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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1969

Page

5

Weather summary reports scattered rainfall and wind damage

The storm caused antennas to be blown down and light damage across the area. Radar showed showers Monday afternoon through night with rainfall in Decatur .02 inches, Athens . and Huntsville .17 inches. Anniston recorded 1.2 inches and Birmingham .05 inches. The weather bureau noted the storm was not a tornado.

Rosemary Adair Decatur Athens Huntsville Anniston Birmingham

Soldier recalls ambush and unit citation during Chupa campaign

A veteran recalls four days and nights pinned down after an ambush by a reinforced North Vietnamese Rangers unit. His company earned a unit citation for actions in the Chupa campaign. The Army released Mike from duty 30 days early so he could enroll at Calhoun Junior College and study data processing. He awaits his cousin Don Perry 21 of Decatur returning from Vietnam duty expected home in August.

Army Mike Calhoun Junior College Don Perry Decatur Vietnam

Court faulted for missing juvenile referral sheet in case

Judge calls out sheriff and Sandlin solicitor over incomplete confession and missing referral form detailing charges against the girl. McRae says authorities feel handcuffed in a juvenile case as the court and law officers dispute duties and timing.

Lewis West McRae Sandlin Joyce Nash

Grocer Shooting Details Hint At Tall Shooter

Authorities speculated the shooter was tall from the bullet’s angle as they continued to piece together the Sunday attack on a Franklin County store and home. Lane and his wife were found shot, with funeral plans pending.

Rutherford Lane Alabama Franklin-Lawrence Russellville Rutherford and Haney Lawrence County Harvey Elliott Ray Fleming Town Creek Ronnie Morrow

Public health seeks nationwide rubella vaccine program

The report describes an inadvertent rubella vaccine given to a pregnant woman. Experts estimate a nationwide rollout could cut rubella cases within three years. The Health Department requests 9.6 million dollars in a supplemental budget, but funds are not yet approved.

Public Health Service Department of Health, Education, and Welfare

Brother in Custody After Family Arson Fire

Judge Donald F. Black ruled on a motion to allow Susan Bailey 15 and her 13 year old brother Roger to stay with cousin Mrs Helen Enoch. The pair charged with arson in a predawn house fire remain in custody for safety. A mass funeral is planned for 12 victims with potential attendance by the siblings. An investigation by Wood County Child Welfare is ordered as reports are gathered. Bruce White, the Wood County prosecutor, said investigators found arson evidence.

Joyce Nash West Miles Powell Susan Bailey Roger Donald F. Black Helen Enoch Belleview Elizabeth Wirt County Black L. W. Bechtold Wood County Child Welfare Department Bruce White Wood County

Television log color programs and schedule rundown

A dense list of TV airings from morning to late night across channels with nearly continuous program blocks. Entries include news, sports, films, sitcoms, dramas, game shows, and variety programs featuring numerous titles and performers.

Dark Shadows Munson Mod Squad Huntsville Magazine

New York Stock Selected Afternoon Prices Mixed

AP stock roundup covers New York Exchange quotes with farm product notes from Birmingham and Nashville including eggs poultry and livestock prices. It notes bank rate impact and intraday Dow loss with notable movers from Standard Oil Ohio to Teledyne and Loew's Theatres.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Standard Oil Ohio Natomas Loew’s Theatres Jim Walter Teledyne Echange U.S. Natural Reserve Crystal Oil

Thieu signals openness to talks on peace and elections

Vietnamese President Thieu stated in a televised press conference that he remains firmly opposed to the Viet Cong but would discuss new elections if the enemy shows seriousness and goodwill toward peace. Paris reviews criticize the Midways communique amid US-South Vietnam withdrawal tensions.

Siagon NYT Nguyen van Thieu Viet Cong Thieu Sista. Sa Ie Paris South Vietnam Midways North Vietnam National Liberation Front

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