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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1965

Page

2

Doctors Press for Higher Health Budget in Alabama

Sen Horton plans meetings with three Decatur Athens area physicians who oppose Wallace budget limits to lift the 1920 ceiling and seek more funds for a proper State Health Department. The governor’s plan requests 5.43 million dollars, nearly 2 million less than the doctors say is needed. The note also lists local business remodels and a Sigma Phi Omega fraternity gathering in Mobile.

Horton Wallace Sidney John Chenault Decatur Stanley Hand Athens Sen State Health Department I Irwin Construction Co Bank St Ira Myers Maury Weeks L. A Sigma Phi Omega Mobile Weeks S Ee

Colbert County appoints new delegation to shared program

Colbert County boards appoint a new delegation after the prior group resigned over the administrator election. Louis Vinson, Charlie Burgess, J R Hurley, Gene Burns, Murry Beasley, Mrs Mildred Mayer and Ford McCorkle were named to represent Colbert County. The switch follows A N McKinney’s recommendation as administrator and a formal protest from the original delegation.

Colbert Colbert County Board of Revenue Colbert County Louis Vinson Charlie Burgess J. R. Hurley Gene Burns Murry Beasley Mildred ‘Mayer Ford McCorkle A. N. McKinney McKinney Franklin County George Wallace Lasteek Clyde Cameron Board of Revenue Lawrence County Jean Wann

Court favored reapportionment dispute over Bailes plan

Rep. John Blanton of Dallas County Selma opposed Bailes substitute bill arguing it would join Lowndes and Perry in a district likely to elect a Negro senator. Bailes admitted the proposal likely cannot pass the Legislature and said no reapportionment bill has enough support for Senate approval.

Bailes Dallas Selma John Blanton Lowndes Perry Senate

Understanding how skin interacts with fungi and pests

The article discusses how the A pill treats fungus diseases through the skin and why some people resist insect bites. It notes scientists have clues about attraction and repulsion of bloodsucking insects and factors guiding their host choices.

NASD Off Exchange Quotes For Alabama Life And Banks

Over the counter securities prices compiled by NASD at 10 a.m. show inter dealer bids and asks for Allied Life Equity National Greater Alabama Life of Alabama Vulcan Life Ins and others. Prices exclude retail markups and commissions with notes on par values and adjusted upward appears in the current quotation list.

NASD Allied Life National Bile mM Food Corp. of America First Natl Bank of Decatur Greater Alabama Southern United Life Ins Bank of Alabama Vulcan Life Ins. Co

Bill on Title Registration Faces House Committee Hurdle

Decatur representative Slate advocates a 1966 start for a title registration law covering new cars. He cites dealer opposition to extra paperwork and aims to craft a bill acceptable to new car dealers. The House Judiciary Committee delayed action, with a next meeting not yet scheduled, and Slate hopes quick reporting within 30 days.

Mobile Department of Public Safety Slate House Judiciary Committee Judiciary Committee Decatur House Senate

Desegregation Transfer Requests Grow in County and City Schools

Plans allow about 14 Negro pupils to transfer to formerly white schools this fall pending federal approval. In Morgan County 19 Negro students requested transfer, with space-based choices if overcrowding occurs. The Limestone County plan notes 24 requests, Athens city schools report 13, and bus service differs between systems.

Pettey Morgan County Limestone County Board Supt Roberts Newman Athens

Light helicopters speed up pest control spraying

Light, low speed helicopters could enhance pest-control spraying by dispersing pesticides over forests and fields while reducing the risk of waterway contamination.

Funeral services for Bert Waldrop in Decatur

Funeral services for Bert Jackson Waldrop aged 1109 9th Ave SE will be held today at 3 p.m. at Guntharp chapel with Rev. John Rutland officiating. Burial follows at Roselawn. Guntharp directing. Survived by widow Betsy B Waldrop two daughters Miss Mary Katherine Waldrop and Mrs Edwin N Davidson Jr of Decatur and grandchildren. Pallbearers named. Additional notices list newborns and births at local hospitals involving Ha senbein Naylor Johnson Perkins Byrd and Dyer families.

Bert Jackson Waldrop 9Th Ave Guntharp Chapel John Rutland Roselawn Guntharp Directing Betsy B. Waldrop Mary Katherine Waldrop Edwin N. Davidson Jr Decatur Duane Smith Gorman Grisham Jes‘gee Burns S. E. Caudill David White Burlie Stidham

Senate Seeks All Night Session To Wear Down Debaters

The Senate considers an all night session aimed at tiring two fill-in opponents, Sens. Wilson of Walker County and Taylor of Butler, who are filibustering for Sen. Metcalf of Geneva County. Metcalf is in Pittsburgh and due back Friday as the body moves to finish business on the special order calendar.

Senate Bob Wilson Walker County H. B.taylor Butler Neil Metcalf Geneva County Pittsburgh Metcalf

Plane hit by ground fire during raid on Son La

A spokesman said a plane was struck by ground fire and broke up in the air before crashing. The pilot was rescued after 2:15 p.m. and again after 4 p.m. No further details were released. The raid involved 37 planes targeting Son La.

Son la

Son La Raids Reported Near Hanoi Front

The text describes two Son La raids, the first last Friday and the second on Tuesday, occurring about 110 miles west northwest of Hanoi and 80 miles from Red China's frontier, amid a major South Vietnam operation with B 52 bombers from Guam.

Hanoi Red China Son la 21St Parallel Viet Nam Guam

Wanted ads and notices from a city classifieds page

Multiple short notices list furnished apartment for rent at McNeil Building on LaFayette with utilities included, a Motorola TV left in an apartment on Chestnut Street, Bible shop advertisement with large stock, a two bedroom trailer for private Dornice, a 1956 Chevrolet De Luxe pickup for sale, a chair and sofa bed for sale, a stray German Shepherd puppy missing near 67 Restaurant and Highway 67 with reward offered.

Motorola Chestnut St

Weather and River Brief for June 24 and celestial notes

Weather and river data include sunset at 7 05 p m and sunrise at 4 36 a m. Moonrise 1 39 a m with a new moon on June 28. Mars sets in southwest at sunset and in west at 11 11 p m and shines about as bright as Altair, about 121 million miles away. TVA lake stages noted at 555 64 from sea level.

Mars Altair TVA

Two Cotton Blossoms Reported in Four-County Area

The De Caturr Daily records at least two cotton blooms in four counties this year. Percy Byrd of Hillsboro in Lawrence County found one bloom during the weekend. J. L. Bryan of Falkville reported a second bloom. Both farmers said they plant cotton in mid April.

Decatur Daily Percy Bryd Hillsboro Lawrence County J. L. Bryan Falkville 1

Temperature and rainfall readings for Tennessee Valley area

Guntersville 594.6 Whitesburg 555.5 Wilson 505.9 Pickwick 414 Wheeler 555.8 Chickamauga 682.4. Yesterday at 3 30 pm 69 degrees. Low at 4 this morning 66. Temperature at 9 15 am 60. Forecast today fair gradually becoming partly cloudy and warm. Tonight fair and mild. High 88 low 67.

Guntersville Whitesburg Wilson Pickwick Wheeler Chickamauga

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Decator E. L. Price Ca St Marvin A. Garth 10Th A. NW International Aluminum Co 12Th Ave Parker and Osborne 8Th Ave 6Th Ave Royal Arch Masons Masonic Alabama Highway Patrol Hartselle Robert Dodson Reid Vinemont Pere Said Reid Moulton Madeline Nix Hagood Ford Eugene Douglas Corum Elkmont Kenneth S. Culp Culp Decatur Fire Department Carridale St Bob Gilchrist Moulton St 4Th Ave Delorese C. Speegle Hartseller John R. Bayton Dunnsville Johnston Grant Istreet John Allen Ricks Memorial Dr. NW Wilson Ervin Blanks Gadsden Holsum Bread Co City Recorder Norbert R Bert’’ Unpingco Alabama Mountain Lakes Association Morgan County Community Service Planning Council Lyons Hotel Louis Carl Hasenbein Cullman 5 Cullman Hospital Don Naylor Oulton Lawrence County Hospital George V. Johnson Somerville Baugh-Wiley Smith Hospital Percy Perkins Decatur General Hospital Vernon Byrd Webster’s Trailer Ct Bobby Dyer McNeil LaFayette Christian Workers Ira’s Book Shop E. Moulton St Dornice Childs B. H Shirley Toy Decatur Shopping Center Bursch Ford Inc DIAL
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