Soldier Ordway Reflects on Viet Nam Service and Medals
Florence State veteran Ordway recalls years in Vietnam with his unit. He describes tunneling dangers, tight combat, and air drops for meals. He earned seven medals including three Bronze Stars and the Army Commendation Medal before returning home to teach at Fort Benning.
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Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay Jr Family Update
The article notes Mickey Hargitay Jr eight told by his father his mother had a date with God and that Jay, his father, described him as a smart boy. In Hollywood Hargitay’s manager said the couple remained in love and had a dinner in York recently. Mansfield was scheduled for a New Orleans TV appearance after Biloxi performances and planned to entertain Seabees at Gulfport. The children, including Mickey Jr, Zoltan and Marie, stayed at Ochsner Foundation with plans to return to California after hospital release.
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Navy Mobile Construction Battalion Training Center
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Testimony Heard In Burglary Case In Decatur Grocery
Jurors in a circuit court hear evidence today in a burglary case involving a small grocery store in Decatur as testimony unfolds. The trial centers on alleged break in and theft with prosecutors presenting key facts and defense contesting liability.
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Decatur
Cotton futures open quiet with mixed early quotes
New York markets showed No. 1 cotton futures trading quietly with mixed preliminary quotes across main contracts. Traders watched months July December March May and July levels while noting small price movements and thin activity.
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New York
Wall Street Provides Slight Edge In Preweekend Trading
The New York market held a narrow gain with blue chips inching into positive territory in sluggish late trading. IBM fell over 3 points while Boston & Maine United Nuclear rose about 2. Pan American Sulphur Diners' Club Ryder Systems Republic Xerox Union Carbide and Du Pont gained around a point. Losers included New York Central Homestake TWA and United Aircraft.
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IBM
Boston & Maine
United Nuclear
Pan American Sulphur
Diners’ Club
Ryder Systems
Republic Corp
Xerox
Union Carbide
du Pont
New Yak Central
Homestake
TWA
United Aircraft
American Stock Exchange
Ed Srehe
Boks Te Feey
Over the Counter Securities Gleaned
Over the counter securities listed in recent notices show varied activity with several small trades and price adjustments across multiple brokers. Traders observe modest volume as investors eye potential shifts in liquidity and risk.
River, Weather Lion Nearer Than Sun Tonight
A terse note describes a river and a weather lion in the sky, stating the celestial lion is miles away yet appears closer to us than the sun tonight.
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Lion
Five Day Forecast With Cooler Mid Period And Above Normal Rainfall
Five day outlook shows temperatures 6 to 10 degrees below normal in the northeast part of the district and near normal in the southwest. Normal highs 88 to 93 with lows 66 to 72. Rainfall expected above normal. TVA river stage readings include Whitesburg 556.0 Pickwick 413.8 Wheeler 556.2 Chickamauga 681.0. High Thursday reached 90 at 3 30 p.m. Low 68 at 5 a.m. today.
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Obituary for Lula Edna Hart 78
Lula Edna Hart 78 of 4707 Somerville Road Southeast died in a local hospital. Services set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Sixth Avenue Church of God with Rev. W A Crim officiating. Burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Gunthorp Funeral Home in charge. Survived by six daughters six from Arizona Florida and Nevada two from Alabama and one from Georgia, one son James L. Hart of Decatur, 21 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Widow of Charles B. Hart charter member of Sixth Avenue Church of God.
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Somerville Rd
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Sixth Avenue Church
Soldier Sgt Thomas Johnson Laid to Rest in Vietnam Death
Sgt. Thomas Johnson was killed June 21 in Vietnam. His funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Apostolic Christian Church with Rev. L. C. Knlopfenstein officiating. Burial will follow at Tanner Cemetery. Spry Funeral Home directing. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson of Athens, four sisters Mrs. Cleo Barnett and Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, both of Athens, and his grandmother Mrs. Janie Morris of Athens.
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L. C. Knlopfenstein
Tanner Cemetery
Spry Funeral Home
James Johnson
Athens
Cleo Barnett
Dorothy Son
Janie Morris
Funeral services announced for Audra Jones in Baileyton
Funeral services for Mrs. Audra L. Jones, 67, of Baileyton, Alabama, who died this morning at a local rest home, will be announced later by Moss Funeral Home.
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Cullman
Audra L. Jones
Baileyton
Ala
Moss
Funeral services for Lucian Im Ge
Funeral services are announced for Lucian Im Ge who died Wednesday at SE. The obituary notes the time and location of the services and lists family survivors.
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Lucian Im Ge
Funeral Services Set for J Rasler Owens in Athens
Funeral services for J Rasler Owens 75 of Athens will be held at 2 p.m. today in the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel with Burl Grubbs and Fred Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Reunion Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Mrs. Bessie Owens a brother John Owens of Florence three sisters Mrs. Lena McGee Mrs. Verna Thomas and Mrs. Ora Lee Lovell.
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J Rasler Owens
McConnell Funeral Home Chapel
Burl Grubbs
Fred Evans
Reunion
McConnell Funeral Home
Bessie Owens
John Owens
Florence
Lena .McGee
James W. Rodgers Dies at 87 in Hillsboro
James W. "Jim" Rodgers 87 of Hillsboro died at midnight Thursday in a Decatur hospital. Funeral details were pending with arrangements at the family home. Rodgers was a Baptist.
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Hellsboro
James W
Jim” Rodgers
Hillsboro
Decatur
Decatur Club Sponsors Independence Day Candy Stand
Decatur Club will sponsor a candy and soft drink stand at the Spirit of America celebration in Delano Park on the Fourth of July. Organ County offers Lazy Eye eye testing sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and again in the afternoon at various locations. The Decatur Curb Market at 1st Ave SE and Grant Street will be open Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Items on sale include butterbeans.
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1St Ave
Grant“ St
Local Residents and Police Reports in Hartselie Area
Hartselie native White joins Security Insurance after graduation from Florence State College. Registration days for Morgan County Board of Registr are July 3, 5 8 17. Police recovered two abandoned bicycles. one 26 inch blue bike with chrome fenders at 1402 North St SE and a 20 inch Columbia bike at 2502 U.S. 31 S. Basden Motor Co notified police yesterday that a red 1963 Pontiac was stolen from the lot.
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Gaza and Sinai Status in Israeli Foreign Debate
Observers discuss Gaza and Sinai under UN mixed commissions and patrols with Israeli police and security. Israel proposes UN administration for the Gaza Strip while demilitarizing Sinai could allow withdrawal, affecting Egypt’s belligerent claims and future status via plebiscite.
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Court records note multiple arrests and family hospital visits
Daily Record item lists a court disregard for a light seven for intoxication on a public street and speeding plus prohibition law violations. It also reports several local residents, including Mrs. Humphries G Jerry and Alvin Collins Olive Sr, plus families in Cullman Decatur Moulton and Lawrence County, with many noting Thursday hospital stays at Decatur General and Lawrence County Hospital.
Hussein urges world action for swift Israeli withdrawal
King Hussein says international pressure beyond a formal U.N. action might force Israel to pull back from lands seized after June 5 to protect world peace. He notes direct talks could come after withdrawal and downplays the Algerian effort to mend Arab ties at the U.N. mission.
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Nureddin al- Attassi
Syria
Algeria
Abdelazis Bouteflika
United States defends credibility over Middle East actions
A government committee member says Secretaries explained that Washington would not back Israel in every move. They argue the Administration viewed the Jordanian sector as annexed and needed a forthright statement to preserve credibility with the world.
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Rusk
U.S
Israel
Tiny transmitter found implanted in rabbit eye
A radio device about pin head size is believed implanted in a rabbit’s eye to transmit biological data. The report notes expert tests and cautions ongoing investigation into the device’s origin and purpose.
July Weekend Specials at Truitt's Fruit Stand
Truitt's Fruit Stand across from Shockley's Pancake House advertises watermelons 49c, cantaloupes 1.00, freestone peaches, and a 12 quart basket. Also listed: portable 8 by 16 foot building for sale, well insulated and wired, priced to sell, contact 396 0783.
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