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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1969

Page

5

Couple shot to death at rural Alabama store in early mystery

Lawrence County investigators probe a double shooting at a store eight miles west of Moulton. Lane and his wife were found shot multiple times. Autopsy places time of death Saturday evening. No weapon or motive yet. neighbors report lights on in apartment later. Funeral plans pending. Authorities promise to question Lane’s son and gather clues at the store.

Elliott Franklin James Howatter Lawrence County Harlon Rutherford Lawrence-Franklin Lane Rutherford Moulton Alabama 24 101 Franklin County Ray Fleming Freeman Floyd Marvin Bryant Huntsville Town Creek Eugene Sizemore

Taylor built fame in 1940s while balancing many pursuits

Cancer. In his prime during the 1940s to 1950s Taylor was among cinema's highest paid. He said acting found him as the only job offered and he pursued money rather than passion, while also throwing himself into flying, hunting, fishing and ranching.

Taylor

Nixon-Thieu talks end with troop withdrawal plan in Vietnam

After five hours of talks in Honolulu with minimal staff present, Nixon and Thieu concluded with Thieu expressing satisfaction at the decision to withdraw 25 000 American troops. Indications suggested further withdrawals as the leaders kept a close understanding on the issue.

Nixon Honolulu Thieu Saigon

U.S. weighs arms plans amid Soviet SS 9 warhead prospects

The article notes a U.S. plan for 500 Minuteman III missiles and 496 Poseidon missiles, totaling over 9,000 warheads, with openness to freezing moves. It discusses Soviet SS 9 tests carrying large 5 megaton warheads and a possible separate guidance system, prompting debate on counterforce capability and first strike risk.

U.S Soviet Union Pacific U. S

FireClaimed Life Of County Worker In Early Morning Blaze

Charles a county maintenance worker lived in a small structure behind a house when a fire started about 1 30 am Sunday. He later sat on a porch banister, mumbling yes or no when asked about the fire. Roger in jeans boots and open neck shirt smoked as he was questioned. His sister stayed inside her uncle s house too upset to meet newsmen.

Charles Roger

Laird refrains from predicting Hanoi response to U.S. pullout

Secretary Laird declines to forecast how North Vietnam will react to the 25,000 troop withdrawal. He says the move signals U.S. resolve to support South Vietnamese self determination through gradual Vietnamization and readiness to defend itself, amid critics calling the cut token.

Laird U.S United States Capitol Hill Nixon

Interest Rate Rise Forecast For Bonds

The money and capital markets face a potential hurricane as heavy bond and tax-exempt note supply meets higher loan costs for bond dealers. Many bond men expect rates to rise further amid the underwriting squeeze and higher bank loan costs.

New York

Johnson Nixon styles contrast in Midway talks and inflation moves

The report notes Johnson's rapid, urgent approach to meetings with South Vietnamese leaders while Nixon's first Midway visit is orderly and controlled. Inflation in South Vietnam rose about 30 percent yearly, prompting a $40 million aid halt, later released after talks. Thieu and Nixon met as enemy forces attacked an artillery base, with 399 insurgent deaths and one American fatality plus eight wounded. A McIntyre plan proposes wealthy stockholders in federal posts with profits returning to the Treasury.

Midway Island Nyt Johnson Nixon Saigon South Vietnam United States Thieu Midway

Supreme Court Judges Trim Off Bench Activities Ahead of Ethics Code

In the wake of the Fortas case, several justices have reduced off bench lecturing as the judicial conference of the United States prepares a new code of ethics. The proposed code would bar most lectures by federal judges.

Washington Nyt Abel Fortas Supreme Court Judicial Conference of the United States

Russia Highly Sky Missile Tests Suggest MIRV Progress

Intelligence estimates indicate the Soviet Union advanced MIRV development in the Pacific. A tested vehicle reportedly can target multiple sites and possess the power to destroy silo defenses.

Washington Nyt Soviet Union Pacific

Police Programs Fail to Curb Black-Police Hostility Nationwide

Nationwide efforts to improve relations through community programs including confrontation sessions and storefront complaint centers have not reduced hostility between Black communities and police. In several cities the tension has remained high or risen despite these initiatives.

Washington Nyt

Dartmouth students face conduct hearing after jail term

In Hanover 36 young men recently released from 30 day jail sentences for defying a court order to leave an occupied building await the college standing and conduct committee. The panel’s chairman says now is when the agony begins as they confront campus rules.

Hanover N.H NYT Dartmouth College Committee On

Nixon moves to cut U S troop strength in Vietnam

President Nixon begins withdrawing 25 000 U S troops from Vietnam after a meeting with South Vietnamese President Thieu and a reaffirmation of U S Saigon solidarity. The plan follows a 1966 suppressed report on advertising rules targeting youths.

Washington Nyt Midway Island Nixon U.S Vietnam Thieu Washington-Saigon

Saigon A P says enemy attacks drop after four days fighting

Saigon reports enemy assaults fall off sharply after four days of heavy combat. AP dispatch notes reduced enemy activity and ongoing operations near key targets as the war continues.

Saigon Vietnam

Late New York Stock Selected List

NYSE afternoon prices show a record high of 8 percent, but late trading trims it. At 1:30 p.m. the Dow Jones industrial average stood at 918.37, down from noon. Trading was moderate with mixed declines and advances, near 4 to 1 in favor of declines.

New York Natomas McDonnell-Douglas American Airlines American Telephone Mobil Oil Bethlehem Steel American Stock Exchange Aerojet Sa Air West Ajax Ma Am Petr AO Indust Ark Best Arklgas Asamera AtlasCorp Wt Barnes En Brazil Brit Pet Chile Cdn Campbl Javelin Cinerama Dixilyn Corp Ll Kaiser In Corp Ta Mohnk Newldria Mn Wn NewPark Ormand Ind Ws Ric Group Saxon Indust My Statham Syntex C Wn Nuclear Associated Press

Cattle Prices Steady as Slaughter and Feeder Markets Move

Nashville AP reports cattle trading with slaughter cows and bulls fairly active and steady. Feeder classes show weakness with feeder steers 1.00 lower and some 2.00 off on standard and good grades, feeder heifers steady to weak. Receipts mainly feeders with 15 percent lite cows. slaughter cows 20.00 to 22.00 with some 23.00. Vealers steady to 100 lower. slaughter calves steady with Choice vealers 36 to 38 and Good 31 to 36.

Nashville Tenn

Broilers and hens price report from Alabama and Georgia markets

Live hen offerings show light type hens range from adequate to short of needs with demand fair to good. Heavy type hens and broilers show steady undertone with farm prices around 13 cents for heavy hens and 14 cents for light hens. FOB dock equivalents and plant grades cited for Georgia and Alabama markets.

Birmingham Alabama Broierls-Fryers Market

Birmingham Egg Prices See Sharp Variations Across Grades

In Birmingham Alabama, egg prices show varied wholesale to retail spreads as demand remains steady. Consumer grade dozen rates range from low to mid teens, with cases included for store delivery.Prices listed include A and medium grades with ranges such as 39s 42 for a dozen and small sizes at 23 24.

Birmingham Ala

New York Stocks Fall After Banks Raise Prime Rate

The New York market closed with a wide ranging loss as banks raised their prime rate in response to higher rates. Investors reassessed financial sector prospects and overall economic conditions amid tighter lending.

New York

Determined Fan Gets Parking at Louisville Stadium

A 77 year old fan, Jesse Tharp of Louisville, who walks with two crutches, used to arrive two hours before games to reach the stadium. A team official noticed his hardship and now Tharp parks at the stadium gate for games.

Louisville Jesse Tharp Louisville Colonels Tharp Stadium

Booking Agent Founder Dies

Joseph G. Glaser 72 a theatrical booking agent and founder president of Associated Booking Corp died in New York Friday. His agency represented Armstrong Ellington Striesan Pearl Bailey Brubeck Kingston Trio Benny Goodman and Miriam Makeba. Edward B Twombly 78 senior partner in Putney Twombly Hall and Skidmore died in Summit New Jersey. He specialized in corporation law and served as honorary chairman of Berkshire Farm for Boys in Canann Connecticut and as a trustee of Temple University.

New York Joseph G. Glaser Associated Booking Corp Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington Barbra Striesan Pearl Bailey Dave Brubeck the Kingston Trio Benny Goodman Mirim Makeba Summit N Edward Twombly Putney

Integon Promotes White to Assistant District Sales Manager

George T. White promoted to assistant district sales manager for Integon Corp in Decatur. He will work with District Sales Manager Bobby E. Murphy to recruit and train new representatives and supervise their sales activities. White, a Florence State University graduate, joined Integrity in 1967 and lives with his wife Charlotte and daughter at Rt 4 Decatur.

George T. White Integon Corp Decatur Winston-Salem, N. C Bobby E. Murphy Florence State University White Integrity Charlotte Rt.4

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