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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1969

Page

12

Weather and climate data highlights with local officials names

A weather briefing reports river readings at Kettler Memorial Bridge and TVA lake levels for Chickamauga Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wheeler Wilson with high and low temperatures and forecasts. It notes Climate Data for Wednesday including highs 89 lows 68 and precipitation totaling .28 inch for the month and 31.27 inches for the year.

Decatur and Vicinity Reading Kettler Memorial Bridge TVA Chickamauga Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wheeler Wilson

Vitro and Schiller Plan Huntsville Expansion in Alabama

Vitro Corp and Schiller Corp announce a $200000 five acre plant at Huntsville Industrial Park to support Vitro Services Division. The facility will host engineering and calibration labs, start this summer, with 150 employees, as NASA award recognition and Alabama officials praise a strengthening aerospace industry.

America NASA James R. Schiller Andrew Erickson Vitro “Services Division Vitro Corp Huntsville Vitro Services Division Vitro Corporation Marshall Space Flight Center Schiller Corp Cullman Alabama Brewer Schiller Vitro J. Ed Mitchell

Marines Reinforcements Fly In As Choppers Hit

Marine reinforcements arrived by helicopter to aid ground troops in a clash. Three Marines wounded. North Vietnamese losses unknown. A CH4 helicopter was shot down while lifting out troops, its crew uninjured and joined the ground force. Two hours later a CH46 helicopter was downed by antiaircraft fire, its crew unharmed and aiding the ground unit. American artillery shelled North Vietnamese positions near the DMZ after the air attacks.

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Lewis A Forthright UMWA Leader With a Turbulent Past

The longshoremans union figure Lewis is described as a forceful forerunner in organizing unskilled workers. He is recalled for brutal childhood and mining stories including kicking by a mule and killing the animal with a wooden lever. He once punched an AFL leader in 1935. He later testified to Congress in 1949 that mines had claimed 1,259,081 miners since 1930 and urged sweeping action.

Longshoremans Union Lewis AFL United Mine Workers Senate Committee On Congress of the United States

Unclear Conference Stand Amid Rhetoric

The comment frames ongoing resolve in the conference, vowing to confront the opposing side under any label they adopt, signaling continued strategic posture and emphasis on firmness in dealings. It highlights a stance of persistence despite shifting terminology by the other side.

New Ecumenism in England and Wales Faces Change

The Roman Catholic hierarchy approves an ecumenical venture allowing nuns to assist chaplains of all denominations in hospital work and, with superior approval, to seek appointment as Church sisters in state hospitals.

London England and Wales

Wrinkles Removed in 3 Minutes Product Claim

A cosmetic called REVEAL promises wrinkle removal in three minutes with effects lasting up to six hours. It targets the forehead and eye area and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold through druggists with a return policy.

Actor Lawton Dies At 64 In London Death notice for Frank Lawton at 64

London obituary reports actor Frank Lawton husband of Evelyn Laye died Tuesday night at his home. He played David Copperfield in the American film with a cast including Freddie Bartholomew Edna May Oliver Lionel Barrymore Maureen O Sullivan and W C Fields. The article also notes W F George Harris resident director of Furness Withy Co Ltd in New York died Wednesday morning of leukemia at 63.

New York Times News Service London Frank Lawton Evelyn Laye David Copperfield Freddie Bartholomew Edna May Oliver Lionel Barrymore Maureen O’sullivan W.C. Fields New York George Harris Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd

Notice of Sales and Listings for June

A broad notice lists upcoming arena arrival in June and multiple for sale items. Items include a three bedroom house with partial price data, Newman address reference, and a listing for two grown German Shepherd females and two puppies with a contact number.

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