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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1967
Page
2
Unclear OCR notes reference Congress plans to appropriate money to turn a skirmish into full scale war on power. No clear names, dates, or places identified.
Amid new UN voting on Arab Israeli talks Egyptians pressed a defiant radio stance while evacuations continued. Italy and West Germany moved civilians toward Beirut and Crete, with 500 Americans set to depart via a chartered liner. Beirut press urged that the battle with Israel was not over.
A local eatery named Ken's Snock Bar closes after a brief operation period. Officials cite financial strain and limited patronage as the key factors, with plans to settle outstanding debts and auctions of remaining supplies.
Decatur skies show a clear day with high near 87 at 4 30 pm and low 66 at 4 30 am. No rain in the last 24 hours. Today mostly sunny becoming partly cloudy and warm. Tonight fair and mild. Saturday increasing clouds with possible afternoon showers. Winds light to southeast 8 to 15 mph. Highs near 88, low around 66.
Mrs. Mabel Bolden of Chatua has died leaving two nieces and four nephews as survivors. The obituary notes family members and local ties in the community.
Obituary note states Irvin E. Clayton will be buried at Early Pastor following funeral arrangements. The notice provides no dates or times but confirms the burial locale and presumed service in the same community.
Funeral services for Edd Jones of 413 Church Street will be held Sunday at Law County Baptist Church. The Reverend Elijah will preside, following the death at a local nursing home.
The 15 nation council met after Syria and Israel blamed each other for renewed fighting on the last Arab Israeli front. Egypt accepted the cease-fire earlier. Syria followed. The United States urged immediate compliance by Israel and Arab states, while the Soviet Union demanded Israel relinquish overrun territory. Syme warned of widespread attacks along the 72 mile frontier.
Nashville stockyard notes indicate sales are insufficient for a true test of demand. Limited offerings leave few choice hogs at about 31.00 and a weekend clearance in progress as hog trading remains subdued and prices fragile.
Atlanta and Birmingham reports show live broilers and fryers in firm demand with ready to cook purchases steady. Prices for U S Grade A fob trades run 23.00 to 23.25 with most plants at 22.95 to 23.20, up about three quarters of a cent from Monday. estimated weekend kill around 1.54 million heads.
The stock market firmed in late trading after the report that President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt resigned. Gainers outpaced losers about 7 to 4 as the Dow rose on the American Stock Exchange amid active trading.
A Decatur firm names Clark to replace Hari Rose as manager of the Birmingham affiliate. Clark brings experience from Athens and will head the Decatur office at 923 6th Ave SE. The Decatur Garb and Country Market at 1st Ave and Grant St will open Saturday from 6 AM. Produce listed includes peas greens onions apples and peaches.
Defense officials say 22 sailors are missing after the Israeli torpedo strike on the USS Liberty fifteen miles north of the Sinai peninsula. President Johnson expressed deep grief as a formal protest to Israel was lodged. two U S destroyers and helicopters aided the wounded and casualty replacements aboard the Liberty, now en route to Suda Bay.
A garbled newspaper classified page lists rental rooms furnished apartments and houses for sale with inconsistent contact numbers and prices. Items mention central heat air conditioning 2 bedrooms and various small appliances but many phrases are incomplete or garbled.
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