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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1966
Page
2
The article notes the first day of summer with the sun directly overhead at Key West at noon and halfway to the horizon at Barrow. It lists Decatur weather facts for Tuesday June 21 and gives sun rise and set times, plus moon phase and nearby city references.
Decatur area weather report notes Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge 20.31 feet sea level 554.61 feet. TVA lake levels Guntersville 595.0 Whitesburg 554.9 Wilson 606.7 Pickwick 413.3 Wheeler 554.7 Chickamauga 682.3. Yesterday’s high 84 at 2 p.m. Low 66 this morning. Today’s 9:30 a.m. 83. Forecast sunny warm today and Wednesday. Tonight clear mild. Winds light variable veering southeast 8 to 12 mph. High today 89, low 65, high Wednesday 90.
A Morgan County circuit court jury began deliberations at 9 a.m. on a $10,000 promissory note suit brought by International Fastener Research Corp of Los Angeles against Milo F. Burke of Hart selle California. Burke presented a set off claim of $15,000 against the California firm, claiming unpaid commissions, while the firm argued the loan was not repaid within 90 days. The case involves the 20-50 Co. project in Vernon, California, later valued at about $1,050,000.
Rev. James W. Wilbanks of Tullahoma Tenn and Dr W Simon of Greeneville Tenn were named moderator and stated clerk respectively. Dr Simon replaces Rev James R Beard of Millington Tenn as clerk, succeeding Rev W G Walker of Owensboro Ky.
Bulletin reports Bryant could be flown home soon as Pepperdine University students hold two prayer services for the famous husband and his ailing condition.
Reports from Vietnam outline an Air Force F105 Thunderchief shot down near Hanoi after striking a fuel dump 30 miles northeast of the Red capital. The pilot is listed as missing in action as rescue attempts fail, marking the 265th aircraft lost over North Vietnam. Separately, Thorazine and related drugs are credited with reducing psychotic symptoms.
Ada Emily Carruth 77 died Sunday in Moorestown New Jersey Services set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Leggtown Church of Christ Burial in Legg Cemetery McConnell director Survivors include daughter Mrs G P Gaston Athens eight four sons Willard W Carruth Winter Haven Van Q Carruth Tampa Edward Carruth Moorestown Jr W M Carruth Athens a sister Mrs Ida B Neely Nashville a brother D B Collins Minor Hill fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren
Jerry Mason Christopher 53 of Tanner 1 died Sunday night at Limestone Hospital Athens Services are today at 10 30 a m at McConnell Chapel with Rev Carl Harrison and Rev Lenard McDowell officiating Burial is at Rose Lawn Cemetery McConnell directs Survivors include two daughters Carolyn Burt Harkhalter Gadsden Sandra McClemore Kingsport Tenn a son Danny Mason Christopher five brothers Cullen Christopher Athens James Howard Christopher Ardmore John Robert Christopher Concord California Rowe Christopher Los Angeles Marvin Christopher Athens two sisters Irene Woods Athens Lucile Grace Fayetteville Tenn and one grandson Pallbearers are Bill Nichols Jack Anderson Robert Christopher Charles Christopher Bob Christopher and T E Wood The death followed an apparently self inflicted gun wound
Bert Louis Knight of Courtland 1 died Monday at home. services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Smyrna Baptist Church with Clyde Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. Elliott Funeral Home directs. Survivors include widow Earline Knight two daughters Katherine and Katie Knight four sons Dale Willie Randall and Bobby Knight mother Liza Knight a brother Alvin Knight Decatur three sisters Mrs James Corum Mrs William Kelly and Mrs Jessie Kelly Hillsboro Pallbearers included Air Pitt Odean Kelly Grady Rutherford Willard Stricklin Bill Kelly Dewayne Sawyer. Knight was a native of Kentucky and a farmer.
W A Wallace aged 69 of Birmingham and a World War I veteran died at 8 15 p m Sunday at the Veterans Hospital of an apparent heart attack He lived in Decatur about 40 years worked for Frisco Railroad 35 years and Louisville and Nashville shop He moved to Birmingham about 35 years ago Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Roebuck Funeral Home with burial at Forest Hill Cemetery He is survived by his wife three daughters Dana Collins Margaret Griffin and Sarah Sharp all of Birmingham four sons Jeff Glenn Jerry and William Wallace of Atlanta and Birmingham and several grandchildren Also three sisters Jessie Moore Edith Whitfield and Eva Howell and a native of Hillsboro He was a member of the Church of Christ.
The report outlines funding needs if the war lasts beyond June 1967 with possible requests before next June. It notes that beyond June 1967 additional funds may be required in January to sustain ammunition and aircraft flow. It also states orders for bombs need six months lead time and aircraft roughly one year.
Cotton middling at 30.40 with Decatur loan noted. Cottonseed 40 per ton. Milk Grade A 6.55 per hundred, manufactured 3.20 per hundred. Wood prices 65, 45, 25. Pupwood 13.50 per cord. Corn and grain prices include No 2 Yellow Shelled 1.35, Ear 1.11, White Ear 1.07, White Shelled 1.46, No 2 Oats 0.68, Milling Wheat 1.63, Mile per hundred 2.05, Poultry Wheat 1.13, Barley 0.95.
Nashville AP reports cattle offerings including slaughter steers and heifers 550-800 lb with prices 20.00-22.00 for heifers and 16.75-18.50 for utility cows. Calves and vealers seen fairly active, hogs steady with 265-280 lb at 23.00-24.50, sows 17.50-18.50, sheep about steady on spring lambs.
Prices on the Birmingham market show steady demand with current pricing to retailers per dozen for Grade A white eggs. Large eggs 43 to 46 cents, medium 34 to 37 cents, small 25 to 28 cents. cartoned lots include store delivery and cases.
AP dispatch reports demand for live broilers and fryers high at farms with prices up about 15 percent. In Birmingham, live supplies balance with needs, demand for ready to cook poultry strong, plants near capacity and market firm pending next week’s developments. Estimated slaughter today 1,150,000 head versus 1,230,000 last Tuesday.
New York markets show varied gains and losses as investors digest mixed corporate results and economic signals. Key names include Coca Cola, Boeing, IBM, General Electric, and AT&T with fluctuating share quotes across sectors.
The New York market edged up in a technical rally with no major news. Volume reached about 6.5 million shares, led by airlines, aerospace, electronics and office equipment issues. Sperry Rand traded actively but rose little, while Taft Broadcasting gained near two points on a large block.
The article notes that only seven United States postage stamps have shown a car or truck. It mentions specific designs and the rarity of motor vehicle imagery in philatelic issues.
Mizpah Chapter No 19 Eastern Star meets at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple with officer elections announced. A community sing is set for Mt Tabor Methodist Church Saturday at 7 30 p m. Janet Morgan of 1415 Beech St SE is tapped for Triangle and earned a medal for top swimming points while lifeguarding at Kesler AFB. Building permits issued include homes for Ridgeway Cooper and others. Community Services council dinner set for Thursday at Lyons Hotel. reservations via Miss Clio Lovin. D L Allen attend funeral in Atlanta. A stolen bicycle reported from Myrtle Leeths home. Williams car damaged on Church St. Lonnie McLemore Jr stabbed at Allstate Trailer Court. non life threatening. Decatur Curb Market opens Wednesday 6 00 to 11 00 a m. Red Cross Bloodmobile today 11 00 to 5 00 p m seeking 150 pints. Sahara scourge is a southeast wind irifi.
Quotations compiled by the NASD around 10 a.m. show inter dealer bids and asks for life insurers and financials. Prices reflect approximate markups and exclude retail markdowns and commissions with varied figures for Allied Life Bank of Huntsville National Life Life of Alabama and other insurers and services.
De Gaulle meets with Soviet premier Kosygin in Moscow as discussions stress bilateral talks with the East. Brezhnev attends to underline Soviet importance, while De Gaulle calls for European unity and direct Paris-Moscow settlement, contrasting NATO cautions.
Martin, claiming to represent citizens of Decatur, outlines growth plans and a focus on youth and parents. He cites nine years in PTA and recreation work, leadership roles in youth sports, and long tenure with Chemstrand, living at 121 Betty St. W with wife Daphyne and five children.
A hospital discharge listing includes individuals such as Mst Bill Cunningham of 1506 Phillips Court Mrs Bonnie Hall of Beech Street Mrs Lillie Terry of 1018 East Moulton Street Dale Childers 1524 15th Avenue Southeast V A Knighten Lacey's Spring Miss Vicki Steele Huntsville Charles Looney 1703 Edgewood Street Southwest Mrs Gary Miller Somerville Ira Hogan Elkmont Mrs Robert Heard 1015 9th Avenue Southeast Miss Gloria Clemmons Westcourt Apartments Mrs Billy Haney 301 10th Avenue Northwest.
A lengthy list of individual names with street addresses and associated locales such as Athens Decatur Trinity Paradise Trailer Court and Lacey's Spring appears. The data resembles a voter registration or residency directory with multiple titles Mrs Miss Mr and various street numbers across several towns.
The Alabama State Highway Department plans federally funded rest stops in a beautification program. The first five, including one on Alabama 20 between Decatur and Huntsville, aim for plan approval by July and contracts by September. Additional sites include U S 231 near Dothan and the Florida line, U S 280 near Auburn and Pine Level, and U S 280 in Shelby County near Jefferson County.
A two seater A6 Intruder light bomber collided with another at 2000 feet and 400 mph, then plunged toward Chesapeake Bay. The crash shredded a cottage on Sergeant Street and killed Mrs. Gallant and her son. Fire crews from Fordham and Langley aided the scene as flames swept a nearby shopping center and truck stop. Witnesses described a 45 degree dive into the area, with wreckage scattering across yards and streets.
Mr and Mrs Jerome Bump announce a daughter born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Sulcer of Athens report a son born Monday at Decatur General Hospital.
A wheel shattered the roof of a bowling alley injuring three people. Among the dead were Mary Gallant and her 19 month old son Donald. Mary Gallant’s husband was enroute home when the house hosting his wife and child was destroyed.
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