Two Montomery charged in Morgan County fatalities
James Wallace Montgomery, 55, of Moulton, faces two counts of first degree manslaughter after an automobile crash in western Morgan County killed Lawrence County mother Gladys Kitchens and her six-year-old daughter Cynthia Anne. Kitchen and daughter died at the scene. husband James Wiley Kitchens and daughter Cathy Lynn Kitchens were injured. Coroner Lewis C. Brown swore out warrants about 9 a.m.. deputies will arrest Montgomery once released from hospital. See MOULTON On Page 2
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Moulton 2
James Wallace Montgomery
Lawrence County
Morgan County
Gladys B. Kitchens
Cynthia Dianne
Montgomery
Kitchens
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks higher with active trading while bonds stay mostly steady. Chicago wheat steady to easier, corn firmer on new crop months, oats mixed with light trade, soybeans weak on late selling. Hogs steady with 25 cent gains to 25.75. slaughter steers in lighter supply with prices not tested.
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New York
Chicago
Wrecks Noted As City Logs Traffic Incidents
The Decatur Diary reports three traffic collisions yesterday including a seven forty five a m 6th Avenue and 11th Street wreck between a 1964 Dodge driven by Billy Pack Pearson of Athens 3 and a 1960 Ford driven by Dorothy Hamilton of 1314 1st Avenue Southwest. A 3 20 p m parking lot collision involved a parked 1964 Pontiac owned by Ellen Hightower of Huntsville and a 1965 Oldsmobile driven by Billie Burns Jennings of 505 Carolyn Street.
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6Th Ave
11Th St
Billy Pack Pearson
Athens 3
Dorothy Hamilton
1St Ave
Federal
Ellen Hightower
Huntsville
Billie Burns
Jennings
Carolyn St
Physicians Expected To Testify On Health Funds
Sen Ed Horton plans to bring physicians from across Alabama to testify before the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee on the Health Department funding. He will seek an additional 2 million dollars, arguing the governor's 102 million budget is too low. Horton cites strong legislative support and notes the governor is concerned, with health funding further explored on Page 2.
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Winford Turner
Ed Horton
Limestone
Lauderdale Counties
Montgomery
Thomas Page
Senate
Finance and Taxation ‘Committee
Gov. Wallace
Wallace
Health Department
Department
Iran Myers
Bob Gilchrist
Morgan and
Lawrence
Gilchrist
State Health Department
Horton
GI Killed In D R Fighting In Dominican Crisis
An American paratrooper was killed and seven soldiers wounded in nine hours of sporadic fighting with Dominican rebels in Santo Domingo. Brazilian, Honduran and American units engaged across the international security zone surrounding the rebel stronghold as casualties mounted on both sides.
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Robert Berrellez
Santo Domingo
Inter- American Peace Force
Elk River Bill Barred by Alabama Supreme Court
The Alabama Elk River Authority bill was ruled unconstitutional as a local bill by the state Supreme Court. Sen. Ed Horton said ruling cites multi county involvement but still binding as local. Horton planned to take action and continue coverage on Elk River issue.
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Athens
Alabama
Alabama Supreme Court
Limestone-Lauderdale
Ed Horton
Supreme Court
Lauderdale
Limestone
Horton
See Elk
Redistricting Plan Splits Jefferson County Among Three Districts
Alabama Senate committee advances a congressional redistricting bill proposed by Sen. Jimmy McDow to divide Jefferson County among the 4th 5th and 6th districts amid strong opposition from county leaders. The measure mirrors a heated clash from 1981 as lawmakers weigh a floor battle.
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McDow
Shelby County
Bessemer
Suh
Jefferson County
No Flying Saucer A Fungus Spotted on Lawn
The Portner family on 1801 Olive St SE woke to a sparkling dark ring in their yard described as eerie. Mrs Portner noted a black circle while her husband inspected nearby. A fairy ring is a dark green circle appearing on lawns in summer. See NOPE on Page 2.
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Daily
Jerome Portner
Olive St. SE
Portner
Kathy Portner
Olive St
Jim Taylor
Colbert County Withdraws From Poverty Program
A dispute over selecting an administrator prompted Colbert County to pull out of President Johnson's anti poverty plan. The move affects Lawrence Colbert and Franklin counties as part of the program. Officials said more details follow on page 2.
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Moulton
Colbert County
Johnson
Lawrence
Colbert
Franklin
Two US Phantom Jets Down MIGs 50 Miles South of Hanoi
Two Republic of Vietnam Navy Phantom jets shot down two Communist MIG 17 fighters in flames fifty miles south of Hanoi during a short dogfight. Cmdr. Louis C. Page of San Diego downed one MIG. Lt. jg E. D. Batson Jr. of Buffalo, N.Y., said he was thrilled. The encounter lasted 29 seconds as Phantoms used air to air missiles while escorting other warplanes.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Hanoi
Cmdr
Louis C. Page
San Diemo
Phan
J.g
E. D. Batson Jr
Buffalo
N.Y
Hainan Island
Gulf of Tonkin
Senate panel approves raise in unemployment benefits
The Senate Labor Committee advanced an administration backed bill to boost maximum weekly unemployment compensation from 32 to 38 dollars. Barry Goldwater formed a new organization to promote conservative political education. The House Appropriations Committee approved a 45.1882 billion dollar appropriation to fund American armed forces in the next fiscal year.
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Montgomery
Senate Labor Committee
Washington
Barry Goldwater
House Appropriations Committee
Limestone Board Plans $150000 Education Unit
The Limestone County Board of Education approved a $150000 educational building to be erected on the old county jail site. Northington Crammer and Smith of Florence were chosen as architects to draft preliminary plans. The revenue board will pay $100000 of the cost while the education board covers the remainder. The two story building will house offices for the board of revenue on the second floor.
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Athens
Limestone County Board of Education
Northington, Crammer and Smith
Florence
Board of Revenue
Board of Education
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Lee EY
James W. Montgomery
David Knight
Decatur
Decatur Fire Department
Moose Lodge
Moulton St
Leroy McEntire Sr
Canal St. NE
Change
Foster Orr
Church St NW
A. M. Lentz
Railroad St. NW
J. D. Collins
12Th Ave. NW
D. R
Elk River
Mrs. Portner
U.S
Edwin Q. White
Phantoms
and Hoa
Page
Limestone Board
Sele
Jock Reeves Fruit Stead
Herteelle
Ale
George C. Wallace
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
Jaa
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