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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1965
Page
2
A local weather notice reports conditions for Decatur area with sky status and river outlook. Times shown include 7:00 p.m today, 4:34 p.m tomorrow, and 2:57 a.m for the moon phase on June 13.
Morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge recorded 21.55 while sea level road noted 8S. TVA lake stages listed Guntersville 594.9, Wilson 56.? Chickamauga 122.6. High yesterday 87 at 2:30 PM, low this morning 66. Forecast calls for variable clouds and warmth with scattered showers or thunderstorms this evening and tonight. high 88, low 65.
A petition with property owners' names has been filed to annex southern and eastern areas. Senator plans a bill within days after newspaper advertising. Atty Billy Malone drafted papers. Horton and Malone discussed the plan. Mayor Goodwin says growth is needed with population rising beyond 439 on the Alabama side.
A U S military spokesman announced the week ending last Saturday marked the heaviest casualties of the war with 1 875 South Vietnamese and 51 Americans dead. Viet Cong losses totaled 1 305 with no wounded, while 530 South Vietnamese were killed 710 wounded and 635 missing or captured. Ten Americans were killed with 6 missing and 35 wounded. Viet Cong fatalities reached 1 221 with 84 captured.
A press briefing at the White House led by George Theiss, with Robert J. McCloskey cited, released an official statement. The key line indicates United States support contingent on requests from Vietnamese authorities and the need to provide assistance if asked.
Admissions list shows Mst. Timothy Mark Harville of Decatur Yates at 1120 10th Ave. Mrs. Josephine Finchum of Decatur at 44 12th Ave. SW Mst. James Earl Clark of Danville and Mst. Billy James Woodall at 1705 Cagle Ave. SW Infant Virginia Ann Bracken of Decatur. Mrs. James Garrison and infant daughter Trinity noted.
A readable fragment lists numerous individuals with addresses across Athens Hard Islelice Madison and nearby areas, including Mrs J B Dunn, Ian Belinda Butler, Jack Norwood Jr, David Carter, Allen Rhinehart, Mrs William Crim, Todd Board, Mrs James Early, Mrs Lawrence Morrow Jr, Guy Rice, Miss Janet Hughes, Miss Sherry Mardis, Paul Pitcock, and Darnell Bradley, among others. Dismissals and status references accompany several names.
Civic groups and business firms back a Decatur Symphony visit with Jaycees leading sponsorship and guests from Decatur and Austin high schools aiding by housing musicians. An afternoon kids’ show is planned with State National Bank of Alabama and Mutual Savings Life underwriting. Proceeds fund equal split between Jaycees and future cultural events.
Civil Defense develops plans to offset the effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters. The article outlines preparedness measures and coordination with local agencies to mitigate damage and protect residents.
Newsmen Trenzo provoked laughter with a quip about a cannibal politician as Governor Wallace defended press objectivity. Editors described the Alabama trip as enjoyable though racial tensions persist, with most reporters not altering their view of the state's racial issue and disputing broad national stereotypes. Bodie, a Californian, emphasized balanced reporting and rejected blanket bigot portrayals.
Reporters and editors describe mixed views after a Alabama trip. Some say leadership in the South has failed civil rights duties while others note politeness and some progress. Several cite ongoing white versus Negro school separation and the potential for further improvement.
The space crew returns to Houston after four days in orbit and a nosebleed for McDivitt. Medical tests show stable heart health. plans include a Houston parade, news conference, family visits, and debriefing. White’s hometown is listed as San Antonio with multiple residences.
Rebecca Ann Terry 88 of Courtland died today at 9 04 a m in a local hospital Funeral arrangements by Gunthorp Funeral Home will be announced later.
Mrs. Lillian Mae Jones, 71, of Athens, died Tuesday at her residence. Services set for Thursday at 3 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Archie Parrish. Burial in city cemetery. Survivors include daughter Reba Douthit, two sons Mahlon and Carlos Jones, four sisters, three brothers, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Body returned to residence at 1 p.m. today for viewing before chapel service.
Mrs Delilah Henson Brisco 85 of Joppa died Saturday at Arab Hospital. Services were Monday at Ryan Baptist Church with Rev Ray Humphries and Rev Virgil Sizemore officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Lillie Ryan Eva Thompson Warren Michigan. three sons Alvin Brisco Bessemer City NC L D Brisco Decatur and John Brisco Joppa. 21 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren. Charter member of Ryan Baptist Church.
Mrs Annie K McCain 80 of Cullman died Tuesday at Cullman Hospital at 10 40 am Funeral service 2 pm at St Paul Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Edgar Homrighausen burial in Sardis Cemetery Winston County Mass Service directing Survivors include two sons Joseph and Phillip both of Cullman two daughters in law two sisters Tennie Jones and Mrs Mary Glasscock and 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild
David Dunlap 9 died Tuesday at University Hospital Birmingham after a service at Seventh Street Baptist Church led by Rev Milton Pope. Burial будет at Brooklyn Cemetery Funeral Home directing. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs W C Dunlap of Cullman three brothers and extended family.
Nine year old James Speakman to undergo surgery at Crippled Children's Clinic in Birmingham. Local report covers bicycle damage, multiple traffic crashes, and arrests for intoxication and other offenses. Includes dean’s list student, a Guam native guest on See Alabama, Kiwanis meeting science fair demos, and noon Lyons Hotel gathering.
Cotton and corn markets show varied quoting with middling cotton slightly improving while corn and oats hold near steady levels. Livestock demand remains uneven with steers and heifers scarce, cows slow, and pigs active. hogs rise 50 to 75 cents with some 265 to 310 pound lot sales. Sheep and spring lambs remain fairly active and mostly steady.
Senator Byrd pressed for deficit reduction and debt control while Fowler outlined a possible balance year starting July 1, 1966 with tax cuts and rising revenue. Fowler cited a reduced 4.3 billion deficit from 5.3 billion, based on economy strength and spending restraint. Byrd argued for immediate spending restraint to curb debt growth.
Mr. and Mrs. James Early 1414 7th St SE welcomed a son Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bryson Cullman reported a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Leach Athens announced a son at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Hosley Athens reported a son at Athens Limestone Hospital.
The market cooled but remained weak with the Dow down 1.92 points to 887.13 by 2 p.m. EDT. Eastern Air Lines was among the most active, narrowing its decline to a fraction of a point. Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton traded 38,000 shares as it rose slightly and joined volume leaders.
The Dow fell sharply as late selling drove prices down after an unfounded report claimed President Johnson had a heart attack. Union Carbide, DuPont, and Eastern Air Lines led the losses while declines spread to General Electric and NY Central as volume rose to about seven million shares.
Quotations from the NASD as of about 10 a.m. today show inter dealer bids and asks for several life insurers and banks. Prices exclude retail markup and commission with upward adjustments on asks. Inter dealer markets vary through the day and may differ from later quotes.
Death notice states Jim H. Crayton Mrs Marie Peck and Robert Mills of Decatur died this morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Reynolds Funeral Home.
Classified notices list a 1962 Honda motorcycle reworked and running, a 1959 Plymouth wagon with financing, a cheap electric range, a five room house for sale near schools, a heavy duty refrigerator freezer, a 1948 Willys Jeep four wheel drive, and a sales position at Ira's. Contact numbers and addresses appear for each item.
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