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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1967
Page
2
Clay He was called to the Army but Houston Colas Howse balked at the draft move. The note records a local draft action involving an individual named Clay.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mr and Mrs Randolph Lewis, a daughter, Decatur, and names Lawrence Betes and Bax Saturday. No coherent events or dates are clear from the garbled text.
A jury in Houston, Clay County, heard the case where the defendant entered a plea of not guilty and was released on a $5,000 bond.
Decatur and Vicinity Tennessee River water at Keller Memorial Bridge reads 21.02 feet above sea level 555.32. High Sunday 73 with 82 this morning. 08 inch rain in past 24 hours. Forecast mostly fair hot days warm nights with possible thunderstorms. High 95 today and Tuesday, low 60 tonight. Sunset 8:03 p.m. sunrise 5:35 a.m. Full Moon June 21. visible planets Venus Saturn Jupiter Mars noted in evening sky.
The period Tuesday through Saturday will average near normal to a few degrees below. Normal highs around 88 to 92 and lows 67 to 71. Expect warm conditions early in the week, cooler by week’s end. Precipitation totals range from half an inch to an inch or more, with scattered afternoon thundershowers increasing Thursday and Friday.
A 500 guerrilla battalion failed to storm U.S. armored cavalry bivouac about 40 miles east of Saigon. The clash left 45 guerrillas dead and eight U.S. soldiers killed with 31 wounded in one hour of heavy fighting. American air raids continued on North Vietnamese lines and rail targets as pilots pressed operations from Thailand and carriers.
City officials announce a July effective rate hike for garbage pickup in Moulton. The spokesman said charges rise from $1 to $2, marking the first price increase in the service and altering monthly pickup costs.
Morgan County coroner reports 47 year old Mrs. Gosline was found dead this morning by motel owner R. J. Blankenship and employee Bobby Terry from a single .22 caliber gunshot to the chest. Authorities say the shooting likely happened before midnight and a brief note was left. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Gunthorp Funeral Home.
Judge Bloodworth from pte and Limestone counties will serve as fu ty advigor during the conference spanning July 1 through July 29.
Decatur Lions Club holds its Tuesday noon meeting at Congress Inn with guest Harold Martin of Huntsville speaking on Reach for the Stars. Mizpah Chapter 19 OES meets at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Hall for a populist meeting and officer elections. central Baptist Church hosts a blood drive from 9 a m to 3 p m with a 150 pint quota. Judge James Bloodworth to attend a National College of State Trial Judges conference in Philadelphia.
The article marks Round Island Church's 150th anniversary near Athens, noting its 1817 founding with enslaved people and white owners, and recounting historic fellowship changes involving Rev. Donald Travis. It includes local historical reflections and notes on church minutes and membership.
An overview of over the counter securities highlighting trading mechanisms and market nuances. The piece reviews pricing, liquidity, and regulatory considerations shaping gray-market equity activity.
Nashville AP reports cattle trade fairly active with early clearances. Steers and heifers show mixed prices across weights from lighter feeder loads to choice fat cattle. Utility cows and bulls trade in narrow ranges, with few high yields and cutters noted. calves and vealers listed in small lots.
A fragment notes pane ranges for pages and item sizes with prices. It lists pane numbers 33 to 36 and medium widths 24 percent 4 to 27, plus small items priced 19 to 21 cents. The text is terse and numeric.
AP notes uneven early week trading with gains for some issues and declines for others. Int Harv Morning Stocks shows varied movement as investors react to early demand and supply cues.
AP dispatch notes demand for ready to cook broilers and fryers remains strong. Farm prices show hens scarce with light types cheaper, U S Grade A at 25.00 to 25.25 per lb and plant grade 24.95 to 25.25 with small two cent moves.
A garbled classified page lists multiple items for sale and for rent including a six room home at 1606 Casine St wing B55, a 16' Glasspar boat with 50 HP Johnson motor, various household items, AKC dogs, and several rental houses with monthly rents and contact numbers.
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