Elk River pumping station near Athens begins operation
Ben Craig Construction Co. of Florence started operating the Elk River pumping station for 30 days before turning it over to the City of Athens. Mayor Bobby E. Higgins said residents could begin receiving water before July 13 if no faults are found, with possible brief muddy water during the switch if flow reverses.
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Athens
Ben Craig Construction Co
Florence
Elk River
Bobby E. Higgins
Craig
Higgins
Local bills seek raises and new posts in county offices
Solons discuss a bill to leave hiring discretion to the board of revenue and control, with no salary raises this year as ceilings are met. A deputy clerk would serve in the probate judge's absence, and measures include raises for the board and coroner, plus a proposed Industrial Development Association. A statewide bill would let city schools charge tuition to non residents. the attorney general has deemed prior collections unlawful.
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Board of Revenue and Control
Slate
Doss
Industrial Development Association
Armstrong Mission Details for Moon Landing Timeline
Armstrong will land with Aldrin on the lunar surface for 21 hours 27 minutes total with 2 hours 40 minutes outside the craft while Collins remains in orbit. Mission director Hage reports strong, positive ovations as preparations continue for the July 16 launch.
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Chester M. Lee
Armstrong
Lunar
Edwin E.aldrin Jr
Air Force
Michael Collins
Moon
Aldrin
George H. Hage
Hospital project plans for custodial care facility near Decatur
Construction of a 400 bed hospital on a 155 acre site near Flint south of Decatur includes a custodial care unit for 30 residents with a $254,000 grant and a day facility for education and training for 150 residents costing $581,500 funded by a $348,900 grant. Bids for phase one open next month with completion targeted for next April after groundbreaking last November.
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Decatur
Flint
Vietnamese sweep in Da Nang triangle reports heavy enemy losses
Three week Operation Pipestone Canyon in Da Nang Hoi An and Da Nang triangle yields claimed 300 plus NKVA kills from about 2000 in area. In Frederick Hill near An Hoa 196th Brigade reports 17 enemy killed in three hours with one American wounded. Army helicopters losses rise to 2,752. War Zone D fights injure four U.S. soldiers. Saigon rocket strikes impact downtown despite no casualties. North Viets possibly reinforce to 1000 men.
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South Vietnam
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An Hoa
Frederick Hill
U.S
196Th Light Infantry Brigade
Saigon
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Decatur Armory Site To Be Sold For School Use
The Decatur Board of Education agreed Monday to buy an armory acre site for 68000 dollars and consider a seven acre joining plot for an elementary school. City sources say the 4th Ave SE armory could house a library or community center while the Arts Council seeks access before city transfer. Officials note future library space may also come from vacated City Hall. plans for a nearby civic library stall due to funding. The armory lies at Delano Park west end near U S 31. construction estimates range 300000 to 900000 with planning to last about a year as Gov Brewer reviews steps.
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Gordon Dr
Decater Arts Council
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Civic Center
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Reuben Hammer
State Military Department
Decatur
Albert Brewer
Mental Health Tax Proposal Faces Legislative Hurdles
The NCAMHB backed bill would levy a $2 tax in four counties to fund capital outlay and expanded services. Sponsors include Drake Starnes McDonald Doss Slate Beeryman Burgreen Harris Folsom Oden with Oct 1 1969 effective date. Patient admission figures show Decatur center serving Morgan Limestone Cullman Lawrence counties.
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Tom Drake
John Starnes
Sid McDonald
Leslie Doss
Ralph Slate
Robert Beeryman
Ed Burgreen
Bob Harris
Fred Folsom
Emmett Oden
Drake
Alabama Mental Health Board
Ncamhb
North Central Alabama Health Board
Decatur Health Center
Morgan
Limestone
Cullman
Lawrence
Murder Case Involving Sarah Reed At 228 15th Ave NW
Authorities pursued a homicide investigation after Sarah Reed was found dead at 228 15th Ave NW. The mother cried aloud as officials moved through the housing yard while autopsy results were awaited. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.
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Sarah Reed
15Th Ave
Jesus
Reynolds Funeral Home
House panel backs bill to advance to full chamber
Ford House committee approves the bill and expects House action in time to send it to the Senate before June 30. A two hour weekly meeting of the President and Republican leaders discussed a supplemental appropriation and potential anti ballistic missile amendments. Dirksen noted possible raise in Peace Corps funding by 55 million dollars.
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House Committee
House
Senate
Dirksen
Peace Corps
Dong Ap Bia Battle Sparks Bloodier Controversy
A 3,000 foot mountain known as Dong Ap Bia hosted a fierce clash last month between local forces and U.S. paratroopers. The encounter drew sharp criticism over tactics and civilian impact amid ongoing investigations.
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Dong Ap Bia
U.S
Funeral services for Mrs Vannie Lee Sanderson
Mrs Vannie Lee Sanderson 69 of 1612 Locust St died Monday at a local hospital. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fairview Baptist Church with Rev Covell Keenum officiating. Burial Roselawn Cemetery Gunthorp directing. Survived by five sons Horace Moore W R Moore Larkin Sanderson all of Decatur Hubert Moore Chicago Fred Allen Moore Madison a daughter Mrs Mary Kate Manley Athens a brother G W Sturdivant Muscle Shoals five sisters Mrs Katie Parvin Palmetto Fla Mrs Ivie Dale Parvin Athens Mrs Mary Bishop Ardmore Mrs Ida McMurley Huntsville Miss Susie Sturdivant Akron Ohio 15 grandchildren three great grandchildren.
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Locust St
Fairview Baptist Church
Covell Keenum
Roselawn
Gunthorp
Horace
Moore
W. R. Moore
Larkin Sanderson
Decatur
Hubert Moore
Chicago
Fred Allen Moore
Mary Kate Manley
Athens
G. W. Sturdivant
Muscle Shoals
Katie Parvin
Palmetta
Fla
Ivie Dale Parvin
Mary Bishop
Ardmore
Ida McMurley
Huntsville
Susie Sturdivant
Akron
Ohio
Rockefeller in Brazil amid dissident arrests during Latin tour
BRASILIA NYT reports Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller arrived for the third of four Latin trips as hundreds of dissidents are arrested under Brazil's military regime led by President Arthur Da Costa-e Silva. The trip follows the crackdown and aims at regional diplomacy.
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Nyt
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Brazil
Arthur Da Costa—e_ Silva
State National Bank declares 37 percent quarterly dividend
The board of directors of State National Bank of Alabama declared a 37 percent per share dividend for stockholders of record June 24. The dividend will be mailed June 30 to more than 1,200 stockholders. The bank operates in 12 counties in North Alabama and ranks as the third largest in the state with resources over $211.
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State National Bank of Alabama
State National Bank
Alabama
Cattle and hog prices mixed on New York Stock Exchange report
Feeder cattle steady to higher with calves and slaughter classes showing varied ranges. Hogs around steady with US 195 to 240 pounds priced near 23.00 to 25.00. lambs and sheep also listed with prices in lower to mid twenties for spring slaughter lambs.
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Tenn
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Associated Press
Market Dips Sharply on Tight Money Concerns
New York AP reports a sharp stock market setback as money tightening fears linger. Dow Jones at 1:30 p.m. falls to 881.46, down 9.76 points, with gains trailing. Loew's Theatres and Caterpillar Tractor among notable decliners.
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Tonka Corp
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Associated Press
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New York Stock Exchange
Tax Bill Borrowing Below Expectation
Wall Street endured a calmer day as June 16 tax bills failed to trigger expected heavy corporate borrowing. Bankers reported takedowns of loans far below prior forecasts while Dixon of the FTC warned on warranties and urged government regulation to curb deceptive practices.
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New York
Wall Street
Eggs Market Report Shows Weak Demand In Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama the eggs market is unsettled and weak with medium and small sizes often lower. Retailers expect delivery delays and prices for mediums are 32 to 55 cents per dozen while small eggs are near or below cost.
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Ala
Cade Sre
Smalls
Alabama Poultry Prices and Slaughter Ahead of Tuesday
Alabama reports light type offerings irregularly distributed with adequate demand and prices 7 to 10 cents at farms and 9 to 15 cents FOB plants for heavy type. Estimated broiler slaughter today 1,263,000, up from 1,262,000 last Tuesday. Georgia live quotations show broilers quoted with strong demand and balanced to ample offerings, heavy type at farms 13 cents and light type 7 cents.
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Ala
Alabama
Bey Ib
Atlanta, Ga
Final Settlement Hearing in Guardianship Estate
In Morgan County Alabama the Circuit Court in Equity will hear Eleda Thompson administratrix of Othel Counts deceased on April 29 1968 and July 9 1960 at 930 AM at Decatur County Courthouse to settle the guardianship account and determine claims of Maryland Casualty Company and others. Interested parties may contest the petition and account.
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Eloda Thompson
Maryland Casualty Company
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Othel C
W. E. Moody
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Equity
Eloda Thom
Decatur
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