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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1966
Page
2
Wednesday reports sunset at 5 44 p m and sunrise at 6 16 a m with the Moon high and set at 3 54 a m tomorrow. Full Moon expected March 6. Mercury, smallest planet, sets tonight at 6 47 p m and is at perihelion today.
Decatur and vicinity readings at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning show 16.51 feet on the river, sea level 550.81. TVA lake stages list Guntersville 593.2 Whitesburg 551.8 Wilson 505.0 Pickwick 408.5 Wheeler 550.6 Chickamauga 675.3. Yesterday’s high 63 at 3:30 p.m. Low 40 at 4 a.m. 9:30 a.m. temperature 51. Weather: increasing clouds windy and warmer today. Tonight and Thursday cloudy windy mild with occasional rain starting late tonight and spreading Thursday. Winds southerly 10-20 mph gusts. High today 68, low tonight 45, high Thursday 68.
Turner, honored for coverage of state budget and health department funding, credits Horton and Slate for the tax project. The award will be presented in Mobile on April 22. This marks his second statewide honor, following 1964 AP Sweepstakes for Flint City series.
A string of want ads and notices lists 1 bedroom unfurnished rentals, small furnished houses at $20 weekly, a 1956 Chevrolet, a Honda Super 50, a Titan trailer, and multiple requests for a white housekeeper and a babysitter. Also includes furnished apartments, two bed houses, and rental rates with contact numbers such as 352 2253 353 5304 353 7249 353 8477 353 7118 353 9217.
Sherman Powell, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, opens a Decatur headquarters Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. at 1112 6th Ave SE with Powell greeting attendees. Johnny Whitney Combo provides entertainment and refreshments. Previous offices include Huntsville Birmingham Bessemer Selma Mobile with Montgomery to follow.
The Senate split along party lines as 32 Republicans opposed the Morse proposal and Gruening's draft amendment was defeated 9 to 4. Morse and Gruening were the lone negative voters on the money measure, a compromise with minor differences awaiting a presidential decision. Fulbright shifted to support Morse after earlier neutrality plans.
Diplomatic sources estimate 250 to 300 Soviet assistance personnel in Ghana as Lt. Gen. J. A. Ankrah's military government weighs a shift. Ghana’s ambassador in Moscow says he delivered a note outlining the new government stance while the Soviets respond as Ankrah signals a return to a true nonaligned foreign policy.
Mayhall, in Jasper, refused Bridewell's qualifying papers for the legislature under party rules requiring support for Democratic candidates in 1964. Bridewell criticized the decision as a violation of freedom and democracy, arguing for individual rights and conservative values. Mayhall cited oath requirements dating to the 1930s and the State Democratic Executive Committee resolution as grounds for denial.
The report lists candidates for county offices and the expanded Board of Revenue and Control Districts One and Two. It notes 27 committee places available, up from 92 seats in the last primary, with added seats for Beat 1 Decatur and Beat 10 Hartsville, and details standings for sheriff, county judge, solicitor, education superintendent, tax collector and assessor, board of education, motor vehicle licenses, coroner, and the Democratic executive committee members by beat.
Eunice I Gore a 46 year old Leeds resident declares as a God fearing man in the gubernatorial bid. Dolores Price withdraws from the race citing belief no woman can win and demands her $500 back. Lurleen Wallace remains the other major candidate wife of Gov George Wallace. Huntsville attorney John A Reynolds enters lieutenant governor race. Several Democrats win nominations by default as write ins are not allowed. Other listed races include district attorney and state Democratic Executive Committee contests with multiple candidates for state and district posts.
W A Hoyt 48 died Tuesday at 2 45 PM at a local hospital Graveside rites were held today at 5 PM at Tuscaloosa Memorial Parks with Rev Robert Cook and James Lilly officiating Spigener Brown Service Funeral Home Tuscaloosa directed burial Survivors include widow Cherry Austin Hoyt of Tuscaloosa two sons Warren Alston Hoyt Jr and James Austin Hoyt both of Tuscaloosa three daughters Cherry Gray Hoyt Heidi Hoyt of New York and Holly Hoyt of Decatur his mother Homer J Hoyt of Oaksville NY
Monroe Bost 60 of Hartselle died Sunday night at Whitney Nursing Home. Funeral services were held today at New Salem Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining Peck Cemetery. Home directing. Survivors include daughter Mildred Collins Somerville. son David Bost Hartselle. sister Margaret Bost Huntsville. brothers William Bost Pensacola Johnny Bost C. H. Bost Huntsville. half brother Alvin Hill Madison. five grandchildren. Mr. Bost a native of Tennessee.
Infant Coy Ray Loflin 19 day old son of Mr and Mrs Bobby Loflin Decatur died Tuesday at 615 am. Services were today 2 pm Sherman Street Church of God with Rev Johnny Robert officiating. Burial Rose Lawn Cemetery Gunthorp Funeral Home directing. Survivors include sister Belinda Loflin grandparents Mrs Irene Allen and Mrs Ruby Slaten both of Decatur great grandparents Mrs Nora McSpadden and Mrs Cordell Gorden both of Decatur.
Gilchrist of Hartselle opened his gubernatorial campaign headquarters calling Alabamians to unite as one solid group for the goods of all Alabama. He criticized Gov. Wallace and Atty. Gen. Flowers for politicking on Huntley Brinkley and urged focus on state affairs. Flowers runs for governor while Wallace’s wife seeks his seat.
German forces occupied the Russian city of Kiev in 1918, marking a significant wartime control shift during World War I. The event placed Kiev under German military administration, affecting local governance and civilian life amid the collapsing Russian front.
Mr and Mrs Garden Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Wallace Morey 1604 Eastmeade Ave SE The Cotillion Club will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at City Hall
Stephens Chapter of DAR will meet Thursday at 2 30 p.m. in the home of Mrs Cole Downing 1501 Fairway Dr North Alabama Shrine No 7 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet in regu lar session Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic building This will be the annual meeting with an election of officers a memorial and a ceremonial service.
The Saturday Club will meet Saturday at 2 20 p m at the home of Mrs Joseph D Moss 2218 Magnolia St SE Decatur Women s Golf Association has a monthly meeting Friday at 12 30 p m at the Decatur Country Club Police investigated three wrecks Tuesday with injuries One at Gordon Dr SE and 2nd St SE involved a 1965 Mercury driven by James David Lowery of Ypsilanti Mich and a 1965 Oldsmobile driven by Charles Parker of Hartselle Catherine Lowery a passenger in the Mercury was treated at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital Both cars sustained heavy damage Elizabeth Stone of Hartselle was in a 1957 Chevrolet colliding with a bicycle ridden by Larry Payne of 909 Edgewood St Stone was treated at Decatur General Hospital Cheryl Diane Turner of Decatur suffered cuts after a 1952 Chevrolet hit a 1964 Ford on Country Club Rd SE John Reese of 414 14th Ave NW drove the Ford One other minor crash involved a 1952 Chevrolet and a 1964 Ford. Turner was treated at the scene City court docket listed multiple intoxication traffic violations and other offenses A lawnmower was reported stolen from Leonard Hudson 816 9th Ave SE Building permits were issued to E L Price for a school building valued at 60 000 Shrimp Boats Inc for a prefab building 12 000 Cottingham Electric for electrical changes 350 Henry Fletcher for demolish a garage 75 and Hargitt Plumbing and Heating for electrical service changes 200 The Knights of Columbus and DeMolay Commandery No 14 KT held meetings and events in Decatur.
In Phuoc Tuy Province 55 miles east of Saigon U S air and naval bombers flew 34 missions despite cloud cover targeting bridges roads and storage areas between the 17th Parallel and Vinh area. The command reported 109 Americans killed 747 wounded last week with 112 killed 405 wounded and four missing the prior week. Vietnamese losses rose to 379 killed and 183 missing with allied casualties at 18 killed and 40 wounded for Feb 20 26.
Fulbright argued that resolving the regional crisis requires neutralizing Southeast Asia and removing American military power in exchange for similar Chinese withdrawal. He suggested signaling to China readiness to pull back forces in return for Beijing doing the same, as US officials noted in discussions.
The Cub Scout and Boy Scout Round Table will meet Thursday at 7 29 p m at Central Methodist Church. Den mothers troop and pack committee men cubmasters scout masters and other adult unit leaders are urged to attend. Gunpowder first employed in battle in 1946 remained the most deadly explosive until 1902 when TNT was introduced.
Cotton values list Decatur loan and middling grade at 30.4 while cottonseed trades at 40 per ton. Milk prices show Grade A at 6.55 per hundred and manufactured milk at 3.20 per hundred for four percent. Pulpwood sells at 13.50 per cord. Grains include No 2 yellow shelled corn 1.33 and No 2 yellow ear corn 1.11, No 2 white ear corn 1.07, No 2 white shelled corn 1.46, No 2 oats 8.65, No 2 milling wheat 1.38, No 2 mile per hundred 2.00, and poultry wheat 1.13. No 2 barley 0.95. Nashville livestock.
AP reports Birmingham market for eggs remains steady with ample supplies. Retail prices per dozen in cartons delivered to stores run from 41 to 51 cents depending on size, with Grade A white eggs priced 38 to 51 cents for large, medium, and small sizes.
Atlanta reports demand good for live broilers and fryers with farm prices around 16s, while offerings are scarce for hens and heavy type birds at farms near 19 and light type around 7-714. Birmingham notes a firm market but confusion over strength, with strong demand and limited supply. Estimated slaughter today to 875,000 head versus 976,000 last Wednesday.
Sherer's Restaurant, a Jasper based chain, leases land at Beaty and Hobbs Streets in Athens and seeks bids for construction. The new building will house kitchens and facilities for 80 diners with drive in service. The chain operates 17 other units.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carlisle Hanceville a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stewart Kimberly a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austin Hillsboro a daughter today at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barnette 1710 Vinca St. SW a son at Decatur General. Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Glasscock Cullman a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Smith Tarrant City a daughter at Cullman. Mr. and Mrs. George D. Cook a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Arvil L. Stone Cullman a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bagwell Vinemont a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Bramlett Somerville a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne West 802 Austin St a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Franz Jr 853 E Moulton Sr twin daughters at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sneed Jr Athens a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wilbourn Jr Decatur a son at Decatur General Hospital.
NASD compiled inter dealer price quotes as of 10 a.m. today showing bid and ask levels for life and financial stocks and insurers including Allied Life Bank of Huntsville Alabama Life National Life Alabama State National Bank of Alabama Vulcan Life Ins Co Coastal States Life Jefferson Standard Life Liberty National Life National Life and Accident Protective Life Southern Airways and others. Prices exclude retail markup and reflect upward adjustments to asks throughout the day.
Funeral services announced for B Elliott at Hillsboro 2 residence at 8 a.m. by Reynolds. Martha Tapscott died at 511 Walnut residence. service time to be announced by Reynolds. Eli Rhes died at Decatur General Hospital. service time to be announced by Reynolds. Mrs Mariah Cooper 95 died at Decatur residence Saturday at 1 90 p.m. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church Lawrence County. Rev J Yarborough officiating. Burial Berry Cemetery Reynolds directing. Survived by two sons Leo Cooper Decatur 1 and Phil Cooper Indiana. nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and other relatives.
A Martin Co design for the Air Force Aeropropulsion Laboratory weighs about eight pounds yet behaves as if weightless in space. The compact device, 10 1/2 inches by 9 inches, includes bearings rings and gears with a counter-rotating barrel to reduce reactive force, enabling an astronaut to loosen four bolts without spinning. Scott will anchor his knee and use the tool once access is gained.
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