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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1966

Page

3

Chemstrand Announces Technical Leadership Restructuring

G M Shipman remains technical director for applications research and service at Decatur with duties in product applications dyeing finishing research and service textile operations and technical publications. Dr C W Gaylor becomes operations and services director for research and development overseeing operations and administrative activities at Chemstrand’s technical centers. R P Wymbs, director of patents, adds patent liaison responsibilities to his role.

Chemstrand G. M. Shipman Decatur C. W. Gaylor R. P. Wymbs

Patterson Campaign Rally in Lawrence County Tonight

Gubernatorial candidate John Patterson visits Limestone and Morgan counties then heads to Lawrence County for a kickoff rally at Lawrence County High School at 7 p.m. He met supporters in Athens and greeted residents in Decatur during the day.

Moulton John Patterson Lawrence County Patterson Limestone Morgan Counties Athens Decatur

Hartselle Library Set for Completion in May

Hart selle construction on a 65000 dollar library to serve Hartselle and nearby areas should finish by month’s end. The new building sits beside Morgan County High School with Bryce Construction Co of Decatur handling the job.

Hartselle Morgan County High School Bryce Construction Co Decatur

Decatur High Team Competes In State Math Tournament

Decatur High School students Paula Beatty John O Connell Bob Clark Francis Evans and alternate Don Franks travel to Samford University Birmingham for the fourth annual state high school mathematics tournament. Sponsors Mrs Yarbrough. Competition covers algebra geometry and trigonometry with team and individual prizes including 350 in team money and multiple college scholarships up to 3000 for top scorers. Special 2000 scholarship offered for physics majors at Samford.

Paula J. Beatty John O’connell Bob Clark Francis Evans Don Franks Decatur Sarah Yarbrough Decatur High Birmingham Alabama Liberty National Life Insurance Co Hayes International and Protective Samford Dan Evans R. E. Wheeler

Alcohol and CO Toxication Linked to One-Vehicle Crashes

An 18 month study of blood from traffic fatalities shows alcohol or carbon monoxide intoxication as a major factor in one vehicle crashes. WANT ADS GET RESULTS.

Library to be funded by city county and federal funds

The library project will be financed with city, county and federal funds. Library board members include Ruth Thompson as chairman Scotty Stone Mrs. John Chandler Mrs. Sue Drinkard and Robert Peck.

Ruth Thompson Scotty Stone John Chandler Sue Drinkard Robert Peck

Jury Ponders Damage Suit in Death Case

A Morgan County jury resumed deliberations at 9 a.m. in a 35000 damage suit filed by Bruce A. King of Rogersville against Decatur teenager Seyborne Borden and others. King's daughter Eldora, aged 14, died in a July 1964 crash on U.S. 31 near the Tennessee River, and King alleges Borden's negligence. Judge James N. Bloodworth presides. another trial for Cleo Frances St John against Pauline Scoggins and others was expected to begin today.

James N. Bloodworth Bruce A. King Seyborne Borden King Rogersville Decatur Limestone County Eldora Borden Tennessee River U.S. 31 Bloodworth Cleo Frances St. John Pauline Scoggins

ANPA objections to $10 newsprint price hike announced

The American Newspaper Publishers Association condemned a $10 per ton rise in newsprint by three Canadian producers, effective April 1. The group warned the higher cost would raise production costs by about $75 million, push up ad and circulation rates, and harm newspaper competition with other media. Newsprint firms cite higher labor costs as the cause. additional increases by other producers are anticipated.

NEW York The American Newspaper Publishers Association Crown Zellerbach Corp Publishers Association U.S Association

Gaylord cites war, resists newsprint price rise

Edward L. Gaylord, leader of Oklahoma Publishing Co and head of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, condemns a $10 per ton Bowater increase. He cancels two Bowater bulk-paper contracts, noting war demands and that the new $145 per ton price would raise costs above Western peers.

Oklahoma City United States Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Edward L. Gaylord Bowater Paper Co Gaylord Oklahoma Publishing Co Oklahoman Oklahoma City Times Bowater Wallace A. Sprague New York Tennessee Mills South

Falkville High Enters State Invitational Mathematics Tourney

Falkville High School enters a six student team for the fourth annual State Invitational Mathematics Tournament at Samford University with team sponsor Dan Evans. Members include Vance West Ronnie Hogan Jon A Stinson Allen Clemons and alternates Jimmie Higdon and Herbert McAbee. Competition will be in Class AA and Class A divisions.

Falkville Falkville High School Samford University Vance West Ronnie Hogan Jon A. Stinson Allen Clemons Jimmie Higdon Herbert McAbee

Fifteen Rallies Scheduled in Limestone County

Limestone County school superintendent C S Pettus announced fifteen political rallies scheduled across the county. The kickoff is Friday night at Lester, with dates spanning March through April at locations including Pleasant Grove Oakdale Athens Junior High Reid Trinity Piney Chapel Owens Reid Mooreville Belle Mina Elkmont Ardmore East Limestone West Limestone Johnson Junior High Clements and Tanner. A separate 1945 Tokyo firebombing note accompanies the item.

Athens Limestone County C. S. Pettus Lester Pleasant Grove Oakdale Athens Junior High School Owens Junior High Reid Trinity Piney Chapel Mooresville-Belle Mina Elkmont Ardmore East Limestone West Limestone Johnson Junior High Clements Tanner

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