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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1968

Page

3

Mart Slides But Blue Chips Cushion Market Slump

The stock market eased on Friday as traders weighed gold strength and a looming weekend. Gold mining stocks rose on New York and American exchanges amid bullion demand in Europe, while rumors of U.S. gold policy were denied by the Treasury. Vietnam worries and the Khe Sanh situation kept nerves tight, yet blue chips limited the downturn with the Dow dipping 0.06 to 840.44 and the AP Average showing similar restraint.

New York United States U.S. Treasury Vietnam Khe Sanh Dow Jones Associated Press New York Stock Exchange New York Stock American Stock Exchange

McCulloch Moves Store to Lee Street Location

McCulloch relocates the Sales and Service Store from 215 Ferry St to 212 Lee St to clear space for a city urban renewal program. Owner Lucian McCulloch says the old site may become part of a new Morgan County courthouse while plans to acquire his Albany Coal and Grain Co warehouse proceed in months. The business, opened in August 1961, sells various brands of appliances.

Lance Sales and Service Lee St Ferry St Lucian McCulloch Morgan County McCulloch Albany Coal and Grain Co

Flint Elderly Woman Survives Fire After Car Barn Hay Burn

An elderly Flint widow escaped injury when a fire under the hood of her 1957 Plymouth destroyed the car a nearby barn and 400 bales of hay owned by the District One Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Mrs. Ethel Tapscott said the fire started when she turned on the ignition. The incident followed a week of market activity with mixed losses and gains as trading closed sparingly.

Flint District One Ethel Tapscott

Athens Plans Ride to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

Athens marks its 150th by expanding observances with horseback rides to Decatur on March 23 and Florence on April 6. Dr. Charles Neese notes 23 volunteers plus more may join, with a message from Athens to mayors of Decatur and Florence. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Posse may greet riders at the Tennessee River Bridge in Decatur.

Athens Decatur Florence Charles Neese Lorence Ouryor Decar Neese Brothers

Lost Catalog of Odds and Ends Auctions and Brands

A scrambled list of product names and brands with scattered numbers. Items include Admiral Aikedin 16, Alliedoy 190, Alleg Cp .209, Adcoress 1.40, and various miswritten names. The fragment reads like a catalog snippet or ad page with inconsistent spellings and prices.

Awodolt Lab T Abax Cp ACF Ind AGN Itis Ate Adcoress Admiral Aikedin Aican Atoinr Alleg Cp Alleglud Alieg Pao Alliedoy

Burglary Alarm Overshadows Evening at Salvage Co

Athens man Hank Burnett owner of Burnett Salvage Co on U S 72 reported a burglar entered his building between 7 30 and 8 p m Thursday night. The intruder fled as Burnett opened the front door and a single pistol valued at 50 dollars was missing. Burnett said the weapon was nearby and about five dollars lay nearby as well. He saw a man running from the back door unsure of the suspect’s identity. The entry was through the rear door.

Athens Limeone M. W Buddy) Evans Hank Burnett Burnett Salvage Co U.S. 72 Burnett

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