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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1966
Page
2
Decatur Tennessee River reading this morning was 21.56 at Keller Memorial Bridge and 555.86 at sea level. Forecast calls for partly cloudy and warm conditions today with isolated late afternoon thunderstorms. tonight remaining partly cloudy and mild. Highs around 84 today and 85 Monday. lows near 66.
Decatur firemen responded to a call as Redus Collier president of Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co. of Decatur will speak at the Lions Club noon luncheon at the Lyons Hotel Tuesday. Henry S. Michelini of Decatur was commissioned as second lieutenant in the Alabama National Guard at the Alabama Military Academy graduation.
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky, 35, has held onto leadership after Dinh Diem's overthrow. The air force mainstay navigates Buddhist opposition, quelling dissidence in Da Nang and Hue, with US backing. Ky collaborates with Lt. Gen. Thieu and relies on elite troops to maintain control while projecting a cautious, fatalist stance.
The Vietnamese piaster dropped 50 percent to 118 per dollar as inflation fears rise. A 16 year old girl Dao Thi Tuyet died after setting herself afire at the Buddhist Institute, part of a wave tied to protests against the ruling generals. Police hunted a gunman amid monk arrests, while Hue saw dissident Buddhist soldiers buried and a command shakeup in the 1st Vietnamese Division with Col. Ngo Quang Truong replacing Brig. Gen. Phan Xuan Nhuan.
President Johnson outlines a persistence in current Vietnam policy and insists ground, sea, and air power will be used to meet objectives. He notes readiness to increase forces and missions and speed up military hardware contracts for earlier deliveries. He expresses optimism for an honorable peace in South Vietnam.
Funeral services for Richard Clay Counts 60 of Leighton were held at Mount Hope Baptist Church near Moulton with Rev. Clifford Mitchell and Rev. Douglas Wells officiating. Elliott Funeral Home of Moulton directed burial in Mount Hope Methodist Church cemetery after he died Friday en route to North Alabama Hospital in Russellville. The body remained at the funeral home until taken to the church for one hour in state before services.
Mrs Fred Culbreath of Union Grove 1 died at her residence at 7 30 p m Saturday Funeral services to be held at 2 p m Monday at Union Grove Baptist Church Morgan County with Rev Brown and Rev Reeve officiating Burial at Old New Canaan Cemetery near Union Hill Peck Funeral Home of Hartselle directing Survivors include her widower Fred Culbreath two sons Fred Culbreath Jr Decatur Coy Culbreath Hartselle six daughters Lurleen Johnson Somerville Louise Johnson Dallas Tex Dorothy Nell Lawrence Authe Culbreath Union Grove Brenda Fay Brooks Union Grove 2 Deloris Bradford Huntsville 12 grandchildren four great grandchildren five sisters Bertha Henderson Annie Irvin Ara West Cullman Ola West Somerville 2 Myra West Lyerly Ga and one brother James Brooks Decatur
Mrs. Annette Moore 24 of Somerville 2 died Saturday at a local hospital. Services at 3 45 p m today at New Canaan Church with Rev Wilburn Smallwood officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include a daughter Kimberly Ann Moore two sons Inley West and Stephen West all of Somerville 2 parents Mr and Mrs William C Irvin Somerville 2 five sisters Gladys Black Decatur Margaret Slate Morgan City Kilda Hadley Hartselle Wanda L Irvin Milton Fla and Paulette Mar lar Somerville 2 three brothers Walter Irvin Atlanta Ga Glenn Irvin and J W Irvin Somerville 2 Pallbearers Mitchell late Millard Hadley Glenn Marlar Ollie Black Delbert Black Bobby Jackson
Arthur J Nation 61 of 1605 4th Ave SW died 6 25 p m Saturday at Hartselle Hospital Funeral services 4 p m Monday Guntharp Funeral Home chapel Rev Otis Kirby officiating Burial in Decatur City Cemetery Survivors include widow Elizabeth Nation Decatur one daughter Ira George Jr Decatur one son Arthur J Nation Jr Decatur three grandsons all of Decatur mother Mrs L M Nation four sisters Hazel N Rogers Ailes N Little Lois N Crawford Lucile N Wright and one brother L N Nation Jr Birmingham Nation from a pioneer Jefferson County family formerly employed at Alabama Flour Mills member of the Decatur Elks Lodge and resident of Decatur 26 years
Mrs. Earl D. Nettles of Tunnell Springs died Friday. She was the mother of S. D. Nettles of Bloomfield Hills Michigan formerly of Decatur. Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Tunnell Springs.
Alabama officials urge higher state per diem for TB sanatoriums arguing current rates lag behind patient care needs and capital improvements. Hospital leaders cite staff shortages and inadequate pay, with some facilities turning to communities for extra funds. Experts say federal Hill Burton funds and possible wage hikes will require combined state and federal support.
Johnson City Tennessee hosts a joint project by TVA USPHS and the city to test a municipal refuse composting plant. The program will compost refuse and sewage sludge to produce a soil conditioner and test its value for gardens parks lawns and other sites while seeking economical disposal methods.
Lynelle chosen first runnerup and Emi ly Duke 19 named second runnerup The Miss Congeniality Keen O Barr was awarded The evening gown winner Lynelle Weber Sportswear winner Elen O Barr Miss Johnson a Decatur High student plans to attend Alabama University to be a teacher or fin ist She likes yes and thinks she would like eaching Miss Weber a Decatur High student plans Agnes Scott College and majors in politi-
Civil rights marchers clash in Belzoni after the decision to not camp at a Negro college. The marchers move into town for a nighttime voter registration parade as SNCC leaders urge action and a cross burning is prayed over.
A mother Mrs. Bean and her son were struck and killed while walking west near Hartselle. Investigators say they were hit from behind and a severed leg was found near the son’s body. Witnesses reported a late model car speeding away at 70 to 75 mph. Funeral services are set for Monday at New Center Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include Price Bean Ollie Jane Bean and Robert Bean.
Twenty entrants competed across both Miss Decatur and Junior Miss events. Nine sought Miss Decatur with final judging following Friday's gown and talent rounds. Five out‑of‑town judges chose winners based on beauty, talent and personality. Decatur Jaycees sponsor the pageant with John Larusak as master of ceremonies and Village Squires supplying entertainment.
Minnesota Democrats at the party convention remain divided over a gubernatorial endorsement. Lt. Gov. A M Keith led on three ballots against Gov. Karl F Rolvaag, needing 746 to win but trailing by 71 after the third ballot. A fourth ballot was scheduled amid the split leadership of the DFL party.
Waldrop said Kyle appeared preparing to shave when a blast felled him. His body lay near the kitchen door as he turned to see who was at the door. Official cause not yet determined. autopsy by State Toxicologist Van Pruitt. Kyle lived alone. Cullman County coroner Grady Moss assists in investigation.
In 1942 Nazi troops encircled the Libyan fortress of Tobruk amid World War II operations. The encirclement signaled a critical phase as Axis pressure intensified against Allied defenses surrounding the port.
Pallbearers for the son will be members of the New Center Baptist Church Sunday school class.
Miss U S A Maria reflects on her reign and plans. She holds a B average and works part time in a radiation lab while teaching modeling on Saturdays. She lists tennis painting and dancing as interests and notes social life is limited during her year as queen.
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