Weather and River Update for Decatur and Vicinity
Decatur Tennessee River reading this morning at Keller Memorial Bridge 20.38 with sea level 554.68. TVA lake stages include Guntersville 594.0 Whitesburg 555.4 Wilson 507.1 Pickwick 412.9 Wheeler 554.6 Chickamauga 682.2. High yesterday 88? unclear. Today sunny and warm with a high near 88 and low around 64 tonight. High Tuesday near 89. Moon phases and celestial details noted including First Quarter on June 25.
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De Gaulle Seeks East West Bonds During Moscow Visit
De Gaulle travels with Kosygin to discuss European security with emphasis on Germany. He will not sign treaties during Kremlin talks, but cultural and technical accords may emerge. Soviet press praises his stance against a United Europe and military integration.
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France
United States of Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Germany
Ed Wynn Dies at 87 After Tumor Complications
Veteran entertainer Ed Wynn died at 87 after a neck tumor proved malignant. He spent his last months in a Wilshire Boulevard apartment where his family visited, recalling his Dodger game victory and his long career from vaudeville to Broadway. Wynn, born Edwin Leopold, rose as a comic and later a notable character actor in films.
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Keenan
Tracy
Ned
Sandy Koufax
Cee
Ed Wynn
Uncle Sam
Marjorie Morningstar
Wynn
Philadelphia
Edwin Leopold
Night Driver Involved Cadillac Strikes Mother and Son
Test results identify a 1964 blue and green Cadillac as the vehicle that struck and killed a mother and her son near Hartselle. Roden, a piano player, initially claimed knowledge only after returning to work, while Boden emerged as a suspect after his car was seen in Hartselle. State troopers custody followed an extensive area search with community help.
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van Pruitt
Huntsville
Hancock
Roden
Arnold Clark
Hartselle
Boden
Bobby Kennedy
Morgan County
Madison County
Gene Gravelee
North Alabama
Obituary of Sam Black 55 Athens resident
Sam Black 55 of Athens died at 11 p m Sunday at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services will be announced later by Spry Funeral Home.
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Athens
Sam Black
Athens 8
Athens Limestone Hospital
Spry Funeral Home
Athens Woman Mrs Carl Shelton Dies At 84
Mrs Carl Shelton aged 84 of 107 Monroe Street Athens died Sunday at 8 30 am at Athens Limestone Hospital Funeral services were held at Spry Funeral Home chapel with Rev Tilford Junkin officiating Burial followed at Athens City Cemetery directed by Spry Funeral Home Survivors include three sons Leo Shelton Tampa Florida Marvin Shelton Birmingham Kenneth Shelton Louisville Kentucky three daughters Mrs George Cobough Louise Cotter Athens and Mrs Cleo Merritt Fort Lauderdale Florida a sister Mrs D McMullins Athens three brothers Clifford Thompson Minor Hill Tennessee Waters Thompson Bethel Tennessee and Luther Thompson Athens eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren She was a member of the Athens First Baptist Church and a native of Tennessee She had lived in Limestone County 15 years
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Athens
Carl Shelton
Monroe St
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Spry Funeral Home
Tilford Junkin
Athens City Cemetery
Leo Shelton
Tampa
Fla
Marvin Shelton
Birmingham
Kenneth Shelton
Louisville
George Cobough
Louise Cot
Man Shot with Birdshot Near Kyle's Body
Sheriff reports a fatal shooting with birdshot. a man seen fleeing the area. About $40 in cash found beside Kyle's body, per Waldrop.
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Waldrop
Kyle
Kennedy denies 1968 presidential bid plans amid Viet Nam debate
Kennedy says no run in 1968 and supports Johnson. He criticizes U S Viet Nam policy and cites concern and misunderstanding in Africa. The note ends with a separate statistic that about four fifths of Americans use contraception effectively.
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Wayne Morse
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Kennedy
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Senate
Johnson
Africa
United States
Supreme Court backs removal remedy in civil rights case
The court, with Justice Stewart leading, held that pretrial federal removal remedy applies in a case involving 20 people arrested in Atlanta in 1963 after attempting to receive services at privately owned restaurants. The decision directs the Atlanta federal court to hear if orders to leave were based on race, potentially removing the case from state to federal court and prompting dismissal of federal prosecution.
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Hugo L. Black
Tom C. Clark
John M. Harlan
Byron White
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Viet Cong Attacks After Ky Victory Claim Amid Gun-Running Seizure
Reports say U S Coast Guard cutters intercept a gun running trawler off the Mekong Delta and seize ammunition bound for the Viet Cong. In the north, Viet Cong guerrillas attack multiple targets, including a Marine artillery position near Chun Lai, following Ky's anniversary forecast of final Communist victory.
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Senate panel opens NATO hearings with Bundy testimony
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins hearings on NATO and European issues with former adviser McGeorge Bundy as the first witness. Chairman Fulbright calls the talks educational and aims to highlight changes in European politics and U S relations. Senator Church reports European discontent and a diplomatic gap between Paris and Washington, urging a Gaulle Johnson meeting.
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Johnson
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Bundy
J. W. Fulbright
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Red China
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Europe
Frank Church
D-Idaho
de Gaulle
Church
Times
Paris
Washington
Local Building Permits and Weekend Arrests Summary
Listing shows permits issued in Decatur including garage work, air conditioning reinstall and duct work, house demolition, and a large residence. Weekend sheriff activity reports 19 highway intoxications, 4 reckless driving, 3 Prohibition violations, 2 second degree murders and 2nd degree burglaries, plus 1 no license. Additional reports mention a car wash theft, a restaurant shed theft, and a home break-in. Fire calls and local notices follow including rentals, sales, and classifieds.
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D. W. James
Jackson| St
13Th St. SE
Quince
Dr. SE
James Self
12Th Ave
Moulton St
Morgan County Sheriff's Department
Local NASD Securities Quotations At 10 A.M
Inter dealer prices compiled by the NASD show bids and asked prices as of approximately 10 a.m. today. Intermarkets fluctuate throughout the day and do not include retail markups markdowns or commissions.
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NASD
Market Prices and Commodity Quotes
Cotton middling at 30.40 for Decatur loan. Cottonseed at 4 per ton. Grade A milk at 6.55 per hundred, manufactured milk 3.20 per hundred for four per cent. Wood values 65 45 and 35. Pulpwood 13.50 per cord. No 2 yellow shelled corn 1.35, No 2 yellow ear corn 1.11, No 2 white ear corn 1.07, No 2 white shelled corn 1.46. No 2 oats 0.68, No 2 milling wheat 1.63, No 2 mile per hundred 2.05, poultry wheat 1.13, No 2 barley 0.95.
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Decatur
Nashville Livestock Market Report Summary
Nashville market figures list cattle numbers at 1 100 head with calves 250. Utility cows bring 16.50 to 19.50 per hundredweight and commercial bulls 21.50 to 22.00. Feeder steers 28.00 for 440-510 lb, steers 23.50-26.50 for 350-700 lb, feeder heifers 21.00-24.00, vealers 27.50-29.50. Hogs 700 head with 200-230 lb barrows 25.00-25.25 and sows 350-600 lb 17.00-18.00. Sheep 200 head, spring lambs 23.50-24.00.
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Nashville
U. S
Egg prices rise in Birmingham market report
Eggs in Birmingham show sharp gains for large and medium sizes while small eggs hold steady and occasional small lots climb up to 50 cents. Demand remains slow despite abundant supply and steady selling pace.
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Broilers and Fryers Market Holds Firm in Week of June 1 2024
Birmingham report notes live supplies balanced with demand, occasional scarcity, and broadly desirable slaughter sizes. Estimated slaughter for today about 1.265 million head versus 1.161 million last Monday, with ready to cook prices for trucklot sales at 28-28.25 cents per pound. U.S. grade 28-28.25, plant grade A Maj.
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Birmingham
U.S
Stocks soar as major equities show mixed gains on busy session
New York midday stock list highlights gains for Coca Cola and Boeing while Intel and Amgen retreat. Major technology and utility shares move with mixed results as investors weigh industrials, banks, and energy names. Several firms report solid performances despite broader market volatility.
Bryant in Birmingham on brink after fainting episode
Alabama football coach Bear Bryant remained hospitalized after fainting at a California hotel. Mrs. Bryant said he regained consciousness and tests continued as doctors monitored his condition. Bryant, 52, has led Alabama to three national titles since 1958 and travels for a Birmingham civic center announcement.
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Pepperdine
Los Angeles
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Alabama
Crimson ‘Tide
Wall Street Mixed in Slack Late Trading
Wall Street moved unevenly in slack late trading with volume around 5.7 million shares versus 6.59 million on Friday. Downticks appeared in Du Pont Union Carbide East Kodak Anaconda Standard Oil U S Steel and General Motors while gains showed in American Telephone Texas Instruments Chrysler Ford American Motors and General Electric. IBM Polaroid Xerox rose while Zenith and Eastern Air Lines fell. Sperry Rand led activity as Cooper Industries and Johnson & Johnson posted notable advances.
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Kaiser
Can
Ligg & My
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Lorillard
Macy
T&t
Martin Co
Masonite
Armour
Babcock
Monson
Mont Ward
Bell & How
Nat Dairy
Beth Steel
Boeing
Borden
Rey Tob
Regis
Ford
Genesco
Ga Pacific
Steel
Goodrich
West UN Tel
Goodyear
Westge
Elec
Gt A&p
Winn
Dixie
Greyhound
Woodworth
Gulf Oil
Here Inc
Wrigley
Honeywell
Xerox
Ho Mills
du Pont
Union Carbide
East Kidak
Annaconda
Standard Oil
New Jersey
U.S. Steel
General Motors
Kennecott
American Telephone
Texasco Chrysler
Ford American Motors
General Electric
IBM
Polaroid
Zenith
Eastern Air
Beer Sperry Rand
Cooper Industries
Johnson & Johnson
Dome
Fairchild Camera
Norris Thermador
Colrado & Southern
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Somerville Rd
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