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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1967
Page
2
In Mobile the Dauphin Island Bridge group held its initial meeting to kick off plans for a span connecting Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island to Fort Morgan on the eastern shore. The proposed four mile bridge would cross a deep water channel between the barrier island and the mainland.
The report notes Johnson's draft lottery proposal for undergraduates and a plan to retain deferments, alongside Humphrey's noncancerous papilloma found during a Bethesda Hospital exam. It covers Senate censure debates involving Dodd, and a divided House Commerce Committee on rail strike prevention. Rescue efforts in Hannibal end with no clues from Murphy's Cave search for Billy Hoag, Joel Hoag, and Edwin Dowell.
Gov Claude Kirk flew to Tampa and met with police and National Guard after a barroom fight escalated into violence. A 19 year old Martin Chambers was shot while fleeing Patrolman Calvert as police sealed off a seven by six block area. Deputy Chief Wainwright called the night tense and orderly later, while officials warned of further action to quell any repeat disturbances.
The Sunday assault at Kep was the eighth since U S forces first attacked April 24. Communists dispersed MIGs into revetments, one MIG21 flight made a lone pass and fled. U S pilots claim 77 MIGs downed in air battles plus nine probables, with about 30 destroyed or damaged on the ground.
The Decatur Chapter No.320 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the hall A memorial service is planned The Decatur Coinen will meet today at 7 30 p m in city hall Miss Sarah Katherine Clark of Decatur is among 798 Emory graduates today She earned a nursing degree and is daughter of Rev E Hobson Clark Robert Shaw Chorale founder spoke at commencement
The policy advisory committee for Morgan and Marshall counties plans an anti poverty meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday night in the Morgan County Courthouse. Members are urged to attend by S M Dollar director of the Marshall Morgan Community Action Office. The focal office was criticized by the Office of Economic Opportunity for not meeting or functioning properly.
Malcolm Smith reported his wallet stolen at Putt-Putt Golf Course containing $5 and papers. Ray Cole’s windshield was broken on Saturday night by a fire plug cap near his 811 14th Ave SE residence. A black 1962 Pontiac owned by Charles McAfee at 1719 Loring Ave SE was reported stolen early today. Vending machines at Roy Payne Motors on US 31 were broken into Saturday night with undetermined money taken.
River readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 21.58 feet with sea level at 555.88. High Sunday reached 90 degrees, overnight low 69, today’s 8 am temperature 78. Forecast calls for partly cloudy and warm today with a chance of afternoon thunder. tonight fair and mild. Winds east and southeast 8 to 15 mph. High today 92, low tonight 67, high Tuesday 91. Venus and Mars celestial notes accompany the outlook.
Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday will average near normal with normal highs 88 to 93 and lows 62 to 71. Expect light to locally moderate precipitation in scattered mainly afternoon or evening thunder showers throughout the period.
Funeral services for Agnes K Mann 40 of Decatur were set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gunthorp Funeral Home with burial in Lansing Michigan. Survivors include husband C Richard Mann of Decatur three daughters and two sons. Memorials to American Cancer Society Leukemia Research. Joe M Martin 83 of Hartselle died Saturday and graveside services were at Salem Cemetery with pallbearers named. He leaves five sons a daughter and many grandchildren.
The legislature reconvenes for its biennial session amid widespread dissatisfaction with Mrs. Wallace's agency budgets. Officials predict a slight rise in general fund revenue and a possible tax reduction for the special education trust fund. The likely bank interest bill for state funds was delayed by an oversight. The Agriculture department notes 18 basic types with at least 20 varieties each.
Birth notices list Mr and Mrs James R Watson with a baby girl in Decatur, Mr and Mrs Thomas Wisner with a daughter at Cullman Hospital, Mr and Mrs Thomas Bolan with a daughter in Moulton at Lawrence County Hospital, and Mr and Mrs Eugene W James with a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Additional entries for Mr and Mrs Mary and Mr and Mrs Jachés Branch appear.
Austin High School lists seventh grade students on the honor roll. Local ads include for sale items such as a 1952 International septic tank pump, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, and a 1961 Impala convertible. bankruptcy and equity sales. multiple rental listings. welding inspectors needed. various real estate offers. Lost and Found notices. and small business notices with contact numbers.
Violence followed the arrest of Carmichael on a disorderly conduct charge. Police said Carmichael threatened officers and pledged to tear up the town as a gun battle lasting hours left patrol cars damaged and several officers treated for shotgun wounds. He remained jailed with bond likely.
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