces a June 19 deadline to avert a nationwide rail strike by 137 000 shopcraft workers. Chairman Harley Staggers said the committee will reconvene Friday if no decision is reached today to ready the measure for floor action next Wednesday amid White House pressure tied to the Middle East conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harley O. Staggers
D-W.va
House Commerce Committee
Middle East
Two Injured Near Falkville Alabama Truck Crash
A semi truck ran off U S 31 north of Falkville injuring two Birmingham men, driver John Adam White 27 and passenger Carl Washington 27. They were taken to Black Chandler Hospital in Hartselle by ambulance. condition unavailable. Truck owned by Southern Pipe Co. of Birmingham. Accident at 1 40 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
U.S. 31
Here
Birmingham
John Adam White
Carl Washington
Black‘Chandler Hospital
Hartselles
Hartselle
Southern Pipe Co. of
Market Tumble and Tiny Ads Fill Dull Middle East News
Stocks show losses for Xerox United Fruit and Chicago North Western while Polaroid and Mohasco show modest gains amid thin volume. Classifieds list rental notices and small sale items including a 1967 Camaro for sale and a 1961 Comet, with contact numbers and evening call times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Xerox
United Fruit
Chicago & North Western
Polaroid
Mohasco
Eric Lackawanna
St. Regis
Pashictélad
Tea American Stock Exchange
Mrs Damuth: From a 10 Cent Stamp to Mrs U S Savings Bonds
Mrs. Damuth recalls starting with a 10 cent saving stamp about 20 years ago and building a life around buying savings bonds. She travels to promote bonds and Freedom Shares while honoring her family and encouraging school stamp programs as she tours the country as Mrs. U S Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
Huntsville
Missouri
Bo Damuth
San Diego
Calif
Bear Gets Ride After Wandering Into Albuquerque
A 200 pound bear that wandered into the Albuquerque south valley was tranquilized and escorted into the mountains after a two night stayover in the city. The animal was not roped during capture and was released in a nearby rugged area. Local authorities coordinated a discreet transport to ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N.M
Vralley
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Nation
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsi
Ways and Means ‘Committee
GOP
Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ari
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Vietnam
Israel
Itary Autores Sak
Sinai Peninsula
Gulf of Aqaba
Sirestiog
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Syria
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Decatur Markets
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Mardin Co
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RCA
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Texaco
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Ga. Pacific Goodrich Unit Fruit Unit Gas Co
Gt A & P
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Ordway’ Assn. Proxy
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Miles
Somers
U. S. Savings Bonds
Dorie Damuth
Dee Bauer
Ken
Union Station
RCA Victor
Rayburn
Ray’s
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