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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1965
Page
1
Decatur's new 1.5 million Federal Building could become the North Alabama court center within years. Officials hint at a new federal judgeship and full time offices as bids align to consolidate seven divisions into Birmingham and Decatur, with Huntsville phased out.
The article notes Decatur could become a central Federal Court center in the state. Plans to station a marshal and national officer exist as lawyers in North Alabama press for a stronger marshal's office. Attorneys face 12 cents per mile for deputy service and fees of 2 dollars per subpoena and 3 dollars per summons or complaint.
The United States will attempt a 1965 Gemini rendezvous between a crewed spacecraft and an Earth satellite, building on the Gemini 4 flight success as announced by Frank Cormier.
In Santo Domingo both the military junta led by Gen Antonio Imbert Barrera and the rebel regime minister Hector Aristy say they accept the OAS peace formula as a basis for talks. They caution that details are vague and need study before a formal reply, likely next Monday or Tuesday. The OAS mediators met with church leaders and officials to build support. Pope Paul VI asked for peace through papal envoy Monsignor Clarizio, who returned from Vatican City.
Lawrence County coroner reports 15 year old Charles Reed drowned in a farm cattle pond near Hatton while wading with two friends. Rescue efforts lasted about 30 minutes before he was pronounced dead. Reed was son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Reed and had been haying with farmer O. C. Owens.
Mr and Mrs Yancey Quinn and children from Greenville S C arrived Friday to meet Mrs Quinns parents Mr and Mrs Roy Wyatt. The Northwest Alabama Crip pled Children's Clinic and Rehabilitation Center on East Avalon Ave in Muscle Shoals City will be dedicated in a brief public program at 2 p m today followed by an open house and guided tours. Public invited to attend both events.
Clinton Clay of 712 Holland Dr serves on an Alabama Department of Public Health review team compiling reports on mental health issues in the state. Deborah Leigh Piery, born June 10 at Decatur General Hospital to Mr and Mrs Edwin Piery of 2522 Sherwood Dr, is the infant daughter. A reception for Rev E M Barnes and family follows the 7 p.m. service at First Methodist Church. See DIARY On Page 2.
ATHENS A proposed 180000 water system for Belle Mina Greenbrier and Mooresville moves closer with Secretary of State Agnes Baggett approving the formation of the South Limestone Water and Fire Prevention Authority. Sen Ed Horton says final FHA loan approval in Atlanta is the last step before construction.
Advertisement from Jock Reeves Fruit Stead in Hartselle Alabama offers home grown peaches for sale and provides contact by phone 773 2691.
A revolutionary council claims Ben Bella faces high treason and abuse of power charges. Col. Houari Boumedienne, 40, named vice president and defense minister, signs the declaration and asserts the fate of despots. Troops patrol quiet streets as some dissatisfaction surfaces.
The clippings reference feature notes on Look Inside More Homework on pages B-14 and B-9. Also listed are Country Club Invitational and All-America Quarterback coverage on pages A-5 A-10 and A-11, indicating a mix of educational and athletic features in the issue.
In Saigon Brig. Gen. Nguyen Cao Ky accepted the premiership as civilian government is hoped to be restored within months. Ky, 34, former air force commander, takes over from Premier Pha Huy Quat.
J Whitfield King was named campaign chairman for the 1966 United Fund drive by R W Henderson president of the county United Fund. Henderson praised King's acceptance and noted his long service with Chemstrand including posts in New York and Pensacola. See KING on Page 2.
Decatur developer Dan Law and Penney Realty announce plans for a 120,000 square foot complex at 19th Ave SE. The project will include 26 apartment units and is one of several entries by Lawrence in the area.
The White House released a report to President Johnson detailing a faster NASA path. Houston Manned Space Flight Center officials said a rendezvous and docking would be attempted on the Gemini 6 mission planned for October, changing earlier plans to wait until next year to rendezvous a manned capsule with an orbiting Agena rocket.
Morgan County Health Department will discuss a revision of regulations for trailer courts and mobile food establishments at a Monday meeting. Chief Sanitarian C L Kaufman said Dr W J Donald will brief the board on health problems linked to trailer parks and mobile eating places.
The fragment notes Bekins Worldwide Moving and a reference to six stereee coll Deniel. Details unclear. no full names, places, or dates readable. Further context needed to identify event, persons, or organization and produce a complete card.
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