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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1965
Page
2
Planet Jupiter rises before the Sun and becomes visible by month end. It sits about 568 million miles from Earth. Weather notes report 3 PM reading 84, morning low 61, 11 AM temperature 77. Forecast calls for mostly sunny warm day, tonight fair and cooler with light northeast winds. High 78, low 57.
Market prices listed for corn oats and barley with per bushel and per hundred weights figures. Cattle and calves values shown, with small lot quotations and limited livestock activity noted.
The afternoon stock list shows various company abbreviations and percentage changes for Kaiser Allis Chal Suth Am Air Liss & My Am Baker Lockh Air Ara Can Bert Am Mot Low & Nosh Am Sagar Martin Am T&T Masonite Tod Merv Chis-oe Colum & H Pesacy Cater Trac Pepsi Cola Pail Pet Repub Stl Camm Ed Rexall Cam Sat Rock East Air L Sinclair Kod Seony Sm Co Fla P W Sperry Rd Fila Pel $4 Brand Ford Met Ltd Cal Gen Elec Swift Gen Fds Texaco Mills Un Camo Mtrs Un Carbide Tel & Tel Un Oj Ca Genesco Ga Parific Unit Fruit Goodyear S Steel Gt A&P Warner Wert Un Tel Oi Wests Elec Here Pdr Winn Lixie Honeywell Wentworth Indian Head Veerth.
The market eased after opening higher, with industrials slipping and major stocks like General Motors, Chrysler, IBM and Xerox down about a point. Volume was about 4.7 million shares as trading slowed and bonds held steady.
The state Board of Education would handle an investigation into the contract between an individual and a publishing company, a point the Legislature dismissed as not their concern. The resolution passed by a narrow margin of 66 to 46 with one vote more than required.
A hospital notice lists several local residents by name and address with dismissal status. Names include Charles, William R. Mabe of Trussville, Mrs. Thomas H. Riley, Mrs. Jimmy McDonald, Mrs. Raymond Marsh, Mrs. Loyal Perry of Hartselle, Mart Mears, Hal Watkins of Trinity, Tony H. Lawrence, Mrs. Roland Ross, Thomas A. Milan, Mrs. Raymond Hatfield and infant, Wilmer Ladd of Courtland, Mrs. William B. Blackmon, Clyde Long, and Mrs. Lemon West of Hartselle, with various addresses and numbers.
The document lists names and addresses of individuals admitted to Decatur General, including William Means Jr and Valerie Plemmons among others. Several entries span streets in Decatur, Athens, Madison, and Fayetville with varied house numbers and associated towns.
Mr and Mrs Bobby James Rohlester Trinity 1 welcome a daughter Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Horton 1806 4th Ave SW greet a daughter Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wallace Bailey aunt Hope welcome a daughter at Law County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Herbert Kritner Cullman 8 welcome a son at Cullman Hospital. Mrs Opal Lee Yates Crane Hill has a son at Cullman Hospital.
Dam bursts close U S Highway 40 near Agate about 65 miles east of Denver as statewide floods from the South Platte River overwhelm the Denver metro area. Federal and state agencies plan relief talks in Denver with President Johnson promising full resources. Red Cross reports 1 350 families affected 30 homes destroyed 175 major damage 480 minor damage 89 hardship damages 62 small businesses affected.
The Alabama Senate committee backed a plan to elect appellate judges via a six year term with a yes or no ballot to continue serving. Lawmakers also advanced an unemployment benefits bill raising weekly max from 32 to 38 dollars as the House delayed action.
U.S. troops killed one guerrilla and wounded 10 others while destroying about 6,000 pounds of rice. In Da Nang two Americans died and another was wounded, apparently from a Marine artillery round that fell short. B52 jets flew from Guam to strike the D zone jungle, a Viet Cong stronghold massing for a sneak attack.
The president’s signature triggers the first stage of the automobile excise tax cut, lowering the rate from 10 to 7 percent of the manufacturer’s price for purchases on May 15 or later and retroactive to that date. The plan also repeals the 10 percent manufacturers tax on air conditioners and a 10 percent retail tax on furs jewelry luggage and related items, with refunds for buyers.
Vice President Humphrey met French President de Gaulle Sunday afternoon at the Elysee Palace amid speculation he would bridge gaps between Washington and Paris. Observers noted no agenda was announced and discussions could address sharp policy differences.
Senator Gilchrist criticizes Governor Wallace and Lingo amid civil rights tensions. He questions use of state property for campaigning and introduces four bills on public funds TV time, secret ballot for Speaker, and limits on governor powers. Measures sent to inactive committees.
A circuit court grand jury empaneled June 7 is expected to report this afternoon. Officials say 80 to 90 indictments are likely, with evidence heard yesterday in a $100000 damage suit involving Thelma Anders and Morris Woods. The Anders family claims a feed truck owned by Alabama Flour Mills, Decatur, collided with their house near Massey, destroying it. Judge James N. Bloodworth noted the defense rested in the Anders suit as other related actions against Woods are pending.
The Titan 3C's first firing used heavy instrumentation to measure how the two solid rockets burn in unison their vibration and separation as the center rocket ignites. Air Force aims to develop Titan 3C as a quick reaction booster for military payloads and a manned orbiting laboratory to study long term space operations.
The administration backs a Birch Bayh proposal to revise the Electoral College and joint session election rules, replacing contingent election mechanics with state delegation votes and adding a Vice President who could become President if the President dies before tally. The memo says the plan aims to end undemocratic features and defend voter will, and it notes hearings were postponed with uncertain timeline.
U S paratroopers Pfc Larry Leed of Conestoga Pennsylvania and Spec 4 Donald Jones of Pomona California were captured entering rebel sector near the capital after a checkpoint incident. Rebel leader Col Francisco Caamano Deno said their release hinges on returning rebel prisoners. An Ecuadorian military adviser said release arrangements were being made likely today.
City police logged a string of all day wrecks on 6th Ave SE 11th St 4th Ave Moulton St Stratford Rd SE and Grant St. SE involving Pontiacs Fords Chevrolets and a Chevrolet pickup. injuries included mouth injuries and a driver charged with intoxication leaving the scene and no license. A break in at Taylor Standard Service Station reported six to twenty five dollars in change and a .22 pistol stolen. The Morgan County Humane Society lists several puppies and kittens for adoption and the Apes Club meets in Moulton. Building permits issued include a burned house remodel a sign erection and a 26 unit apartment project. The Decatur Curb Market opens Saturday morning offering cured bacon.
A Morgan County crash on Alabama 24 near the Morgan Limestone line killed two, Mrs Gladys Kitchens 34 and Cynthia Diane 6, and seriously injured James Wiley Kitchens 36 and Cathy 9. James W Montgomery 55 faces two counts of first degree manslaughter as coroner warrants mount.
The Decatur firm secured the contract to expand facilities for the Junior College and Technical School Authority. Initially $1 million was set aside. J. T. Dugger Co. bid just over $1 million but was disqualified for Alabama licensing limits. The college aims to open by fall with space improvements at Tennessee Valley State Vocational School and a first faculty meeting on July 24.
Classified advertisement notes Briggs Stratton engines for mowers with prices from 39.95 to 161.85 and riding mowers, a tractor deal reduced from 679 to 499. It also lists rentals for furnished houses and trailers, boat motors for sale, a mahogany dining set, a two bedroom trailer across from Chemstrand, a Bible sale, and contact numbers for local properties and vehicles near Athens Decatur Huntsville Madison.
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