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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1969
Page
7
Dr Garrold H Nungester writes from Stratford Road Decatur al about his dog's death possibly caused by speeding drag racers near Country Club Road He commends police efforts while urging public action to curb reckless driving and violence and calls for cooperation with officials and neighbors.
Thomas says plans for the first phase of the Lurleen Wallace complex proceed with five buildings set to operate next April. He notes no holdup beyond incomplete soil tests after board actions. The $4.2 million center is redesigned to place most buildings in a circle to cut cross-street movement, per architects.
Clyde Knapp 17 and Clifford Knapp 15 were among the first identified victims. Knapp’s shop foreman James Moore and another man also died. Burmester said the boys were in the shop helping their father due to a shortage of help.
A bee watcher notes bees wander the hive seemingly at random, wasting energy in exploration. Scientists compare ocean nutrient absence to deserts and abundance to lush pastures, as plankton blooms create surface mats resembling thick oatmeal.
Dozens of residents, led by Shaneyfelt, urge the county board to pave a gravel stretch near Byrd Spring Rd. They demand better drainage and more stop signs to prevent accidents. Critics blame earlier sandstone hauling and claim retaliation amid political factors, while officials insist progress remains limited and elections influence action.
Fire Giller and Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg discuss a $45 million appropriation to resume Rocky Flats operations. Seaborg calls it very urgent while Byrd labels the situation serious and notes the subcommittee has acted with a meeting to follow. Disruption would not affect the 1974 Nixon deployment.
The report notes Folsom's rally presence with his wife Jamelle and children on campaign loops in Alabama. It cites his claim that his top achievement is advancing the one man one vote philosophy during his political career. The piece mentions a schedule for the Safeguard missile defense plan and Rocky Flats' preparation to test Safeguard warheads in Nevada, with the schedule reportedly disrupted.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s seven member inner cabinet includes six Oxford graduates. Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart, Chancellor Roy Jenkins, Defense Secretary Denis Healey, Employment Minister Barbara Castle, and Social Services Minister Richard Crossman are all Oxford alumni. The sole non Oxford member is Fred Peart from Durham University.
Appliances reconditioned and guaranteed. A selection of items excluding window units. Also several FOR SALE notices including a 3 year old Wire Hair Houser at 409 8th Ave NW shown by appointment call 353-6958. A 5 room unfurnished apartment with 8 closets, rent details, phone 353-7620. Air conditioner for sale at 353-4808. Truck in good condition, phone 3153-21103. 1953 Ford with wire wheels, $400, phone 353-? 1964 Ford forder with standard shift $28958, after 5 p.m. 355-3559. Lost fly rod and open-face reel at Flint Creek boat dock near Kayo Filling Station. Contact C. H. Hutchison, 355-2471, reward.
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