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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
2
DECATUR Weather page notes sunset at 7:05 p.m. and sunrise at 4:36 a.m. Moonset at 11:51 p.m. First Quarter rises 7:23 a.m. Visible stars include Spica in southwest at 9:29 p.m. Antares low in south at 10:20 p.m. Planets: Mercury sets at 8:20 p.m. Venus rises at 2:46 a.m. Saturn in southeast at 3:32 a.m.
Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 21.25 feet with sea level 555.55. TVA lakes Guntersville 594.2 and 556.4, Wilson 506.0, Pickwick 413.9, Wheeler 555.7, Chickamauga 681.4. High yesterday 68 and 2:30 p.m. Low 66 at 4 a.m. Today 10:30 a.m. 90. Forecast mostly sunny and warm with isolated afternoon storms Saturday. Tonight clear and mild.
Due to a critical shortage, the U S Navy launches a recruitment program for skilled construction workers in the Sea Bees corps. Officials say carpenters electricians masons auto repairmen surveyors heavy equipment operators mechanics metalsmiths air condition repairers boilermen plumbers welders and telephone linemen may enlist as petty officers in their civilian field.
Multiple want ads offer a 24 ft fiberglass pontoon boat and a 28 ft houseboat for sale or viewing at Boat Harbor Slip 173 and 169. Also carpentry items, 2 twin mahogany beds, a dresser, and a walnut chest of drawers for sale. Several rental ads for homes and apartments plus nursery staff notices. Contact numbers and addresses included.
Funeral services were held for John D. Conwell 78 a Birmingham manufacturer’s agent and Jasper Rotary founder who helped plan commodity distribution with Red Cross and backed Democratic committees. Survived by widow Elma three sons Joseph Huntsville William and Dr Conwell Washington five grandchildren and relatives. He suffered a stroke two weeks earlier and died Wednesday after a heart attack.
The event schedule spans both days with aircraft rides by Ford trimotor Colgan Airways Mooney and Erhart Flying Service, sky diving by Huntsville Sport Parachute Club, and talks by Dr. Werner von Braun and Paul Poberezny. Roy C. Wicker performs in WWI Nieuport 24 bis. Over 1.3 million passports were issued or renewed for Americans heading overseas in 1965.
Brewer urged using Legislature authorized junior colleges to train nurses while L P Ns are urged to stay alert to societal needs. Sen John Sparkman and other officials spoke as three state officers were re elected at the three day convention ending after a luncheon.
Decatur company Gresham Williams and Johnson submitted the apparent low bid of 347 000 for the Huntsville Madison County jetport air traffic control tower with 90 foot height and full site work. FAA officials expect award within days and tower ready for operation by early 1967. Pearce Demoss and King offered 394 685 as the second bid.
The article notes continued discussions on water pollution prevention and stresses that further action is needed beyond current measures. It cites a Jones report and suggests only partial effectiveness of existing controls.
O'Hare testified he discussed firing his girlfriend from Senator Dodd's staff after a mission to dismiss her, claiming Zeiller warned there was too much on Dodd. Golden testified she was Zeiller's secretary, and the committee heard two witnesses after Dodd's former secretary testified.
Two Decatur police officers Joe Anders and Jep Tallent were slightly injured when their pursuit of a 1960 Pontiac convertible ended in a wreck on Old Moulton Rd. The driver fled. beer found in the car. Other crashes sent John R. Glenn and James A. McMurray to Cullman Hospital after separate accidents nearby.
Soldier Reeder served with the Path Finder Attachment of the 11th Aviation Battalion in southern Vietnam near Saigon. He described five to six man teams marking safe areas for helicopter troops, with perilous missions where most team members were injured or killed. Reeder spoke of Operation Birmingham, weathered swampy and dusty terrain, and noted villagers’ mixed reactions including pity for children. He praised his wife Sarah and family for support, while his brother-in-law McCaig prepared to ship out with the 82nd Airborne from Ft. Bragg with about 15 friends.
Registration forms for the junior golf and tennis games sponsored by the Decatur Jaycees must be turned in at DeLano Park by 2 p.m. Saturday. Three Slip-Up girls told police two teens in a black 1958 Ford threatened them with a knife on Prospect Drive. Docket items include multiple traffic and drug offences, plus building permits and fire department calls.
Phil D. Raths of 3M Co. was elected to fill the unexpired term of Frank McLaughlin on the Chamber of Commerce board. McLaughlin resigned to move to St Louis. Chuck Norman was elected second vice president to take over McLaughlin's duties. McLaughlin led Internal Affairs and budgeting during his 2 1/2 years.
A driving incident ended with the car landing on its wheels then flipping in front of the Garland Smith Store. Stinnett was released on bonds totaling 1600 dollars and Prov ens on 750 dollars. Sheriff Evans reported 20 cases of Tennessee quart beer and the automobile seized with heavy damage.
Morgan County school board approves a $10,000 population and facilities survey led by Dr. Pierce and Dr. Teague to assess school locations, facilities, transportation, finance, and programs for ten years. Completion is expected by June 1, 1967 with results guiding future enrollment, consolidation, and staffing.
Police reported a damaged truck with torn ignition wiring and a missing left running board. The vehicle was said to have been used to help move another car from a ditch, per police accounts. The Decatur curb market at 1st Ave and Grant St SE opens 6 to 11 am with beans corn okra squash cucumbers butter beans tomatoes potatoes turnips greens fresh milk butter cut flowers jams fruits and vegetables on sale.
Market notes list cotton bids at 10.40 for Decatur middling, pulpwood at 13.50 per cord, No 2 yellow shelled corn 1.35, No 2 yellow ear corn 1.10, 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, poultry wheat 1.13, No 2 barley 0.95, milk at 6.55 per unit and manufactured milk at 3.20 per unit.
Nashville AP cattle and calves market shows too few sales to establish trends with scattered late week activity. Slaughter heifers around 700 lb at 21.59, feeder steers 450-675 lb around 22.55, dealers 25.99. Hogs limited with occasional weak sales. Mixed U S 2 200-225 lb barrows at 24.75. Sheep unavailable.
Unsettled trading with a limit on price rises and ample supplies. Retail prices per dozen in cartons to stores show Grade A white eggs at 43 to 46 cents for large, 33 to 37 cents for medium, and 28 to 28 cents for small.
NASD compiled quotes show inter dealer prices with upward adjusted asks for life and insurance stocks. Alabama school system Morgan's program noted as a model under Title V of the Economic Opportunity Act. Decatur Daily praised for publicity and cooperation with the school board’s comprehensive study and related events.
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